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fromFast Company
13 hours ago

Why aircraft carriers are the best (and worst) place for laser weapons

The USS George HW Bush successfully tested a high-energy laser weapon, marking a significant advancement in naval directed energy capabilities.
World news
fromAxios
3 days ago

Iran deploys more mines in the Strait of Hormuz, sources say

President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz without hesitation.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US to shoot and kill' Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says

The US Navy is ordered to take aggressive action against Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture

U.S. naval operations against Iran have expanded, seizing a tanker suspected of smuggling oil in the Indian Ocean.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

WATCH: US Naval Destroyer Warns Blockade-Busting Iranian Vessel Before Firing On It With Massive Gun

U.S. Navy destroyer disabled an Iranian cargo vessel attempting to breach a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromFortune
2 hours ago

The 'obscene economics' of modern warfare show how the race to military supremacy is transforming, while U.S. rearmament relies on China | Fortune

The Iran conflict has shifted military procurement towards cheap, mass-produced weapons, challenging traditional Western military strategies.
World news
fromAxios
14 hours ago

Scoop: Israel sent "Iron Dome" system and troops to UAE during Iran war

The UAE has faced significant Iranian missile and drone attacks, prompting military cooperation with Israel for defense support.
fromFortune
1 day ago

SpaceX, Anduril among companies to win Golden Dome contracts | Fortune

"Adversary capabilities are advancing rapidly, and our acquisition strategies must move even faster to counter the growing speed and maneuverability of modern missile threats," Space Force Col. Bryon McClain said in a statement.
European startups
Silicon Valley
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

This is who's developing Golden Dome's orbital interceptors-if they're ever built

The US Space Force is advancing Space-Based Interceptors for missile defense through a $3.2 billion initiative involving multiple contractors.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

SpaceX just got pulled into the biggest Weapons Program in U.S. history

SpaceX is developing core software for the Golden Dome missile defense system, focusing on satellite communications integration with other defense companies.
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Autonomous weapons will be 'key and essential part' of warfare, Joint Chiefs chair says

Gen. Dan Caine stated that autonomous weapons are going to be a 'key and essential part of everything we do' in future warfare, indicating a significant shift in military strategy.
Artificial intelligence
DevOps
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Marines are speeding up aircraft turnarounds for a scattered future fight and moving more munitions faster to keep up

California Marines are adapting operations to enhance survivability and efficiency against long-range threats by dispersing forces and minimizing aircraft ground time.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

What is Europe's plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz?

European powers are forming a multinational naval mission to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflicts.
Media industry
fromAxios
4 days ago

John Phelan out as U.S. Navy secretary

Phelan is departing the administration immediately, with Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao taking over in an acting capacity.
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Crypto scam lures ships into Strait of Hormuz, falsely promising safe passage

The first warning of such a crypto scam came from the Greek maritime risk management company MARISKS on April 20, according to Reuters. The company alerted shipowners that scammers posing as Iranian authorities had sent messages to shipping companies asking for 'transit fee' payments in bitcoin or tether.
Cryptocurrency
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Forget Lockheed Martin. This Defense Stock Will Double by 2028.

Lockheed Martin's stock is overvalued despite a strong backlog, while Rheinmetall is positioned for growth amid increasing European defense spending.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

UK hosting countries for talks on Strait of Hormuz mission

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Two Russian shadow fleet tankers spotted crossing British waters

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, including reproductive rights and climate change, without paywalls.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

HMS Dragon docks due to technical issue after being sent to protect air bases

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by public donations.
#iran
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
4 days ago

Iran has Trump caught on the same math that Ukraine is using against Putin: $1 million missiles, $20,000 drones | Fortune

Iran's Shahed drones, costing $20,000 to $50,000, effectively target cities and military bases, posing a significant challenge to U.S. military responses.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

How Iran raised Hormuz stakes by capturing ships

Iran's capture of foreign ships escalates tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US-Iran naval confrontations.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

Iran threatens to mine the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. Navy preparations for mine-clearing operations.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
4 days ago

Iran has Trump caught on the same math that Ukraine is using against Putin: $1 million missiles, $20,000 drones | Fortune

Iran's Shahed drones, costing $20,000 to $50,000, effectively target cities and military bases, posing a significant challenge to U.S. military responses.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

How Iran raised Hormuz stakes by capturing ships

Iran's capture of foreign ships escalates tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US-Iran naval confrontations.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

Iran threatens to mine the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. Navy preparations for mine-clearing operations.
#us-military
fromFortune
2 days ago
World politics

The U.S. military may have already used up half of its most expensive missiles, and it could take up to 4 years to rebuild its stockpiles | Fortune

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US forces kill 4 people in latest strike on vessels in eastern Pacific

The US military conducted its fourth deadly strike in four days against vessels in the eastern Pacific, claiming the targets were narco-terrorists.
World news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

U.S. deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missile for Iran war | Fortune

The US military is reallocating JASSM-ER cruise missiles from other regions for its campaign against Iran, significantly reducing global stockpiles.
World politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

The U.S. military may have already used up half of its most expensive missiles, and it could take up to 4 years to rebuild its stockpiles | Fortune

The U.S. faces a near-term risk of depleting its missile stockpiles, impacting future military readiness for potential conflicts.
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

The US risks losing a future war without cheap precision-kill weapons, top Pacific admiral warns

US forces must invest in low-cost precision weapons to avoid losing future conflicts, especially against adversaries like China.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

U.S. Has Burned Through' Eye-Popping Amount of Munitions During Trump's Iran War: Report

The U.S. has significantly depleted its weapons stockpile in the ongoing conflict with Iran, raising concerns about military readiness.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US forces kill 4 people in latest strike on vessels in eastern Pacific

The US military conducted its fourth deadly strike in four days against vessels in the eastern Pacific, claiming the targets were narco-terrorists.
World news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

U.S. deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missile for Iran war | Fortune

The US military is reallocating JASSM-ER cruise missiles from other regions for its campaign against Iran, significantly reducing global stockpiles.
fromTheregister
2 days ago

DARPA seeks deep-sea drones for autonomous warfare push

The program will leverage advancements in materials, manufacturing, and next-generation structural and mechanical design technologies to dramatically reduce the size, cost, and development time of deep-ocean systems.
European startups
Science
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

US Space Command: Russia is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons

Russia is deploying operational anti-satellite weapons targeting US satellites in low-Earth orbit.
SF politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

The Navy is changing the way it does business and its still pretty pricey

The USS Boise has been inactivated to reallocate resources towards new submarine classes and improve fleet readiness.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

Mine warfare and mind games: 'You just have to make people believe that you've laid mines' | Fortune

Clearing underwater explosives in the Strait could take months, impacting commercial shipping confidence despite U.S. efforts and a ceasefire with Iran.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

How Defense Tech Investors Are Using SHLD to Capture 21st Century Warfare Spending

Operation Absolute Resolve showcased advanced military technology, with all platforms linked to companies in the Global X Defense Tech ETF.
#strait-of-hormuz
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Pentagon Reportedly Warned Will Take Six Months to Clear Strait of Hormuz of Iranian Mines

Clearing the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian mines could take up to six months after the conflict ends.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Orders Navy to Shoot and Kill' Any Boat Planting Mines in the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to destroy any Iranian boats planting mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

Clearing Strait of Hormuz of mines could take 6 months, officials tell Congress

Clearing the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian mines could take six months, impacting oil prices and U.S. politics.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Pentagon Reportedly Warned Will Take Six Months to Clear Strait of Hormuz of Iranian Mines

Clearing the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian mines could take up to six months after the conflict ends.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Orders Navy to Shoot and Kill' Any Boat Planting Mines in the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to destroy any Iranian boats planting mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

Clearing Strait of Hormuz of mines could take 6 months, officials tell Congress

Clearing the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian mines could take six months, impacting oil prices and U.S. politics.
#ukraine
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukraine teamed up its sea and interceptor drones for the first time to down a Russian Shahed

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces achieved a world-first interception of a Shahed drone using an interceptor launched from a sea drone.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Ukraine claims attack on Russian warships in occupied Crimea

Ukraine's military intelligence successfully struck two Russian landing ships in Sevastopol Bay, while both sides conducted drone attacks overnight.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Ukraine teamed up its sea and interceptor drones for the first time to down a Russian Shahed

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces achieved a world-first interception of a Shahed drone using an interceptor launched from a sea drone.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Ukraine claims attack on Russian warships in occupied Crimea

Ukraine's military intelligence successfully struck two Russian landing ships in Sevastopol Bay, while both sides conducted drone attacks overnight.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Japan builds up its southern shield' as faith in US security cover falters

Japan's southern island of Kyushu is ground zero for one of the greatest shifts in Japan's defence strategy since 1947, when it formally renounced the use of war to settle international disputes.
World politics
#royal-navy
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

First sea lord admits Royal Navy is not ready for war

The Royal Navy is not currently ready for war, according to General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, who emphasizes the need for further preparation.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

AI capabilities are needed to counter drone threats, senator says

The U.S. must adopt new AI capabilities to counter the growing threat of unmanned drones used by foreign adversaries.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The Navy's AI bet to fix its submarine bottleneck

The U.S. Navy is investing in AI and robotics to address submarine manufacturing bottlenecks with a new $2.4 billion facility in Alabama.
#journalism
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Trump mocked Royal Navy's old' warships. But the reality is far different

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Royal Navy fits ship with minehunting drones ahead of possible Hormuz deployment

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Trump mocked Royal Navy's old' warships. But the reality is far different

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Royal Navy fits ship with minehunting drones ahead of possible Hormuz deployment

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

The US military is pushing up production for the weapons that could matter most in a major war

The Department of Defense is increasing production of critical weapons, including THAAD interceptors, to meet rising demand and address stockpile concerns.
World news
fromFast Company
6 days ago

U.S. attacks and seizes Iranian ship in Strait of Hormuz, throwing a ceasefire into question

The U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship, escalating tensions and threatening a fragile ceasefire in the region.
Miami Marlins
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

US Navy destroyers are firing top interceptors to bring down Iranian missiles flying into NATO airspace

US Navy destroyers in the Eastern Mediterranean have used SM-3 interceptors three times in two weeks to defend NATO airspace against Iranian ballistic missiles.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

25 Weapons That Changed Warfare Over the Last Century

Technological breakthroughs over the last century transformed warfare by introducing tanks, missiles, stealth aircraft, and precision-guided weapons that forced armies to continuously adapt tactics and reshape military doctrine globally.
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

Total air defense is effectively impossible. In a major war, the West may have to make hard choices.

The West must make difficult choices about air defense priorities in large-scale wars due to limitations in resources and technology.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Royal Navy races to arm ships against drone threat

The RFI calls for a "rapidly procured and installable Counter UAS (unmanned aircraft system) capability" that is "suitable for maritime platforms to detect, track, identify, and defeat airborne threats." Project TALON will combine a mix of "effectors" both kinetic and non-kinetic to counter the threats posed by the proliferation of drones, and is intended to complement current complex missile-based systems.
London startup
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

New laws granting Navy greater powers to combat hostile boats and protect Irish waters being brought forward

The new national maritime security strategy launching today has identified "critical gaps" in Ireland's marine domain awareness with the state at heightened risk from foreign actors. The strategy also outlines how the current volatile international security environment has "heightened the risk of foreign actors" threatening Ireland's maritime territory for strategic advantage.
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France politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

UK sending warship and helicopters with counter-drone capabilities to Cyprus after drone strike

Israel ordered evacuations of southern Lebanese towns and parts of Beirut following escalated military operations and Hezbollah rocket attacks.
Science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

US Navy Use Laser Weapons During Operation Epic Fury - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The US military deployed advanced weapons including HELIOS laser systems, heat-tracking satellites, and cyber tools during Operation Epic Fury to intercept Iranian missiles and drones.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Top US general says American troops have been sinking Iranian warships, including a submarine, with the ATACMS ballistic missile

US forces used ATACMS ballistic missiles to sink Iranian warships and submarines during Operation Epic Fury, rendering Iran's navy combat ineffective within 13 days.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

U.S. uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon

The U.S. military has fired more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in four weeks of war with Iran, burning through the precision weapons at a rate that has alarmed some Pentagon officials.
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Science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Are lasers the future of anti-drone warfare?

High-energy lasers are emerging as cost-effective defensive weapons to counter mass drone attacks, driving intense industry investment and new military contracts.
World news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier pulled into port after months at sea facing combat, fire, and plumbing problems

USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is in port for maintenance in Crete, temporarily removing it from operations against Iran.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

China is moving toward all-nuclear submarine construction in a major strategic shift, US Navy intel chief says

The PLAN "is executing a significant strategic shift from diesel-electric to all-nuclear construction, representing a fundamental departure from historical construction patterns." Expanded investments at three shipyards, major construction efforts, and infrastructure upgrades have increased China's nuclear submarine production rate from less than one boat a year "to significantly higher rates."
World politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

U.S. military gives Iran a taste of its own medicine with cheap copycat Shahed drones, while concern shifts to munitions supply in extended conflict | Fortune

CENTCOM's Task Force Scorpion Strike-for the first time in history-is using one-way attack drones in combat during Operation Epic Fury. These low-cost drones, modeled after Iran's Shahed drones, are now delivering American-made retribution.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Top admiral says US forces are hitting more than Iranian warships. They're destroying mines, drone boats, and torpedoes too.

The US military is broadly targeting Iran's naval combat capabilities, expanding strikes beyond just warships to mines, drone boats, and torpedoes, the admiral overseeing the Middle East operations said on Monday. Adm. Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, reiterated in a video statement that eliminating Iran's naval threats is one of three military objectives of the American strike campaign.
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

Attacks on GPS Spike Amid US and Israeli War on Iran

GPS jamming and spoofing attacks have disrupted over 1,100 ships in the Strait of Hormuz since February 28, making navigation critically dangerous and threatening vital oil trade routes.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Royal Navy aircraft carrier may need allies to protect it - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

HMS Prince of Wales has been placed on five-day deployment alert for potential Middle East operations amid escalating regional tensions, though the Royal Navy faces challenges assembling a full carrier strike group without allied support.
World news
fromWIRED
1 month ago

How Each Gulf Country Is Intercepting Iranian Missiles and Drones

Gulf residents witnessed visible air-defense interceptions of Iranian missiles and drones, prompting authorities to restrict footage sharing due to security concerns.
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