Vladimir Putin coming out of hibernation?

Hybrid warfare escalation by Russia.

Putin has been quiet lately and that's a red flag

Russia has captured large numbers of Ukrainian drones and may be planning to use them against NATO or to stage a false flag attack, Polish defense minister said, adding to earlier warnings of a potential escalation.

This comes after more than a month of unusual public warnings by several Eastern European countries that Russia was planning some form of provocation or hybrid attack, with officials citing numerous pieces of intelligence.

Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia have been among the countries raising the alarm, some citing U.S. intelligence that had been shared with them.

The latest information, shared by Poland’s defense minister, outlines concrete threat for what was previously a more general warning of Russian malicious intent. 

Threat appears to be taken seriously by Eastern European capitals. In addition to drone incursions, GPS jamming, and various acts of sabotage may be on the table.

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Planned UFC Attack Foiled

Omaha Man Allegedly Led White House UFC Plot With Drone Bombs, Snipers

Omaha Man Allegedly Led White House UFC Plot, Feds Say

Federal prosecutors say they uncovered a planned mass-casualty attack aimed at the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House grounds. The case now includes five men, and new details point to Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez of Omaha as the person who allegedly drove the operation.

According to the Justice Department, Tycen C. Proper, 19, of Danville, Ohio; Bryan Omar Roa, 24, of Calimesa, California; Michael Alan Thomas, 32, of Pinon Hills, California; Daniel K. Eskridge, 32, of Kidder, Missouri; and Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, 31, of Omaha, Nebraska, “conspired to plan and execute a mass casualty event targeting U.S. officials in attendance at UFC Freedom 250 hosted on the White House grounds.”

Prosecutors say the alleged plan was not simple or improvised. It involved drones packed with explosives, an evacuation of the event, and then snipers positioned to shoot at “high value targets” in the crowd after people started running.

Alvarez, who allegedly used the name “Shepherd” on an encrypted messaging app, is described by investigators as the person “responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the planned attack, based on conversation excerpts in June,” according to the FBI and the Department of Justice.

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Iran's Violation of sovereignty and security condemned by Kuwait and United Arab Emirates

Iranian missile fired at Americans intercepted, but wreckage still leaves injuries

Even as President Donald Trump is working with his negotiators, who are working with Iran's negotiators, on a plan to turn down the heat from Islamist hostilities in the Middle East, Iran has launched a missile that has injured several Americans.

The ballistic missile was aimed at a U.S. base in Kuwait, and although it was intercepted, the wreckage still rained down, injuring several people.

The New York Post report said the missile was "in retaliation for the American military knocking out Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz."

"This egregious ceasefire violation by the Iranian regime occurred hours after Iranian forces launched five one-way attack drones that posed a clear threat in and near the Strait of Hormuz," CENTCOM said in a social media statement.

"All drones were successfully intercepted by U.S. forces which also prevented a sixth drone launch from an Iranian ground control site in Bandar Abbas. U.S. Central Command and regional partners remain vigilant and measured as we continue to defend our forces and interests from unjustified Iranian aggression."

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Baghdad gets warning from Marco

Rubio Delivered a Warning to Iraq and Baghdad Pretended Not to Hear It

A missile just hit a helipad inside the US Embassy in Baghdad.

That's not a near miss. That's not a warning shot.

That's Iran's hired guns telling America to get out – and Iraq's prime minister is sitting on his hands while it happens.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. The message was unambiguous: the Iraqi government must take all possible measures to safeguard U.S. diplomatic personnel and facilities.

Sudani's response was a masterpiece of deliberate nothing.

His office put out a statement affirming Iraq's "commitment to protecting diplomatic missions" – and conspicuously failed to mention Iran, the militias, or the 300-plus drone and missile attacks that have hammered U.S. positions and Kurdish civilians since Operation Epic Fury began on February 28.

The Popular Mobilization Forces – the umbrella network of Iran-backed militias running the attacks – are "paid and armed by the Iraqi government."

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Since 2015, the U.S. Department of State provided Iraq with $1.25 billion in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) to improve Iraq’s long-term sustainment and logistics capabilities and fund ISF professionalization.

Iranian Drone Alert in California

FBI warns California law enforcement of potential Iranian drone attack on the West Coast

Per ABC News, the FBI has alerted California law enforcement to a chilling possibility: Iran may be planning drone strikes against targets on the West Coast "in retaliation for the US war against the Islamic Republic."

The warning, obtained by ABC News, describes an alleged Iranian aspiration to launch unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel positioned off the American coastline.

The specifics are thin. The FBI itself acknowledged as much. We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack.

No timeline. No method. No confirmed target. No confirmed perpetrators. What there is, however, is a pattern of escalating Iranian hostility that makes the alert impossible to dismiss, and a broader threat environment that should focus every American's attention on what the regime in Tehran is willing to try.

What the Alert Actually Says:
According to the FBI alert, Iran "allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United States Homeland, specifically against unspecified targets in California, if the US conducted strikes against Iran." The warning provided no details on how drone-capable ships might approach the U.S. coast.

Both the FBI and the White House declined to comment on the story.

The question is not whether Iran wants to hit the American homeland. The regime's intentions have been stated openly for decades. The question is capability and opportunity. Can a vessel carrying Iranian drones position itself close enough to the California coastline to launch an effective strike without detection? Can low-altitude unmanned systems penetrate American airspace in a way that causes genuine harm?

These are not rhetorical questions. They are operational ones that the defense and intelligence communities need to answer with more than alerts and bulletins.

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The Union in the UK is running the show

British Navy's response to Iran delayed since repair yard only works 9-to-5

The Royal Navy's mission to intercept Iranian drone threats has stalled in port because the Portsmouth repair yard now operates on a "nine-to-five" schedule.

The high-stakes mission to protect a British airbase from Iranian drone strikes remains on hold while maintenance crews finish welding and system overhauls during standard business hours, according to union officials, The Telegraph reported.

The deployment of HMS Dragon, a Type 45 air-defense destroyer designed to intercept high-speed missile and drone threats to Cyprus has been delayed because the Ministry of Defence and private contractor Serco reportedly introduced these restricted shifts as a "cost-cutting" measure that sacrifices military readiness for budget targets.

As the HMS Dragon sits in dry dock, the U.K. finds itself lagging behind international allies who have already moved assets into the region. Military analysts point out that the air-defense destroyer is now expected to arrive in Cyprus a full two weeks after French and Spanish warships have already reached the theater of operations.

The sources told The Telegraph that the new £1 billion (approx. $1.34 billion) contract reduced essential cover and forced the Navy to rely on staff volunteering for weekends to get the ship combat ready, which it didn't.

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Arab world unification against Iran

Operation Epic Fury Triggered Something Iran Never Saw Coming

Iran dragged 7 Arab countries into a war against them

Iran spent 40 years telling its Arab neighbors it was their friend.

Then it fired 700 drones at Dubai's Palm Island.

Now seven Arab nations just signed a joint statement calling Iran "indiscriminate and reckless" – and the Middle East map just changed forever. Iran Struck Dubai and Saudi Arabia While Claiming to Target US Bases.

Here is what Tehran did not want you to know: Iran didn't just shoot at American bases.

The Islamic Republic launched hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones directly at civilian targets in countries that had nothing to do with Operation Epic Fury.

Footage showed an Iranian drone slamming into an apartment tower near Bahrain's capital. The Burj Al Arab caught fire. People fled smoke-filled passageways at Dubai International Airport.

The UAE alone detected 689 Iranian drones. Forty-four got through.

Within 36 hours of Iran's retaliatory strikes, every single GCC member state had been hit. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called his counterparts across the Gulf and pledged "all capabilities" to their defense.

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Hardening our critical infrastructure - Making America Safer

Pentagon Launches Effort To Harden Critical Infrastructure Against Drone Attacks

New Pentagon guidance for defending U.S. critical infrastructure against drone attacks calls for hardened structures and increased use of netting, cables, and other kinds of passive physical defenses — a notable shift in policy.

The new guidance from JIATF-401 talks about “critical infrastructure” mostly in terms of civilian sites ranging from power plants to sports venues. However, it makes clear that the guidance is equally applicable to helping protect military facilities from uncrewed aerial systems.

“When we talk about Homeland defense, we’re not just talking about military bases, power grids and ports; we’re talking about places where Americans gather. With major international events like the World Cup on the horizon, the security of our stadiums, for example, is a national priority,” Army Brig. Gen. Matt Ross, Director of JIATF-401, said.

“This new guidance provides a common playbook for our forces to work closely with federal and local partners to ensure a safe and secure environment against the growing challenge of nefarious drones.”

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Poland has enough of Russian drones

Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones Violating Its Airspace

Poland's military said it shot down intruding Russian drones after the NATO member and allies scrambled aircraft early on Wednesday in response to what it called an "unprecedented" violation of its airspace as Russian forces attacked in nearby western Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said his country's airspace was "violated by a huge number of Russian drones" and those that "posed a direct threat were shot down," adding that he is in "constant contact" with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Poland has frequently scrambled jets in response to waves of Russian aerial attacks on its neighbor, Ukraine, throughout the war launched more than 3 1/2 years ago.

NATO members are collectively obliged to respond to attacks on other alliance nations under Article 5 of the founding treaty. Russian drones and missiles entering NATO airspace have not been treated as attacks on the alliance.

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Russia is not a member of NATO. In fact, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was originally founded as a counterweight to the Soviet Union, and today, Russia is considered "the most significant and direct threat" to the alliance's security.

Ukraine Corruption Uncovered

Ukraine’s Anti-Graft Agencies Say They Uncovered Major Drone Procurement Bribery Case

The move follows a dramatic reversal of law that had curbed the anti-corruption agencies and sparked rare wartime demonstrations.

Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies said on Aug. 2 that they had uncovered a large-scale bribery scheme involving the procurement of military drones and electronic warfare equipment.

This came just days after the agencies’ independence was restored following mass protests over government efforts to curb their powers.

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) said in a statement on Aug. 2 that the alleged plot involved a sitting lawmaker, current and former regional officials, National Guard personnel, and a corporate executive.

Investigators alleged that those involved had refined a scheme over the past two years to systematically siphon off funds allocated by local authorities for defense needs, and to secure “unfair benefits in particularly large quantities.”

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War is profitable especially for crooks. I always remember that Zelensky said he was not getting the money. How much has the U.S. Spent on the War in Ukraine?

Since Russia’s February 2022 invasion, Congress has passed five major bills aiding Ukraine, which together amount to $175 billion in spending. Most of this is aid going to the government of Ukraine, but a large portion is funding other U.S. government activities associated with the war. Additionally, in December 2024 the U.S. provided a $20 billion loan to be paid back with interest from frozen Russian assets. The total amount of aid committed to the government of Ukraine is $128 billion.

Future of Warfare

A Generational Investment in Uncrewed Systems

The House Armed Services Committee has put forth a sweeping $150 billion reconciliation bill that signals a dramatic pivot towards uncrewed systems and the future of warfare.

The proposed legislation marks a historic investment in drone technology, earmarking billions for the expansion of the industrial base and the development of state-of-the-art autonomous capabilities.

Key provisions include $1.1 billion to expand the small uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) industrial base and another $1 billion for “kamikaze” drones. This shift toward creating an “Uncrewed Arsenal of Democracy” is designed to enhance the military’s flexibility and deploy advanced warfighting systems more rapidly.

Despite the clear focus on modernization, the House bill also demonstrates a commitment to maintaining traditional military readiness. The goal is a harmonious integration of old and new technologies to ensure operational effectiveness across all domains.

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Dronebusters technology deployed to military bases

A Pentagon official flipped on the White House with one message about mystery drones

The Biden-Harris administration claims there’s nothing to worry about with the mystery drones.

But not everyone in the federal government is on the same page.

Residents of New Jersey and other states have noticed an uptick in drones flying at night.

The increase in drone sightings has residents and local politicians spooked about the situation. Some residents reported seeing drones that were the size of cars, which would be far bigger than what a hobbyist would operate.

And a Pentagon official flipped on the White House with one message about mystery drones...Department of Defense Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder told reporters that “active and passive detection capabilities” and “counter-drone capabilities” were being sent to Picatinny Arsenal and Naval Weapons Station Earle.

Ryder explained the Dronebuster was “a methodology that we have that is able to essentially bring drones down non-kinetically should we need to do that.”

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New Jersey Assemblyman calls John Kirby "an idiot"

John Kirby Destroyed After BS Drone Briefing: ‘He’s an IDIOT!’

A New Jersey state legislator did not hold back when criticizing White House spokesman John Kirby’s response to a question about the recent drone wave over the Garden State.

Republican State Assemblyman Brian Bergen slammed Kirby, calling him an “idiot” after the spokesman claimed that the drones were “manned aircraft being operated lawfully.” During a segment on “America Reports,” co-host John Roberts asked Bergen about Kirby’s statement, to which the assemblyman responded, “That guy is an idiot. That I can tell you right now.”

Bergen, a former Apache helicopter pilot and member of the New Jersey state legislature, went on to say that the state police colonel had informed members of the legislature that one of their helicopters had to land because they felt unsafe due to a six-foot wide drone hovering above them. He also noted that he had seen the drones in his own community and expressed frustration with the lack of action being taken to address the issue.

The Assemblyman compared the drone sightings to the 2023 incident involving a Chinese spy balloon that flew over the United States and was shot down off the coast of South Carolina. He reiterated the need for swift action and called on authorities to track down the source of the drones before it’s too late.

"I think the Pentagon absolutely knows, but they’re full of crap"

Marjorie Taylor Greene issued a dire warning about this scary mystery in the skies

Something strange is happening in the night skies across the country. No one is quite sure what’s happening.

And Marjorie Taylor Greene issued a dire warning about this scary mystery in the skies.

The sightings expanded across the East Coast and even as far as California. No one is sure who is operating the drones or where they come from.

The FBI told Congress that they didn’t know who was behind them. Frustrated local politicians in New Jersey say that they haven’t been able to get any answers.

Representative Jeff Drew (R-NJ) claimed that the drones were being deployed from an “Iranian mothership” located off the East Coast.

The government is providing no answers about this now-nightly mystery in the skies.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) ripped the government for hiding the truth about the mysterious drones on social media.

“I’m going to call it total bulls*** that no one knows what these are,” Greene said in a video. “They can track down a guy that just killed a CEO, but they can’t identify what nightly drones are and where they’re coming from.”

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Another Biden Pardon?

Gordon Chang on Drones, China and CCP

Chinese citizen arrested for flying drone over US military base

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang analyzes latest developments around suspicious drone activity in New York and New Jersey, Trump's relationship with Xi Jinping and other geopolitical pressures.

Drones

Are drones over New Jersey alien tech? UFO expert says there's 'something nefarious about this'

The White House has ruled out foreign adversaries and hobbyists as the cause of the drone invasion in New Jersey, leaving many residents to speculate it could be aliens.

The internet has been flooded with images and videos showing bright orbs and triangle-shaped craft having in the night sky that move in bizarre flight patterns.

George Noory, host of Coast-to-Coast AM and a leading voice of the unexplained, told DailyMail.com: 'It's bizarre. There's something else very, very nefarious about this.'

The drones are avoiding capture, he said, adding, 'They shut their lights off, they are undetectable in some cases. It's very, very bizarre. This could be an act of war for all I know.'

But alien tech? Norry said it doesn't add up. 'I'm going to rule out extraterrestrial. It doesn't sound like that,' he said. 'It sounds more like a military effort than anything else.'

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I'm on a drone kick today and the Biden government must know.

Iran behind the drones hovering in New Jersey skies?

Iran’s new massive drone ship left home port last month – and went weeks without being spotted

A newly minted and massive Iranian drone carrier was captured in new satellite images sailing in the Persian Gulf this week — the ship’s first reported sighting since leaving its home port for the first time in mid-November.

The satellite images taken Thursday by commercial operator Maxar Technologies shows three Iranian drone ships in the waters off the country’s coast as theories have swirled in the US that Iran could be behind the mysterious drone sightings across the tri-state area, according to Business Insider.

Iran’s new carrier — the Shahid Bagheri — is a converted shipping container that was outfitted to support drone operations and was last seen on Nov. 12, when it was captured by satellite imagery sitting in Bandar Abbas.

Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) claimed to Fox News on Wednesday morning that the drones were possibly being launched by Iran, citing confidential sources. He just might have something there!

New York Post

Drones over New Jersey -

DHS, FBI Say ‘No Evidence’ Suggests Drone Sightings Pose National Security Threat

Since mid-November, large aerial drones have been spotted at night throughout central and northern New Jersey

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) issued a joint statement on Thursday suggesting that the drone sightings in areas like New Jersey do not pose a national security threat based on current evidence.

“We have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or public safety threat or have a foreign nexus,” the statement said.

The two organizations said that they will be working closely with local and state police to “confirm whether the reported drone flights are actually drones or are instead manned aircraft or otherwise inaccurate sightings.”

The statement further noted that some drone sightings in the past have been cases of mistaken identity or may have been manned aircraft. As Breitbart News reported on Thursday, the Pentagon denied claims that alleged drone sightings over areas like New Jersey are foreign-controlled while also denying they are controlled by the U.S. military.

“The Pentagon has stated that the mystery drones flying over parts of New Jersey and the northeast U.S. in recent weeks are not controlled by the U.S. military but also not believed to be controlled by foreign entities,” noted the report. “Despite these claims, the Pentagon can’t say just who actually is in control of the drones causing havoc and concern along the Atlantic coast.”

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I find it incredulous that DHS, FAA and the FBI are clueless. Any drone in the U.S. weighing more than 0.55 pounds must be registered with the FAA and can be easily tracked with GPS technology. Nearly 800,000 drones are registered in the U.S., according to the FAA. These drones are reportedly as large as a car.

Huge drones flying over Bedminster and Picatinny Arsenal Military Base in Rockaway

FBI Investigates Mysterious Car-Sized Drones Over Trump's Golf Course and Military Base

Mysterious aerial activity has alarmed residents in northern New Jersey as unexplained flying objects hover over high-profile locations.

According to Daily Mail, the FBI has launched an investigation into reports of car-sized drones spotted over Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster and Picatinny Arsenal Military Base in Rockaway, featuring green and red lights on their wings.

The sightings began in mid-November, with multiple eyewitnesses describing objects larger than typical hobbyist drones.

Local residents report the aerial vehicles appear nightly and remain active for hours, causing significant concern throughout Morris County and surrounding areas.

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With the FBI investigating, I am sure they will get to the bottom of it. 😉