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Cappy Army

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Cappy Army is a channel dedicated to understanding modern warfare. Hosted by Iraq War veteran, journalist, and war correspondent Chris Cappy, each episode combines open-source intelligence, historical context, expert interviews, and on-the-ground reporting to explain complex military and security issues in a way that's both accessible and entertaining.

From the battlefields of Ukraine to cartels in Latin America. Cappy Army focuses on answering the questions behind the headlines: What happened? Why does it matter? And what could come next?

This is to help viewers better understand war. Through deep research, a bit of average infantryman humor, Cappy Army helps viewers make sense of an increasingly unpredictable world.

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  • Yesterday · 22 min

    It's Happening Everywhere Now

    Get 40% off the Ground News Vantage subscription at https://groundnews.com/cappy to compare sources, spot media bias, and see the full, objective story for yourself! China has been tracking a growing number of unexplained aerial phenomena, from military encounters and airport shutdowns to objects spotted near sensitive bases. In this video, we dig through Chinese reports, censored social media, and military accounts to see what Beijing knows about UFOs, why it keeps them secret, and what remains unexplained today. Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/its-happening-170283083

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  • Sunday · 33 min

    This is Starting to Look Really Bad For Russia

    Protect your privacy on the Internet and benefit from a 60% discount, by following my link: https://incogni.com/cappyarmy In 2026, U.S. prosecutors unveiled an alleged Russian intelligence network accused of financing attacks, recruiting operatives, and plotting a murder on American soil. This episode follows the trail from sabotage cases across Europe to the alleged Washington assassination plot, and asks how far Moscow’s covert campaign has spread, why these operations are becoming more aggressive, and what happens when one finally crosses NATO’s red line. We break down the indictments, the operatives, the tactics, and the growing risk that deniable violence turns into a much larger confrontation between major powers.

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  • Friday · 27 min

    The Pentagon’s Black Budget is Terrifying

    Head to https://superpower.com/cappy for $50 off your membership. Get 150+ biomarkers tested every year across two tests, plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Inside the Pentagon’s black budget is a world of classified programs, hidden spending, secret weapons, surveillance, AI, space systems and decades of projects the public was never supposed to see. We follow the money, uncover infamous failures and disturbing experiments, and examine why classified spending is suddenly surging—and what America may be building behind the curtain right now in secret. Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/pentagons-black-169929166

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  • September 15 · 32 min

    Something Weird Is Happening With China

    Head to https://www.tryfum.com and use code CAPPY to get your free gift with purchase, and start The Good Habit today! Discover how China built the world's second-largest arms industry generating over $90 billion annually, yet accounts for just 5% of global exports. Despite historical issues with poor weapon quality, cracking hulls, and unreliable tech, Chinese military hardware is now facing off against Western systems in modern combat zones from the Middle East to Pakistan. We explore Xi Jinping’s grand strategy, why nations buy budget-friendly arms without human rights strings attached, and how these global sales create long-term military dependence.

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  • September 13 · 22 min

    This Is Disgusting and It Needs to Stop

    Head to https://deltasweep.com/cappy start your free trial, and lock in your discount of 30% DESCRIPTION Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/this-is-and-it-169341967

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  • September 11 · 24 min

    Trench Battle Gets Worse Fast (COMBAT FOOTAGE)

    For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Trench warfare is some of the most brutal close-quarters combat imaginable. In this episode, we break down a full Ukrainian trench-clearing operation in the Kreminna Forest from infiltration to exfiltration. Watch how the 12th Special Forces Brigade uses tanks, artillery, drones, grenades, and small-unit tactics to assault a Russian strongpoint, survive deadly close combat, evacuate wounded soldiers, and capture the position. This is what modern trench warfare actually looks like from start to bloody finish. Original Source footage here: https://youtu.be/-pi0xuH809c?si=UGK0vNEF4IrNLr-r

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  • September 8 · 36 min

    America is Going All In

    Go to https://uniqo.de/Gf6EYr to get the Volo X EZ AI Drone for 20% off. America is racing to build a new high-low force for a possible war with China: hundreds of B-21 Raider stealth bombers paired with thousands of cheap autonomous drones and unmanned vessels. In this episode, we break down how the B-21 could penetrate deep inside China, attack missile and ISR networks, and work alongside affordable mass spread across the Pacific. We also look at sea drones, Taiwan defense, Mosaic Warfare, and whether this mix of extreme reach and overwhelming numbers could actually deter a Chinese invasion before a war ever begins.

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  • September 6 · 30 min

    China Just Got Its Answer..

    China is looking for an answer to one question and they just got their answer. China has been watching and observing from a far, the U.S War in Iran and treating it like a live-fire test of the weapons, tactics, and technologies that could shape a future fight over Taiwan. In this episode, we break down what PLA military writers learned about American stealth bombers, AI targeting, missile defense, drone swarms, logistics, chokepoints, and alliance pressure. Iran revealed both strengths and weaknesses in China’s strategy, and gave Beijing a much clearer picture of how a war with the United States could actually unfold in the Pacific if fighting ever breaks out around Taiwan.

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  • September 5 · 29 min

    American Veterans Go Hunting for Russian Soldiers

    Go to https://uniqo.de/Gf6EYr to get the Volo X EZ AI Drone for 20% off. American military veterans volunteered to fight in Ukraine, hunting Russian armor around Kyiv, joining covert raids across the border, surviving captivity, and serving with units like Chosen Company. This episode follows the real stories of men who left civilian life behind to use their combat experience in a foreign war, including the missions that wounded, captured, and killed some of them and the reasons they believed defending Ukraine was worth risking everything on the front lines. FREE SOURCES HERE: https://abcnews.com/International/americans-captured-ukraine-russian-forces-detail-time-imprisoned/story?id=91407392 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/08/08/i-have-these-skills-american-veterans-death-fighting-ukraine.html https://www.wsj.com/opinion/andrew-webber-fighting-for-ukraine-88ca2833 https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2024/06/27/7462985/ https://www.businessinsider.com/andrew-webber-american-lawyer-left-us-fight-ukraine-war-russia-2024-10 https://service2school.org/blog/remembering-andrew-webber https://www.thevictoryteam.org/ https://www.coffeeordie.com/article/americans-wounded-ukraine

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  • September 1 · 22 min

    I Found Something Terrifying

    Thank you Brooklyn Bedding for sponsoring! Visit https://brooklynbedding.com/cappy to get 30% off your order with promo code CAPPY. The United States and China are both removing top military leaders at a pace rarely seen in modern history. In this episode, we break down why generals are being fired, pushed into retirement, investigated, or replaced—and what these leadership shakeups could mean for future wars. From Trump and Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon overhaul to Xi Jinping’s sweeping purge of China’s PLA, we examine the politics, strategy, corruption, loyalty, and military reform driving one of the most consequential command reshuffles in decades. History shows that changing commanders can reshape entire militaries quickly. Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/i-found-sources-168348072

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  • August 30 · 47 min

    It’s Over for the Cartels

    Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://getkikoff.com/cappy today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! Colombia is launching a new military offensive against narco groups as the United States expands its role inside the country. We break down Plan Colombia 2.0, the collapse of Total Peace, China’s growing influence, critical minerals, cocaine production, and why the next phase of the drug war could spread regionwide. Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/its-over-for-167966136

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  • August 28 · 22 min

    Russia Just Made a Huge Mistake

    For a free consultation and get 10% off your first order PLUS free shipping with promo code CAPPY at https://mod.com Russia may be preparing for another massive mobilization—but the Kremlin is trying almost everything to avoid calling it that. We examine Russia’s hidden draft, collapsing military recruitment, enormous signing bonuses, prison recruits, foreign fighters, North Korean troops, and the political risks Putin faces at home. We also look at what 600,000 additional soldiers could actually mean for the war in Ukraine, whether fresh manpower could create a new offensive threat, and why history shows that throwing more troops into a war does not necessarily produce victory on the battlefield itself. Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/russia-just-made-167938704

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  • August 25 · 42 min

    Something Big is Happening to Russia’s Economy

    Go to https://uniqo.de/Gf6EYr to get the Volo X EZ AI Drone for 20% off. A new economic war against Russia is taking shape. Western commandos are seizing shadow oil tankers while Ukrainian drones strike refineries, warehouses and logistics hubs deep inside Russia. This episode connects the campaign against Moscow’s oil exports with Ukraine’s attacks on Wildberries, Russia’s version of Amazon, to show how sanctions are becoming physical. We examine the shadow fleet, long-range drone strikes, Western intelligence support, and whether pressure on Russia’s economy is actually weakening Putin’s ability to sustain the war or simply forcing Russians to absorb higher costs for years longer. Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/something-big-is-167688348

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  • August 23 · 35 min

    Someone's Assassinating Israel's Enemies

    For years Israel’s Mossad and military have carried out a sweeping campaign against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iranian commanders. This episode follows the assassinations, covert operations, exploding pagers, hotel hits and intelligence penetrations behind that campaign, while asking the bigger question: do targeted killings actually destroy enemy organizations, or do they simply remove leaders and create replacements? From Beirut to Tehran, Dubai and Gaza, we examine how Israel hunts its most protected enemies across borders. Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/someones-israels-167339533

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  • August 21 · 20 min

    The U.S Army's New Heavy Weapons Squad for WW3

    Ditch Big Tobacco’s chemical slop for a clean nicotine alternative—get 20% off at https://nicnac.com/cappy with code CAPPY! Warning: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. The U.S. Army is rethinking the infantry weapons squad for a future fight against China or Russia. This episode breaks down the new M250 machine gun, the heavier MG338, lighter Javelins, Carl Gustaf recoilless rifles, drones, and the Army’s push for platoons to fight longer without resupply. We look at how these weapons could change suppression, range, mobility, and the role of the heavy weapons squad on the next battlefield during a major global war.

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  • August 18 · 22 min

    Russians Surround Bradley—They Regret It (Combat Footage)

    Get 40% off the Ground News Vantage subscription at https://groundnews.com/cappy to compare sources, spot media bias, and see the full, objective story for yourself! A Ukrainian position near Avdiivka faces a massive Russian armored assault as infantry, M2 Bradleys, Leopard 2 tanks, artillery, and FPV drones fight to hold the line. Using raw combat footage and battlefield maps, this episode breaks down how Ukraine’s 47th Mechanized Brigade defended against overwhelming pressure. Watch how they created kill zones, reinforced isolated trenches, and evacuated wounded soldiers under fire. It’s a close look at modern combined-arms warfare, armored tactics, drone operations, and why holding terrain still comes down to infantry refusing to give ground when a breakthrough seems almost inevitable. source video: https://youtu.be/trLOpGU_MMM?si=pD2GDC2q01R0_-p5

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  • August 18 · 1 hr 24 min

    CIA Operations Officer Mike Baker: Interview

    Huge thank you to Mike Baker for taking the time to chat with us. Find his show The President's Daily Brief here: https://www.youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief

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  • August 16 · 30 min

    U.S Black Ops in Africa You Legitimately Wouldn't Believe

    US Special Forces are quietly returning to Africa as security threats grow, Russia loses influence, and China races to secure critical minerals. This episode follows Green Berets and SEAL Team 6 operations in Nigeria, Erik Prince’s new security venture in Congo, Russia’s setbacks across the Sahel, and America’s expanding presence near the Red Sea. Behind these security missions is a much larger competition over lithium, cobalt, shipping lanes, economic influence, and access to Africa’s strategic resources. It may be the beginning of a new era of great-power competition across the continent.

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