Topic: Missile Threat

Longtime supporter Sironymous of Dogpatch provided a $2,828 donation and a report from the GCC region regarding recent missile and drone threats. The report notes that while foreign workers remained calm, the coordination between GCC and U.S. military forces was exceptional in intercepting thousands of incoming Iranian projectiles.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed that Vladimir Putin threatened him with a missile strike during a phone call prior to the invasion of Ukraine. Johnson also discussed the likelihood of Ukraine joining NATO, suggesting it would not happen for the foreseeable future despite ongoing tensions.

London prepares for the Olympic Games with a massive security exercise titled "Olympic Guardian," featuring the HMS Ocean berthed at Greenwich. Security measures include fighter jet training, snipers in helicopters authorized to shoot pilots of rogue planes, and the controversial deployment of surface-to-air missiles on residential rooftops. Officials cite the need to protect against "9-11 style" threats and "lower, slower" targets like drones.