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UK to trial powered paragliders for stealthy behind-lines insertions
defense1 month ago

UK to trial powered paragliders for stealthy behind-lines insertions

The UK Ministry of Defence will begin trials of backpack-sized powered paragliders from Blakcro to insert Royal Marines and Parachute Regiment troops up to 200 miles behind enemy lines at night, avoiding aircraft drops. The titanium-framed gliders, assembled in about eight minutes, are foot-launched, can carry body armour, night vision gear and weapon mounts, and are powered by a fan. With roughly £6m funding, the trials aim to bolster a homegrown defence supply chain and give troops a covert entry capability; the system is already in use by other NATO allies and could expand UK-made equipment in service.

via BBC|
#covert-operations#defense#military-technology
CIA Expands Covert Cartel Campaign Inside Mexico
world5 months ago

CIA Expands Covert Cartel Campaign Inside Mexico

CNN reports that the CIA has broadened its covert, and at times lethal, operations inside Mexico to dismantle cartel networks, including direct involvement in a high-profile assassination and ongoing real-time intelligence support with Mexican authorities, raising sovereignty concerns and fears of potential spillover of violence into the United States.

via CNN|
#cartels#cia#covert-operations
Trump’s Hidden War Footprint Expands Across the Globe
world6 months ago

Trump’s Hidden War Footprint Expands Across the Globe

An Intercept analysis shows Trump has overseen more than 20 military interventions worldwide—often via covert programs, 127e authorities, and partner-led actions—without formal war authorization from Congress, with tens of thousands of U.S. special operations deployed across 80+ countries, and the true number likely higher due to secrecy. The piece argues this expanding, opaque use of force undermines democracy and accountability, spanning Africa, the Middle East, and the Western Hemisphere while challenging traditional war-declaration norms.

via The Intercept|
#127e#covert-operations#iran
Secret U.S. Strike Used Civilian-Looking Aircraft, Sparks Legal Debate
national-security9 months ago

Secret U.S. Strike Used Civilian-Looking Aircraft, Sparks Legal Debate

The Trump administration conducted its first deadly strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat using a secretive military aircraft painted to resemble a civilian plane; officials say the deception was legal, but concealing the aircraft’s military status has prompted debate over potential violations of international law.

via The Washington Post|
#covert-operations#foreign-policy#international-law
politics11 months ago

Rand Paul Criticizes Caribbean and Venezuela Strikes as Contradictory to U.S. Traditions

Senator Rand Paul criticizes U.S. policies on maritime drug interdiction and covert operations, questioning the practice of destroying ships suspected of smuggling and highlighting the risks of revealing covert plans, while also expressing concern over U.S. actions in Venezuela and maintaining a high regard for former President Trump.

via Politico|
#covert-operations#drug-smuggling#politics