Iran’s supreme leader has ordered his military to attack Israel in response to what is believed to be an Israeli assassination of a Hamas leader sheltered by Iran. What is this going to mean for the larger Middle East, and what exactly could this entail? Let’s get into it. Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ordered retaliation by the Iranian military against Israel. Iran likely assumed that by sheltering a Hamas figure within Iran, Israel would not take action. They correctly surmised that Iran is stuck trying to balance its need to show strength against the risk of escalation. This…
Author: Defense Wiser
Brave, disciplined, and armed to the teeth, the United States Army is a formidable force to be reckoned with in terms of military strength and capability. Equipped with some of the most advanced and powerful weaponry, this cutting-edge arsenal ensures that the US Army is prepared to face any threat in the world. With a legacy steeped in trials and innovations, here are 15 reasons why you shouldn’t dare to test the might of the US Army. 15. M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun Casting a long shadow over US Army history, the M2 “Ma Deuce” is still blasting away after…
In Ukraine, anticipation is growing over the imminent delivery of Western-made F-16 fighter jets. They are expected to arrive in the coming weeks, and Kyiv says they will be a game-changer in its efforts to repel Russia’s invasion. However, speculation is rife over where they will be based. Many Ukrainians are concerned that having the jets in their neighborhood could lead to intensified Russian attacks. The long wait is almost over. After months of intense training and preparations, F-16 fighter jets are about to touch down in Ukraine. They cannot come soon enough for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He says…
Ukraine’s battlefield position has been largely static for months. However, in the coming weeks, Ukraine’s NATO partners are set to begin delivering the F-16 fighter jets that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been requesting since Russia’s invasion. While these F-16s are among the most sophisticated weaponry being supplied to Ukraine, they are unlikely to be an immediate game-changer. F-16 Fighting Falcons are sleek, supersonic, and loud. They are by no means the most advanced fighter jets; in fact the first were delivered in 1976. They now cost upwards of 60 million EUR each and are among the most versatile aerial…