Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleged that China is running a highly coordinated, “travel agency-style” smuggling network to move Chinese nationals into the United States. In an inter
CISA’s Binding Operational Directive 26-04, issued June 10, 2026, requires federal civilian executive branch agencies to prioritize security updates based on risk rather than treating all vulnerabilit
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a new binding directive requiring federal agencies to patch software vulnerabilities much faster, citing the growing risk po
The Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) issued an out-of-cycle addendum to its 2026 Special Operations Research Topics booklet for Academic Year 2026–2027. The update responds to a rapidly chan
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s ICS-CERT confirmed a serious backdoor and related vulnerabilities in Hikvision cameras, validating findings first disclosed by researcher Montecrypto. The ad
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The U.S. Army is facing a sudden budget shortfall of an estimated $4 billion to $6 billion and is responding by sharply reducing training across multiple units, according to internal documents and U.S
Dutch radar company Robin Radar says its counter-drone technology was significantly shaped by experience in Ukraine, where it has had systems deployed since 2023. The firm says battlefield feedback fr
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Congress is moving to expand the U.S. military by about 30,000 active-duty troops in fiscal 2026, with funding included in the newly released Defense and Homeland Security appropriations bills. The fi
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LMI is seeking a C-UAS Engineer to support the Department of Homeland Security’s NUSTL counter-unmanned aircraft systems research, development, test, and evaluation programs. The role focuses on leadi
Federal workers and contractors are suing their agencies after being caught in undercover sting operations organized by activist journalist James O’Keefe. The cases center on “honeypot” style setups,
The Citizen Lab's investigation into Penlink's Webloc reveals it as a significant global geolocation surveillance system that tracks hundreds of millions based on data from consumer apps and digital a
The Citizen Lab's report unveils Webloc, a geolocation surveillance technology developed by Penlink, which utilizes data from consumer apps and digital advertising to track hundreds of millions of ind
The Citizen Lab's investigation into Penlink's Webloc reveals it as a significant global geolocation surveillance system that tracks hundreds of millions based on data from consumer apps and digital a
Investigators are concerned that a recent breach of the FBI's Digital Collection System Network could involve nation-state actors, particularly linked to the Chinese government. On February 17, the FB
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed its use of advanced spyware to intercept encrypted messages from fentanyl traffickers, as revealed in a letter from acting director Todd Lyons t
The U.S. Secret Service recently dismantled a significant telecommunications threat in the New York tristate area, which posed an imminent risk to senior U.S. government officials. This operation unco
A recent WIRED investigation has unveiled a series of cybersecurity incidents, beginning with the unauthorized release of the source code for Anthropic's Claude Code, which hackers have exploited by e
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The article highlights the extensive surveillance practices embedded in various U.S. government apps, collectively termed "Fedware." It reveals alarming permissions and tracking capabilities of apps f
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The DI Tech Showcase focused on Counter-UAS Technologies will take place virtually from May 11 to May 15, 2026. This invitation-only event, organized by the Doolittle Institute in partnership with the
In early March, a groundbreaking counter-drone laser test was conducted by the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. During the test, the laser
Military families with deployed members are facing a surge of anxiety due to misinformation spread through AI-generated content and dubious social media sources. Since U.S. military operations began a
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The FBI has issued a warning to California law enforcement regarding Iran's potential plans to retaliate for U.S. military actions, specifically through the use of drones. As of early February 2026, I
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The FBI has issued a warning to California police that Iran may be planning a drone attack in retaliation for U.S. military actions against it. According to the alert, which emerged in early February
Senators from both parties expressed concerns regarding inadequate coordination among the Pentagon, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) following two co
The Pentagon recently shot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone using an anti-drone laser system, raising concerns among lawmakers about communication lapses between federal agencies. The
Recent incidents in El Paso, Texas, highlight the urgent need for improved coordination among government agencies to address the rising threat posed by small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). These dro
The U.S. military recently employed a laser system to successfully down a drone operated by Border Protection, marking a significant development in the use of directed energy technology for surveillan
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Meta and other tech companies are imposing restrictions on the use of OpenClaw, an experimental AI tool, due to security concerns. OpenClaw, originally known as MoltBot, was launched by Peter Steinber
Meta and other tech companies are imposing restrictions on the use of OpenClaw, an experimental AI tool, due to security concerns. OpenClaw, originally known as MoltBot, was launched by Peter Steinber
Cameroon has recently been implicated in the United States' controversial deportation strategy, which involves sending migrants to third countries. Under the Trump administration, nine migrants were r
The recent incident of a laser directed energy weapon being used to down an aerial object near El Paso, Texas, underscores the complexities of U.S. drone defense policy. Customs and Border Protection
Leaked chats among current and former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers reveal widespread dissatisfaction within the agency, highlighting issues like chaotic operations, inadequate tr
Nearly two months after its deployment, GenAI.mil has been adopted as the primary AI platform by five out of six U.S. military branches, with 1.1 million unique users reported. The platform is part of
Two detainees at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas were confirmed to have measles, prompting the quarantine of those in contact with them and a halt to all movement within the facility
Maher Tarabishi, a man detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was unable to attend the funeral of his son, Wael Tarabishi, who passed away on January 23, 2026, due to complication
Madhu Gottumukkala, the acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), uploaded sensitive documents marked "for official use only" into a public version of ChatGPT las
Palantir Technologies faced internal scrutiny following the police shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti, prompting employees to question the company's collaboration with Immigration and Customs E
Palantir Technologies faced internal scrutiny following the police shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti, prompting employees to question the company's collaboration with Immigration and Customs E
JIATF-401 announced updated guidance for counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operations, empowering installation commanders to protect military facilities and personnel. The guidance expands defensi
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The FCC has partially reversed its blanket ban on foreign-made drones and components following backlash from stakeholders. The ban, initially based on national security concerns, now exempts unmanned
FEMA has awarded $250 million through the Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program to the 11 states hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the National Capital Region to enhance drone dete
On December 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expanded its "Covered List" to include all foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and their critical components, citing nati
The Pentagon is pursuing a unified command-and-control network for its counter-drone systems, led by an Army task force. This initiative aims to streamline the operation of various counter-unmanned ae
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order granting most federal employees an unprecedented five-day holiday break by adding two extra days off for Christmas on December 24 and 26, 2025. Thi