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Cold War’s best kept secret: Spy satellite that stayed hidden for 30 years
Launched in utter secrecy, Parcae’s orbital triads tracked Soviet warships in real-time, offering a vital edge at the height of the Cold War.
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US special operators are going back to their 'roots' with an eye on China and Russia, senior Pentagon official says
During the Cold War, special operators played a role in deterring the Soviet Union's influence, maintaining presence in and relationships with Western Europe and other areas. All of that ...
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Cold War lessons could be key for special operations forces as the US military focuses on China and Russia
As the US shifts its priorities toward countering near-peer adversaries like Russia and China, its special operations forces are adapting to new challenges. Best practices for that ongoing ...
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NATO's cold war secret: Nuclear mines powered by chickens
During the Cold War, NATO searched for effective methods to prevent a potential Soviet invasion. One of the most ...
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Cold War nuclear missile set to see almost a century of service
A Cold War nuclear missile will remain in service for a total of 94 years thanks to a US$383 million US Navy contract, with Lockheed Martin to modernize the submarine-launched Trident II missile and ...