Новости за 27.05.2018

The Meaning of Memorial Day SWJED Sun, 05/27/2018 - 12:10pm

This year marks the 74th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion. As time proceeds, the memories diminish and the significance ebbs into oblivion. There are occasional bursts of “remembrance” that capture a moment in time and permit some symbolic gesture for an historical event largely lost in time. This year, Presidents, Prime Ministers and the panoply of civilization will assemble on the week of the 6th of June to commemorate... Читать дальше...

A story that may re-appear one day meantime. Was this discretion or secrecy: ---Quote--- The suspects were charged in December, but this has only now come to light. ---End Quote--- Link:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44250720

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Proving Ground: Iran’s Operational Strategy in Syria SWJED Sun, 05/27/2018 - 1:18am

Iranian unconventional warfare activities since 1982 have proved extensive. Their successes in Lebanon and Iraq came in the face of some of the world’s most significant military, economic, and political powers. In Syria, these successes culminated in a cunning (albeit simple) augmentation of their previous operational approach which allowed for a unified Expeditionary Force capable of executing complex military maneuvers. Читать дальше...

---Quote--- A start-up called Volans-i is building drones that can deliver heavy parts over long distances, even to a ship that's sailing at sea. This kind of technology could have saved the Titanic, CEO and co-founder Hannan Parvizian quipped. * Volans-i's drones are able to travel for up to...

Syria’s Army on a Path to Victory After Ousting Rebels From Damascus

Syria’s Army on a Path to Victory After Ousting Rebels From Damascus by Louisa Loveluck – Washington Post

Combined Strikes Against ISIS Up Nearly 150 Percent. Here’s Why.

Combined Strikes Against ISIS Up Nearly 150 Percent. Here’s Why. By Kyle Rempfer – Military Times