Shay Bottomley

Shay Bottomley is a British journalist based in Canada. He has written for the Western Standard, Maidenhead Advertiser, Slough Express, Windsor Express, Berkshire Live and Southend Echo, and has covered notable events including the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Iran’s Hybrid War, in Tehran’s Own Words: Not One Front and Not One Tool, per an Adviser to the Parliament Speake

With Hamas and Hezbollah battered, Tehran is rebuilding its proxy network through the Houthis and Iraq's militias — Houthi emissaries have worked inside Iraqi-run...

Shay BottomleySeptember 9, 2026

A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B interceptor missile is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during a Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy test in the mid-Pacific. The SM-3 Block 1B successfully intercepted a target missile that had been launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands in Kauai, Hawaii. Lake Erie detected and tracked the target with its on board AN/SPY-1 radar. The event was the third consecutive successful intercept test of the SM-3 Block IB missile. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Saudi Exports Through the Red Sea Have Risen Eightfold, and That Is the Very Route Now Under Attack

The Houthis say the strikes answered Saudi attacks on Yemeni provinces the day before. Government forces meanwhile report gains across four provinces and are...

Shay BottomleySeptember 9, 2026

Putin Back in Late 2025 Creative Commons Photo

Ukraine War

Russia Now Faces A ‘Deteriorating Situation in the Banking System’ Due to the Ukraine War Going for Year After Year

Russians are withdrawing billions of dollars per month from the country’s banks, with $24.7 billion withdrawn in 2026 alone.

Shay BottomleySeptember 8, 2026

Ukraine War

One Ukrainian Television Channel Was Struck by Russia Using a Drone While It Was Still Live on the Air

The White House says both sides discussed substantive next steps to be announced in the coming weeks. Zelensky, describing the talks as very substantial,...

Shay BottomleySeptember 8, 2026

KOROR, Palau — A Patriot Advanced Capability 2 Interceptor missile is fired from an M903 Patriot Launching Station assigned to Battery D, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment during the patriot live fire portion of Exercise Tenacious Archer 25 on Aug. 21, 2025. Exercise Tenacious Archer 25 is a training event designed to build interoperability, capacity, and relationships that deter aggression and promote peace through strength. The exercise sharpens the brigade’s ability to operate across multiple domains, reinforcing U.S. Army Pacific’s commitment to regional security and stability.(U.S. Army photo by Capt. Frank Spatt)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The US Military Has a New Problem: Iran Now Has a New Mach 5 Hypersonic Missile with a 745 Mile Range

Iran Has a New Missile, And a New Doctrine – Iran is reportedly pursuing a new doctrine following the unveiling of an improved ballistic...

Shay BottomleySeptember 8, 2026

Ukraine Cruise Missile Ministry of Defense Photo

Ukraine War

Donald Trump Has a New Problem: Russia Thinks It Is Making ‘ Real Progress’ in the Ukraine War as Missiles and Drones Hit Kyiv

The envoys are back, and the Kremlin says the Moscow talks went beyond the war — major, mutually beneficial Russian-American projects were discussed in...

Shay BottomleySeptember 8, 2026

Ukraine War

Russia Just Got Handed a Reminder Within Hours of the Envoys’ Departure: Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Never Went Anywhere

Hours after Witkoff and Kushner departed, Ukrainian drones struck at least fourteen Russian regions — setting fire to one of Russia's largest refineries and...

Shay BottomleySeptember 7, 2026

Dollars and Sense

Oil Prices Hit Their Highest Level in Six Weeks as the Tanker Exchanges Escalate — and Goldman Warns of More to Come

Oil prices have climbed to their highest levels in six weeks as the tanker war escalates: Hegseth vows to destroy and sink Iranian tankers...

Shay BottomleySeptember 7, 2026

Vice President JD Vance gives remarks at a Sports Council announcement, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. (White House Intern Photo by Julian Casciano)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

J.D. Vance Refused to Promise Any Date for Gasoline Returning to Three Dollars a Gallon Again

He has stood in at the podium before, during the press secretary's maternity leave. This time the vacancy is permanent, and no replacement has...

Shay BottomleySeptember 4, 2026

National Security Journal

Shay Bottomley

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Iran’s Hybrid War, in Tehran’s Own Words: Not One Front and Not One Tool, per an Adviser to the Parliament Speake

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Saudi Exports Through the Red Sea Have Risen Eightfold, and That Is the Very Route Now Under Attack

Ukraine War

Russia Now Faces A ‘Deteriorating Situation in the Banking System’ Due to the Ukraine War Going for Year After Year

Ukraine War

One Ukrainian Television Channel Was Struck by Russia Using a Drone While It Was Still Live on the Air

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The US Military Has a New Problem: Iran Now Has a New Mach 5 Hypersonic Missile with a 745 Mile Range

Ukraine War

Donald Trump Has a New Problem: Russia Thinks It Is Making ‘ Real Progress’ in the Ukraine War as Missiles and Drones Hit Kyiv

Ukraine War

Russia Just Got Handed a Reminder Within Hours of the Envoys’ Departure: Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Never Went Anywhere

Dollars and Sense

Oil Prices Hit Their Highest Level in Six Weeks as the Tanker Exchanges Escalate — and Goldman Warns of More to Come

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

J.D. Vance Refused to Promise Any Date for Gasoline Returning to Three Dollars a Gallon Again

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