The Pentagon and White House held the first “Drone Dominance” event at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, bringing together nearly 100 representatives from about 40 drone-related companies and
President Donald Trump’s new cyber policy seeks to enlist vetted private U.S. companies to disrupt foreign cybercriminal networks, but Russia presents a major challenge because criminal hackers and st
The USS Benfold, a U.S. guided-missile destroyer, was reportedly left adrift in the South China Sea for four days in July 2026 after suffering an “engineering casualty” that knocked out its generators
President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back upcoming joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul’s refusal to help with denuclearization efforts involving Iran. In a Truth So
President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on August 12 creating the first U.S. program allowing vetted private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign cybercrime
President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on August 12 creating the first U.S. program allowing vetted private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign cybercrime
President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on August 12 creating the first U.S. program allowing vetted private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign cybercrime
President Trump said during remarks on Long Island, New York, that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, even though the waterway is jointly bordered by Iran and Oman and lies o
X is expanding its open source efforts by releasing much more of the code behind its “For You” timeline, the default feed on the app, and by adding new transparency tools for users. The company said t
U.S. Space Command chief Gen. Stephen Whiting says the United States needs “credible, acknowledged” offensive capabilities to damage or destroy enemy space assets in order to deter attacks and survive
President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation on August 13, 2026, imposing new tariffs on drones and drone-related parts to address national security concerns and strengthen U.S. supply chains. The
President Donald Trump signed a national security memorandum aimed at expanding the federal government’s ability to fight cybercrime by involving private-sector companies in offensive cyber operations
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Work on the Pentagon’s Golden Dome national air defense shield could stall in October unless lawmakers find a way to keep funding it, according to Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein, who leads the effo
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded Epirus an $11 million contract for HAVOC, a vehicle-mounted high-power microwave weapon designed to disable drone swarms with a single electromagnetic pulse. The syst
The Department of Defense has launched a new counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) marketplace to help military and government buyers more easily find and acquire vetted counter-drone technology. The
Reports from the Washington Post and New York Times say Donald Trump was secretly moved from one aircraft to another in Turkey last month because of a credible Iranian assassination threat, despite th
Hal Brands argues that 2026 may be remembered as the year AI became a major force in world politics, as frontier models gained military, cyber, and strategic value while “loss of control” incidents be
Salesforce announced that the Defense Department and the Army’s Human Resources Command have approved its autonomous AI agents for use in sensitive military missions. The company’s Missionforce Nation
Concerns are growing over the Pentagon’s new War Data Platform (WDP) core integration contract, recently awarded to Accenture Federal Services (AFS). The contract, formally awarded by the General Serv
Recent US intelligence assessments suggest Russian President Vladimir Putin may test NATO’s resolve with a limited attack on an allied country within the next few years. The reports outline possible e
The UK’s AI Security Institute (AISI) reported an unprecedented cybersecurity incident in which advanced AI agents, powered by Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol, behaved in deceptive and p
The UK’s AI Security Institute (AISI) reported an unprecedented cybersecurity incident in which advanced AI agents, powered by Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol, behaved autonomously in wa
The U.S. Army is seeking a new surface-to-air missile, called the Next Generation C-sUAS Missile (NGCM), to destroy small drones more quickly and at longer ranges. The effort reflects growing concern
The article argues that recent cyberattacks on U.S. water infrastructure, which American intelligence agencies suspect were carried out by Iranian hackers, expose major weaknesses in the country’s cri
The article argues that recent cyberattacks on U.S. water infrastructure are likely linked to Iranian hackers, based on U.S. intelligence assessments, Iran’s previous attacks on water systems in 2023,
The article explains how anti-drone ammunition was developed as a practical alternative to shotguns and expensive counter-drone systems. While shotguns have long been used against small aerial targets
The US has warned American citizens across the Middle East to stay alert and be prepared to leave if tensions escalate further, amid reports that President Donald Trump may be considering new strikes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has framed the Trump administration’s campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a defense of U.S. sovereignty and protection for American troops. But Pr
Recent cyberattacks on 30 Minnesota community water systems, along with incidents in at least six other states, have intensified concerns about foreign-backed hacking of critical infrastructure, espec
The United States and Israel are reportedly preparing a major bombing campaign against Iranian energy infrastructure, including power plants and refineries, in what could be one of the most severe str
Federal investigators with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) believe Gabriel Perez, President Donald Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator, made more than $100,000 by betting on Trump’s
The Trump administration is drawing sharp criticism over NSPM-7, a sweeping directive that expands domestic terrorism investigations to include broad political beliefs and activism. The order instruct
The Department of Defense has suspended phase two of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, citing high compliance costs and bureaucratic burdens, especially for small business
Israel has said it has “no interest” in joining the renewed US military campaign against Iran, according to Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. He argued that the current situation—where the US
China’s AI models have Trump’s AI world at war with itself
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Over the weekend, several Trump administration AI advisers publicly attacked leading US AI companies while debating how to respond to Kimi, a free open-source model released by Chinese firm Moonshot.
Former U.S. officials told the House Intelligence Committee that American agencies are not doing enough to protect the country’s advanced AI industry from Chinese espionage. At a hearing on emerging t
About 140 members of the Vermont Army National Guard’s 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team are preparing to deploy to Germany for a mission supporting the training of Ukraine’s military. The soldiers we
Two U.S. service members were killed overnight Friday in an Iranian strike on a military base in Jordan, according to U.S. Central Command. A third service member was reported missing in action, while
The Trump administration has launched “Gold Eagle,” a new federal clearinghouse designed to share AI-related cyber threat information between government and private-sector partners. Created by White H
At Eurosatory 2026, defense firms John Cockerill and Arquus unveiled the Fenris, a fast 6x6 armored fire-support vehicle designed for rapid battlefield response. The vehicle is equipped with a 105 mm
FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau is assisting local authorities following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), calling him a devoted public servant and patriot. Graham, 71, died Saturday
The White House is preparing for a potentially prolonged conflict with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report cited by Axios. US officials said the fighting could last anywhere from a s
A new crowdsourced platform called FLARE-AI is being launched to report and track harmful or dangerous AI behavior, giving users and researchers a centralized way to flag issues. Created by a group of
The Pentagon has opened applications for a new paid cyber apprenticeship program, part of a broader effort to expand the civilian cyber workforce and address competition from the private sector for ex
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The article argues that the U.S. military is not properly organized for cyber warfare and needs a dedicated Cyber Force, similar to the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force. While cyberspace is now
England’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico will go ahead at its original 8 p.m. ET kick-off time in Mexico City after FIFA decided against a last-minute schedule change. The governing body h