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US Elections
fromIndependent
22 hours ago

Hiding in the mountains with Iranians closing in, injured US airman had only a pistol for protection

Donald Trump praised the US military for a successful search and rescue operation that saved a missing airman.
Philosophy
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Twenty seconds to approve a military strike; 1.2 seconds to deny a health insurance claim. The human is in the AI loop. Humanity is not

Artificial intelligence significantly accelerates decision-making in military and business contexts, but human oversight may be minimal and ineffective.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
12 hours ago

Plans to put UK industries on war footing delayed by a year' despite Iran conflict

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
#trump
US Elections
fromAxios
2 days ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago
World news

Iran war: US says missing crew member from downed jet found

Trump claimed US military dominance after rescuing airmen in Iran, despite Iranian reports of a downed US aircraft during the operation.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Trump threats cause dilemma for US officers: disobey orders or commit war crimes

Trump's threats to bomb Iran's civilian infrastructure create a moral and legal dilemma for US military officers regarding potential war crimes.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

Veteran Rips Trump For Threatening Civilian Targets in Iran: It's a War Crime'

Threatening to bomb Iran's infrastructure could constitute war crimes, according to a U.S. Air Force veteran's perspective on President Trump's rhetoric.
US Elections
fromAxios
2 days ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Polymarket criticized over disgusting' bets on fate of pilots on US jet shot by Iran

Seth Moulton described Polymarket's acceptance of bets on the downed pilots' fate as DISGUSTING, emphasizing that their safety was unknown while people were betting on their rescue.
US news
Washington DC
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 hours ago

The US surged over 150 aircraft into Iran for a high-risk rescue and used deception to trick Iranian forces

A complex rescue mission involving 155 US aircraft successfully recovered two downed airmen in Iran after an F-15E was shot down.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day 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
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Is war more profitable than peace? David Keen explains

David Keen emphasizes that wars can serve as tools for political control and economic gain, often benefiting those in power while complicating the path to peace.
World politics
SF politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

'It's shocking how poorly prepared the administration is': DOGE gutted major energy personnel who warn the U.S. has lost key insights amid Iran war | Fortune

The Trump administration's cuts to the Bureau of Energy Resources hindered U.S. energy diplomacy during escalating tensions with Iran.
Science
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla hit by Iranian missile debris in Israel and survives

Tesla's glass roof design provides exceptional strength, demonstrated by its ability to withstand missile debris without shattering.
Media industry
fromAxios
3 days ago

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

George's dismissal was due to personality clashes, not strategic disagreements, during a critical time for the Army.
#pentagon
Retirement
fromAxios
4 days 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.
#nato
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago
Europe politics

NATO official says members often aren't buying weapons together, and it's a mistake

NATO members should collaborate on weapon purchases to reduce costs and improve efficiency in defense spending.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
World politics

Trump says he is absolutely' considering withdrawing US from Nato

Donald Trump is considering withdrawing the US from NATO due to allies' refusal to join the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Europe politics
fromAxios
3 days 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
1 week 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.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
6 days ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days 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 news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 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
6 days ago

US marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag

The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device.
Los Angeles
Data science
fromComputerworld
6 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.
fromMail Online
10 hours ago

Trump's 'Doomsday Plane' circling US nuclear war command center

The Boeing E-4B 'Nightwatch,' also known as the 'Doomsday plane,' made several loops above the Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska on Monday. The massive jet serves as a flying command post for top officials, including the president, vice president and Secretary of War, during crises.
Washington DC
#us-military
World news
fromFortune
2 days 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 news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Fox Reporter Says Safety of Downed U.S. Pilot Depends on Sympathies' of Nearby Iranians

The safety of the downed U.S. pilot relies on the sympathies of nearby Iranians amid escalating tensions.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
5 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
fromFortune
2 days 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 news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Fox Reporter Says Safety of Downed U.S. Pilot Depends on Sympathies' of Nearby Iranians

The safety of the downed U.S. pilot relies on the sympathies of nearby Iranians amid escalating tensions.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
5 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.
EU data protection
fromFast Company
1 week 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.
#iran
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

Concerns grow for U.S. pilots ejected over Iran after an F-15E fighter jet was downed, with Iran offering rewards for their capture.
World politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

How Washington's Iran Groupthink Led to a Global War

Washington's approach to Iran has led to increased conflict, undermining American safety and prosperity.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Projectile hits near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, killing one: IAEA

Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant has been attacked four times amid escalating US-Israel strikes, raising concerns over safety and potential nuclear risks.
#us-navy
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure?

Attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure by US officials may constitute serious war crimes under international law.
fromTruthout
4 days 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
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

The Non-Defense Winner Investors Missed in the Iran War Supply Shock

Dow's stock surged 75% year-to-date due to strategic restructuring and favorable market conditions amid the Iran war.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 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 news
fromThe Atlantic
16 hours ago

Trump Is Putting America's Weaknesses on Display

Trump's administration failed to plan for potential Iranian responses, leaving him with limited options in the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
#us-iran-conflict
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Trump's Priority Is Now Militarism, at Home and Abroad

Trump and Republicans are pre-funding ICE and Border Patrol without new regulations, limiting Democratic influence on immigration enforcement.
#military-leadership
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days 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.
fromWIRED
6 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
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days 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.aljazeera.com
4 days 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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Despite Ongoing Iran War, Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF Keeps Falling

Geopolitical tensions boost defense contractors, but the Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF has declined 11.55% recently, highlighting performance discrepancies.
#f-15e
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

The Pentagon Cut Its Civilian Safeguards Before the Iran War

The Trump administration has dramatically reduced military personnel focused on civilian protection, cutting staff by 90 percent and dismantling infrastructure designed to minimize civilian casualties in military operations.
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 week 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.
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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Bolton believes Trump is 'probably in panic mode' US hunt for the missing pilot - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

It sounds to me like he's probably back in a panic mode. Wishing he could find a way to declare victory and get out of this war, regardless of whether or not he opens the Strait of Hormuz before he does it.
World news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days 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
#ai-regulation
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The Pentagon formally labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk

The Defense Department formally designated Anthropic a 'supply-chain risk,' barring defense contractors from using Claude AI in government work over disputes regarding autonomous weapons and mass surveillance policies.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US politics

Pentagon follows through with its threat, labels Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'

Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The Pentagon formally labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk

The Defense Department formally designated Anthropic a 'supply-chain risk,' barring defense contractors from using Claude AI in government work over disputes regarding autonomous weapons and mass surveillance policies.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US politics

Pentagon follows through with its threat, labels Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'

World news
fromIrish Independent
3 days 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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days 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.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days 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.
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 news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Iran war: Indonesia calls on UN after peacekeeper deaths

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon, prompting Indonesia to call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

JUST IN: 6 Americans Now Confirmed Dead in Military Plane Crash Over Iraq

All six U.S. service members aboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday have been confirmed dead; the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Divert, turn back or fly around: what it's like to be a pilot when missiles start crossing your flight path

You're stuck in that airplane until you land safely, the veteran Australian pilot says. Amid the expanding war in Iran with missiles piercing the skies over the Middle East pilots' regimented routes have been thrown into chaos. They've been forced to turn planes around mid-flight or squeeze into narrowing air corridors, with hundreds of lives in their hands.
World news
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Six US Soldiers Killed in Triple-Wide Trailer' in Kuwait Hegseth Claims It Was Fortified'

Six U.S. service members were killed in Kuwait when an Iranian drone struck a makeshift operations center, with no opportunity for cover before the direct hit.
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.
World news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

U.S. military bases step up security measures as war against Iran continues

U.S. military bases are implementing 11 additional security measures including identification checks and vehicle inspections in response to escalating tensions with Iran.
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