Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps reported completing the third phase of Operation Vivaldi in the Lyman direction, liberating Nove, Ridkodub, Katerynivka, Karpivka, and Novomykhailivka. Commander Brigadier Gen
Negotiations between the Trump administration and Russia over ending the war in Ukraine reportedly include a proposed multibillion-dollar purchase of Lukoil’s global assets. The portfolio spans oil fi
President Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Kyiv on 20 February 2023 was described by White House officials as unprecedented for a modern US president. Unlike previous visits to wartime Iraq and Afghanist
Russia is rapidly promoting Max, a messaging and payments “super-app” developed by VKontakte, a social-media company closely tied to the state. Authorities present Max as a patriotic alternative to Te
Anthropic says Kremlin-backed actors used its Claude AI system to support a range of harmful activities, including building autonomous drone capabilities, improving cyberattacks, and running disinform
The article describes how residents of Russia’s Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, are increasingly exposed to Ukrainian drone attacks and the Kremlin’s awkward efforts to protect civilians. Belg
Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Moscow miscalculated Ukraine’s ability to strike Russian oil refineries, saying Russia wrongly assumed such facilities would not be targeted beca
Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Moscow misjudged Ukraine’s ability to strike Russian oil refineries, saying Russia wrongly assumed such facilities would not be targeted because
Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) warns President Trump against believing claims that Russia is nearing defeat in Ukraine. The memo argues that reports from U.S. intelligence offici
A video and flight-tracking data showed a U.S. military Boeing C-17A Globemaster III landing at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2026. The aircraft reportedly departed Joint Base Andrew
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
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’
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
Russia’s new anti-drone tank shield fails its combat debut
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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
Ukraine’s battlefield advantage is not just its drones, but the Delta digital battle management system that connects them. The article compares Delta to Britain’s World War II air operations rooms, wh
Ukraine carried out a major overnight drone attack on the St Petersburg region, hitting an oil terminal in the city and infrastructure near the Baltic port of Vysotsk, according to Russian regional of
French fighter jets taking part in NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, Latvia’s military said on June 8, marking the first time a drone has been interce
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
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A New York Times investigation reveals that U.S. involvement in the Ukraine war was far deeper and more secretive than publicly known. In the early weeks after Russia’s invasion in 2022, two top Ukrai
A Russian cargo ship, the **Ursa Major**, sank off the coast of **Murcia, Spain**, on **23 December 2024** after reporting **three mysterious explosions** in its engine room. The 142-metre Russian-fla
A 23-year-old Taiwanese college student, identified as Lin, allegedly disrupted Taiwan’s high-speed rail system by using software-defined radios (SDRs) to broadcast a false General Alarm signal. The s
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
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The article describes how some Kenyans are being deceived into traveling to Russia and then forced into fighting in Ukraine. It focuses on cases where men believed they were accepting legitimate oppor
Utah has become the first U.S. state to explicitly make websites liable for users who hide their location with VPNs under age-verification law. Senate Bill 73, called the Online Age Verification Amend
The content is an AP News page dominated by headlines and section links, but its main featured story is about the United Arab Emirates saying it will leave OPEC, a move described as a major blow to th
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A Dutch-language VRT NWS article explains how a fabricated story about a “Volksrepubliek Narva” in Estonia caused real political tension. The false claim began in March as a small Russian-language dis
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
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
The article discusses security concerns surrounding the popular fitness app Strava, which uses GPS data to track activities of users, primarily cyclists and runners. A report by French newspaper Le Mo
Ukraine is set to implement anti-drone protective netting along 600 kilometers of vital front-line roads to enhance military logistics and medical evacuations, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Ol
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has confirmed that Russia and China are providing "military cooperation" to Iran, characterizing them as strategic partners in light of tensions with the U.S.
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
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
Atlantic Council - Shaping the global future together
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The Atlantic Council, founded in 1961, aims to promote US leadership and global cooperation to tackle pressing international challenges. With over 650 staff and fellows, the Council leverages expert a
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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
Air Force ‘battle lab’ to focus on protecting bases from small drones
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The U.S. Air Force has designated the 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, to lead the Point Defense Battle Lab, aimed at countering small drone threats to military i
US base commanders to have more say in defeating drone intrusions
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U.S. military base commanders are set to gain increased authority in countering unauthorized drone intrusions, as outlined in new guidance from the Joint Inter-Agency Task Force 401. This updated poli
US base commanders to have more say in defeating drone intrusions
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The Joint Inter-Agency Task Force 401 has issued updated guidance classifying all unauthorized drone flights near U.S. military installations as surveillance threats. This new policy, signed on Januar
Experts from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) emphasize the crucial role of unmanned systems in Arctic maritime defense amid increasing tensions with Russia and China. The Arctic has bec
Unmanned systems key to Arctic maritime defense, experts say
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Experts from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) emphasize the crucial role of unmanned systems in Arctic maritime defense amid increasing tensions with Russia and China. The Arctic has bec
The storied ship that almost sank — with the Unknown Soldier on it
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In October 1921, the United States selected its Unknown Soldier from four unidentified bodies exhumed from World War I cemeteries, an honor bestowed upon Army Sgt. Edward Younger. After a solemn selec
The U.S. has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, formerly known as the Bella 1 and renamed Marinera, after a weeks-long pursuit for violating sanctions related to Venezuela. The operation, led by the
What is Nifty Nugget? NDAA revives 47-year-old military exercise
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NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning about the potential for a Russian attack on NATO countries within the next five years, emphasizing the need for readiness comparable to c
The potential for U.S. control over Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) emerged during a call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump propos