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#north-korea
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
23 hours ago

North Korean ballistic missiles were made with outdated methods from up to 50 years ago: Ukraine MOD

North Korean ballistic missiles KN-23 and KN-24 utilize outdated production methods and commercial electronics, impacting their efficiency and design.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
23 hours ago

North Korean ballistic missiles were made with outdated methods from up to 50 years ago: Ukraine MOD

North Korean ballistic missiles KN-23 and KN-24 utilize outdated production methods and commercial electronics, impacting their efficiency and design.
#iran
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Trump says Iran agrees to hand over 'nuclear dust'

Iran has reportedly agreed to hand over nuclear material buried after U.S. airstrikes, a significant step in reducing its nuclear capabilities.
World news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

US begins Iran port blockade; Israel continues to bombard Lebanon; Dozens detained in NYC protest over US arms sales to Israel

Iran seeks a deal with the U.S., but tensions rise due to military blockade and threats in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Trump says Iran agrees to hand over 'nuclear dust'

Iran has reportedly agreed to hand over nuclear material buried after U.S. airstrikes, a significant step in reducing its nuclear capabilities.
World news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

US begins Iran port blockade; Israel continues to bombard Lebanon; Dozens detained in NYC protest over US arms sales to Israel

Iran seeks a deal with the U.S., but tensions rise due to military blockade and threats in the Strait of Hormuz.
Business
fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Iran war's big winners: Wall Street, weapons firms, AI and green energy

The global economic outlook for 2026 is bleak due to the Iran war, but some industries are thriving amid uncertainty.
Science
fromBreaking Defense
3 days ago

White House wants Pentagon to demo nuclear space power by 2031 - Breaking Defense

The Trump administration's new strategy aims to develop nuclear power for space, enabling sustained human presence on the moon and Mars.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Can Japan's arms industry gain from Trump trust loss?

Japan is expanding its defense exports and increasing military spending amid rising global tensions and changing security dynamics.
fromSpiegel
2 days ago

(S+) Defense in Orbit: Germany Goes Big in the Military Space Race

The German military also uses this airborne communications hub, which allows command staff and soldiers deployed abroad to communicate across continents. The information they share is classified, strictly confidential.
Germany news
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

A retired general's warning: America can't fight the AI arms race on tech it doesn't control | Fortune

The U.S. faces a critical AI arms race affecting military power and national security, highlighted by the Anthropic-Pentagon standoff over AI usage control.
#drones
fromAxios
2 days ago
Roam Research

Exclusive: U.K.-Ukraine duo beats Americans at their own drone game

European startups
fromFortune
3 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.
fromAxios
2 days ago
Roam Research

Exclusive: U.K.-Ukraine duo beats Americans at their own drone game

European startups
fromFortune
3 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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay

The UK government faces pressure to publish a delayed military funding plan amid rising global threats and internal funding requests.
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days 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.
#israel
fromTruthout
2 days ago
World news

UN Experts Call for Global Halt to Arms Transfers to Israel Amid Lebanon Attacks

France politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Israel is building a buffer zone inside Lebanon

Israel is expanding its military occupation in southern Lebanon amid low expectations for disarming Hezbollah through diplomatic talks.
World news
fromTruthout
2 days ago

UN Experts Call for Global Halt to Arms Transfers to Israel Amid Lebanon Attacks

Israel's military actions in Lebanon are condemned as violations of international law and a threat to peace and civilian lives.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

UN experts urge member states to suspend Israel arms transfers

Israel's bombardment of Lebanon is condemned as a violation of the UN Charter and calls for a halt to arms transfers to Israel.
SF politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days 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
fromwww.caribbeanlife.com
12 hours ago

Trinidad lists Hamas, Hezbollah as terror organizations. Freezes connected local assets Caribbean Life

Trinidad and Tobago designated Hezbollah, Hamas, and IRGC as terrorist organizations, freezing related assets and prompting concerns within the Islamic community.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

The 3 Numbers You Need to Know About the Economics of War

The economics are hard to ignore. Shooting down a drone with AeroVironment's LOCUST laser system costs less than $10, using just two to five seconds of laser energy. Compare that to the interceptor missiles currently used against Iranian drone swarms, which cost orders of magnitude more and are in short supply across allied arsenals.
Venture
#defense
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK's armed forces are in a sad state and they have only themselves to blame

George Robertson criticizes Keir Starmer for complacency in defense investment amid growing security threats.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK's armed forces are in a sad state and they have only themselves to blame

George Robertson criticizes Keir Starmer for complacency in defense investment amid growing security threats.
SF politics
fromFast Company
5 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.
Roam Research
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days 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.
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Netherlands to spend almost $300m on making drones for Ukraine

The Netherlands will invest 248 million euros in drone production for Ukraine to enhance its defense against Russian attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days 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.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Netherlands to spend almost $300m on making drones for Ukraine

The Netherlands will invest 248 million euros in drone production for Ukraine to enhance its defense against Russian attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days 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.
#defense-spending
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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on defence spending: should the UK's security rest with Donald Trump? | Editorial

George Robertson criticizes Britain's complacency regarding defense spending and calls for a reevaluation of its global military role and commitments.
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.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Iran Wars Fuels RTX Growth Story as Defense Demand Rockets Higher

CEO Chris Calio emphasized the urgency of delivering critical products for national security, stating, 'We understand that our products are critical to national security. And I can tell you across the organization, we absolutely feel the responsibility and urgency to deliver more and to deliver it faster.'
Business
Science
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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
fromThe Atlantic
3 days 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.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why the Pentagon loves Xbox controllers for laser weapons

U.S. military laser weapons are controlled using Xbox controllers, leveraging soldiers' gaming experience for intuitive operation.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Trump badly needs a way out of this war. Right now, that's everyone's problem | Gaby Hinsliff

Europe is distancing itself from the conflict in Iran, but the situation is becoming a global issue due to rising oil prices and economic instability.
#us-iran-relations
fromFortune
6 days ago
World news

Navy tests Hormuz blockade as expert says U.S. military prepares for round 2 and could degrade Iran's hold over the strait to a 'manageable level' | Fortune

World news
fromFortune
6 days ago

Navy tests Hormuz blockade as expert says U.S. military prepares for round 2 and could degrade Iran's hold over the strait to a 'manageable level' | Fortune

Ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran have begun, but military tensions and potential clashes continue to escalate in the region.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

UK defence not adequate' to stop ballistic missiles from Iran claim military experts

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by public support.
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.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 weeks 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.
#drone-warfare
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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days 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.
4 weeks ago

Defense Stocks Are Surging and This ETF Lets You Collect Dividends From the Global Arms Race

ITA's defense sector ETF maintains reliable distributions backed by 20 years of consistent quarterly payouts, including through COVID, with growing annual distributions driven by underlying company dividend growth.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week 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.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Europe becoming arms powerhouse despite increased imports, says SIPRI

Europe's arms imports tripled during 2021-25 driven largely by Ukraine's needs, while EU arms exports surged 36 percent, positioning Europe as a major global arms manufacturer.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Munitions Burned in 100 Hours Could Fuel RTX's Next Growth Wave

RTX's $268 billion backlog faces execution risk from an engine crisis affecting Pratt & Whitney, complicating growth despite strong Q4 2025 results and bullish munitions replenishment sentiment.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

The US is burning through expensive missiles. DARPA is looking for cheaper ones that can be built in days, not months.

"To accelerate current weapons development timelines, DARPA is considering an alternative development paradigm to increase the nation's magazine depth and breadth."
World news
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

As Trump says military has plenty of munitions for Iran war, Democrats point out U.S. didn't give Ukraine more interceptors because of low supply | Fortune

U.S. weapons stockpiles face strain from escalating Iran conflict, raising concerns about future deterrence capabilities against China and Russia.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons

Recovered CWMs continue to pose worker and food safety risks. Because of ocean drift, storms, and offshore industries, sea-disposed CWMs locations are largely unknown and potentially far from their originally documented dump site. The three incidents exposed at least six crew members to mustard agent, which causes blistering chemical burns on skin and mucous membranes.
Miami Marlins
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

What are Iran's cluster munitions that are penetrating Israeli defences?

Cluster bombs pose significant risks to civilians and have been used in recent attacks, raising alarms in Israel about their destructive potential.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Wait-Laser Guns Are Real Now?

Laser weapons are transitioning from science fiction to operational military reality, with Ukraine, the U.S. military, and Border Patrol actively deploying laser systems in combat and border operations.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany's Bundeswehr shopping list

The Bundeswehr is rapidly rearming with over 108 billion ($129 billion), buying thousands of loitering munitions and expanding drone defenses against a potential 2029 Russian attack.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Europe tops global arms imports, SIPRI reports

Global arms deliveries increased nearly 10% over five years, with Europe now leading imports at 33%, driven primarily by Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Small Arms That Forced Changes in Military Doctrine

Several small arms forced militaries to rewrite doctrine, training standards, and unit roles when battlefield realities exposed doctrinal assumptions' failures.
#precision-weapons
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.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Missiles are flying across the Middle East - and the air defense price tag is getting heavier

Iran's missile and drone attacks across the Middle East force the US, Israel, and Gulf states to expend billions on air defense interceptors within days, rapidly depleting critical weapons stockpiles.
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Trade wars muzzle allied talks on Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

Golden Dome is a US plan to deploy space-based sensors and interceptors rapidly to defend the homeland against ICBMs, cruise missiles, hypersonics, and drones.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Welsh munitions factory seen as crucial to boosting stockpiles is still yet to open

A new Glascoed explosives factory in Wales remains unopened over six months after planned launch due to a mid-construction decision to double capacity, delaying artillery shell production.
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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Russia and Ukraine wage high-tech war in the 'death zone'

Ukrainian forces use drone surveillance and underground tunnels to detect and counter Russian advances in the Kharkiv region, where careful analysis of ground signs reveals enemy movements.
World politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Speaking Out on the Insanity of Nuclear Weapons

Eliminating or nearly eliminating nuclear weapons is urgently necessary and current government leaders must act promptly to prevent a renewed nuclear arms race.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The risk of nuclear war is rising again. We need a new movement for global peace | David Cortright

The global nuclear-weapon risk is rising and requires a renewed worldwide peace movement to prevent catastrophic escalation.
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