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Photo: Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Amid escalating turmoil in Haiti, the United States stands ready to deploy troops as part of a multinational effort to address the crisis, according to Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command. Richardson’s comments
- March 20, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies The much-anticipated integration of a laser directed energy weapon onto the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship has been abruptly halted by the U.S. Air Force, citing technical challenges and shifting priorities. This decision marks a significant departure from the initial plan to equip the AC-130J with
- March 20, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies In a startling revelation, Franc Milburn, a veteran paratrooper and military intelligence officer, has come forward with claims that British special forces recovered a downed ‘non-human’ craft in northern England in the late 1980s. According to Milburn, a former member of the MI6-run unit
- March 20, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies A U.S. military Reaper drone was forced to make an emergency landing during a routine flight in Polish airspace on Tuesday, raising concerns over escalating GPS jamming activities across NATO’s eastern flank, particularly around the Baltic Sea. The emergency landing occurred near the town
- March 19, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies In a significant step towards the retirement of its aging fleet, Switzerland has commenced the delivery process of 22 decommissioned F-5E/F Tiger II fighter jets to the United States. The Swiss Federal Office for Armaments (armasuisse) initiated the transfer, with the US Marine Corps
- March 19, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Recent reports from the New York Times have shed light on a clandestine network of CIA-supported bases in Ukraine, vital for intelligence gathering and monitoring Russian activities. However, this covert infrastructure is now deemed “increasingly at risk” due to the political deadlock over a
- March 19, 2024
By José Carlos Palma* Trade secrets serve as the lifeblood of many businesses, offering a competitive edge and fostering innovation. Yet, the risk of these invaluable assets falling into the wrong hands looms large, particularly in the context of employee departures. As disputes over trade secrets often arise between employers
- March 19, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff UK’s Intelligence Agency Looks to Expand Diverse Talent Pool GCHQ, the UK’s esteemed government intelligence agency, has made its debut on LinkedIn this March 2024, embarking on a mission to diversify its talent pool and recruit individuals with a broad spectrum of skills and backgrounds to
- March 19, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Intelligence circles on high alert following apprehension of self-proclaimed Hezbollah member In a stark warning issued during a recent hearing before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI), FBI Director Christopher Wray highlighted the growing threat emanating from the Southwest border, citing concerns over
- March 19, 2024
Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Chris McGrath By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Washington D.C.: As the possibility of former President Donald Trump seeking a return to the Oval Office looms, concerns within U.S. intelligence circles have intensified over his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Intelligence
- March 19, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Jake Sullivan, US national security adviser, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, March 18, 2024. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Washington, DC: In a press conference held at
- March 19, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies In a dramatic early morning raid, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) clashed with terrorists at Gaza’s largest medical facility, Al Shifa Hospital. The operation, announced by the IDF spokesperson, commenced at 2:30 AM, following intelligence indicating that senior Hamas officials were using the hospital for
- March 18, 2024