Russia’s State Duma has passed a bill giving President Vladimir Putin direct authority to deploy armed forces abroad to “protect Russian citizens” who are detained, charged, or otherwise facing legal
Defense Express reports the first known sighting of a Ukrainian FP-1/FP-2 drone used as a mothership carrying two FPV drones, one of which appears to be fitted with a compact Starlink antenna. The foo
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In a significant political shift, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat after 16 years in power, paving the way for a potential new leadership under Péter Magyar. The recent electi
Ukraine is advancing its defense capabilities against Russian aerial assaults by developing interceptor drone swarms. This initiative involves multiple Ukrainian companies, coordinated by Brave1, a go
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In his commentary dated March 10, 2026, Marc Polymeropoulos reflects on his personal experience with Havana Syndrome, a condition affecting U.S. intelligence officers, diplomats, and military personne
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TEMPEST is a codename established by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and recognized by NATO, referring to methods of espionage through the interception of electromagnetic emissions, including
Russian propaganda is increasingly infiltrating AI chatbots, leveraging advanced technology to disseminate Kremlin-backed disinformation about Ukraine and other topics. An audit by NewsGuard revealed
Russian propaganda is increasingly infiltrating AI chatbots, leveraging advanced technology to disseminate Kremlin-backed disinformation about Ukraine and other topics. An audit by NewsGuard revealed
Ukrainian forces have executed a deceptive operation against Russian troops by creating a fake Starlink registration service, which led to the collection of sensitive data about Russian military locat
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The Kremlin has actively weaponized video games as tools for recruitment and influence in its hybrid warfare strategy. This approach has transformed popular military simulation games and platforms lik
Russian startup turns pigeons into brain-controlled 'living' drones
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A Moscow startup, Neiry, is pioneering a neurotechnology project that transforms pigeons into brain-controlled "living drones." The initiative, known as PJN-1, has begun real-world trials, demonstrati
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Russia's use of commercial drones to disrupt European airports highlights a new hybrid air denial strategy that combines peacetime coercion with traditional military tactics. The European Union is res
A recent video has confirmed that Algeria is the first country outside of Russia to receive the fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter jet from Russia. The video, shared by an Arabic TikTok use
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Ihor Samokhodskyi's opinion piece highlights a concerning trend in the use of AI technology in Russia, particularly through its most popular AI assistant, Alice. Samokhodskyi conducted tests revealin
Ihor Samokhodskyi's opinion piece highlights a concerning trend in the use of AI technology in Russia, particularly through its most popular AI assistant, Alice. Samokhodskyi conducted tests revealing
Security officials have issued warnings regarding the increasing risks posed by Russian space vehicles, specifically Luch-1 and Luch-2, which have been observed intercepting communications of at least
Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of Chechnya and a key ally of the Kremlin, was urgently hospitalized in Moscow on the night of December 24-25, as reported by Novaya Gazeta. He had traveled to Moscow to atten
Russia's integration of Starlink terminals into its drones has significantly complicated Ukraine's electronic warfare efforts. Initially, during the Ukraine War, Russia targeted Ukrainian telecommunic
Russia's integration of Starlink terminals into its drones has significantly complicated Ukraine's electronic warfare efforts. Initially, during the Ukraine War, Russia targeted Ukrainian telecommunic
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The content revolves around Michael, the creator of Smry, who utilizes voice-to-text technology on a daily basis. It suggests that Smry is designed to bypass AI detectors, enabling users to produce te
A sprawling academic cheating network linked to Russia's largest private university has generated nearly $25 million by operating under various "nerdy" brands, despite claiming to uphold an "honor cod