Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
China’s new stealth fighter jet sought by Pakistan
Pakistani officials are aware of China's new stealth fighter jet, and they like what they see. Talks have started between Pakistan and China to work out a deal for up to 40 of the planes, which debuted Nov. 11 at the Zhuhai Airshow. Published November 26, 2014
Russian journalist suspected of spying fights Poland on deportation
A suspected Russian spy is fighting attempts by Polish authorities to deport him. Published November 26, 2014
Air Force adds A-10 Thunderbolt to Islamic State airstrike arsenal
The A-10 Thunderbolts II's fate may be uncertain as politicians and Pentagon brass conduct budget battles in Washington, but its immediate future is known — the popular fighter jet will conduct airstrikes on the Islamic State group. Published November 26, 2014
Russia provides ‘backbone’ to Ukrainian rebels: NATO commander
NATO's top military commander said Wednesday the "backbone" of pro-Russian separatist rebels sowing seeds of unrest in eastern Ukraine is composed of Russian troops. Published November 26, 2014
Pentagon working on battlefield ‘hibernation’ treatment for wounded troops
Time is a killer on the battlefield when troops are wounded, but the Pentagon is betting that "hibernation" drugs being pioneered by an Australian researcher will mitigate that problem. Published November 26, 2014
Anna Chapman, ex-Russia spy, takes shot at U.S. Army in Putin propaganda video
Former Russia spy Anna Chapman is making news again with a propaganda video for President Vladimir Putin's armed forces. Published November 25, 2014
Afghanistan’s Ashraf Ghani lifts bans on night raids against Taliban
A ban on night raids in Afghanistan has been lifted by Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani. His predecessor, Hamid Karzai, forbid Afghan National Army Special Forces units from conducting the raids in 2013. Published November 25, 2014
Joe Biden ‘ticked off’ at Obama’s handling of Chuck Hagel resignation
Vice President Joseph R. Biden is reportedly "ticked off" with the way Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's resignation was handled by the White House. Published November 25, 2014
Georgetown student laments his ‘privilege’ after being mugged at gunpoint
A Georgetown University student who was mugged at gunpoint refused to condemn his assailants because to do so from his "perch of privilege" would be unfair. Published November 25, 2014
France denies Russia warship delivery ‘until further notice’
French President Francois Hollande informed Russia Tuesday that it won't be receiving two Mistral helicopter carriers that were supposed to be delivered Nov. 14. Published November 25, 2014
China building giant island in South China Sea large enough for airstrip: report
China is constructing a giant island in disputed waters in the South China Sea that could be used as an airstrip. Published November 23, 2014
Calif. window washer survives 11-story fall onto moving Toyota Camry
A window washer in San Francisco fell 11 stories onto a moving vehicle and survived. Published November 21, 2014
Al Qaeda in Yemen: Islamic State ‘driving a wedge’ between jihadi groups
Al Qaeda in Yemen said Friday the Islamic State group is "driving a wedge" between the world's jihadi groups. Published November 21, 2014
Iraqi Kurds to U.S.: We need heavy weapons to defeat Islamic State
Iraqi Kurds issued a message to the Obama administration: heavy weapons are needed to defeat the Islamic State group. Published November 21, 2014
Russia and China plan regular joint naval exercises for Mediterranean, Pacific
Russia and China will strengthen military ties this spring with joint naval drills in the Mediterranean and Pacific. Published November 21, 2014
Radical Islamic biker gangs emerge in Australia with Middle East immigration
Australia's organized crime has melded with religious extremists to produce a unique threat for security experts: Islamic radical biker gangs. Published November 20, 2014
Bill Cosby loses Al Sharpton support: ‘He has to answer to someone’
The Rev. Al Sharpton said Thursday that he does not think rape allegations against Bill Cosby are racially motivated and that the comedian must "answer to someone" instead of staying silent. Published November 20, 2014
Joe Biden arrives In Ukraine; nonlethal aid announcement expected
Vice President Joseph R. Biden arrived Thursday in Ukraine, where he is expected to announce an increase in U.S. nonlethal aid for the nation's fight against pro-Russian separatists. Published November 20, 2014
5 Guantanamo prisoners released to Slovakia, Georgia
Five men have been released from Guantanamo, as the U.S. ramps up efforts to shut down the detention center on the U.S. Navy base in Cuba. Published November 20, 2014
John Brennan: CIA to conduct internal review
The CIA will undergo an internal review to assess if its organized in a way to best handle the "ever-growing number" of national security threats facing the nation. Published November 20, 2014
