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Ukraine Turns Classrooms Into Readiness Hubs as War Enters Year Five
world1 day ago

Ukraine Turns Classrooms Into Readiness Hubs as War Enters Year Five

As Russia’s invasion enters its fifth year, Ukraine has rolled out a mandatory “Protecting Ukraine” program training more than 385,000 teenagers in weapons handling, battlefield tactics, emergency medicine, mine safety, and radio communication, alongside lessons on defense and resilience. The Education Ministry says the aim is to form a defense-minded civilian population as the country awaits potential peace talks while facing ongoing attacks.

via The Washington Post|
#bucha#education#military-training
Tiny, Low-Profile Jets Train U.S. Forces to Counter Long-Range Drones
defense21 days ago

Tiny, Low-Profile Jets Train U.S. Forces to Counter Long-Range Drones

In Sentry South 26.1 off Savannah, two KestrelX aircraft (KX-2/JSX-2) simulated Shahed-136 drones to train U.S. fighter pilots against long-range, low-signature UAV threats and cruise-missile–like attacks, backed by AFWERX and capable of emitting representative signals with modular pods, providing flexible, repeatable training to improve detection, identification, and engagement against drone threats in contested airspace.

via The War Zone|
#adversary-simulation#defense#defense-technology
Finland to build and train for anti-personnel mines after treaty withdrawal
world1 month ago

Finland to build and train for anti-personnel mines after treaty withdrawal

Finland plans to acquire anti-personnel land mines and begin training staff, conscripts and reservists after exiting the Ottawa Convention, aiming to have the first mines and training equipment ready by 2027. The program will be developed with the domestic defense industry, with a goal of manufacturing the mines in Finland; they will not be laid in peacetime and would be used only in emergencies.

via NBC News|
#defense-industry#finland#land-mines
Pentagon mandates National Guard 'quick reaction forces' for civil unrest response
politics3 months ago

Pentagon mandates National Guard 'quick reaction forces' for civil unrest response

The U.S. National Guard in all 50 states and territories is being ordered to develop rapid deployment forces trained in crowd control and civil disturbance tactics, reflecting the Trump administration's plans to deploy military resources more readily on U.S. streets, with units expected to be operational by January 2026.

via AP News|
#civil-disturbances#military-training#national-guard
defense4 months ago

IDF Targets Hezbollah Operatives and Escalates Tensions in Lebanon and Gaza

The IDF killed Hezbollah anti-tank commander Zayn al-Abidin Hussein Fatouni in southern Lebanon as part of efforts to dismantle Hezbollah's terror infrastructure, following recent strikes on key Hezbollah operatives. Israel also conducted extensive military training on its northern border in preparation for potential conflicts with Hezbollah amidst ongoing tensions over disarmament in Lebanon.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense#hezbollah#idf
Four Soldiers Presumed Dead in Black Hawk Crash Near Joint Base Lewis-McChord
world5 months ago

Four Soldiers Presumed Dead in Black Hawk Crash Near Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Four soldiers from the U.S. Army's elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment died in a helicopter crash near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, during a routine training mission. The crash, which caused a small wildfire, is under investigation, and the soldiers' identities are being withheld out of respect for their families. This incident marks the second deadly crash involving this unit in recent years.

via AP News|
#army-soldiers#helicopter-crash#military-training
Russia's Systematic Militarization and Indoctrination of Ukrainian Children Revealed
world5 months ago

Russia's Systematic Militarization and Indoctrination of Ukrainian Children Revealed

A Yale University report reveals Russia's extensive network of sites where Ukrainian children are being reeducated and trained militarily, including at cadet academies and schools for children as young as 8, with over 210 locations identified across Russia and occupied Ukraine. The investigation highlights the systematic stripping of Ukrainian cultural identity and the militarization of thousands of children, with estimates suggesting up to 35,000 children are affected. Ukraine insists that the return of these children must be part of any peace negotiations, and the issue has garnered international attention as a potential war crime.

via NPR|
#children#military-training#reeducation
North Korean Troops Enter Ukraine Conflict Amid Russian Alliance
international-relations1 year ago

North Korean Troops Enter Ukraine Conflict Amid Russian Alliance

Russia is reportedly training North Korean troops in the use of combat drones, a move that poses potential threats to both Ukraine and South Korea, according to Ukrainian official Andrii Kovalenko. This training, which includes operating strike UAVs and reconnaissance drones, is taking place under live-combat conditions in Russia's Kursk region, where up to 11,000 North Korean soldiers are said to be fighting alongside Russian forces. The skills acquired by these troops could be used for future military actions by North Korea, raising concerns among international allies.

via Business Insider|
#drones#international-relations#military-training
US and Allies Warn Pilots of China's Aggressive Recruitment
international-relations1 year ago

US and Allies Warn Pilots of China's Aggressive Recruitment

U.S. and allied intelligence officials have warned that China is intensifying efforts to recruit former Western fighter pilots to train its military, aiming to improve its air combat capabilities. The Five Eyes intelligence-sharing partnership, which includes the U.S., Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, highlighted that China is using private firms to offer lucrative salaries to these pilots. This recruitment drive is part of China's broader strategy to enhance its air and naval forces, with potential implications for Taiwan.

via The New York Times|
#china#fighter-pilots#five-eyes