A new Military Family Advisory Network survey found that more than 41% of military families reported low or very low food security in 2025, a sharp increase from about 16% in 2023. Researchers said th
A new Military Family Advisory Network survey found that more than 41% of military families reported low or very low food security in 2025, a sharp increase from about 16% in 2023. Researchers said th
CNN reports that senior U.S. military commanders approved strikes on Iran despite warnings in Pentagon databases that some target intelligence was badly outdated. According to three sources familiar w
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said the agency has reorganized major technology and acquisition offices to better adapt to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and ad
According to the article, Israeli fighter jets reportedly entered Iranian airspace in an attempt to intercept and possibly shoot down a diplomatic plane carrying senior Iranian officials returning fro
The article argues that drones have become a serious and growing threat to U.S. rocket launch sites, especially at Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg. Even a single unauthorized drone can force a launch sc
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The article argues that artificial intelligence, especially generative AI and large language models, is still too unreliable to be treated as a mature or trustworthy source of knowledge. The author de
The NPR segment explains why the United States can be a major oil exporter while still importing much of the oil it consumes. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. produces more oil than it uses
Iran’s 358 loitering missile, also known as the SA-67, is presented as a major development in modern aerial warfare because it can destroy high-value unmanned aircraft at relatively low cost. The arti
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A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the coast of Oman, close to the Strait of Hormuz, and both crew members were rescued, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday. A Task Force 59 unmanned surfa
An internal Israeli Defense Ministry tender reveals a structured program to train soldiers and defense officials in psychological operations and “influencing public consciousness” in Israel and abroad
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The Pentagon has reportedly raised Israel’s counterintelligence threat level against the United States to its highest “critical” rating, according to two current U.S. officials and one former official
The Department of Defense’s Strategy for Countering Unmanned Systems responds to the rapid spread and increasing sophistication of drones and other unmanned systems, which are reshaping modern conflic
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Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to one count of retaining national security information, according to two sources familiar with the case. Under the deal w
At NATO’s new uncrewed systems testing range in Sēlija, Latvia, European startups demonstrated a range of counter-drone technologies, but the event also highlighted how difficult it remains to reliabl
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At NATO’s new uncrewed systems testing range in Sēlija, Latvia, European startups demonstrated a range of counter-drone technologies, but the event also highlighted how difficult it remains to reliabl
The Intercept reports that Al-Fassel and Pishtaz News appear to be ordinary Middle Eastern news sites in Arabic, Farsi, and English, but are actually part of a U.S.-government-funded propaganda networ
A draft U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, dated 28 May 2026, reportedly includes a proposed $224 billion to $300 billion reconstruction or investment mechanism for Iran as part of efforts to end
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Atlas’s situation report highlights several major political, diplomatic, and security developments across multiple regions. The most prominent story is the escalating U.S.-Iran confrontation: Vice Pre
For nearly a decade, the Pentagon and lawmakers were warned that commercially available location data could expose the movements of US troops, including elite units and personnel near sensitive sites.
For nearly a decade, the Pentagon and lawmakers were warned that commercially available location data could expose the movements of US troops, including elite units and personnel near sensitive sites.
For nearly a decade, the Pentagon and lawmakers were warned that commercially available location data could expose the movements of US troops, including elite units and personnel near sensitive sites.
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U.S. Special Operations Command is planning a new drone testing and training site in Mississippi as the Pentagon races to adapt to rapidly advancing autonomous warfare. The proposed “Autonomous Warfar
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The U.S. Air Force is considering Northrop Grumman’s autonomous drone Talon as a strong candidate for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. In December, the service officially designated th
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The U.S. Army is rapidly adapting to the growing threat of drone swarms, using multinational exercises like Project Flytrap to test both offensive and defensive tactics in realistic combat conditions.
US officials suspect Iranian hackers are behind a series of breaches targeting automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems at gas stations in multiple states, according to sources briefed on the investigation.
Ukraine has rapidly built a new class of low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia’s Shahed-136 attacks, which have become one of the war’s most destructive threats. In an interview, Brave1 CEO An
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The article argues that modern air and missile defense is nearing a structural limit because current systems were designed for a narrower threat environment than today’s mix of ballistic missiles, cru
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
Western militaries are increasingly facing a drone threat that their air-defense systems were not originally designed to handle. Unlike aircraft and missiles, drones are small, slow, low-flying, and o
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
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia have developed NESCOD, a passive cooling system that works without electricity, even in very hot conditions. The techn
Japan has begun deploying ultra-low-cost expendable drones built by startup AirKamuy, signaling a shift toward swarm-based warfare and mass-produced unmanned systems. Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi
The article discusses the increasing financial stability risks associated with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) driving cyberattacks. It highlights how AI technology is being weaponized by mal
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President Donald Trump abruptly paused “Project Freedom,” a U.S. operation meant to help ships safely transit the Strait of Hormuz, after backlash from key Gulf allies, according to U.S. officials. Th
The U.S. military is using an AI-enabled, joint command-and-control network to support “Project Freedom,” a campaign aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and countering
American defense firm AeroVironment successfully tested its Locust laser weapon aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush in a one-day trial last October, demonstrating a fast
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
Amazon Web Services says repairs to its damaged cloud regions in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain will take several more months, meaning full recovery from the disruption caused by Iranian drone s
Amazon Web Services says repairs to its damaged cloud regions in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain will take several more months, meaning full recovery from the disruption caused by Iranian drone s
The article argues that passive defenses, especially antidrone nets, should become a standard part of U.S. military protection against the growing drone threat. Drawing lessons from the Iraq and Afgha
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The United Arab Emirates announced it will leave OPEC effective May 1, marking a significant setback for the oil-producing cartel. The UAE was OPEC’s third-largest producer, behind Saudi Arabia and Ir
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
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Australia has announced major new investment in counter-drone capabilities as unmanned systems increasingly threaten military forces and critical infrastructure. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy s
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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
The Pentagon is planning a major expansion of drone and autonomy spending in fiscal 2027, seeking nearly $55 billion for its new Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG), the successor to the Biden-era
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Montague Bikes markets folding bicycles originally developed for the U.S. military under a DARPA grant to help airborne soldiers carry bikes into combat. The company’s Paratrooper model, designed for
Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) cyber unit launched a major cyberattack on Gazprom’s network infrastructure on July 17, severely disrupting Russia’s state-owned gas giant. According t
The air bridge sustaining US operations in the Middle East
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A UK Defence Journal article describes an open-source map, titled “Operation EPIC FURY,” that appears to show the main airlift routes supporting U.S. military operations in the Middle East. Built from