ADF Air WingMar 3, 202339 minAxis of Exploitation: How Iran and Russia Circumvents RestrictionsDuring December 2022 four Airbus A340-300's departed South Africa for Uzbekistan, but landed in Iran. Why the secrecy?
ADFNov 23, 202272 minWar in Ukraine, Part 6: Russian Invasion of UkraineRussia invades Ukraine, expecting to gain control over the country in 3 days. Russia fails, and the war of attrition starts.
ADFNov 21, 202218 minWar in Ukraine, Part 4: The War in Donbas, Eastern UkraineRussia strengthens its control in eastern Ukraine by creating a buffer zone of break-away 'Republics' under Russian control.
ADFNov 20, 20229 minWar in Ukraine, Part 3: Russian Annexation of CrimeaRussia fears expanding Western influence in Ukraine, and immediately annexes Crimea. Russia declares a 'political' war against the West.
ADFNov 15, 202249 minWar in Ukraine, Part 1: Post-USSR IndependenceTwo decades after Ukraine gained its independence from the USSR, Russia invades Ukraine. Unfortunately, it was not a coincidence.
ADF SOCApr 17, 202262 min5th Generation Warfare: Hybrid Warfare by Non-State Actors targeting the System of StateThe global battle space is changing, and enemies have evolved beyond the controls of the nation state. Warfare is changing.
1 SOR, Forces Terrestres de l'ADFApr 9, 202124 minSpecial Operations Forces and the 21st Century: How can it help Africa?The Great Power Competition is upon us, and Africa is falling behind. What value does SOF offer Africa in this new era?
ADF SOCApr 3, 202139 minThe Great Power Competition: How does it affect Africa?The Great Powers are facing economic distress, and the only solution forward is through economic expansion. How will it affect Africa?