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Trump also said he is going to "triple" demining efforts in the Strait, although it is unclear what, if any, of these activities are currently happening at all. The post Trump Puts Out Kill Order On Iran’s Small Boats (Updated) appeared first on The War Zone .
Saildrone has joined forces with defense juggernauts to supersize its proven vehicle concept and equip it with missiles and sub-hunting sensors. The post Saildrone’s Missile-Toting Spectre Enters Navy’s Medium-Sized Unmanned Ship Competition appeared first on The War Zone .
Press advocates have warned of hostile rhetoric towards journalists and increasingly restrictive policies under Milei.
Mourners attended the funeral of Amal Khalil, a journalist who was killed in an Israeli attack in south Lebanon.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomes the development, urging that the first tranche be disbursed by May or June.
Boeing sees reduced first-quarter loss as defence earnings rise amid $2.3bn US Pentagon contract.
Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East The Jerusalem Post
NASA’s largest research aircraft will take over from the agency’s iconic DC-8, with a first test campaign planned for 2027. The post NASA’s 777 Flying Laboratory Touches Down At Langley appeared first on The War Zone .
Ukraine gets multibillion-dollar loan; Russia rakes in oil revenue.
Donald Trump said he is the one keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, not Iran.
US Treasury Department accuses Kok An and associates of using political influence to protect network of fraud centres.
Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.
Several Iranian officials share same message, emphasising what they call the 'iron unity of the nation and government'.
From protests to quiet resistance, dissent is rising inside the United States military over the US-Israel war on Iran.
Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video BBC
Lebanon remains divided over the best way to end the conflict with Israel, with some backing Hezbollah's armed response.
The Navy is pushing more counter-drone hard-kill capabilities to its fleet as it comes to terms with the growing threat of one-way attack drones. The post Navy Rushing To Arm Carrier Strike Groups With Hellfire Missiles appeared first on The War Zone .
Ukraine War, Day 1,520: Kyiv’s Frontline Position “Strongest In A Year” EA WorldView
Drought, failed rains, and conflict drive 6.5 million Somalis into hunger; children face acute malnutrition risks.
Teenager dies in hospital after Israeli forces shot him with live ammunition in the shoulder, Palestinian media reports.
Under pressure from the US, President Claudia Sheinbaum has authorised military operations to arrest cartel leaders.
Italy officials slam suggestion that national football team should replace Iran at World Cup; fans also underwhelmed.
Extended naval blockade is admission US military escalation poses even greater risk The Guardian
Groups warn of 'deteriorating human rights' in call for US visitors' protection; White House decries 'scare tactics'.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hails frontline position as ‘strongest in a year’ The Guardian
The Navy created a commercial "tanker treadmill" to top off its oilers out at sea, offering lessons that could have larger impacts on operations in the future. The post Iranian Attacks Change Way Navy Refuels Its Ships In Middle East appeared first on The War Zone .
The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.
Michael Kofman joined Ryan at a live event earlier this year to discuss the performance of American defense technology in Ukraine and why it often falls short. They examine the challenges of fielding and iterating systems in combat, from poor implementation and weak feedback loops to deeper mismatches between design and battlefield reality. They also explore what it takes to succeed in this enviro
Ukraine says it is in ‘strongest frontline position in a year’ as Russian advance grinds to a halt The Independent
Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure will hit crop yields, UNDP chief warns.
Ukraine war briefing: How Zelensky’s army is holding off Russian forces The Independent
Israel charges two air force soldiers over alleged Iran espionage Middle East Eye
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.
Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last? BBC
Confusion, Delusion, and How Israel Drives the Iran War Middle East Monitor
U.S. Officials Voice Concerns Over China, Pacific ‘Denial Defense’ RealClearDefense
Trump announces a 3-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire NPR
The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country's future.
Republicans divided on whether to check Trump’s Iran war power as 60-day mark looms The Hill
Weakening Israel’s defense plays into Iran’s hands - opinion The Jerusalem Post
Middle East conflict looks increasingly like a war nobody can win The Conversation
Live updates: Trump orders military to ‘shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz NBC 5 Chicago
Russia Uses More Kenyan Nationals in Front-Line Assaults, Several Killed UNITED24 Media
Reports say Phelan, whose role was largely administrative, left amid tension over US shipbuilding.
PLA’s new Type 076 ‘drone carrier’ to take part in South China Sea training drills The Star
The debate over how best to deter China in the western Pacific has reached a new level of ambition. Ely Ratner, a former senior defense official in the Biden administration, proposed a “Pacific Defense Pact” — a legally binding multilateral treaty among the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines. This reflects serious concerns over China’s rise and its potential future use of force a
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Ukraine says frontline position is the ‘strongest’ it has been in a year The Independent
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Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.
U.S. and Filipino Forces Launch Expanded Military Drills Foundation for Defense of Democracies
With Iran refusing to commit to peace talks, the future of the ceasefire remains in doubt. The post Iran Ramps Up Attacks On Ships In The Strait Of Hormuz After Trump Ceasefire Extension (Updated) appeared first on The War Zone .
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We are getting a clearer idea of how the Navy thinks it can use these ships, which have an estimated cost of $17B per vessel. The post Everything New We Just Learned About The Trump Class Battleship Program appeared first on The War Zone .
Assessed Control of Terrain in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka Tactical Area, April 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET Institute for the Study of War
Senate Republicans defeat for fifth time resolution to halt military operations against Iran The Hill
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The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
With a range of over 1,000 nautical miles, the RAACM-ER cruise missile aims to go far while costing less. The post New Low-Cost Cruise Missile Features Tomahawk-Like Range appeared first on The War Zone .
Branded Content: The MH-60S is a true U.S. Navy workhorse, from executing ship replenishment to mine hunting to anti-surface warfare. The post U.S. Navy MH-60S Pilot Talks Multi-Mission Roles During Tour Of The Seahawk appeared first on The War Zone .
While it is initially replacing the F-15C, more F-15EXs will provide a ready successor to aging F-15E Strike Eagles and possibly other types. The post F-15EX Buy Was Just Doubled By The USAF, Which Makes Perfect Sense appeared first on The War Zone .
How the War Powers Act Could Pressure Trump to End the Iran War The New York Times
Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.
In 2024, Paul van Hooft and Tim Sweijs wrote, “Two-Theater Tragedy: A Reluctant Europe Cannot Easily Escape a Sino-American War Over Taiwan,” where they argued a war in the Indo-Pacific would likely draw in and weaken Europe, even if European states try to remain on the sidelines. Two years later, amidst heightened tensions in both theaters, we asked Paul to revisit their arguments.Image: U.S. Nav
US Officials Voice Concerns Over China, Pacific ‘Denial Defense' Military.com
The review includes comparing the Ford class to the Nimitz class and seeing what has been gained or lost operationally. The post Ford Class Review Puts Navy’s Future Carrier Plans Into Question appeared first on The War Zone .
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.
Branded Content: Maritime-Mission Equipment Package (M-MEP) is designed to protect seaborne assets from attack drones. The post Leonardo DRS’s Plan To Counter Drones For The U.S. Navy appeared first on The War Zone .
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
Deepfakes of frontline Ukrainian soldiers aim to undermine morale Euronews.com
The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.
On Ambassador Waltz’s Defense of Potential Law of War Violations in the Iran Conflict Just Security
Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz as thousands more U.S. forces head for Middle East CBS News
One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.
In the 1986 World Cup, Diego Maradona scored his infamous “Hand of God” goal — an obvious handball that went uncalled, because the referee did not have the tools to see it. Today, soccer has addressed that vulnerability with sensors and video review, ensuring the game is adjudicated fairly. U.S. defense industrial policy faces a similar challenge. In America’s defense industrial base, the issue is
What happens when a country develops a cyber strategy that depends on the capabilities it is actively cutting?The White House’s new cyber strategy offers exactly that kind of contradiction by pairing a strong vision for resilience and competition with policy choices that pull in the opposite direction. On the merits, it gets several important things right. It treats cyberspace as a domain of susta
The reality that regime change is not going to happen as a result of this war seems to have settled in at the White House. When American policymakers reflect and wonder why Iran did not react like Venezuela under pressure, they will not just be misreading Iran — they will be misreading how coercive pressure works. Iran’s resilience rests on internal and external pillars that a Venezuela comparison
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Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
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The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.
Interdicting the oil tanker M/T Tifani in the Indian Ocean marks a new tactic in the economic war against Iran, one that was foreshadowed just days ago. The post Trump Extends Ceasefire Deadline (Updated) appeared first on The War Zone .
Iran Update Special Report, April 21, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
The Navy hasn't struck another ship in anger with its deck gun since 1988. The post USS Spruance Blasting A Ship With Its Deck Gun Is A First In Nearly Four Decades appeared first on The War Zone .
Development of X-BAT is accelerating, including the use of a thrust vectoring nozzle from an experimental F-16 that was borrowed "Indiana Jones style." The post X-BAT Autonomous VTOL ‘Fighter’ Looks Dramatically Different appeared first on The War Zone .
Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.
DOD moves to make its largest-ever investment in drones and anti-drone weapons DefenseScoop
The Navy has awarded a contract to integrate PAC-3 MSE with the Aegis Combat System and wants to buy 405 of the missiles in Fiscal Year 2027. The post Patriot PAC-3 Missiles To Arm Navy Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers appeared first on The War Zone .
Branded Content: General Atomics has developed the MQ-9B as an all-round maritime patrol drone and a companion to the P-8. The post MQ-9B SeaGuardian Ready For Teaming With P-8 Poseidon appeared first on The War Zone .
When the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran began on Feb. 28, there were immediate impacts on the countries to Iran’s west — as Iran struck multiple Gulf Arab states and Jordan, Iraq absorbed direct attacks while facing renewed risks of internal stability, Israel launched intensive airstrikes and ground operations in Lebanon, and other countries and territories in the region struggled to cope with short-t
The Navy's top officer said yesterday that an unnamed contractor "really can’t deliver" on F/A-XX "in the timeframe we need it." The post Northrop Defends Ability To Build F/A-XX 6th Gen Naval Fighters If Selected appeared first on The War Zone .
Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign The New York Times
China’s Liaoning Carrier Heads South: More Than a Routine Drill The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
China controls 99 percent of the world’s primary gallium, a critical mineral and semiconductor crucial for building the microchips of the future. In 2023, it placed export controls on gallium to retaliate against American restrictions on the export of advanced chips to China. In December 2024, China escalated to an outright ban on gallium exports to the United States. The U.S. National Defense Sto
Recent experiments placing large language models in simulated nuclear crises have produced alarming headlines. “Bloodthirsty” AI systems escalate conflicts, threaten nuclear strikes, and behave erratically under simulated pressure. A recent set of experiments presented in a pre-print paper from Kenneth Payne at King’s College London finds that across 95 percent of simulated games across 21 match-u
South Korea’s security is no longer confined to the peninsula. That is the real lesson from the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. And if decision-makers in Seoul didn’t understand this before, they surely understand this now.The U.S.-South Korean alliance was built to deter North Korea, defend South Korea, and stabilize Northeast Asia. That mission remains indispensable, but a serious disruption
Strait of Hormuz military talks to be led by UK and France – as it happened The Guardian
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Lasers remain very limited in their range and how fast they can down targets, but they still can be an important layer in a warship's defenses. The post Navy Fires Drone-Frying LOCUST Laser From Supercarrier USS George H.W. Bush appeared first on The War Zone .
We see a lot more of Northrop Grumman's F/A-XX tailless naval fighter concept in the new video, including some interesting features. The post F/A-XX Next Gen Naval Fighter Concept Video Emerges From Northrop Grumman appeared first on The War Zone .
10,000 US troops join Australians for Philippines training exercise Australian Broadcasting Corporation
United States military actions against Venezuela: Will international criminal law be enforced? An explainer Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces wid
The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .
U.S. and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects PBS
The challenges of conducting open-source research in China are well-documented. Consistently named one of the most digitally oppressive countries in the world, China blocks some of the world’s largest social media platforms, such as Facebook, Google, and YouTube. Those that are still accessible are mostly Chinese-owned, strictly regulated and monitored in real time by AI […] The post Mining China’
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.
Ukraine Battlefield Brief: Find out what's been happening on the frontline in conflict with Russia Forces News
Think of a violin made by a master craftsman: beautiful, precise, capable of extraordinary performance, but impossible to produce quickly or cheaply. It takes time, rare expertise, and materials that cannot be sourced at scale. You would not equip an entire orchestra with instruments like that. Yet that is essentially what the United States has attempted with its tactical air fleet.The F-35 progra
In Sept. 2025, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defense pact, formalizing what decades of quiet cooperation had already made real. The defense pact signed in Riyadh was presented in official communiqués as a natural deepening of bilateral ties. It was that, but it was also something larger: The latest installment in a pattern that has persisted for half a century and that continues to con
The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
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Tracking US military assets in the Iran war Atlantic Council
Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranIn the space of less than 11 hours on April 7, President Donald Trump went from warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” to announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran. That whiplash-inducing turn w
This article is the result of a collaboration with Indian media outlet Newslaundry. You can find Newslaundry’s editorially independent coverage here. Indian companies have shipped more than 320 million synthetic opioid pills to West Africa – where they have not been approved by regulators – over the past three years, a Bellingcat investigation has found. […] The post Painkiller Pipeline: 300 Milli
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 16, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
If the United States is drawn into another round of military action in Yemen, it ought to avoid the mistakes of the last decade. From about 2015 to last year, successive administrations backed Saudi‑ and Emirati‑led military campaigns, arms sales, and naval blockades that devastated civilians, deepened Yemen’s fragmentation, and perversely strengthened Houthi power and legitimacy instead of contai
It is clear that the U.S.-Israeli decapitation, airpower-centric, and precision strike campaign are again not enough to bring about the two countries’ strategic goals. The United States still finds itself potentially having to commit land forces into its war with Iran, yet many unknowns lurk, including a fragile ceasefire and a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Setting aside the questio
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Japan Joins US-Philippines Military Drills in South China Sea visiontimes.com
A few hours before Anthropic announced the launch of its newest model, Claude Mythos Preview, on April 7, I had just completed a six-month analysis of AI-enabled cyberattacks. My research traced Chinese state-sponsored cyber campaigns against U.S. critical infrastructure and found that the barrier between nation-state-level hacking and everyone else was eroding far too fast.By the time I closed my
After failing to reach an agreement in the first round of talks in Islamabad, the United States and Iran are set to resume talks in the coming days. Via Pakistani mediation, U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reportedly made progress toward a framework agreement, though significant gaps remain and a deal is far from guaranteed. In the meantime, President Donald Trump has imposed a blockade on Irani
Commercial technologies are enabling the U.S. military and militaries around the world to operate with greater efficiency, speed, precision, and lethality. The benefits of commercial capabilities can be particularly impactful given the defense industrial base’s struggles to produce at the speed and scale needed to outmatch China, Russia, and other aligned adversaries. It is largely for these reaso
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Mutually Automated Destruction: The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race The New York Times
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Almost 800 Hungarian government email addresses and associated passwords are circulating online, revealing basic vulnerabilities in the security protocols of ministries involved in classified and sensitive work. A Bellingcat analysis of breach data shows that 12 out of the government’s 13 ministries have been affected, which in some cases have exposed the confidential information of […] The post ‘
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Day 39 of Middle East conflict — US, Israel, Iran agree to ceasefire before Trump’s deadline CNN
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Exclusive: Pentagon to adopt Palantir AI as core US military system, memo says Reuters
Access to open source visuals of the current Iran conflict, which has spread to many parts of the Middle East, continues to be sporadic. Videos and photos from within Iran trickle out on social media as the Iranian internet blackout hinders the flow of digital communication. In past conflicts, satellite imagery has provided a vital […] The post When Satellite Imagery Goes Dark: New Tool Shows Dam
Middle East Conflict: Situational Updates and Implications for Global Mobility Newland Chase
Best Defense Stocks to Buy in 2026 and How to Invest in Them The Motley Fool
Japan is pushing hard on autonomous weapons The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site
Bridge Day and the Law of War: Limits on Targeting Infrastructure Military.com
Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says Reuters
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How will the Iran war change the Middle East? We asked 5 experts The Conversation
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China cranks South China Sea buildup while Iran consumes US Asia Times
Tell Me How This Ends: Six Questions That Will Shape the Outcome of the US-Israeli Operations Against Iran Modern War Institute -
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Constraint, Not Collapse: Beijing’s View of US Indo-Pacific Strategy orfonline.org
Bellingcat has identified several high-profile incidents where authorities in the United Arab Emirates have downplayed damage, mischaracterised interceptions and in some instances not acknowledged successful Iranian drone strikes on the country. A review of official statements shows that the public account does not always align with what can be observed through open sources. This comes […] The pos
The proliferation of AI-enabled military technology in the Middle East The International Institute for Strategic Studies
This article is the result of a collaboration with Josimar. You can find Josimar’s corresponding piece here. A European academic used a false name to represent an opaque Asian-facing bookmaker that is sponsoring Croatia’s national football team in the run up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Croatia’s national governing body of football, the Croatian […] The post Croatia’s Football Team Signed Deal With
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The video posted by a state branch of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) showed Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shooting an image of two men in Muslim skull caps. “Foreigner-free Assam”, read one caption across the video. “Why did you not go to Pakistan?” said another. One of the men in the photo […] The post How India’s Ruling Party is Using AI to Boost Hate Speech in States Ne
Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount Reuters
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The US Navy brought a ‘one-of-a-kind’ laser weapon back from the dead Military Times
Explosives test in Canada. Source: Defence Research and Development Canada. The post Explosive Misinformation: A Guide to Mushroom Clouds, ‘Sonic Weapons’ and Disintegration appeared first on bellingcat .
Israel launches new strikes on Tehran, Netanyahu orders military to expand 'security strip' in Lebanon France 24
The Iran war is defense tech's chance to shine, but few systems and weapons are ready CNBC
Bellingcat has geolocated and verified two new videos showing the deadly strikes that hit an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) compound as well as an adjacent school in the city of Minab in late February. The new videos were released by Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and show multiple missiles hitting the complex. One of […] The post Two Waves of Bombing: New Videos Reveal Further Deta
The US appears to have deployed the Gator Scatterable Mine system over Kafari, a village near Shiraz, in southern Iran overnight. Several people were killed according to Iranian media. Three experts told Bellingcat the munitions appeared to be air-delivered US-made Gator anti-tank mines. The US is the only participant in the Iran war known to […] The post Evidence Points to US Scattering Mines o
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Uganda will join Iran war 'on the side of Israel,' military chief warns The Jerusalem Post
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Pentagon considers diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East The Washington Post
Americans Broadly Disapprove of U.S. Military Action in Iran Pew Research Center
Trump says he doesn't want to call Iran conflict a "war" because of need for approval from Congress CBS News
Pentagon Orders 2,000 Airborne Troops to Middle East The New York Times
New weapons and technologies making their debut in the war against Iran Sandboxx
The US Army is already ditching its most powerful laser weapon yet Military Times
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 21, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
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'It Takes Money to Kill Bad Guys': Trump's Iran War Set to Boost Profits For These Defense Contractors Time Magazine
The Evolving Architecture of the International Law of Military Operations: Mapping the Future of Legal Research in Armed Conflict Lieber Institute West Point
Silicon Valley Bet on War. The Bets Are Paying Off. The New York Times
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US-Israel-Iran War Highlights : Trump calls selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader a ‘big mistake’ The Indian Express
Trump’s Indo-Pacific strategy remains a work in progress GIS Reports
China lifts military budget to modernize weapons, defence technology Reuters
Which US and Israeli military companies are profiting from the Iran war? Al Jazeera
Pentagon, FAA to test counter-drone laser weapon in New Mexico DefenseScoop
Ukraine’s emerging defense export strategy: What investors and defense companies need to know Dentons
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I was wrong about fighting China in 2025. But the US still isn’t ready for that fight. Atlantic Council
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As combat evolves, leaders seek not ‘super-athletes’ but ‘human weapon systems’ Defense One
U.S. military aircraft deploy towards Middle East, OSINT monitoring shows AnewZ
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Allies and Open Sources: Lessons from Northern Raven, the Largest OSINT Collection Operation in NATO’s History Modern War Institute -
OSINT Foundation names INSCOM employee as OSINT Practitioner of the Year army.mil
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