John Hardie
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
May 14, 2026
This Is No Way To Treat Our European Allies
The Trump administration is fond of reminding allies that NATO is a two-way street. But at present, Washington seems to need that message most.
John Hardie • RealClearDefense
Russo-Ukraine War
August 2, 2025
Ukraine Reports New Russian Glide Bomb
Russia has started employing a new guided glide bomb in Ukraine called the UMPB-5, according to Ukrainian authorities. It appears to be a more...
John Hardie • FDD's Long War Journal
Russo-Ukraine War
August 9, 2023
Kyiv Strikes Bridges Supporting Russian Forces in Southern Ukraine
The Ukrainian military on Sunday struck a pair of bridges that Russia uses to supply its forces in southern Ukraine. These strikes may cause a larger...
John Hardie • FDD's Long War Journal
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