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.
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.
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