Thomas Guy

‘Hackers’ give orders to German missile battery – The Local

German-owned Patriot missiles stationed in Turkey were briefly taken over by hackers, according to media reports on Tuesday. via ‘Hackers’ give orders to German missile battery – The Local.

Russia Jamming Technology Poses Challenge for Allied Forces, U.S. Officials Say – WSJ

Sophisticated Russian electronic-warfare systems and jamming technology are posing an acute challenge for allied forces training in Eastern Europe. via Russia Jamming Technology Poses Challenge for Allied Forces, U.S. Officials Say – WSJ.

Russian Bombers Fly Near U.S. on July 4th – ABC News

Just when things seemed to be cooling off … The first set of two bombers flew near Alaska and just 30 minutes later a separate set flew far off the west coast of California. via Russian Bombers Fly Near U.S. on July 4th – ABC News.

Ex-state senator pleads guilty to racketeering in California

Holy shit! I never even heard about this guy getting arrested in the first place! An ex-California state senator pleaded guilty Wednesday to a racketeering charge in an organized crime and public corruption case centered in San Francisco’s Chinatown. via Ex-state senator pleads guilty to racketeering in California.

Russia examines Baltic independence

This week, on “Those Crazy Russians,” … The Russian chief prosecutor’s office is to examine whether the Soviet Union acted legally when it recognised (sic) the Baltic states’ independence in 1991. via Russia examines Baltic independence.