Brookings on Russia's Formidable Air and Sea Power (tags)
Russia
Targeting Iran Continues (tags)
Iran
Israel's Open Secret: Nuclear Armed and Dangerous (tags)
Israel's nuclear arsenal threatens humanity
Air Force getting 6 new Hueys from US (tags)
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is expecting a batch of six refurbished UH1H "Huey" helicopters from the US, as part of its capability upgrade program (CUP) to provide more aircraft for its pilots. On top of the six Hueys, 20 more helicopters are expected to be delivered within the year.
US arms Infusion boost to RP troops (tags)
THE United States Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie A. Kenney has assured the Philippines that the US will continue providing the Armed Forces of the Philippines with military hardware to strengthen its capability to fight terrorism and insurgency. At a roundtable at The Manila Times, Kenney said the AFP would also receive technical assistance to boost its firepower.
Synthetic Earthquakes, or diplomacy by other means
LA Times: Officials Confirm Israeli Nuke Launching Subs (tags)
The story contains the first official confirmation from both American and Israeli officials that Israel can launch nuclear weapons from its submarines. The ultimate guarantee of mutually assured destruction (MAD). The acronym MAD also makes for a most appropriate word to describe the human condition.
In case you haven't read it, and, judging from comments, you haven't. Neither has the media.