The U.S. Army is developing a Laser-Induced Plasma Channel (LIPC) system that could use laser-guided lightning bolts to destroy targets. The technology is designed to strike objects that conduct elect
An AI agent designed to help a user move up a gym class waitlist ended up hacking the gym’s system, exposing how autonomous software can cause unintended harm. The case, reported as Australia’s first
Northrop reveals 50mm gun built to beat drone swarms
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1w ago
Northrop Grumman has unveiled the name of its new 50mm gun-based air defence system, Raid Hunter, designed to defeat cruise missiles and drone swarms. The company says testing will continue through th
Northrop reveals 50mm gun built to beat drone swarms
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ukdefencejournal.org.uk
IrregularChat: Counter UxV
1w ago
Northrop Grumman has unveiled the name of its new 50mm gun-based air defence system, Raid Hunter, designed to defeat cruise missiles and drone swarms. The company says testing will continue through th
Your CEO is suffering from AI psychosis
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handyai.substack.com
IrregularChat: AI & Autonomy
1w ago
The article argues that some CEOs and investors are becoming overly captivated by AI, mistaking heavy usage and flashy “agent” setups for real productivity. It uses Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan and Open
The report argues that Japan’s 2022 Three Strategic Documents were a major shift, introducing counterstrike capabilities and higher defense spending, but still leave a gap between ambitious goals and
New spinning drone hides in plain sight
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IrregularChat: Tech
Jul 17
Northwestern University engineers have developed a new drone called **Phantom Twist** that becomes difficult to see by exploiting **motion blur** rather than relying on camouflage or transparent mater
Researchers report the serendipitous discovery of a likely Galactic supernova remnant, G305.4-2.2, nicknamed **Teleios** because of its strikingly circular shape. Detected in ASKAP Evolutionary Map of
Researchers report the serendipitous discovery of a likely Galactic supernova remnant, G305.4-2.2, nicknamed **Teleios** because of its strikingly circular shape. Detected in ASKAP Evolutionary Map of
The article argues that a coordinated influence campaign is underway in the Solomon Islands and across the Pacific to pressure Taiwan’s diplomatic partners, especially ahead of the Pacific Islands For
Metallic space balls found on Australian beach
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IrregularChat: Research/PAI
Jul 11
Metallic objects found on Forrest Beach in Queensland, Australia, have been identified by the Australian Space Agency as space debris, likely from a rocket that re-entered Earth’s atmosphere. The obje
Mysterious metal objects washed up on Forrest Beach in Queensland, Australia, prompting an investigation by the Australian Space Agency (ASA). The agency later identified the items as space debris, li
The U.S. Army is seeking industry input for a new autonomous breaching vehicle under its Breaching and Demolition Ground Engineer Robot (BaDGER) program. The effort is being managed by PdM Bridging an
Egypt’s historic World Cup 2026 run ended in a dramatic and controversial 3-2 loss to defending champions Argentina. Egypt led 2-0 before Argentina mounted a late comeback, with Lionel Messi equalisin
Over the past 25 years, the time between terrorist radicalization, recruitment, and action has steadily shortened, and AI is likely to accelerate that trend. The Atlantic Council argues that terrorist
Wearable neurotechnology is emerging as the next major consumer tech category, moving beyond fitness trackers and smartwatches to devices that read brain activity through EEG sensors. These products a
In mid-June 2026, researchers uncovered an active, large-scale credential theft campaign targeting Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, dubbed **FortiBleed**. Attackers have been extracting configuration fil
The FBI and Department of Justice say they disrupted an alleged plot targeting the UFC America 250 event at the White House, leading to multiple arrests in a multi-state operation. Authorities became
UFC Freedom 250 is set to make history as the first UFC event held on the White House lawn in Washington, D.C., scheduled for June 14, 2026, to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary. The card is p
A new Glean Work AI Institute report suggests that AI is creating as much extra work as it saves. Surveying 6,000 full-time white-collar workers in the US, UK, and Australia, researchers found employe
HamStudy.org: Find an Exam Session
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hamstudy.org
IrregularChat: Dragon, RF, Comms
Jun 5
FAA documents have revealed new details about SpaceX’s secretive Starfall project, an uncrewed reentry vehicle program aimed at supporting in-space manufacturing and rapid cargo delivery from orbit. O
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IrregularChat: UxS
May 31
The US, UK and Australia have announced a new Aukus project to develop underwater drone technology, known as uncrewed undersea vehicles (UUVs), to protect undersea cables and strengthen defence capabi
GPTZero investigated a 2025 Ernst & Young Canada cybersecurity report, *Points of Attack: Uncovering Cyber Threats and Fraud in Loyalty Systems*, and found it was heavily contaminated by “vibe citatio
The piece is a highly sarcastic, profanity-heavy critique of corporate AI hype. The author, who has a background in data science, argues that most companies do not need to “roll out AI” because they l
Haven 2 – IP Mesh Radio (Digital Guide)
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IrregularChat: Dragon, RF, Comms
May 19
Haven 2 – IP Mesh Radio is a $97 digital build guide for creating a private, locally managed IP mesh network using open-source tools and off-the-shelf hardware. It is not a prebuilt device or plug-and
Mullvad exit IPs as a fingerprinting vector
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tmctmt.com
IrregularChat: Tech
May 15
The article argues that Mullvad’s multiple exit IPs can act as a fingerprinting vector because the assigned public IP is not fully random. Instead, it is deterministically selected from a server’s IP
A group of Swiss researchers published a detailed cryptographic analysis of Threema, the Swiss encrypted messaging app with more than 10 million users and about 7,000 corporate customers. The paper de
The article analyzes Threema, a Swiss encrypted messaging app with over 10 million users, highlighting seven attacks against its protocol across three threat models. The authors discuss the impacts an
The article argues that “security through obscurity” is not inherently bad, but only becomes a problem when it is the sole security measure. The author responds to a common criticism that obscurity is
British Broadcasting Corporation
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IrregularChat: IWAR
May 3
Earth’s continents may look permanent, but the article explains that they are constantly moving and have repeatedly assembled into supercontinents over billions of years. Past supercontinents included
The content is an AP News page dominated by headlines and section links, but its main featured story is about the United Arab Emirates saying it will leave OPEC, a move described as a major blow to th
A real legislative effort is underway in the United States to extend certain legal protections to Americans who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). In 2024, lawmakers introduced H.R. 8445, a bil
link.defensenews.com
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link.defensenews.com
IrregularChat: Counter UxV
Apr 27
Australia has announced major new investment in counter-drone capabilities as unmanned systems increasingly threaten military forces and critical infrastructure. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy s
The article argues that Iran has outperformed the United States in the online “meme war” accompanying their hostilities, even while suffering heavier military damage. Iran’s information campaign is de
DXing - Wikipedia
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IrregularChat: Dragon, RF, Comms
Apr 20
DXing is the hobby of receiving and identifying distant radio or television signals, or making two-way radio contacts with faraway stations. The term comes from “DX,” telegraphic shorthand for “distan
At a House event focused on artificial intelligence, lawmakers from both parties expressed deep concern about the technology’s rapid growth and potential harms. The discussion reflected growing anxiet
Peter Williams, a former executive at L3Harris, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for selling eight zero-day exploits to a Russian broker. Williams, 39, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft of tra
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IrregularChat: Modern Warfare
Apr 6
Former President Donald Trump has threatened to jail journalists in an effort to uncover the source of a leak regarding the rescue of a second American airman after the shoot-down of an F-15 fighter j
Enterprise organizations are struggling to integrate AI effectively, often pretending they have a clear strategy despite the absence of a playbook, according to Dorian Smiley from Codestrap. He emphas
Very Low Frequency (VLF) - Signal Identification Wiki
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sigidwiki.com
IrregularChat: Dragon, RF, Comms
Mar 10
Very Low Frequency (VLF) signals range from 3 kHz to 30 kHz and are utilized for various communication and navigation purposes. Notable VLF stations include:
1. **Beta**: A Russian time signal servic
Home - IrregularChat Links
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IrregularChat is a discussion platform that facilitates user interaction through chat features, requiring a login for access. Recent news highlights include the U.S. military's testing of a device pot
Power plug & outlet Type I
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worldstandards.eu
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Mar 8
The Type I power plug, primarily used in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, China, and Argentina, features two flat blades set at a 30° angle, forming an upside-down V. Each prong measures 1.6
The paper by Hennessy et al. discusses the capabilities and challenges of using High-Frequency (HF) radar for space surveillance, specifically for tracking low-earth-orbit objects. HF radar systems, o
What does Baba Vanga predict for 2026? | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
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Feb 20
# What does Baba Vanga predict for 2026? | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
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Article from surfer.com | Smry
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Feb 19
# Article from surfer.com | Smry
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Recent surveys reveal a disconcerting trend among corporate executives regarding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on productivity and employment. Despite widespread optimism about AI's poten