News Monitors analysis shows that the use of Russian Wagner Group mercenaries by the military government in Mali is causing increased activity by Islamic terrorist groups in the region, and drawing criticism from neighboring countries.… Read More The Security Situation in Mali: The Impact of the Wagner Group and Islamic Terrorists
How Russia’s post-cold war submarine program fell behind schedule, and the impact it had on their naval capabilities At the end of 2022 Russia put the Suvorov (K-553), its sixth Borei class SSBN (nuclear ballistic missile sub) into service. Suvorov is the third of the marginally improved Borei B SSBNs, which carry the same 16… Read More News Monitors Feed: Russia’s Borei Class SSBNs: A History of Delays and Cost Overruns
The United States has recently sent a shipment of weapons to Ukraine, including Patriot air defense systems and JDAM smart bomb kits to convert unguided bombs into GPS-guided bombs. The shipment also includes more GMLRS guided rockets and Excalibur GPS guided 155mm artillery shells. There are also more HARM anti-radar missiles, HIMARS launcher vehicles, Cougar… Read More Arms Delivery to Ukraine: An Analysis of the Latest Weapons Systems. Including Patriot Air Defense Systems, JDAM Smart Bombs, and More
Introduction: In recent years, the Russian government has been using disinformation campaigns to manipulate public opinion and maintain control. These campaigns have primarily targeted other countries, but recently, they have also been directed at Russian citizens. In this case study, we will examine the tactics used by the Russian government and the role of media… Read More Russian Media Disinformation: Insights and Analysis from News Monitors
“Russian Sleeper Agents: A Comprehensive Guide” Russian sleeper agents, also known as “illegals”, have been a problem for years, with more being activated in recent years for various tasks including espionage. Since the invasion of Ukraine, sleepers have been activated to gather information on NATO’s efforts to support the Ukrainian war effort. European counterintelligence agencies… Read More Espionage in Europe: “The Threat of Russian Sleeper Agents”