James Marinero
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I live on a boat and write as I sail slowly around the world. Follow me for a varied story diet: true stories, humor, tech, AI, travel, geopolitics and more. I also write techno thrillers, with six to my name. More of my stories on Medium
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Ukraine's New Weapon: Dropping Swedish Bonus Smart Shells On Hard Targets
There has been a technical and tactical shift in the Ukrainian conflict, where heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been adapted to deliver 155mm ordnance, including the sophisticated Swedish-designed 155 BONUS sub-munitions.
By James Marinero2 days ago in Journal
Ukraine's Brilliant Cyber Sting: Turning Starlink Against Moscow
Russia's genocidal war on Ukraine has transformed satellite communications into a vital battlefield asset. Starlink, SpaceX's low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation, delivers reliable, jam-resistant internet that revolutionized Ukrainian military operations. It enables real-time drone control, seamless coordination, and rapid intelligence sharing—capabilities far superior to traditional radio systems.
By James Marinero3 days ago in Journal
Ukraine Destroys Half of Russia's Key Pantsir Air Defence Systems in Major $4 billion 2025 Blow
In the grinding attrition of the Ukraine-Russia war, 2025 marked a pivotal year where technology and strategy converged to deliver a devastating setback to Moscow's aerial dominance.
By James Marinero5 days ago in Journal
US Accuses China of Secret Nuclear Testing: A New Arms Race Shadow?
In a stark escalation of nuclear rhetoric, the United States publicly accused China of conducting covert nuclear explosive tests, breaching the long-standing global moratorium on such activities, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
By James Marinero20 days ago in Journal
New Hypersonic Missile for HIMARS Goes Into Production
Modern warfare is evolving more rapidly than ever before and the USA has been perceived as being behind China and Russia in the field of hypersonic missiles. Russia regularly uses the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched missile against civilian targets in Ukraine. The demand for rapid response and long-range precision has never been higher as the arms race intensifies.
By James Marinero20 days ago in Journal
Russian Attack Submarine Suffers Major Accident in Mediterranean Sea - Forced to Surface
Reports about a serious technical malfunction aboard a Russian Improved Kilo Class submarine in the Mediterranean Sea has drawn considerable international attention, largely due to the inherent risks involved in a naval incident of this nature, especially where Russia is involved.
By James Marinero22 days ago in Journal
How to Stop Russia Using Starlink to Control Deadly Drones Against Ukraine
This morning I read that Musk’s SpaceX has applied for a licence to increase the number of Starlink satellites to 1 million. I reacted rather strongly. There’s already too much junk in orbit. When I’m at sea the night sky is already spoiled just after sundown by strings of Starlink satellites. Yes, I’m becoming old and curmudgeonly, but now Musk’s expanding constellation is helping Russia murder Ukrainian citizens.
By James Marinero25 days ago in Journal
