# long range (blogs) — RSS Amplifier

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## [Taiwan’s Whole-of-Society Exercise: What Han Kuang 42 Should Teach the Rest of Us](https://mickryan.substack.com/p/taiwans-whole-of-society-exercise)

_2026-08-21 · Mick Ryan · Futura Doctrina_

An exploration of the recent Han Kuang whole-of-society exercise in Taiwan, and why Western nations should be watching and learning.

## [Russia escalates assault on Ukraine as political turmoil engulfs Kyiv](https://nationalsecuritynews.com/2026/08/russia-escalates-assault-on-ukraine-as-political-turmoil-engulfs-kyiv/)

_2026-08-20 · Staff Writer · National Security News_

Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 40 as Moscow intensifies its aerial campaign while President Volodymyr Zelensky faces growing political turmoil at home. Dozens of ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles were launched alongside 168 drones during the attack, which continued for \[...\]

## [US charges 17 Iranians over ‘massive’ cyber theft campaign](https://nationalsecuritynews.com/2026/08/us-charges-17-iranians-over-massive-cyber-theft-campaign/)

_2026-08-19 · Sean Rayment · National Security News_

The US has charged 17 Iranian nationals over an alleged state-sponsored cyber campaign that targeted hundreds of universities, companies and government bodies and stole more than 31 terabytes of academic data and intellectual property. The defendants are accused of being members of the Mabna Institute, an Iran-based company that US prosecutors say has conducted cyber \[...\]

## [Russia threatens Britain with ‘consequences’ over drones supplied to Ukraine](https://nationalsecuritynews.com/2026/08/russia-threatens-britain-with-consequences-over-drones-supplied-to-ukraine/)

_2026-08-18 · Staff Writer · National Security News_

Russia has threatened Britain with “consequences” after reports that British-made drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets deep inside Russian territory. The Russian embassy in London accused the UK of escalating the war after reports that drones manufactured by two British companies had been deployed in Ukraine’s recent long-range attacks. “London’s actions will inevitably \[...\]

## [Russia has declared war on Britain. We must prepare with the urgency this demands.](https://nationalsecuritynews.com/2026/08/russia-has-declared-war-on-britain-we-must-prepare-with-the-urgency-this-demands/)

_2026-08-18 · Staff Writer · National Security News_

By André Pienaar This week, the Russian embassy in London issued a statement of war against the United Kingdom. Responding to reports that British-made drones have been used by Ukraine in long-range strikes against military and industrial targets inside Russia, the embassy declared that London’s actions “will inevitably carry consequences” and that the deeper Britain’s \[...\]

## [Iran war fuels US tungsten shortage as weapons demand surges](https://nationalsecuritynews.com/2026/08/iran-war-fuels-us-tungsten-shortage-as-weapons-demand-surges/)

_2026-08-18 · Sean Rayment · National Security News_

The war with Iran and continuing weapons shipments to Ukraine are placing growing pressure on supplies of tungsten, a critical metal used in missiles, ammunition and industrial manufacturing. Tungsten prices have risen as American and European defence companies seek supplies to replace stocks consumed in the conflicts, while China, which dominates global production, maintains tight \[...\]

## [Australia Side Steps Mobilisation Planning](https://mickryan.substack.com/p/australia-side-steps-mobilisation)

_2026-08-18 · Mick Ryan · Futura Doctrina_

My commentary on the recently announced national inquiry into national resilience, and why national mobilisation must be included in its terms of reference, published by News24.

## [UK Prime Minister exchanged messages with person posing as Trump&#8217;s chief of staff](https://nationalsecuritynews.com/2026/08/uk-prime-minister-exchanged-messages-with-person-posing-as-trumps-chief-of-staff/)

_2026-08-17 · Sean Rayment · National Security News_

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an individual posing as Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff in an apparent security breach.Downing Street has declined to comment on the incident, which is understood to have involved only a handful of messages before suspicions were raised about the identity of the sender.The person claimed \[...\]

## [Can Ukraine Become a Missile and Long-Range Drone Exporter?](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/exporting-deep-strike-the-export)

_2026-08-17 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_

Internal, competitive, and legal barriers to Ukrainian deep-strike exports

## [Ukraine's Southern Offensive, What's Next for Putin & What If Mobilisation Fails to Help Russia in Ukraine? The Big Five 16 August edition](https://mickryan.substack.com/p/ukraines-southern-offensive-whats)

_2026-08-16 · Mick Ryan · Futura Doctrina_

This week: Ukraine's southern offensive and what it means, long range strikes, Russia's military leadership reshuffle, Taiwan prepares for war, and my Big 5 reading recommendations

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## [Royal Navy steps up patrols as Russian activity in UK waters rises 25 per cent](https://nationalsecuritynews.com/2026/08/royal-navy-steps-up-patrols-as-russian-activity-in-uk-waters-rises-25-per-cent/)

_2026-08-12 · Sean Rayment · National Security News_

The Royal Navy has stepped up operations against Russian warships and submarines around Britain amid a sharp increase in Moscow’s naval activity. Warships and helicopters spent 21 days monitoring Russian vessels in UK waters and the North Atlantic during July, with four Royal Navy ships deployed alongside submarine-hunting aircraft. The Ministry of Defence said the \[...\]

## [Ukraine steps up long-range drone attacks deep inside Russia](https://nationalsecuritynews.com/2026/08/ukraine-steps-up-long-range-drone-attacks-deep-inside-russia/)

_2026-08-11 · Sean Rayment · National Security News_

Ukraine has sharply increased long-range drone attacks on Russia, striking oil refineries, military factories, logistics hubs and other targets hundreds of miles from the Ukrainian border. The growing reach of Kyiv’s drone force was demonstrated this week when Ukrainian aircraft struck Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan, around 750 miles east of the Ukrainian border. Russian authorities said \[...\]

## [The Adaptation War Deepens](https://mickryan.substack.com/p/the-adaptation-war-deepens)

_2026-08-11 · Mick Ryan · Futura Doctrina_

Authoritarian collaboration since November 2025, and why Western strategists must urgently build and execute a strategy to confront it.

## [Netanyahu rejects Trump-backed Gaza plan in rare public split with Washington](https://nationalsecuritynews.com/2026/08/netanyahu-rejects-trump-backed-gaza-plan-in-rare-public-split-with-washington/)

_2026-08-10 · Staff Writer · National Security News_

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected a US-backed proposal intended to bring an end to the war in Gaza, exposing an unusual disagreement with President Donald Trump only weeks after the White House announced what it described as “a historic agreement”. The proposal, presented in July by Trump’s Board of Peace, set out \[...\]

## [Missile Barrages Against Ukraine, Switching Off Crimea, Russia’s Military Reshuffle and Preparing for War in Taiwan. The Big Five, 9 August edition](https://mickryan.substack.com/p/missile-barrages-against-ukraine)

_2026-08-09 · Mick Ryan · Futura Doctrina_

This week: Ukrainian long range strikes, Russia's deadly missile barrages, Russia's military leadership reshuffle, Taiwan prepares for war, and my Big 5 reading recommendations.

## [Ukraine's Missile Defense Crisis: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/ukraines-missile-defense-crisis-causes)

_2026-08-08 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_

How Russian ballistic missiles overwhelm Ukraine's missile defenses and what can be done

## [Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact in Mecca](https://nationalsecuritynews.com/2026/08/turkey-saudi-arabia-and-pakistan-sign-mutual-defence-pact-in-mecca/)

_2026-08-07 · Staff Writer · National Security News_

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a defence agreement committing each country to come to the aid of the others in the event of an armed attack, marking one of the most significant shifts in the region’s security landscape in recent years. The agreement was signed in Mecca by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin \[...\]

## [OPINION: Tehran publishes its price list: Iran&#8217;s draft plan for the Strait of Hormuz turns a waterway into a toll booth](https://nationalsecuritynews.com/2026/08/opinion-tehran-publishes-its-price-list-irans-draft-plan-for-the-strait-of-hormuz-turns-a-waterway-into-a-toll-booth/)

_2026-08-07 · Staff Writer · National Security News_

By Andre Pienaar The Iranian regime published its terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz today on state media, and they read less like a maritime framework and more like a ransom note. On Thursday, 06 August, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-affiliated Fars News Agency released an initial draft plan setting out the conditions \[...\]

## [Ukraine's Long-Range Strike Command: Institutionalising Deep Strike](https://mickryan.substack.com/p/ukraines-long-range-strike-command)

_2026-08-03 · Mick Ryan · Futura Doctrina_

After years of technical and tactical innovation, as well collaboration between Ukrainian organisations and foreign agencies, Ukraine takes the next step in its long-range strike endeavours.

## [10,000 Subscribers and a New Chapter: Missile Matters Adds a Paid Tier](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/10000-subscribers-the-future-of-missile)

_2026-08-02 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_

Missile Matters is launching paid subscriptions. Much of the blog stays free. Here is what changes and why.

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## [UKRAINE: WINNING AND LOSING ALL AT ONCE](https://themilitaryanalyst.com/2026/07/28/ukraine-winning-and-losing-all-at-once/)

_2026-07-28 · The Analyst · The Military Analyst_

Ukraine is at a critical point in the war. On the frontlines there is doubt they can resist a Russian mobilization, but the strategy of bringing Russia down at a strategic level and stopping the mobilization before its effective is their first best hope.

## [First Blood: How the Battle of Milne Bay Broke the Spell of Japanese Invincibility](https://mickryan.substack.com/p/first-blood-how-the-battle-of-milne)

_2026-07-28 · Mick Ryan · Futura Doctrina_

What a battle on the eastern tip of New Guinea can teach today's military leaders about intelligence, air-land integration, and the discipline of Commanders holding their nerve under a pressure.

## [The State Makes the Missile, and the Missile Makes the State](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/the-state-makes-the-missile-and-the)

_2026-07-26 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_

The power to hurt: Ukraine's deep-strike campaign and the transformation of the Ukrainian state

## [Deepening Dilemmas: Ukraine's New Commands, Drapatyi's Priorities, Long Range Strike & Russia's War Math. The Big Five, 26 July.](https://mickryan.substack.com/p/deepening-dilemmas-ukraines-new-commands)

_2026-07-26 · Mick Ryan · Futura Doctrina_

This week: The new Ukrainian military leadership, Drapatyi's priorities, Ukraine's new military commands, Russia's deepening dilemma in its war against Ukraine, and my Big 5 reading recommendations.

## [HOW LONG CAN RUSSIA KEEP FIGHTING?](https://themilitaryanalyst.com/2026/07/24/how-long-can-russia-keep-fighting/)

_2026-07-24 · The Analyst · The Military Analyst_

A new economic model suggests Russia can sustain its current war efforts until 2027, despite economic strain. High military spending and inflation threaten stability, highlighting risks of economic collapse. Sustaining the war without major changes is increasingly challenging.

## [Ukraine’s New Military Command Team](https://mickryan.substack.com/p/ukraines-new-military-command-team)

_2026-07-22 · Mick Ryan · Futura Doctrina_

My new piece for the Lowy Institute on the changes in military leadership in Ukraine.

## [Doctorate Complete](https://mickryan.substack.com/p/doctorate-complete)

_2026-07-20 · Mick Ryan · Futura Doctrina_

After several years of research, writing (and editing), my PhD about the applications of historical military fiction for developing contemporary military leaders is complete.

## [THE US NAVY HAS FAILED AGAINST IRAN](https://themilitaryanalyst.com/2026/07/20/the-us-navy-has-failed-against-iran/)

_2026-07-20 · The Analyst · The Military Analyst_

The US Navy faces critical shortcomings due to poor leadership, political mismanagement, and lack of investment in essential capabilities like mine warfare. Despite recognizing threats from adversaries such as Iran, the Navy's operational capacity has diminished, leading to concerns about its effectiveness in future conflicts and overall military strategy.

## [Affordable Mass: The Low-Cost Cruise Missile Market Takes Shape](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/affordable-mass-the-low-cost-cruise)

_2026-07-20 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_

FAMM framework agreements and Anduril-PGZ production deal signal initial market-share allocation

## [Sacking the Reformer: Ukraine’s Civil-Military Crisis, Russia’s Widening Dilemma, and the Middle East on Edge. The Big Five, 19 July 2026](https://mickryan.substack.com/p/sacking-the-reformer-ukraines-civil)

_2026-07-19 · Mick Ryan · Futura Doctrina_

This week: A new Ukrainian civil-military crisis, protestors of the streets, Russia's big strategic defence dilemmas, the impact of the new phase of the Iran War, and Chinese coercion in the Pacific.

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## [NATO HAS MOVED ON, SO HAS THE US](https://themilitaryanalyst.com/2026/07/17/nato-has-moved-on-so-has-the-us/)

_2026-07-17 · The Analyst · The Military Analyst_

Recent shifts in NATO and EU defense policies signal a significant decoupling from American influence. European nations are increasingly taking control of defense strategies, resulting in restricted U.S. involvement and a dramatic rise in EU defense spending and production.

## [WHY I HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED UKRAINE WILL WIN: MORALS &#038; MATHS](https://themilitaryanalyst.com/2026/07/15/why-i-have-always-believed-ukraine-will-win-morals-maths/)

_2026-07-15 · The Analyst · The Military Analyst_

Morals and maths have always told me that Ukraine would win. I'm certain of it now.

## [Patriot and Bars: Reviewing Licensed Production Deals From the Ankara NATO Summit](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/patriot-and-bars-reviewing-licensed)

_2026-07-12 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_

Comparing the American-Ukrainian and Ukrainian-German deal for licensed missile production

## [RUSSIA&#8217;S TANK FORCE: A TALE OF TWO STRATEGIES](https://themilitaryanalyst.com/2026/07/08/russias-tank-force-a-tale-of-two-strategies/)

_2026-07-08 · The Analyst · The Military Analyst_

Russia accepts that in this war the tank is effectively dead, but quietly they build more, not for now but for the future.

## [Is the FP-5 Flamingo Cruise Missile Starting to Deliver? Evidence from Ten Confirmed Strikes](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/is-the-fp-5-flamingo-cruise-missile)

_2026-07-07 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_

Recent Flamingo strikes may indicate improved performance of the Ukrainian heavy cruise missile

## [OCTOBER REVOLUTION? PUTIN GAMBLES ON THE NATIONS FUTURE](https://themilitaryanalyst.com/2026/07/02/october-revolution-putin-gambles-on-the-nations-future/)

_2026-07-02 · The Analyst · The Military Analyst_

Putin has lost touch, the very idea of mass conscription will be his undoing. Is another Russian Revolution on the cards?

## [CRIMEA: JUNE 2026 &#8211; AN UPDATE](https://themilitaryanalyst.com/2026/06/30/crimea-june-2026-an-update/)

_2026-06-30 · The Analyst · The Military Analyst_

Russia is losing the war and Crimea's colonists know it, so they flee. It's just one of the symptoms of Putins increasingly obvious failure to govern as the regime struggles, overwhelmed.

## [The Last Frontier: European Manufacturers Move Ahead on Ballistic Missile Defense](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/the-last-frontier-european-manufacturers)

_2026-06-28 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_

After FirePoint, Estonian missile house Frankenburg Technologies seeks to enter the ballistic missile defense market

## [Missile Defense's Unforgiving Logic Comes Back to Haunt Russia](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/missile-defenses-unforgiving-logic)

_2026-06-21 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_

Ukrainian long-range drone attacks expose a deepening air defense shortage

## [AMERICA DECLINES: EUROPE+ ASCENDANT](https://themilitaryanalyst.com/2026/06/15/america-declines-europe-ascendant/)

_2026-06-15 · The Analyst · The Military Analyst_

The article discusses the geopolitical implications of the G7 meeting, particularly the dynamics between Trump and European nations. It highlights America's declining global influence, Europe's emerging unity, and the ongoing challenges posed by Russia and geopolitical unrest.

## [THE PATH TO VICTORY: UKRAINE UPS THE ANTE](https://themilitaryanalyst.com/2026/06/09/the-path-to-victory-ukraine-ups-the-ante/)

_2026-06-09 · The Analyst · The Military Analyst_

Ukraine will win, eventually. I have no doubt of it. Every day now we are seeing huge cracks appearing in Russian capability to sustain the war. it's in a doom cycle and nothing is going to get it out of it. Putin has lost his last opportunity to get out and save face. Its to the end now.

## [FP-7 and the Institutional History Ballistic Missile Defense](https://missilematters.substack.com/p/fp-7-and-the-institutional-history)

_2026-06-05 · Fabian Hoffmann, PhD · Missile Matters — with Fabian Hoffmann_

Can Ukraine's Project Freya offer a cost-effective alternative to Patriot?

## Converting Shrooly Light Levels into Lux

_2025-09-28 · Graham Stewart · Graham Stewart_

If you&rsquo;re using a Shrooly mushroom growing device and trying to follow growing guides from online mycology resources, you&rsquo;ve probably noticed they specify light requirements in lux while Shrooly only gives you LED brightness percentages. This post explains how to convert between the two based on actual measurements. The Problem Many mushroom growing resources specify light requirements…

## Shrooly Mushroom Device Teardown

_2025-07-13 · Graham Stewart · Graham Stewart_

Introduction I recently (after a very long wait) received my Shrooly Mushroom Growing Device. It seems to work pretty well and produced a few crops of tasty mushrooms before failing with a &ldquo;Water Board Comm. Fail&rdquo; message. While Shrooly did offer to let me send the device back for repairs or replacement, I&rsquo;m a bit wary of whether I&rsquo;d ever see if again given that they still…