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fromFortune
8 hours ago

The 'obscene economics' of modern warfare show how the race to military supremacy is transforming, while U.S. rearmament relies on China | Fortune

The Iran conflict has shifted military procurement towards cheap, mass-produced weapons, challenging traditional Western military strategies.
#iran
fromFortune
1 day ago
World news

From maritime trench warfare to a 'sloppy peace': Here's how the Strait of Hormuz standoff could play out, according to Goldman Sachs | Fortune

fromFortune
2 days ago
World politics

America learned how to guard ships going through the mined Strait of Hormuz in the 1980s during the 'Tanker War' | Fortune

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Iran calls US ship seizure piracy': Is it?

The US has targeted Iranian ships, leading to Iran seizing foreign vessels in response to US actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Strait of Hormuz is hosting gunboat diplomacy as US and Iran vie for most effective blockade

Donald Trump's decision to shelve plans to bomb Iran shifts the conflict focus to maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

From maritime trench warfare to a 'sloppy peace': Here's how the Strait of Hormuz standoff could play out, according to Goldman Sachs | Fortune

Iran will maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz unless its regime collapses.
World politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

America learned how to guard ships going through the mined Strait of Hormuz in the 1980s during the 'Tanker War' | Fortune

Iran's use of small boats and military tactics poses significant threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

How Iran raised Hormuz stakes by capturing ships

Iran's capture of foreign ships escalates tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US-Iran naval confrontations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Iran calls US ship seizure piracy': Is it?

The US has targeted Iranian ships, leading to Iran seizing foreign vessels in response to US actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Strait of Hormuz is hosting gunboat diplomacy as US and Iran vie for most effective blockade

Donald Trump's decision to shelve plans to bomb Iran shifts the conflict focus to maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The tortoise and the hare: will China beat the US in the race back to the moon?

The US and China are in a space race to establish lunar bases and claim resources, with China potentially having the upper hand.
fromTheregister
2 days ago

DARPA seeks deep-sea drones for autonomous warfare push

The program will leverage advancements in materials, manufacturing, and next-generation structural and mechanical design technologies to dramatically reduce the size, cost, and development time of deep-ocean systems.
European startups
#ai-security
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago
Intellectual property law

White House Says China-Linked Actors Tried to 'Steal American AI'

Foreign entities, particularly from China, are allegedly extracting American AI models through unauthorized methods, raising national security concerns.
fromAxios
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

U.S. accuses China of "industrial-scale" campaigns to steal AI secrets

China-based actors are using proxy accounts to exploit U.S. AI models and extract proprietary information.
Intellectual property law
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

White House Says China-Linked Actors Tried to 'Steal American AI'

Foreign entities, particularly from China, are allegedly extracting American AI models through unauthorized methods, raising national security concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
3 days ago

U.S. accuses China of "industrial-scale" campaigns to steal AI secrets

China-based actors are using proxy accounts to exploit U.S. AI models and extract proprietary information.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Russian troops, warships in India soon? Why their new military pact matters

India and Russia have signed a defense pact allowing military personnel and equipment to be stationed on each other's territory.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

What is Europe's plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz?

European powers are forming a multinational naval mission to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflicts.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

US needs to flesh out strategy to counter China's robotics advances, lawmakers say

The U.S. needs a better strategy to counter China's growing dominance in robotics despite leading in AI development.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Pentagon says Navy secretary is leaving, the latest departure of a top defense leader

Navy Secretary John Phelan unexpectedly left his position amid ongoing military leadership shakeups during President Trump's second term.
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Crypto scam lures ships into Strait of Hormuz, falsely promising safe passage

The first warning of such a crypto scam came from the Greek maritime risk management company MARISKS on April 20, according to Reuters. The company alerted shipowners that scammers posing as Iranian authorities had sent messages to shipping companies asking for 'transit fee' payments in bitcoin or tether.
Cryptocurrency
#strait-of-hormuz
Environment
fromBig Think
4 days ago

The Strait of Hormuz is today's energy chokepoint. China is tomorrow's.

In 20 years, the Strait of Hormuz will matter less to the global economy due to decarbonization and increased electric vehicle adoption.
World politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

The Iran war is pushing Southeast Asia to debate the once unthinkable: Whether ships will need to pay to transit the Strait of Malacca | Fortune

Iran's tolls for ships in the Strait of Hormuz influence Indonesia's consideration of similar fees in the Strait of Malacca.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Pentagon Reportedly Warned Will Take Six Months to Clear Strait of Hormuz of Iranian Mines

Clearing the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian mines could take up to six months after the conflict ends.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Orders Navy to Shoot and Kill' Any Boat Planting Mines in the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to destroy any Iranian boats planting mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships

Trump claims US controls the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iranian actions and US military challenges in the region.
Environment
fromBig Think
4 days ago

The Strait of Hormuz is today's energy chokepoint. China is tomorrow's.

In 20 years, the Strait of Hormuz will matter less to the global economy due to decarbonization and increased electric vehicle adoption.
World politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

The Iran war is pushing Southeast Asia to debate the once unthinkable: Whether ships will need to pay to transit the Strait of Malacca | Fortune

Iran's tolls for ships in the Strait of Hormuz influence Indonesia's consideration of similar fees in the Strait of Malacca.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Pentagon Reportedly Warned Will Take Six Months to Clear Strait of Hormuz of Iranian Mines

Clearing the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian mines could take up to six months after the conflict ends.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Orders Navy to Shoot and Kill' Any Boat Planting Mines in the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to destroy any Iranian boats planting mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships

Trump claims US controls the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iranian actions and US military challenges in the region.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

UK hosting countries for talks on Strait of Hormuz mission

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

SIPRI: Record arms spending, again

Global military spending reached a record $2.887 trillion in 2025, driven by ongoing conflicts and heightened security concerns, especially in Europe.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says

The US and Iran should release crews of captured vessels to uphold freedom of navigation and protect innocent seafarers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Pentagon asks for $54bn in pivot towards AI-powered war

David Petraeus stated that the proposed funding represents the largest single commitment to autonomous warfare in history, emphasizing the scale of the Pentagon's shift towards AI-powered military operations.
Artificial intelligence
World politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

The Strait of Hormuz chaos is just a 'dry run' for if war breaks out between the U.S. and China, Singapore foreign minister says | Fortune

Singapore navigates complex relations with the U.S. and China amid rising tensions, viewing current conflicts as potential precursors to future global conflicts.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Philippines accuses China of using cyanide to poison South China Sea atoll

Cyanide found on Chinese boats poses a threat to marine life and the reef supporting a grounded warship in the South China Sea.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

Mine warfare and mind games: 'You just have to make people believe that you've laid mines' | Fortune

Clearing underwater explosives in the Strait could take months, impacting commercial shipping confidence despite U.S. efforts and a ceasefire with Iran.
#japan
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Japan builds up its southern shield' as faith in US security cover falters

Japan is significantly enhancing its defense strategy in response to complex security threats, particularly from China.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Japan loosens long-standing curbs on arms exports

Japan approved a major overhaul of defense export rules, allowing lethal weapons sales and aiming to strengthen its domestic arms industry.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Japan loosens long-standing curbs on arms exports

Japan approved a major overhaul of defense export rules, allowing lethal weapons sales overseas to strengthen its arms industry and defense partnerships.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Japan builds up its southern shield' as faith in US security cover falters

Japan is significantly enhancing its defense strategy in response to complex security threats, particularly from China.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Japan loosens long-standing curbs on arms exports

Japan approved a major overhaul of defense export rules, allowing lethal weapons sales and aiming to strengthen its domestic arms industry.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Japan loosens long-standing curbs on arms exports

Japan approved a major overhaul of defense export rules, allowing lethal weapons sales overseas to strengthen its arms industry and defense partnerships.
#us-military
fromFortune
3 days ago
World news

Trump orders 'shoot and kill' on small boats in Strait of Hormuz while holding to indefinite cease-fire | Fortune

World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US military kills two more people in strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific

The US military conducted a lethal strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, claiming to target narco-trafficking operations.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US military says it killed two people in another boat strike in eastern Pacific

The US military conducted a strike in the eastern Pacific, killing two alleged narco-traffickers without providing evidence for their involvement.
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

The US risks losing a future war without cheap precision-kill weapons, top Pacific admiral warns

US forces must invest in low-cost precision weapons to avoid losing future conflicts, especially against adversaries like China.
World news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump orders 'shoot and kill' on small boats in Strait of Hormuz while holding to indefinite cease-fire | Fortune

Trump ordered the U.S. military to shoot Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike

US military strikes against alleged narco-traffickers raise concerns of extrajudicial killings and legality of targeting vessels in the Eastern Pacific.
#china
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago
World politics

How China is gaining from Iran war by showing it is different from US

Beijing is strategically positioning itself amid the US-Israel war on Iran, advocating for peace while maintaining economic ties with key nations.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
World politics

China Watches Trump Blink

China can learn from the Iran war that U.S. resolve weakens under economic pressure, impacting its willingness to confront military challenges.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

China hails countries for blocking Taiwan president's flight

China appreciates African countries denying overflight rights to Taiwan's president, citing support for the one-China principle.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

How China is gaining from Iran war by showing it is different from US

Beijing is strategically positioning itself amid the US-Israel war on Iran, advocating for peace while maintaining economic ties with key nations.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

China Watches Trump Blink

China can learn from the Iran war that U.S. resolve weakens under economic pressure, impacting its willingness to confront military challenges.
#us-navy
World news
fromAxios
3 days ago

Iran deploys more mines in the Strait of Hormuz, sources say

President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz without hesitation.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US to shoot and kill' Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says

The US Navy is ordered to take aggressive action against Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture

U.S. naval operations against Iran have expanded, seizing a tanker suspected of smuggling oil in the Indian Ocean.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

WATCH: US Naval Destroyer Warns Blockade-Busting Iranian Vessel Before Firing On It With Massive Gun

U.S. Navy destroyer disabled an Iranian cargo vessel attempting to breach a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromAxios
3 days ago

Iran deploys more mines in the Strait of Hormuz, sources say

President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz without hesitation.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US to shoot and kill' Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says

The US Navy is ordered to take aggressive action against Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture

U.S. naval operations against Iran have expanded, seizing a tanker suspected of smuggling oil in the Indian Ocean.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

WATCH: US Naval Destroyer Warns Blockade-Busting Iranian Vessel Before Firing On It With Massive Gun

U.S. Navy destroyer disabled an Iranian cargo vessel attempting to breach a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
#us-iran-relations
fromFast Company
6 days ago
World news

U.S. attacks and seizes Iranian ship in Strait of Hormuz, throwing a ceasefire into question

The U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship, escalating tensions and threatening a fragile ceasefire in the region.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago
World news

Peace talks in doubt as U.S. seizes Iranian ship

U.S. military seized an Iranian cargo ship, escalating tensions ahead of peace talks in Pakistan.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Hormuz crisis forces Japan, South Korea to rethink strategy

The US-Iran standoff disrupts global oil trade, impacting Japan and South Korea's energy supplies and highlighting vulnerabilities in maritime routes.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

What are Japan, South Korea learning from Hormuz disruption?

The US-Iran standoff severely impacts global oil trade, affecting Japan and South Korea's energy security and highlighting vulnerabilities in maritime routes.
World news
fromFast Company
6 days ago

U.S. attacks and seizes Iranian ship in Strait of Hormuz, throwing a ceasefire into question

The U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship, escalating tensions and threatening a fragile ceasefire in the region.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Peace talks in doubt as U.S. seizes Iranian ship

U.S. military seized an Iranian cargo ship, escalating tensions ahead of peace talks in Pakistan.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Pentagon downplays China threat: What it means for US allies

The major shift in the NDS lies in the shifting approach of the US Defense Department, which considers security of the homeland and Western Hemisphere its primary concern. The document noted that the US military would be guided by four central priorities: defend the homeland, push allies around the world away from reliance on the US military, strengthen defence industrial bases and deter China as opposed to a policy of containment.
US politics
#japan-china-relations
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

New Zealand signs defence pact with Cook Islands after quarrel over China deal

New Zealand and the Cook Islands signed a defence and security declaration, resolving a diplomatic row over the Cook Islands' agreements with China.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

China's space aircraft carrier: superweapon or propaganda?

China plans a massive flying carrier, Luanniao, to launch unmanned space fighters and hypersonic missiles as part of an integrated air-and-space defense system.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Philippines rebukes China embassy over coercive' warning of job losses

Diplomatic tensions between the Philippines and China escalated after a caricature prompted Beijing to warn of economic costs, prompting Philippine rebukes and calls for accountability.
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