On March 2, 2026, the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) shot down two Iranian Su-24 Fencer bombers that were attempting a low-altitude strike on Al Udeid Air Base and a liquefied natural gas facility in Ra
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has presented a significant challenge for the U.S. military's anti-drone capabilities, particularly following the effective use of drones by both Ukraine and Russia
In the week leading up to a deadly Iranian drone strike on March 1, 2023, which killed six U.S. service members at a tactical operations center in Kuwait, Iranian intelligence reportedly tracked U.S.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei until Friday to allow the Pentagon unrestricted access to its AI model, Claude, or face severe consequences. In a tense meeting, Heg
The U.S. Space Force has emphasized its vital role in recent military operations in Iran and Venezuela, particularly during Operations Midnight Hammer and Absolute Resolve in 2025 and January 2026, re
Space Force Activates SOUTHCOM Component
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airandspaceforces.com
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Jan 22
The Space Force activated its component under U.S. Southern Command during a ceremony on January 21, 2025, though it had been operational since December 1, 2025, likely aiding in the capture of Venezu
The Age of AI for Offensive Cyber
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maggiegray.us
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Jan 12
Anthropic reported the first AI-driven cyber espionage campaign, executed by a Chinese state-sponsored group targeting around thirty organizations. The AI agents autonomously conducted reconnaissance,
‘Overwatch’ from space, cyber ops foundational to Maduro mission
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breakingdefense.com
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Jan 8
The U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro relied heavily on space support, as highlighted by U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM). Space capabilities, including positioning and satel
Slash military commands & four-stars, but don't do it halfway
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responsiblestatecraft.org
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Dec 20
The White House's 2025 National Security Strategy aims to overhaul military commands, proposing to reduce combatant commands from 11 to 8 and cut the number of four-star generals. The plan, influenced