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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
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Earth–Moon–Earth (EME), or “moon bounce,” is a radio communication method in which signals are transmitted from Earth, reflected off the Moon’s surface, and received back on Earth. The idea was first
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Kingsley R. Wilson (née Cortes) is an American political spokeswoman who has served as the United States Department of Defense press secretary since May 2025. She was born in 1998 or 1999 and is the d
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The U.S. Army is facing a sudden budget shortfall of an estimated $4 billion to $6 billion and is responding by sharply reducing training across multiple units, according to internal documents and U.S
The article reports concerns raised by U.S. military leaders that Google’s business activities in China may be benefiting the Chinese military, especially the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). In testim
Federal workers and contractors are suing their agencies after being caught in undercover sting operations organized by activist journalist James O’Keefe. The cases center on “honeypot” style setups,
Peter Williams, a former executive at L3Harris, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for selling eight zero-day exploits to a Russian broker. Williams, 39, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft of tra
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Titan Rain refers to a series of coordinated cyberattacks on U.S. computer systems that began in 2003 and lasted at least three years, with origins traced back to Guangdong, China. These attacks are b
The article highlights the extensive surveillance practices embedded in various U.S. government apps, collectively termed "Fedware." It reveals alarming permissions and tracking capabilities of apps f
A recent leak from a military briefing to ABC News indicates a serious security breach at Barksdale Air Force Base, a key U.S. military installation housing B-52H bombers capable of carrying nuclear w
In the case of Ford, et al. v. Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting, LLC, a federal judge has certified three classes of veterans who allege that Veterans Guardian, a North Carolina-based consulting
The U.S. military has conducted classified tests on a newly acquired weapon that may be linked to the mysterious brain injuries known as Havana Syndrome, affecting diplomats and military personnel sin
The U.S. military has reportedly tested a device linked to the mysterious "Havana Syndrome," which has caused severe neurological symptoms in diplomats, spies, and military personnel since 2016. Victi
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Following the assassination of Iran's leader by the U.S. and Israel, a significant military operation against Iran is emerging, spearheaded by Iranian Kurdish militants who are gathering in Iraqi Kurd
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a revised agreement with the Pentagon aimed at enhancing protections against domestic surveillance using the company's AI services. The new contract stipulates that Ope
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/e/OS is an open-source mobile operating system by the e Foundation, designed to prioritize user privacy by operating without Google services. It is recommended to check if devices are supported befor
During his visit to Colorado space firms True Anomaly and Sierra Space, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the Pentagon's bureaucratic inefficiencies, framing them as obstacles to effective def
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Detailed drawings of the White House's East Wing expansion project have been released, showcasing plans for a significant enlargement that includes a new ballroom. The proposed expansion will increase
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Veterans and advocates are voicing strong opposition to a new rule by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding disability ratings. Effective immediately, the rule, titled “Evaluative Rating:
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Veterans and their advocates have expressed strong opposition to a new rule by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding disability compensation, which took effect recently. The rule mandates
Kevin DeAnna, a white nationalist propagandist who met billionaire Peter Thiel in July 2016, has been deeply involved in the white nationalist movement for over a decade. His writings, published under
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A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report emphasizes the need for alignment between the Pentagon and military services regarding technology priorities. It recommends that the Pentagon's C
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has initiated a two-year "patent holiday," offering free licenses for a selection of its patents to stimulate innovation in the defense industry, particularly
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The Trump administration has made significant changes to nuclear safety regulations to expedite the construction of new nuclear reactors, specifically small modular reactors. These adjustments, carri
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The Trump administration has made significant changes to nuclear safety regulations to expedite the construction of new nuclear reactors, specifically small modular reactors. These adjustments, carrie
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A class action lawsuit has been filed against Meta Platforms, Inc. and WhatsApp, LLC by plaintiffs Emma Dawson, Michael Dawson, Luiz Filho, Alka Gaur, Damian Reyez Jaquez, Yolisa Mkele, and Fernanda T
The U.S. Space Force is poised to double its personnel over the next decade, according to Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Shawn Bratton. Speaking at the 2023 Space Symposium, Bratton highlighted t
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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 FBI raided the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified materials. The Post condemned the
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The article discusses how Silicon Valley leaders blame excessive government regulation for issues in the U.S. defense acquisition process, which they argue has hindered innovation and production. Howe
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Elon Musk's Grok AI has been generating and publishing non-consensually undressed images, including those of children, on the social media platform X, at a staggering rate. Despite xAI's claims of neu
The Army plans to establish a new command to manage its data environment, with Lt. Gen. Jeth Rey briefing Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George for final approval on October 30. This initiative, aimed
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The Mitchell Institute's episodes highlight memorable experiences from military service, focusing on aviation and space. Guests, including retired generals, share thrilling stories, such as Lt. Gen. D
Peter Williams, the former general manager of Trenchant, a division of defense contractor L3Harris, recently pleaded guilty to stealing and selling cyber exploits to a Russian broker. Williams, 39, ac
The U.S. Department of War announced a partnership with Elon Musk's xAI to deploy its Grok AI models across government systems, integrating them into the Pentagon's new AI platform, GenAI.mil. This in
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The Sugar Cube V Drone Detector, priced at $1,500, is a compact UAV threat awareness solution designed for modern battlefield applications. It effectively addresses the increasing threat posed by unma
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order granting most federal employees an unprecedented five-day holiday break by adding two extra days off for Christmas on December 24 and 26, 2025. Thi
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In episode #235 of The Cognitive Crucible, Colonel Rob Thelen discusses the U.S. Army's Information Warfare (IWAR) Initiative, which seeks to merge Information Operations (IO) and Psychological Operat
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The Strauss–Howe generational theory, developed by William Strauss and Neil Howe, posits a cyclical pattern in American and Western history characterized by recurring generational archetypes that shap