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Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

Rheinmetall's CEO dismisses Ukraine's drone innovations, viewing them as simplistic compared to traditional military technology.
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

Iranian drone strikes on data centers in the UAE and Bahrain demonstrate a new warfare strategy targeting critical digital infrastructure, causing cascading internet outages across multiple regions and affecting major global companies.
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

Rheinmetall's CEO dismisses Ukraine's drone innovations, viewing them as simplistic compared to traditional military technology.
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

Iranian drone strikes on data centers in the UAE and Bahrain demonstrate a new warfare strategy targeting critical digital infrastructure, causing cascading internet outages across multiple regions and affecting major global companies.
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
18 hours ago

The West is preparing for cheap drone attacks, but many businesses and civilians can only watch, not stop them

Civilian and corporate organizations struggle to counter small drone threats due to legal restrictions, leading to increased demand for drone detection devices.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

UK startup to supply drone interceptors for Britain, allies

Britain is set to buy interceptors known as Skyhammer from Cambridge Aerospace, with the first deliveries expected as early as May - astonishingly fast compared with typical UK defense procurements.
London startup
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

Drones, Iran war escalating horror as Sudan war enters fourth year

Nearly 700 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since the beginning of 2026, marking a significant humanitarian crisis.
Roam Research
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

The US Army surged its largest counter-drone training deployment to the Middle East during the Iran war

The US Army has launched its largest counter-drone training mission in the Middle East amid the Iran war, utilizing the Merops system.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago

How Should the U.S. Military Fight?

General McChrystal's directive for restraint in Afghanistan aimed to win local support and avoid civilian casualties, despite pushback from frontline troops.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
12 hours ago

China said it could break military encryption. DARPA built an AI to find out if that's true

Chinese researchers claim quantum computers could potentially unlock encrypted information, raising concerns for national security.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

From Growth Stock to Blue Chip: Is CrowdStrike Ready for the Dow?

CrowdStrike is being considered for inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average due to its strong financial profile and lack of cybersecurity representation.
European startups
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
15 hours ago

Kelluu raises 15M to build a persistent aerial intelligence layer for Europe

Kelluu raised €15 million in Series A funding led by NATO Innovation Fund for its autonomous hydrogen-powered airships.
#us-military
SF politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The Pentagon is doubling down on laser weapons research

The U.S. military plans to invest over $2 billion in directed energy weapons research for fiscal year 2027.
US news
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
World news
fromTruthout
1 day ago

US Kills 5 More in Illegal Boat Strike as Trump Threatens Iran With Same Killing "System"

The US illegal boat strike campaign has resulted in 168 deaths, raising significant legal and ethical concerns.
SF politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The Pentagon is doubling down on laser weapons research

The U.S. military plans to invest over $2 billion in directed energy weapons research for fiscal year 2027.
US news
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
World news
fromTruthout
1 day ago

US Kills 5 More in Illegal Boat Strike as Trump Threatens Iran With Same Killing "System"

The US illegal boat strike campaign has resulted in 168 deaths, raising significant legal and ethical concerns.
#ai
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago
Information security

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.
fromFortune
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon's secrets | Fortune

AI companies face challenges in balancing technology use with government secrecy, highlighted by Anthropic's conflict with the Pentagon.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon's secrets | Fortune

AI companies face challenges in balancing technology use with government secrecy, highlighted by Anthropic's conflict with the Pentagon.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

UK reliance on US big tech companies is 'national security risk', claims report | Computer Weekly

The UK is at risk due to over-reliance on US tech companies for critical infrastructure, impacting national security.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Can you solve it? Are you smarter than a Navy admiral?

Tanya Khovanova's book features innovative puzzles and challenges in recreational mathematics.
#defense-technology
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days 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.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 days ago

America's Drone Strategy Has a Supply Chain Problem

The U.S. defense technology ecosystem is shifting towards a model prioritizing rapid adaptation and drone technology in response to modern warfare challenges.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Weird Obsession With Death': Current and Former Defense Officials Sound the Alarm on Hegseth

Retired Army Special Forces officer Mike Nelson criticized Hegseth's rhetoric, stating, 'That's a necessary end to achieve goals through military force - you have to kill people to achieve them. That's not the end. It's a weird obsession with death for the sake of it.'
Right-wing politics
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Why Ukraine's drone defense playbook may not fully translate for countries facing Iranian threats in the Middle East

The US and allies face a drone threat in the Middle East, requiring different defense strategies than those used in Ukraine.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Palantir Rises as Trump Endorsement and Military AI Contracts Give the Bulls Ammunition

Palantir Technologies stock rose 3% due to a Trump endorsement and focus on its role in U.S. military AI and defense contracts.
Science
fromFast Company
1 day ago

That 'quantum heartbeat detector' allegedly used to find the lost US pilot? Experts are skeptical

The rescue of an F-15 weapons systems officer in Iran showcased military prowess but raised skepticism about the claimed technology used for locating him.
Roam Research
fromTheregister
6 days ago

RAF tests Typhoon laser-guided rockets for drone defense

BAE Systems tested a laser-guided rocket system with a Typhoon fighter jet as a potential anti-drone weapon.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Nations tried to impose a digital fog of war in Iran. The results are mixed

Governments often restrict information during conflicts, complicating verification efforts for researchers and journalists.
#nato
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Drones are key to protecting the Arctic where humans can't, but getting them to work in the cold is a challenge

NATO requires affordable drones for effective monitoring and security in the challenging Arctic region.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | If A.I. Is a Weapon, Who Should Control It?

The current collision between the Department of Defense and Anthropic over whether Anthropic's A.I. models should be bound by ethical constraints or made available for all uses the Pentagon might have in mind raises significant concerns about the future of AI governance.
Right-wing politics
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
10 hours ago

Ukraine said it captured a Russian position using only ground robots and drones, no infantry, for the first time

Ukraine captured a Russian position using only drones and ground robots, marking a significant technological advancement in warfare.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Ukraine strikes drone production, military support deal with Germany

Germany and Ukraine have formed a strategic defense partnership focusing on drone expertise and air defense support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
1 day ago

New drones are giving Ukraine a battlefield advantage and ravaging Russia's oil industry | Fortune

Ukraine's drone innovations are significantly enhancing its military capabilities against Russia, shifting the battlefield advantage in its favor.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
4 days ago

Ukraine will have the most important defense industrial base in the free world, former CIA chief predicts | Fortune

Ukraine is emerging as a leading military industrial complex, producing advanced unmanned systems and reinforcing its role as the arsenal of democracy.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian interceptors downed Iran drones in the Middle East

Ukrainian technology successfully shot down Iranian drones in multiple countries amid the US-Israel conflict, with 228 experts deployed for air defense support.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
10 hours ago

Ukraine said it captured a Russian position using only ground robots and drones, no infantry, for the first time

Ukraine captured a Russian position using only drones and ground robots, marking a significant technological advancement in warfare.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Ukraine strikes drone production, military support deal with Germany

Germany and Ukraine have formed a strategic defense partnership focusing on drone expertise and air defense support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
1 day ago

New drones are giving Ukraine a battlefield advantage and ravaging Russia's oil industry | Fortune

Ukraine's drone innovations are significantly enhancing its military capabilities against Russia, shifting the battlefield advantage in its favor.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
4 days ago

Ukraine will have the most important defense industrial base in the free world, former CIA chief predicts | Fortune

Ukraine is emerging as a leading military industrial complex, producing advanced unmanned systems and reinforcing its role as the arsenal of democracy.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian interceptors downed Iran drones in the Middle East

Ukrainian technology successfully shot down Iranian drones in multiple countries amid the US-Israel conflict, with 228 experts deployed for air defense support.
#pentagon
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

US defense official overseeing AI reaped millions selling xAI stock after Pentagon entered agreement with company

A Pentagon official profited up to $24 million from selling shares in Elon Musk's AI company while overseeing defense AI initiatives.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

US defense official overseeing AI reaped millions selling xAI stock after Pentagon entered agreement with company

A Pentagon official profited up to $24 million from selling shares in Elon Musk's AI company while overseeing defense AI initiatives.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire

The deployment came under a collective defence agreement signed in September 2025, which commits each country to treat an attack on the other as an attack on itself.
World news
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Trump Hires Orbital Towing Company to Build Space Interceptors

Impulse Space, founded in 2021 by former SpaceX co-founder Tom Mueller, is an up and coming player in the wacky world of space tugs, more professionally known as 'orbital transfer vehicles.' OTVs are satellites designed to carry spaceborn cargo to various orbits.
Science
Business
fromFortune
4 days ago

Defense executives worry Trump's military splurge could backfire | Fortune

Concerns arise among defense executives about the sustainability and strategic priorities of Trump's proposed military spending increase.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
#drones
European startups
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield | Fortune

Drones are revolutionizing warfare, prompting the Army to create an online marketplace for rapid procurement of unmanned aircraft systems.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
European startups
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield | Fortune

Drones are revolutionizing warfare, prompting the Army to create an online marketplace for rapid procurement of unmanned aircraft systems.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
Science
fromTheregister
6 days ago

DARPA launches program to improve agent-to-agent AI collabs

DARPA's MATHBAC program aims to enhance AI communication for better scientific discoveries through foundational mathematics and systems theory.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 hours ago

Ukraine's Patriot crews are breaking from the norm, fighting Russian threats with fewer missiles

Ukrainian soldiers are using fewer Patriot interceptors against Russian missiles due to strained stockpiles, launching only one per threat instead of the standard two to four.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

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

Giulio Douhet proposed a revolution in warfare, stating that victory would come from large-scale aerial bombardments targeting civilians and infrastructure rather than just combatants.
Right-wing politics
Science
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The Navy brought a retired laser weapon back for a new drone fight

The U.S. Navy has revived a high-energy laser weapon for military exercises, enhancing capabilities against asymmetric threats.
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks 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.
Business intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

3 Under-the-Radar Defense Stocks Quietly Beating the Market

Three defense and aerospace companies outperform the S&P 500 in 2026 through strong backlog growth, AI capabilities, and government contracts despite near-term revenue pressures.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Ukraine didn't just bring interceptor drone know-how to the Middle East. Zelenskyy says it shot down Iranian Shaheds.

Ukrainian forces are assisting multiple countries in counter-drone operations against Iranian Shahed drones using their expertise and technology.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Russia's AK-47 manufacturer is making special bullets for its assault rifles to knock drones out of the sky

Kalashnikov Concern is developing 5.45mm rifle rounds specifically designed to disable drones, formalizing a national effort for drone-killing ammunition.
Science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Can Iran see US stealth jets? Experts reveal how invisible they are

Iran claims to have hit an F-35 fighter jet, challenging its stealth capabilities.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US may not have capacity to take down full barrage of Iranian drones, officials warn

US military officials acknowledge inability to intercept every Iranian drone in retaliatory attacks, shifting focus to destroying launch sites instead.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

US Stealth Fighter Jet Hit by Iranian Fire for First Time in Ongoing Conflict

An F-35 stealth fighter made an emergency landing in the Middle East after being struck by Iranian fire, marking the first time Iran hit a U.S. aircraft in the conflict that began in late February.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

The Military's AI Fever Is Leading Into Disaster, Critics Say

The US military's rapid AI deployment risks unsafe systems causing excessive civilian harm, wrongful arrests, and civil liberties violations without adequate human oversight safeguards.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Russia's air force is much more dangerous now than it was before it invaded Ukraine, airpower experts warn

Russian airpower now poses a greater threat to NATO due to combat experience, upgraded systems, and increased aircraft production since the Ukraine invasion.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

The Drone War's Real Problem Isn't Technology - It's Speed

Defense acquisition reforms implement recommended changes but fail to address the fundamental cycle-time gap between rapidly evolving adversary capabilities and the military's ability to deploy countermeasures.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

3 Defense Stocks Built for the New Era of National Security Spending

Defense spending is shifting structurally, with investors identifying companies positioned to capture the next decade of growth through diversified funds, nuclear propulsion specialists, and emerging defense technology providers.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Cheap drones are reshaping modern warfare and catching the U.S. off guard

Iran's relatively inexpensive drones are depleting U.S. interceptor missile supplies faster than anticipated, raising concerns about sustained defense capability in the Middle East.
#shahed-drone
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

These aren't AI firms, they're defense contractors. We can't let them hide behind their models

AI warfare systems replicate the 'fog procedure' military strategy by automating chosen blindness through algorithmic opacity, enabling violence while obscuring accountability and decision-making responsibility.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US is sending a new drone-killer to the Middle East. It's logged over 1,000 Shahed intercepts over Ukraine.

The US Army is deploying the Merops counter-drone system to the Middle East, which has successfully intercepted over 1,000 Shahed drones in Ukraine and offers a cost-effective alternative to expensive air defense missiles.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Former UFO chief admits seeing spacecraft that defy modern technology

Pentagon's UFO office detected unexplained objects in space performing maneuvers beyond known US aerospace capabilities, with fewer than 50 cases remaining unresolved despite expert analysis.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Aircraft That Forced Changes in U.S. Military Strategy

Certain aircraft forced doctrinal, organizational, and operational changes by introducing capabilities existing U.S. military doctrine could not absorb.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Defending the Homeland: Pentagon Shifts Strategy on Drone Threats

DoD policy empowers commanders to use defensive measures, extend perimeters beyond installation fences, and counter UAS threats after an uncoordinated CBP laser incident.
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.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Shield AI says its Hivemind AI pilot just flew a drone vying to become a future Air Force uncrewed wingman

This flight test showcases the potential of airpower built on mission autonomy. Across platforms, domains, and environments, Hivemind provides resilient mission autonomy, proving that software is central to the future of airpower. Our collaboration with Anduril reflects a new era of defense acquisition, where autonomy is treated as a foundational warfighting capability on par with the aircraft itself.
Artificial intelligence
Science
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

30 Aircraft That Were Technological Marvels But Also Operational Headaches

Technological breakthroughs in advanced aircraft often produced unmatched capabilities but caused intense maintenance, logistics, and readiness challenges that undermined long-term operational effectiveness.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The US Air Force needs to buy hundreds of sixth-gen fighters and bombers to be ready for a China fight, airpower experts say

The US Air Force needs roughly 200 B-21 bombers and 300 F-47 fighters to achieve sufficient sortie capacity against China.
Science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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.
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.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Aircraft That Redefined How the U.S. Projects Military Power

Aircraft enabled the United States to extend global reach, reduce reliance on foreign bases, accelerate responses, and signal deterrence without committing to full-scale war.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

29 Aircraft That Were Only Effective When Air Superiority Was Assured

Air superiority determines which aircraft can operate effectively; many platforms require permissive airspace to deliver their full value.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

US struck Iran with copies of its own drones

The first hours of the operation included precision munitions launched from air, land, and sea. Additionally, CENTCOM's Task Force Scorpion Strike employed low-cost one-way attack drones for the first time in combat.
Russo-Ukrainian War
World news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

US drones take to the skies as Trump's fleet descends on Middle East

US Navy MQ-4 Triton spy drones are conducting high-altitude surveillance over the Persian Gulf amid an expanding US naval buildup and strike preparations against Iran.
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