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
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.
Sweden has ordered Saab’s Loke counter-drone system to strengthen short-range air defense against the growing threat posed by small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The procurement reflects a major sh
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The blog post discusses the author's decision to migrate various online services and subscriptions from non-EU countries to EU-based providers, driven by concerns over global political situations and
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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
Warez - Wikipedia
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Warez is a term used to describe pirated software and other copyrighted digital media, including movies, music, and e-books, that are illegally distributed online, typically bypassing digital rights m
Very Low Frequency (VLF) - Signal Identification Wiki
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Very Low Frequency (VLF) signals range from 3 kHz to 30 kHz and are utilized for various communication and navigation purposes. Notable VLF stations include:
1. **Beta**: A Russian time signal servic
The Yubico YubiKey 5C Nano FIPS is a NIST validated security key designed for secure authentication, particularly in environments demanding high security compliance, such as government and regulated o
Engineers in the United States are pioneering a technology that allows military drones to remain airborne indefinitely by utilizing high-power invisible laser beams for wireless charging. This innovat
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The surge in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, particularly large language models (LLMs), is leading to a crisis in computer science research. Researchers, such as Raphael Wimmer, have n
How AI slop is causing a crisis in computer science
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Feb 19
The surge in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, particularly large language models (LLMs), is leading to a crisis in computer science research. Researchers, such as Raphael Wimmer, have no
The Pentagon is urgently seeking counter-drone sensors to protect U.S. military installations from small drone threats, as outlined in a solicitation from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The DIU ai
US Army to debut FPV Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor next month
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The U.S. Army is set to debut the Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor in March 2026, following a $5.2 million contract awarded to Perennial Autonomy on January 30. This first-person view drone, equipped wi
A recent report by Google highlights a surge in state-sponsored cyber-espionage targeting employees in the defense sector, particularly through hiring processes. These campaigns are described as a "re
Moltbook was peak AI theater
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Moltbook, launched on January 28 by a US tech entrepreneur, quickly gained traction as a social network for AI bots, purportedly allowing them to share and discuss autonomously. The platform amassed o
Moltbook was peak AI theater
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Moltbook, launched on January 28 by a US tech entrepreneur, quickly gained traction as a social network for AI bots, purportedly allowing them to share and discuss autonomously. The platform amassed o
In Gladsaxe, Denmark, a significant urban lighting transformation has occurred with the installation of red LED streetlights, aimed at reducing light pollution and protecting local wildlife, particula
Researchers at Lund University have developed a groundbreaking cell-free cartilage structure that facilitates bone regeneration while minimizing immune response, paving the way for future human clinic
Why AI assistants still face barriers at scale – Computerworld
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AI assistants are gaining traction in workplaces, but their widespread adoption faces significant barriers. According to a Gallup poll, only 18% of US workers utilize AI tools weekly, with a mere 8% u
German, Dutch and Canadian troops to arrive in Greenland within hours
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Troops from Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, and Sweden are being deployed to Greenland for military exercises amid rising tensions related to U.S. annexation threats, particularly from former Presid
Swedish military to pump forces, money into mobile drone-defense units
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Sweden has committed €1.4 billion to create mobile air defense units aimed at protecting urban areas and critical infrastructure from aerial threats, including drones and cruise missiles. The units wi
Sweden is investing 15 billion kronor (approximately $1.6 billion) to enhance its territorial air defense capabilities, addressing gaps in protecting civilians and critical infrastructure. The initiat
What is Nifty Nugget? NDAA revives 47-year-old military exercise
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A recent report highlights the increasing pressure on Russia's shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea, exacerbated by EU sanctions that now blacklist over 600 vessels. In response, Russia has begun deploying
The AIRCAT Bengal MC, unveiled in April 2025, marks a significant advancement in naval autonomy, resulting from a collaboration between Eureka Naval Craft and Greenroom Robotics. This proposed 36-mete
The World Happiness Report Is a Sham
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The World Happiness Report, released annually on World Happiness Day, consistently ranks Scandinavian countries, particularly Finland, as the happiest, while the US has dropped to 24th place. However,