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In response to escalating cyber threats from Iranian hackers, the United States has adopted a more aggressive cyber-offensive strategy. This shift comes after the Iranian hacker group Handala breached
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In March 2026, Ukraine deployed specialist teams to five Middle Eastern countries—United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan—to assist in intercepting drones and advising on air-def
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French company Texelis Defense and Finnish manufacturer Scata have joined forces to create the MK1, an 18-ton multipurpose combat vehicle developed in Finland within a year. Targeting a market gap bet
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In early hours of Operation Epic Fury, which commenced on February 28, 2026, U.S. forces successfully countered a drone threat over a “strategic” military installation. General Gregory Guillot, comman
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Lance Cpl. Eirick Schule, a Marine Corps engineer equipment operator, has developed an innovative 3D-printed replacement for a fragile Mobile User Objective System antenna mast, which traditionally co
Russia has proposed a quid pro quo to the United States, suggesting that it would cease sharing intelligence with Iran—specifically regarding U.S. military assets in the Middle East—if the U.S. stoppe
In the March 20 episode of the Irregular Warfare Podcast, titled "From Orbit to Objective: Space and the Future of Conflict," hosts Ben Jebb and Charlie McGillis engage with Dr. James Kiras and Genera
A US F-35 fighter jet was damaged and made an emergency landing at a US air base in the Middle East after being hit during a combat mission over Iran. According to US Central Command spokesperson Capt
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
The U.S. Army has awarded Anduril Industries a significant $20 billion contract aimed at enhancing counter-drone capabilities. Announced by the Pentagon, this firm fixed-price agreement is designed to
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Commercial-satellite imagery has been a crucial resource for open-source intelligence (OSINT) over the past decade, enabling researchers and journalists to effectively monitor conflicts and hold gover
In 1991, Phil Zimmermann introduced Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), a groundbreaking encryption program that enabled ordinary users to send private emails using strong encryption. Concerned about potential
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
In the recent episode of "The DownLink Podcast," host Laura Winter discusses the termination of the U.S. Space Force's West Scholars program, a specialized Senior Professional Military Education fello
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
A British tourist, aged 60, is among 20 individuals charged in Dubai under UAE cybercrime laws for sharing videos related to recent Iranian missile strikes. The tourist, visiting the country, was accu
The Pentagon's Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) has released new guidelines focused on counter-drone technology, emphasizing the need for standardized testing while complying with federal
In March 2026, the dynamics of military support shifted as the U.S. sought Ukraine's expertise in countering Iranian Shahed drones amidst escalating attacks in the Middle East. This change contrasts s
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The U.S. is set to deploy the Merops anti-drone system to the Middle East, following its successful use against Russian drones in Ukraine. This decision, reported by two U.S. officials, aims to enhanc
Iran has initiated the laying of mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage for global oil transport, which carries about 20% of the world's crude oil supply. U.S. intelligence sources
Last year, Ukrainian officials attempted to sell the U.S. their advanced technology for intercepting Iranian-made attack drones, specifically targeting the Shahed drones that have been a threat to U.S
In a recent analysis, Jeet Heer discusses the troubling evolution of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, particularly under the Trump administration. The war, described as one lacking a clear rati
A recent report from the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) reveals that over 200 U.S. troops have complained about military commanders using extremist Christian rhetoric to justify involvem
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
Recent movements by the Army's 82nd Airborne Division have sparked speculation regarding potential U.S. military involvement in Iran as tensions escalate in the region. The division is currently engag
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In early March 2026, the U.S. Department of War formally designated Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to national security, which CEO Dario Amodei plans to legally challenge. This designation affects
The ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran has highlighted the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in warfare. As tensions escalated, the U.S. government recently faced a co
On November 1, 2025, Egypt inaugurated the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, after 20 years of development and over $1 billion in investment. Locate
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AWS operates a vast global infrastructure comprising 123 Availability Zones (AZs) across 39 geographic regions, with plans to expand by adding 7 more AZs and 2 additional regions in Saudi Arabia and C
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Amazon's data center in Bahrain has come under scrutiny following reports from Iranian state media, specifically the Fars News Agency, claiming it was targeted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
U.S. Cyber Command has clarified that a viral message circulating among military personnel, which advised troops to disable location services on their devices and claimed that apps like Uber and Snapc
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Following the assassination of Iran's leader by the U.S. and Israel, a significant military operation against Iran is emerging, spearheaded by Iranian Kurdish militants who are gathering in Iraqi Kurd
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
U.S. Cyber Command officials have clarified that a viral message warning troops to disable location services and claiming that certain apps were compromised is false. The message, which circulated ami
U.S. Cyber Command officials have clarified that a viral message warning troops to disable location services and claiming that certain apps were compromised is false. The message, which circulated ami
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
U.S. Cyber Command officials have clarified that a viral message warning troops to disable location services and claiming that certain apps were compromised is false. The message, which circulated ami
Spies, Lies, and Algorithms Audiobook by Amy B. Zegart
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"Spies, Lies, and Algorithms" by Amy Zegart is an insightful exploration of the complexities of American intelligence, delving into its historical evolution, current challenges, and future implication
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On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military operations against Iran, marking a significant escalation in tensions. The operations, named "Epic Fury" and "Roar of t
U.S. Central Command has confirmed the first combat use of the Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drone during airstrikes on Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury, which aimed at Islamic Rev
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On February 28, 2026, the United States, in conjunction with Israel, launched "Operation Epic Fury," targeting military and security sites in Iran. President Donald Trump announced the initiation of m
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel initiated a military attack on Iran, resulting in widespread explosions across Tehran and other regions. Key targets included University Street and t
Israel has initiated a pre-emptive attack on Iran, as confirmed by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions and the anticipation of retaliatory strikes, pr
Celebrity chef Robert Irvine is taking a proactive role in ensuring high-quality dining at new Army dining halls, following the opening of the first campus-style location, 42 Bistro, at Fort Hood, Tex
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
In the article "Counterterrorism and Preventive Repression: China's Changing Strategy in Xinjiang," authors Sheena Chestnut Greitens, Myunghee Lee, and Emir Yazici examine the Chinese Communist Party'
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A recent claim by Guermantes Lailari, a former U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, suggests that two engineers from China's People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were discovered in Hamas’s sophisticated tunne
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# How is France preparing for war in space?
**Source**: [polytechnique-insights.com](https://polytechnique-insights.com/en/columns/space/how-is-france-preparing-for-war-in-space) | **Author**: Philip