Cappy Army
Cappy Army is a podcast dedicated to understanding modern warfare. Hosted by Iraq War veteran, journalist, and war correspondent Chris Cappy, it combines open-source intelligence, historical context, expert interviews, and on-the-ground reporting to explain complex military and security issues. The show covers topics from the battlefields of Ukraine to cartels in Latin America, answering questions behind the headlines: What happened, why it matters, and what could come next. It aims to help listeners better understand war through deep research and a bit of infantryman humor.
Episodes
Somehow, The Merchant of Death Returned
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Someone’s Infiltrating the Cartels
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The US Army Is Running Out of Time
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MI6 Just Did the Unthinkable in Russia
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It Finally Happened…
U.S. Marine Raider Special Operators hit the Mexican cartels in Ecuador, and a growing fight is now happening across Latin America. We investigate reported raids in Ecuador, CJNG’s expanding networks, and the American military footprint stretching from El Salvador to the Caribbean. From Marine Raiders and Green Berets to Reaper drones and alleged CIA operations, this is how the fight against carte
The Kandahar Giant Situation Is Getting Crazy
Did U.S. Special Forces really kill the Giant of Kandahar? We trace Afghanistan’s giant story from a missing patrol and alleged military coverup to Soviet accounts, Himalayan wildmen, and centuries of folklore. Investigating Steve Quayle’s claims and the legend’s changing details reveals something stranger: how fear, rumors, and the unknown turn battlefield stories into viral myths that refuse to
China Thought Nobody Would Notice
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Does Russia's New Rifle Suck at War? (Combat Footage)
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We All Saw This Coming
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It's Happening Everywhere Now
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This is Starting to Look Really Bad For Russia
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The Pentagon’s Black Budget is Terrifying
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Something Weird Is Happening With China
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This Is Disgusting and It Needs to Stop
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Trench Battle Gets Worse Fast (COMBAT FOOTAGE)
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America is Going All In
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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
American Veterans Go Hunting for Russian Soldiers
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I Found Something Terrifying
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Pentagon Insider UFO Interview: Lue Elizondo
Pentagon Insider UFO Interview: Lue Elizondo
It’s Over for the Cartels
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Russia Just Made a Huge Mistake
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Cartel Investigative Journalist: Katarina Szulc
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Something Big is Happening to Russia’s Economy
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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 crea
The U.S Army's New Heavy Weapons Squad for WW3
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Russians Surround Bradley—They Regret It (Combat Footage)
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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
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 co
North Korea Sending 30,000 Troops to the Meat Grinder
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Special Forces Wipe Out Russian Squad (Combat Footage)
Ukraine’s Kraken special forces crossed the Oskil River, ambushed Russian armor, called in artillery, cleared fortified forests, and captured enemy troops. Using drones, tanks, machine guns, and close-range assaults, the unit helped liberate towns near Kupiansk. This breakdown examines the combat footage, tactics, coordination, and brutal realities of modern warfare.https://www.instagram.com/cappy
The Most Credible UFO Files Are Horrifying
From haunted Marine outposts in Afghanistan to UFOs over Ukraine, nuclear bases, military test ranges, and unexplained cattle mutilations, this video investigates the strangest encounters reported by troops and government personnel. Some may have ordinary explanations. Others remain disturbing mysteries hidden inside official files, combat footage, and credible eyewitness testimony.Free Sources He
CIA Launches Covert Action Against Communist Cuba
The CIA has launched a new task force targeting Cuba’s political elite as Washington ramps up intelligence collection, economic pressure, and military surveillance around the island. This episode breaks down the covert campaign, Havana’s vulnerabilities, Cuba’s drone defenses, and how far America could go if the government refuses to change.
America Is Trying to Bypass Hormuz
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Why America Is Wiping Out the Cartels (It’s Not Drugs)
The CIA’s covert war on Latin American cartels may be about more than drugs. From car bombs in Mexico to raids in Venezuela, Ecuador, and Guatemala, this video investigates how targeted killings, mining deals, rare earth minerals, and competition with China could be reshaping America’s strategy across the Western Hemisphere. Free Sources Here:https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/why-america-is
Why You Wouldn't Survive A Day In The Russian Military
From brutal hazing and corruption to FPV drones, artillery, mines, friendly fire, and failed leadership, this video explains why survival in the Russian military can be measured in days—or minutes. We follow one mobilized soldier from recruitment to the Ukrainian front and uncover the system designed to break him. Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/why-you-wouldnt-16536335
Why Ukraine Is Now Attacking Iran
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What's Still Left of Iran's Military?
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How China Is Turning a Military Drill Into An Invasion
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U.S Black Ops in Iran You Legitimately Wouldn't Believe
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How Polish Black Ops are Fighting Against Russia
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U.S Cuts Off Iran's Supply Lines to Hormuz
The U.S. air campaign over Iran has entered a new phase. Instead of focusing only on missile launchers and air defenses, American forces are now targeting the roads, bridges, railways, airports, ports, and power infrastructure that connect Iran's interior to the Strait of Hormuz. But why? In this episode, we break down CENTCOM's apparent strategy using maps, satellite imagery, OSINT reporting, and
Why UFO’s Are a Nightmare for National Security
For decades, UFOs were dismissed as conspiracy theories. Today, the U.S. government is releasing military footage, declassified investigations, and intelligence reports showing that unidentified objects continue to penetrate some of the world's most sensitive airspace. In this episode, we examine the documents, whistleblower claims, military encounters, and national security implications behind th
Russia's Dumbest Mistakes of 2026
Russia entered 2026 expecting momentum. Instead, it has stumbled into a series of costly self-inflicted disasters. From air defenses shooting down their own aircraft and missiles hitting Russian fuel depots, to tank tactics made obsolete by drones, logistics failures, collapsing electronic warfare, and strategic mistakes that handed Ukraine new opportunities, this episode breaks down the biggest b
U.S Army's New XM-30 IFV Quickly Destroys Russian Armor
The U.S. Army has finally revealed its first XM30 Infantry Fighting Vehicle prototypes, and they show a dramatic leap beyond the aging M2 Bradley. Equipped with a massive 50mm Bushmaster autocannon, AI-assisted targeting, hybrid-electric drive, active protection systems, drones, and a new multi-mission missile launcher, the XM30 is being built for the realities of modern warfare in Ukraine and bey
Troops Discover Industrial-Scale Cartel Death Camps
Cartel Black Sites are being discovered from Mexico to the United States. Special Forces are exposing a sprawling network of sites used for recruitment, imprisonment, forced labor, and worse.Similar stash houses and hostage sites have been uncovered inside the United States, revealing how deeply these criminal networks have expanded. In this episode, we examine the evidence behind Izaguirre Ranch,
U.S Plan to Surge 900,000 Troops Against China
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U.S Warns Russia Planning Insane Attack on Poland
A leaked intelligence warning has raised serious questions about whether Russia is considering a staged provocation against Poland, and by extension, NATO. According to reporting from one of Poland's largest news outlets, U.S. intelligence warned Warsaw about a potential plan involving a fake helicopter emergency, cross-border incursions, and attacks designed to be blamed on Ukraine.In this episod
CIA Catches China Getting Ready for Nuclear War
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US Military has a China War Plan - this is it (OPLAN 5077)
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Why Special Forces Switched to Hyper-Velocity Rifle
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North Korea's CIA is Already at War
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Someone's Assassinating Putin's Inner Circle
Russia's top generals and leadership is being targeted by a campaign from moscow to the frontlines of the war in Ukraine. Who is behind the attacks? Are assassination campaigns effective in warfare? This episode examines the shadow war being fought far beyond the trenches of Ukraine. From Moscow to Sevastopol, a growing campaign of targeted killings has struck Russian missile designers, intellige
Why NATO Is Fighting Organized Crime
Europe's drug war is exploding with Cartel from Latin America pouring over with illicit substances. European Tactical teams are switching from counter terror to counter organized crime. The shadow war with Russia is exploiting organized mafia crime across the continent. It's an emerging national security risk that involves all NATO countries including America. In Today's video we explore and learn
How British SAS are Secretly Fighting Russia
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Why Russian Supply Lines are Collapsing
Try Ground News Today: https://www.ground.news/cappy for objective information and get 40% offUkraine’s new “Logistics Lockdown” campaign is targeting the lifeblood of Russia’s war effort: supply lines. Massive increases in drone production, relentless mid-range strikes, and growing pressure on Russian logistics may be shifting momentum on the battlefield. But is Ukraine preparing for a new offens
Russia Sends Troops Straight into Kill-zone (Combat Footage)
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The Iran War Ceasefire Power Play
Why does the Iran ceasefire keep collapsing? US fighter jets are still striking Iranian targets across the Strait of Hormuz, but the real battle is happening behind the scenes. From shadow naval warfare to blockade operations and covert missions, this is the hidden struggle for leverage shaping the future of the Middle East conflict.https://x.com/Cappyarmyhttps://www.instagram.com/cappyarmy/
How Ukraine’s Long Range Strikes are Draining Russia
Ukraine’s deep strike campaign is entering a new phase. In May 2026 alone, Ukrainian forces launched more than 1,300 long-range drone strikes against targets deep inside Russia, reaching critical military and industrial infrastructure once considered untouchable. Missile factories, oil refineries, semiconductor facilities, ammunition depots, airbases, and air defense systems are increasingly findi
Someone’s Assassinating Mexican Cartel Bosses
A Joint raid between the CIA and Mexican Military was just revealed. The public was never supposed to know about this. But after two American operatives died during a mission targeting cartel drug labs in Chihuahua, the cover story started falling apart. Now the operation is exposing how far the U.S. intelligence war against the cartels may really go.https://x.com/Cappyarmyhttps://www.instagram.co
U.S Forces Try Escorting Ships through Strait of Hormuz
US Military just Launched an escort mission through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran sent out 40 fast attack boats to intercept with their swarm. Meanwhile Global Oil Markets are on the edge. Hundreds of ships are trapped. The Operation could either be an attempt to break a stalemate or it might be a show of force instead of a convoy. Lets take a look together at the situation, yes? lets monitor this s
US Military isn't running out of ammo anytime soon
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