Daily Archives: Jul 2, 2026

What does it take to cut a major power’s oil refining capacity by a fifth without firing a shot across the front line? For Ukraine, the answer has been a relentless campaign of long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory a campaign that is reshaping both the battlefield and the...

Starting with a revelatory fact Ukrainian drones are now attacking targets virtually 2,000 kilometers within Russia, reaching industrial and strategic locations previously considered out of reach. This novel range is redefining the war's technological and tactical framework, overmatching Moscow's air defenses and redefining the math of deep-rear security. 1. Expanding...

Carry a .25 if it feels good to you, but never load it. Late Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper's tongue-in-cheek counsel still resonates in discussions on defensive caliber. At the high-stakes game of self-protection, choosing the wrong caliber can be the difference between halting an attack and exposing yourself to...