U.S. Northern Command commander Gen. Gregory Guillot said troops patrolling the southern border still lack adequate counter-drone technology, even as the region has become a major testbed for counter-
Army orders rifle-mounted smart scopes to down small drones
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The U.S. Army is expanding its counter-drone capabilities by purchasing rifle-mounted smart scopes that help soldiers detect, track, and shoot down small drones. Smart Shooter announced a $10.7 millio
In this resignation letter dated March 17, 2026, National Counterterrorism Center Director Joseph Kent informs President Trump that he is resigning effective immediately. Kent says he cannot support t
The Arms Control Association argues that U.S. negotiators were unprepared for serious nuclear talks with Iran and that this weakness may have contributed to President Trump’s decision to support strik
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war with Iran is “not over,” insisting that the U.S. and Israel still aim to stop Tehran’s nuclear program. In a taped CBS “60 Minutes” interview, he
Hezbollah has intensified its use of first-person view (FPV) drones against Israeli forces in Lebanon, carrying out more than 27 attacks since February 2026. Analysis cited in the article says most st
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As Russian drone attacks overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses, civilian volunteers are joining the fight by using an old skydiving plane as a drone interceptor. The New York Times follows a Ukrainian crew
The article compares the Vietnam War with the 2026 Iran conflict, arguing that both were launched with unrealistic expectations, weak public explanations, and no clear exit strategy. The author, a for
Citizen Lab investigated two coordinated telecom surveillance campaigns discovered in late 2024 and early 2025 that used global mobile signaling networks to track high-value targets. The first campaig
Israel is increasingly turning to improvised anti-drone netting to protect combat vehicles from Hezbollah’s growing use of fiber-optic controlled first-person view (FPV) drones in Lebanon. A video cir
U.S. service members stationed in the Middle East received threatening text messages on Monday from a hacker group linked to Iranian cyber operations, according to Stars and Stripes. The messages, sen
H.R. 8445 was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives during the 118th Congress on May 17, 2024. Sponsored by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania and co-sponsored by Rep. Max Miller of Ohio
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
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Iran is experiencing unusually heavy rainfall and snowfall after years of severe drought, bringing visible relief as reservoirs refill, dams recover, and vegetation begins to return. The sudden weathe
Donald Trump canceled plans for US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to travel to Pakistan for further talks with Iran, saying Tehran could contact Washington directly “anytime.” The trip had bee
Mapping the military AI industry | SIPRI
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The SIPRI backgrounder explains that industry involvement is increasingly seen as essential to efforts to govern the responsible military use of AI, including UN-led initiatives and the REAIM summit.
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A recent FDD-linked analysis describes ISNAD, a persistent Islamist influence campaign aimed at destabilizing Israeli society by impersonating Israelis on X. The operation is reportedly run by an Egyp
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Federal authorities arrested a special forces soldier on Thursday after he allegedly made more than $400,000 by betting on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s removal, according to sources familiar
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 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
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are involved in a sales initiative for Powerus, a drone manufacturer, targeting Gulf countries amid ongoing conflicts. This move comes in the wake of military actions i
Shanghai-based MizarVision, a Chinese geospatial intelligence company, has been actively tracking and publicly posting satellite imagery of U.S. military assets during Operation Epic Fury, which comme
Shanghai-based MizarVision, a Chinese geospatial intelligence company, has been actively tracking and publicly posting satellite imagery of U.S. military assets during Operation Epic Fury, which comme
Shanghai-based MizarVision, a Chinese geospatial intelligence company, has been actively tracking and publicly posting satellite imagery of U.S. military assets during Operation Epic Fury, which comme
Recientes reportes de las agencias iraníes Mehr News y Tasnim News han revelado que misiles destinados a atacar Israel llevan la imagen del presidente español Pedro Sánchez y un mensaje de agradecimie
Irán ha lanzado misiles contra Israel que llevan la fotografía del primer ministro español, Pedro Sánchez, y un mensaje de agradecimiento. Esta información fue divulgada por las agencias estatales ira
The article discusses security concerns surrounding the popular fitness app Strava, which uses GPS data to track activities of users, primarily cyclists and runners. A report by French newspaper Le Mo
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Elbit Systems has announced plans to develop high-power laser weapons for the Israeli Air Force, which will be mounted on fighter jets and helicopters. This initiative was revealed during the company'
Iran has intensified its crackdown on Starlink devices, seizing hundreds amid a severe internet blackout affecting nearly the entire country, which has lasted over 18 days. This blackout was implement
An Israeli journalist, Emanuel Fabian, reported experiencing harassment from users of Polymarket, a prediction market platform, after he published a story about an Iranian missile strike. The harassme
On March 14th at 2:47 AM, twelve Iranian ballistic missiles struck Ben Gurion International Airport. Four hit the main runway creating 15-meter craters. Three hit aircraft parking areas where 73 comme
The discussion revolves around Camp Victoria, a U.S. military base near Baghdad, Iraq, which was reportedly abandoned by U.S. forces in 2011. Recent activity at the base includes a drone attack on Mar
A Blank Check for Israel and the War with Iran
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In a commentary titled "A Blank Check for Israel and the War with Iran," author Farah Jan discusses the U.S. involvement in the recent conflict with Iran, which he argues stems not from a direct attac
A US defense company, NUBURU, has achieved a significant milestone in counter-drone technology with the completion of a proof-of-concept for a portable directed-energy laser system. This innovative pl
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The U.S. government has issued an alert indicating that Iran may be activating sleeper cells located outside its borders, following intercepted encrypted communications believed to originate from Iran
According to the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), over 200 complaints from U.S. military personnel allege that military commanders have framed U.S. strikes on Iran as part of a biblical p
The rise of AI-generated misinformation related to the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran has alarmed experts, as many creators capitalize on new technology to produce and monetize misleading conten
In the March 6 episode of "All-In," hosts Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, and David Friedberg welcome Under Secretary of War Emil Michael to discuss the ongoing U.S. conflict with
The article discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, particularly in the context of warfare. AI technologies, includ
Van Eck phreaking - Wikipedia
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Van Eck phreaking, or Van Eck radiation, is a method of eavesdropping that exploits the electromagnetic emissions from electronic devices, particularly cathode-ray tube (CRT) displays. This technique
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The DefenseTech Forum, hosted by Q-Branch in Austin, Texas, on March 12, 2026, aims to delve into the critical intersection of emerging defense technologies and battlefield realities. The event will f
US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, recently claimed that Iran could theoretically enrich uranium to a weaponized level within a week. However, he noted that Iran currently lacks acces
In the ongoing conflict with Iran, the U.S. military's use of artificial intelligence (AI) reflects a significant shift in modern warfare dynamics, termed "Operation Epic Fury" in the U.S. and "Roarin
Iran's Handala hacker group is reportedly leveraging Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network to conduct cyberattacks against the West, including the U.S. and its allies, amid a nationwide internet blac
In recent developments, the Iranian Red Crescent Society reports over 550 deaths amid escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the U.S. Military actions have intensified, with U.S. and Israeli
U.S. Cyber Command did not issue a warning for troops to disable location services on their devices or uninstall specific apps, despite a viral message claiming otherwise amid ongoing military operati