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Ukraine and the Expanding Reach of Maritime Drone Warfare in the Black Sea
The war in Ukraine has transformed the nature of modern warfare, introducing new technologies and tactics that are being studied by military planners around the world. Among the most significant developments has been Ukraine’s use of unmanned maritime systems, commonly known as sea drones. These remotely operated vessels have emerged as an important tool in Ukraine’s efforts to challenge Russian military operations in and around the Black Sea. As the conflict continues, maritime drone warfare is increasingly shaping both naval strategy and regional security.
By Sagheen Khan3 months ago in The Swamp
Ferguson Marine delivers Type 26 blocks to BAE on Clyde
Ferguson Marine has reached an important milestone in its return to major naval manufacturing by successfully delivering structural units for a Royal Navy Type 26 frigate to BAE Systems on the River Clyde. The delivery represents a significant achievement for the Port Glasgow shipyard and highlights the growing role that Scottish shipbuilders are playing in one of the United Kingdom’s most important defence programs.
By Sagheen Khan3 months ago in The Swamp
Sea drones to defend the sky in Ukraine as the war continues
Ukraine’s war with Russia has become one of the most technologically advanced conflicts in modern history. While tanks, artillery, and fighter aircraft continue to play important roles on the battlefield, unmanned systems are increasingly shaping the course of the war. In a remarkable development, Ukraine is now adapting its highly successful sea drone technology for air-defense missions, creating a new layer of protection against Russian aerial attacks. This innovative approach reflects how rapidly military technology is evolving under the pressure of a prolonged conflict.
By Sagheen Khan3 months ago in The Swamp
Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Ted Williams' Baseball Hall of Fame Speech
Baseball, without a doubt, is America's pastime. The game sure has changed well over the last century. Some for the best, others for worse. Two of the pillars of our country that makes it thrive are diversity and inclusion. Many people have an enormous problem with that for strange and ridiculous reasons, but we've been taught as children to treat others with dignity and respect. Several months ago, I discussed the life and career of Ted Williams. Today is the 60th anniversary of him not only being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, but his speech would change the lives of two Black players and other African American players forever.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 months ago in The Swamp
The Invisible Hand: How Covert Influence Operates Behind the Public Record
Covert Influence, Visible Perpetrators, and Hidden Causal Responsibility: Introduction: In analyzing high-profile acts such as assassinations, it is crucial to distinguish between what actually happened in reality and what can be publicly demonstrated or proven . Events are independent of evidence; a physical act occurs regardless of whether it is documented, understood, or acknowledged. Public validation is only one pathway to knowledge, not the ultimate source of truth.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in The Swamp
What the Border Numbers Actually Show
The argument over whether the true number was 14 million, 16 million, or 20 million points to a larger failure. The government failed to give the public a reliable answer about who came in, who stayed, who was released, who disappeared, who gave false information, who had criminal history, who had foreign ties, who received meaningful vetting, and who could be found and removed later.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in The Swamp
Op-Ed: Calling Sin a Sin Is Not Bigotry (Part 5). Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Series Note: This article expands the argument beyond the specific dealership call and beyond female-coded social aggression. The earlier articles examined a particular example, then moved into the broader problem of social aggression and identity-based deflection. This article addresses the deeper moral principle: no person should be protected from accountability because of sex, race, religion, sexuality, nationality, political tribe, trauma, victim status, social class, or any other identity category. Evil conduct remains evil conduct, even when the person doing it belongs to a group society has been trained to protect.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in The Swamp
Op-Ed: The Behaviors We Are Not Allowed to Name (Part 4). Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Series Note: This article marks a shift in tone. Though the first three articles used this dealership call as a case study, this article moves beyond that specific call to addresses the larger cultural problem: harmful patterns of conduct that people often recognize privately but are not allowed to name publicly, especially when those behaviors are more commonly associated with women, social power, emotional framing, and non-physical aggression.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in The Swamp
Identity Is Not a Shield for Evil Conduct (Part 3). AI-Generated.
(Time-Stamped Video Clip Summary: From 18:34-22:39, the call shifts from a normal pricing question into something more revealing. Tomi is asking basic questions about a $40,000 vehicle: the rebate, the in-person discount, the actual out-the-door number, and whether the dealership will confirm the deal over the phone. Instead of simply clarifying the pricing, the manager personalizes the resistance, later calling him “difficult” and “combative” before introducing the “male manager” implication herself. The clip matters because it shows how quickly bad conduct can hide behind identity once someone turns a practical dispute into a moral accusation.)
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in The Swamp
