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 article argues that artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and bioengineering are creating major benefits but also making bioweapons easier to design, produce, and spread. Elizabeth Sherwood-Rand
Ukraine reportedly found a US-made Nvidia Jetson Orin module inside Russia’s new S-71 Monochrome cruise missile, highlighting continued access to advanced Western technology in Russian weapons systems
Who’s Tracking You? Use This New Service to Find Out
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krebsonsecurity.com
IrregularChat: Tech
3d ago
DecryptAds is a new free service that helps identify who is advertising on websites and apps, and who may be collecting user data. It scrapes and correlates public adtech disclosures such as ads.txt,
A Russian strategic bomber destroyed in last month’s attack on Engels-2 air base was hit by a Ukrainian MICH 2000 drone, according to a report cited by defense outlet Oboronka. The MICH 2000 is descri
Russia is testing a new floating defensive platform, the PLOT-40, to protect naval bases and ports from Ukrainian maritime drone attacks. Described as a floating pillbox or gun outpost, the system is
Russian submarine commander Stanislav Rzhitsky was shot dead while jogging in the southern city of Krasnodar, and Russian media suggested he may have been tracked using the Strava running app. Russia’
Evgeniy Mikhailovich Bogachev, also known by aliases including Yevgeniy Bogachev, “lucky12345,” “slavik,” and “Pollingsoon,” is wanted by U.S. authorities for his alleged role in a large cybercrime an
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
A newly released video from Ukraine shows an unusual air-defense tactic: a Soviet-era Yak-52 trainer aircraft being used to intercept Russian Shahed attack drones. The footage, shared by Ukraine’s 11t
Ukrainian battlefield innovation, especially in drones, has shifted modern warfare and is now influencing U.S. military planning. Two years ago, Ukrainian engineers began experimenting with drone-on-d
The FBI is reportedly investigating how a North Korean national was hired by a U.S. federal government agency, according to a senior FBI official cited by Federal News Network. The agency involved has
Recent satellite imagery shows the Russian Navy increasingly using physical barriers to protect submarines from drone attacks at major bases. At Rybachiy on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, several subma
Reports of drones over the remote U.S.-U.K. military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean have raised fresh concerns about base security and the vulnerability of exposed aircraft and infrastructur
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
Urban Warfare Project - Modern War Institute
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mwi.westpoint.edu
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2w ago
The Modern War Institute’s Urban Warfare Project is a special series focused on the realities, challenges, and lessons of fighting in cities. It is framed by Gen. Mark A. Milley’s warning that the U.S
Flight operations at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany were disrupted Wednesday after police discovered a drone carrying an explosive device in a secure cargo area near the south runway. State police i
Two UK universities, the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich, have agreed to merge and create what is being described as Britain’s first “super-university.” The new institution will be
The article argues that the Army’s plan to merge Information Operations (IO) and Psychological Operations (PSYOP) into one branch is not a true transformation, but mainly an administrative reorganizat
Russia has unveiled a new electronic warfare system, Volna Kupol Garant, designed to disrupt Starlink satellite communications by targeting satellites directly rather than ground terminals. According
Israeli defense-tech companies Axon Vision and ParaZero Technologies have announced a partnership to develop an integrated counter-drone system for sites where kinetic or explosive interception is not
Russia’s new anti-drone tank shield fails its combat debut
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defence-blog.com
IrregularChat: Modern Warfare
3w ago
Russia’s upgraded Arena-M active protection system, marketed as an anti-drone shield for tanks, suffered a public combat failure during its first documented test in Ukraine. According to Militarnyi an
US Cyber Command has confirmed it has taken offensive action against cybercriminal groups behind ransomware attacks on American companies, marking one of the clearest acknowledgements yet that the mil
Russia’s Navy Day celebrations have shifted from large parades to smaller demonstrations of port-defense technologies aimed at countering Ukrainian attacks. In Vyborg, near St. Petersburg, Leningrad R
Inside Ukraine’s Kill Zone
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reuters.com
IrregularChat: Modern Warfare
3w ago
The article describes how the war in Ukraine has evolved into a drone-dominated battlefield, especially in a deadly “kill zone” stretching along the front line. In this area, which can be about 30 km
The U.S. Army has fallen far short of its goal to produce 100,000 155mm artillery rounds per month, according to a new Pentagon Inspector General report. The watchdog warned that the shortfall could h
Every .ru Domain Now Needs Government ID
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webhosting.today
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Jul 22
Starting September 1, 2026, all owners of .ru domains must verify their identity through Russia’s government portal, Gosuslugi, or risk losing their domains. The rule applies to both new registrations
Officials from 29 countries signed an agreement on July 16, 2026, creating the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), a new intergovernmental body headquartered in Shanghai. T
The U.S. Air Force is seeking industry partners to provide a ground-based launcher system to protect its installations from cruise missiles and drones. Through a Request for Information due Aug. 6, th
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has introduced a new air defense system called **Hypnosis**, designed to disrupt aerial threats by **jamming and spoofing satellite navigation signals**. The system u
A new study by researchers at Purdue University, West Point, and Florida International University examined more than 220 mobile apps marketed to US military personnel and found that over one in eight
A new study by researchers at Purdue University, West Point, and Florida International University examined more than 220 mobile apps marketed to US military personnel and found that over one in eight
A new study from researchers at Purdue University, West Point, and Florida International University found that more than one in eight mobile apps marketed to US military personnel contained software f
A new study by researchers at Purdue University, West Point, and Florida International University examined more than 220 mobile apps marketed to US military personnel and found that over one in eight
Russia has reportedly added an unusually simple navigation fix to its Molniya attack drones: a basic magnetic compass read by an onboard camera. According to Ukrainian defense advisor and radio techno
Army’s heavy units face counter-drone capability gaps
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defensescoop.com
IrregularChat: Counter UxV
Jul 17
During a recent training rotation at Fort Irwin in California, soldiers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team highlighted a major challenge facing heavy Army formations: enemy drones. While the bri
In September 1985, the US Air Force carried out a landmark anti-satellite test by using an F-15 Eagle to launch an ASM-135 missile and destroy the defunct Solwind P78-1 research satellite. This was th
U.S. Cyber Command tried to use Halloween-themed social media to publicize newly identified Russian malware and irritate Russian hackers, but the effort became a slow-moving example of government atte
The Iranian use of space operations during Epic Fury
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thespacereview.com
IRREGULARCHAT: Space
Jul 15
The article argues that Iran’s “Epic Fury” campaign relied heavily on space-enabled intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber operations to strike US and Gulf targets. It says Iran used commercial s
This guide explains how U.S. export-control law applies to military-adjacent help, including volunteer work, advice, and equipment transfers. It emphasizes that good intentions do not exempt someone f
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
Russia’s Rostec defense conglomerate has developed a new anti-drone rifle cartridge called “Mnogotochie,” designed to improve the chances of hitting fast-moving drones. The ammunition uses standard 5.
ThayerMahan, a maritime technology company based in Groton, Connecticut, has launched SeaGuard, a 4,921-foot underwater barrier designed to stop uncrewed underwater vehicles without explosives or torp