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fromIrish Independent
9 hours ago

Trump vows to strike civilian infrastructure as Iran strikes at Gulf tech sites

Tehran plans to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure safe navigation amid rising tensions with the US.
#us-navy
#military-leadership
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fired General Randy George and other senior officers amid ongoing military conflict, reflecting a purge influenced by personal grievances.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Major military leadership changes are occurring amid ongoing hostilities against Iran, with significant implications for Army operations and stability.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fired General Randy George and other senior officers amid ongoing military conflict, reflecting a purge influenced by personal grievances.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Major military leadership changes are occurring amid ongoing hostilities against Iran, with significant implications for Army operations and stability.
#nato
Europe politics
fromemptywheel
2 days ago

It's Not that Trump Is Threatening NATO; He Is Making NATO Toxic - emptywheel

Trump's skepticism towards NATO raises concerns about the alliance's reliability and the US's commitment to European defense.
Europe politics
fromAxios
4 hours ago

Trump threatens to break NATO's promise over Iran war

NATO's mutual defense framework is challenged by U.S. actions regarding Iran, raising questions about the alliance's future and European security independence.
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Inside NATO's 'Sentry' missions and the urgent drive to ready for new threats

NATO has launched new 'Sentry' missions to enhance defenses in eastern and northern Europe in response to modern threats and Russian aggression.
Europe politics
fromemptywheel
2 days ago

It's Not that Trump Is Threatening NATO; He Is Making NATO Toxic - emptywheel

Trump's skepticism towards NATO raises concerns about the alliance's reliability and the US's commitment to European defense.
Retirement
fromAxios
17 hours ago

Hegseth removes Army's top general during Iran war

George was nominated by President Biden in 2023 but was asked to retire immediately by Hegseth.
#iran
fromAxios
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Europe news
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Trump delivers an update on the U.S. offensive, saying Iran will go 'back to the Stone Ages'

U.S. forces will intensify attacks on Iran, aiming to severely impact the country in the coming weeks.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
6 days ago

Troop deployments test Republicans' nerves on Capitol Hill

Republican concerns grow over potential ground invasion of Iran, fearing significant political backlash and advocating for congressional input on military actions.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
2 days ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
Europe news
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Trump delivers an update on the U.S. offensive, saying Iran will go 'back to the Stone Ages'

U.S. forces will intensify attacks on Iran, aiming to severely impact the country in the coming weeks.
#trump
fromIndependent
2 days ago
World politics

Inside Iran's threat to make invading US ground troops wade into 'a sea of blood'

Trump's potential order to seize Iran's uranium poses a significant challenge to US military forces.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago
World politics

Trump warns the US might not be there for NATO when needed - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Trump warns allied nations about consequences of inaction in the Middle East crisis, criticizing NATO for lack of military support.
US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Trump's Case for War Fails to Mention How to Win It

Trump's inconsistent claims about the war raise questions about strategy and effectiveness, despite asserting America is 'winning bigger than ever before.'
World politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Inside Iran's threat to make invading US ground troops wade into 'a sea of blood'

Trump's potential order to seize Iran's uranium poses a significant challenge to US military forces.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
21 hours 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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Boeing Gains 5%, Lockheed Martin Up 2%: Defense Stocks Are Having a Moment as Pentagon Spending Accelerates

Boeing and Lockheed Martin shares rose significantly due to a major Pentagon contract to triple production capacity for PAC-3 missile seekers.
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Berlin is rearming, and its neighbors are weighing the risks and benefits of the new German hegemony

Germany is rearming its military in response to geopolitical changes, raising concerns about its past and future role in Europe.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US jibes at Royal Navy are uncomfortable because they have substance | Jamie Grierson

The UK Royal Navy faces criticism regarding its capabilities and readiness amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

The Man Who Put AI at the Centre of America's War Machine | The Walrus

"War is terrible, war is terrible, war is terrible," he intones, holding my gaze and giving voice to a universal chorus.
DC food
fromwww.cnbc.com
3 days ago

Pete Hegseth's broker attempted to make defense investments before Iran war: Financial Times

The Pentagon has dismissed the report, stating that neither Hegseth nor any of his representatives approached BlackRock about any such investment. Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell called the report 'entirely false and fabricated,' demanding a retraction from the Financial Times.
Data science
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

IT lesson from the Iran war: AI makes your data problems so much worse

AI can exacerbate existing data issues in enterprises, as demonstrated by the US military's bombing due to outdated intelligence.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 days ago

Dystopian Futures: Anthropic and the Department of Defense

Dystopian visions of AI's impact on society raise significant concerns about control and governance as technology advances.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

When I brought up the drones that Ukraine has used so effectively against Russian tanks, the company's chairman and CEO, Armin Papperger, was withering in his dismissal. 'This is how to play with Legos,' he told me.
Germany news
#military-strategy
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The delusion of easy victory from the air may have seduced the US into another war

Donald Trump's Iran military strategy reflects historical military theories advocating for targeting civilian infrastructure to achieve victory.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The delusion of easy victory from the air may have seduced the US into another war

Donald Trump's Iran military strategy reflects historical military theories advocating for targeting civilian infrastructure to achieve victory.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
6 days ago

Trump's Cyber Strategy Is a Strong Playbook, but It's All in the Execution

The National Cyber Strategy aims to enhance U.S. national security through aggressive defense and collaboration with the private sector.
EU data protection
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The most important defense regulation you've never heard of

CMMC mandates new cybersecurity standards for the defense industrial base, impacting thousands of businesses and transforming the defense supply chain.
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week 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 politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

Iran Exposed a New Reality for U.S. Air Power

Operation Epic Fury challenged the assumption of uncontested skies, requiring a significant effort to achieve air superiority over Iran.
fromTruthout
16 hours ago

Austria Becomes Latest EU Country to Deny US Military Use of Its Airspace

Austria's Defense Ministry stated, 'There have indeed been requests and they were refused from the outset.' The refusal is based on the country's neutrality policy, which has been in effect since 1955.
Europe politics
#royal-navy
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Chatter and fear about US military draft emerge as Trump's Iran war drags on

The provocative military activity has led to speculative conversation about what it would take to invade a country twice the population and three times the territory of Iraq.
US Elections
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The US Military's GPS Software Is an $8 Billion Mess

The Space Force's formal acceptance of the ground system from RTX last year marked a turning point for OCX after years of blunders. The handover allowed military teams to validate the new control software and upgraded ground facilities before declaring the system ready for operational service.
Science
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Hegseth's Broker Sought To Invest in Defense Contractors

Hegseth's financial broker inquired about a multimillion-dollar investment in BlackRock's Defense Industrials Active ETF, which invests in global defense and security-related companies.
US politics
Startup companies
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

PREMIUM America's secret weapon: failure

The United States fosters innovation by allowing entrepreneurs to fail and try again, unlike many other countries where failure carries a lasting stigma.
fromPOLITICO
42 minutes ago

Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

The White House is seeking a 10 percent cut to nondefense spending, proposing a reduction of $73 billion from federal programs outside the military, targeting environmental initiatives.
Washington DC
World news
fromemptywheel
1 hour ago

Blind Spots in the Iran War - emptywheel

Delays in satellite imagery release hinder understanding of the Iran war and its implications for U.S. and allies.
#drones
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Who Is Spying on America's Nuclear Triad?

Ukraine effectively uses small drones in warfare, raising concerns about U.S. military preparedness for drone threats.
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago
US news

America's Drone Future

State and local governments will face significant challenges managing the increasing number of drones in U.S. airspace.
SF politics
from48 hills
1 week ago

The US war economy and the 'threat of peace' - 48 hills

Peace has historically been viewed as a threat to the military-industrial complex and economic stability.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks 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 news
fromwww.npr.org
4 hours ago

Evacuation of U.S. troops from Mideast base sends community groups scrambling to help

Hundreds of sailors were evacuated from Bahrain after missile and drone attacks on their base.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Hegseth fires US Army chief of staff in reported string of dismissals

General Randy A. George has been dismissed by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid ongoing conflicts, marking a significant leadership change in the US Army.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

Iran war: UNSC to vote on Gulf-led resolution to open Hormuz

The UN Security Council will vote on a Bahrain-sponsored resolution for defensive measures to secure ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Ukrainian troops showed 'greater tactical imagination' than Western trainers, British officer says, pointing to their ambush tactics

Ukrainian soldiers demonstrate greater tactical creativity and flexibility compared to their Western trainers, particularly in ambush tactics.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Bomb back to the Stone Age': US history of threats and carpet bombing

Threats of carpet bombing by the US, including Trump's remarks on Iran, reflect a longstanding military strategy that raises legal and ethical concerns.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Pete Hegseth Reportedly Ousts Top Army Officer in Latest Command Shakeup

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to retire for new leadership aligned with Trump's vision.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: Iran says it shot down US fighter jet, warns against UN vote on defensive force' in strait of Hormuz

Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure, urging swift action from its leadership.
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

Taking a Stand on Adversaries' Influence in the Western Hemisphere

The January 3rd Operation Absolute Resolve ousted Venezuelan Dictator Nicholas Maduro, marking a significant shift in US policy towards countering adversarial influence in the western hemisphere.
World politics
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Top Trump Spox Asked About Massive Military Complex' Under New White House Ballroom

A massive military complex is being built under the new White House ballroom, with upgrades to facilities ongoing.
#pakistan
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Is Pakistan setting up a buffer zone in Afghanistan?

Pakistan is engaged in military operations against the Afghan Taliban while attempting to mediate in the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Is Pakistan setting up a buffer zone in Afghanistan?

Pakistan is engaged in military operations against the Afghan Taliban while attempting to mediate in the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
#us-military
World news
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Most Important Decision of Trump's Presidency

U.S. military plans include potential ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites, pending President Trump's approval.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Risky commando plan to seize Iran's uranium came at Trump's request

The U.S. military proposed a complex plan to seize uranium in Iran, involving significant operational risks and unprecedented challenges during wartime.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Most Important Decision of Trump's Presidency

U.S. military plans include potential ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites, pending President Trump's approval.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Risky commando plan to seize Iran's uranium came at Trump's request

The U.S. military proposed a complex plan to seize uranium in Iran, involving significant operational risks and unprecedented challenges during wartime.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Israel rations interceptor missiles amid risk of falling into a war of attrition with Iran

Two Iranian missiles struck Israel, raising concerns about missile defense effectiveness and the capacity for prolonged conflict with Iran.
Artificial intelligence
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

The Pentagon's Total War Against Anthropic

AI industry discussions conflate present capabilities with speculative futures, creating confusion about current impacts while regulatory and business decisions face uncertainty from competing timelines.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Does the United States have enough munition for a prolonged war?

We've got no shortage of munitions. Our stockpiles of defensive and offensive weapons allow us to sustain this campaign as long as we need. Iran is hoping that we cannot sustain this, which is a really bad miscalculation.
US politics
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

President Trump expects the Iran conflict to end in two to three weeks, asserting that the U.S. will not be involved in the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Germany's Pistorius in Asia warns of a frayed global order

The importance of a rules-based international order was emphasized during German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius' tour of the Indo-Pacific.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

How corporations have collaborated with US military over the decades

Our war fighters are leveraging a variety of advanced AI tools. These systems help us sift through vast amounts of data in seconds so our leaders can cut through the noise and make smarter decisions faster than the enemy can react. Humans will always make final decisions on what to shoot and what not to shoot and when to shoot, but advanced AI tools can turn processes that used to take hours and sometimes even days into seconds.
Artificial intelligence
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week 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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

UK sends more troops to Gulf amid Donald Trump jibes over British military involvement

The UK is increasing military support in the Gulf, deploying 1,000 troops in response to threats from Iran.
#pentagon
World news
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran

The Pentagon is preparing for potential ground operations in Iran as U.S. military presence increases in the region.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Pentagon readies for weeks of US ground operations in Iran: Report

The Pentagon is preparing for limited ground operations in Iran, including potential raids on strategic sites like Kharg Island.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran

The Pentagon is preparing for potential ground operations in Iran as U.S. military presence increases in the region.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Pentagon readies for weeks of US ground operations in Iran: Report

The Pentagon is preparing for limited ground operations in Iran, including potential raids on strategic sites like Kharg Island.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Spending even more on defence won't buy us peace | Letters

MoD procurement failures, waste, and lack of accountability must be fixed before substantially increasing defence spending.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week 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.
World news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

As US troops sail to Middle East, how likely is Trump to order boots on the ground?

US troops are being deployed to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran, with a focus on Kharg Island.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

An Air-Campaign Primer

Air campaigns offer unique advantages in concentration, speed, and flexibility, but differ fundamentally from ground operations in their goals, strengths, and inherent limitations.
Science
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Precision Weapons That Shifted Combat From Firepower to Patience

Precision weapons shifted military emphasis from massed firepower to patience, timing, and disciplined decision-making, making individual strikes decisive.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

The revolutionary new weapon in the Pentagon's pocket - and why it matters now more than ever

Transforming Pentagon acquisition processes to remove administrative burdens will enable U.S. companies to deliver cutting-edge military capabilities faster, producing a decisive battlefield advantage.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US defense plan focuses on homeland, limits help to allies

The US will prioritize homeland defense and counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific while expecting allies to assume greater defense responsibilities with reduced US support.
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