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fromFortune
10 hours ago

Pakistan sends military force to Saudi Arabia as part of pact | Fortune

A Pakistani military force has arrived in Saudi Arabia to enhance joint military cooperation under a strategic defense pact.
Careers
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Now the FAA says gamers are the answer to its air traffic controller shortage

The FAA is targeting gamers in a recruiting campaign to address air traffic controller shortages, despite ongoing training challenges.
Roam Research
fromTheregister
3 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-military
US news
fromNextgov.com
3 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
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

BREAKING: One of Two US Pilots Downed In Iran Reportedly Rescued

One U.S. pilot downed over Iran has been rescued, while the search for the second pilot continues.
US news
fromNextgov.com
3 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
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

BREAKING: One of Two US Pilots Downed In Iran Reportedly Rescued

One U.S. pilot downed over Iran has been rescued, while the search for the second pilot continues.
#pakistan
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

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

Pakistan has deployed fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defense pact amid ongoing US-Iran ceasefire talks.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

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

Pakistan has deployed fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defense pact amid ongoing US-Iran ceasefire talks.
#iran
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
World politics

Israeli strikes and US troop buildup put Pakistan's peacemaker role under pressure

Intensifying Israeli bombings and US military presence threaten Pakistan's efforts to mediate peace talks between Iran and the US.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Israeli strikes and US troop buildup put Pakistan's peacemaker role under pressure

Intensifying Israeli bombings and US military presence threaten Pakistan's efforts to mediate peace talks between Iran and the US.
#drones
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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day 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.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

How Army paratroopers heading to Iran are trained to jump from airplanes

The Pentagon is deploying 2,000 Army paratroopers to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran.
#drone-warfare
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.
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.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
2 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.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Indian government probes CCTV espionage linked to Pakistan

Indian authorities have reportedly ordered an audit of the nation's CCTV cameras, after police uncovered what they claim was a Pakistan-backed surveillance operation involving cameras aimed at railway stations and other infrastructure.
Privacy professionals
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 week ago

Even Top US Jets Face Risks: F-15 Incident Highlights Complex Airspace Over Iran

The F-15, despite its success, faces risks in contested airspace, highlighted by recent incidents and historical losses to ground defenses.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Shahed-killing interceptor drones may look simple, but building them to keep up with the threat isn't easy

Interceptor drones are complex systems essential for countering cheap drone attacks, with Ukraine producing them at scale to meet rising global demand.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Gabbard says Pakistan missiles a future threat to US, but experts push back

The US intelligence director identified Pakistan among five nations whose advancing missile capabilities could eventually threaten US territory, with potential ICBM development capability.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Iran's Shahed war turns into booming business for world's small interceptor manufacturers

Interceptor drone manufacturers are experiencing surge in demand from Middle Eastern and European buyers seeking counter-drone solutions to defend against Iranian loitering munitions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Could Ukraine's drone expertise serve Gulf countries?

Gulf nations are seeking defense partnerships with Ukraine to enhance their air defense capabilities against Iranian attacks.
#military-ai-technology
World news
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Pentagon praises Palantir tech for battlefield strike speed

Palantir's Maven Smart System consolidates military target identification, planning, and execution into one system, reducing the kill chain from eight or nine systems to a single integrated platform.
World news
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Pentagon praises Palantir tech for battlefield strike speed

Palantir's Maven Smart System consolidates military target identification, planning, and execution into one system, reducing the kill chain from eight or nine systems to a single integrated platform.
#shahed-drone
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Bahrain says Patriot system intercepted drone over homes

Bahrain's account states a Patriot system intercepted an Iranian drone, contradicting the US military's claim of a drone strike injuring civilians.
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.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The survival training that kicks in after a US pilot is shot down

Pilot survival training through ejection preparation is critical because improper body positioning during emergency ejection can cause severe injury or death, as demonstrated by a recent friendly-fire incident involving three F-15E Strike Eagles.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Do Taliban's drone attacks expose a chink in Pakistan's armour?

On the evening of March 13, drones struck three locations across Pakistan. Two children were wounded in Quetta. Civilians were also injured in Kohat and in Rawalpindi, the garrison city that houses the headquarters of Pakistan's armed forces and neighbours the capital, Islamabad. Pakistan's military said the drones were intercepted before reaching their targets.
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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.
#pakistan-afghanistan-conflict
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Pakistan hopes steep cost of airstrikes on Taliban targets will protect against terror attacks

Pakistan is conducting escalating airstrikes against Afghanistan to force the Taliban to stop harboring Pakistani militants, risking further regional violence and retaliation.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Pakistan targets militant hideouts in Afghanistan as conflict continues

Pakistan and Afghanistan engaged in escalating cross-border military attacks, with Pakistan striking Kandahar province and both nations disputing casualty claims and damage assessments.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
World politics

Pakistan's defense minister says that there is now 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes

World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Pakistan hopes steep cost of airstrikes on Taliban targets will protect against terror attacks

Pakistan is conducting escalating airstrikes against Afghanistan to force the Taliban to stop harboring Pakistani militants, risking further regional violence and retaliation.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Pakistan targets militant hideouts in Afghanistan as conflict continues

Pakistan and Afghanistan engaged in escalating cross-border military attacks, with Pakistan striking Kandahar province and both nations disputing casualty claims and damage assessments.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
World politics

Pakistan's defense minister says that there is now 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes

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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
1 month ago

The U.S. is sending an AI-powered anti-drone system to the Mideast as response to countering Iran's Shahed has been 'disappointing' | Fortune

The U.S. is deploying the Merops anti-drone system to the Middle East to counter Iranian drones, addressing a significant defensive gap where existing missile systems prove inefficient and costly.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The Iran war is becoming a proving ground for the newest US weapons

The US military deployed new weapons including short-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and attack drones against Iran, marking combat debuts for experimental systems.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Pakistan shoots down Taliban drones after strikes on Kabul

Afghan Taliban launched few rudimentary drones to harass the brave people of Pakistan. The drones... did not reach their intended targets. These attacks were aimed at inducing fear in the public and remind us of the terrorist mindset which drives the Afghan Taliban.
World news
UK news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

British Army invests in degree course for drone specialists

The UK launches a three-year NMITE drone technology degree to train a small cohort of 15 civilian students and up to five soldiers annually for military drone roles.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Military Aircraft That Only Succeeded Because of Their Skilled Crews

Some aircraft succeeded even though they made life harder for the people flying them. They demanded constant attention, punished mistakes, and left little margin for error. Instead of relying on forgiving design, these platforms forced crews to compensate through skill, planning, and coordination. Over time, combat proved that the human element was the decisive factor behind their success. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at these aircraft that embodied the human factor.
History
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Russian school in London teaches pupils how to fly combat drones

A Russian embassy school in London teaches military skills including combat drone operation, weapons assembly, first aid, and protection against chemical, biological and radiological threats.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Experts Detect Pakistan-Linked Cyber Campaigns Aimed at Indian Government Entities

A Pakistan-linked threat actor targeted Indian government entities with Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack using novel tradecraft and tailored server-side checks to limit delivery.
Science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

US military footage captures multiple UFOs flying over Persian Gulf

A US MQ-9 Reaper drone recorded three coordinated, glowing orbs performing abrupt, physics-defying maneuvers over the Persian Gulf on August 23, 2012.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Iranian drones strike Dubai airport injuring four people - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Two drones fell near Dubai International Airport injuring four people, while the airport maintained operations despite ongoing regional conflict disruptions affecting Gulf aviation infrastructure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Iran's Shahed drones have brought terror to Ukrainian skies now they are being deployed in the Middle East

More than 1,000 drones a high proportion of which are likely to be Shahed 136s have targeted Iran's Gulf neighbours since the US and Israel first attacked Tehran on Saturday morning. On Monday afternoon, the UAE said it had been attacked by 689 drones and had downed 645 meaning 44 drones, a little over 6% of the total, got through.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The Army's new drone competition is really a talent hunt. It's scouting out what makes a top drone pilot.

The Army uses competitions to identify and select specialized drone operators with specific aptitudes instead of broadly training all soldiers to pilot unmanned aircraft.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Iran gambles that its drones and missiles can outlast the US and Israel

Iran's missile and drone strikes across the region have been significantly degraded by advanced air defenses, with over 80% reduction in missile attacks and 75% of Iran's launcher capacity destroyed within weeks.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A new US military task force just used its cheap Shahed lookalike drones for the first time to strike Iran

The Low-Cost Unmanned Combat Attack System, or LUCAS, is a one-way attack drone that looks nearly identical to the Iranian-designed Shahed. Russia has used Shaheds extensively against Ukraine and now fields its own domestically produced variant.
Russo-Ukrainian War
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.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Reprehensible': New wave of Iranian missiles, drones target Gulf nations

Iran launched widespread missile and drone attacks on Gulf states, causing casualties, infrastructure damage, and forcing energy companies to declare force majeure on operations.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

DOD's AI acceleration strategy

According to the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's memorandum on the Strategy, this AI-first status is to be achieved through four broad aims: Incentivizing internal DOD experimentation with AI models. Identifying and eliminating bureaucratic obstacles in the way of model integration. Focusing the U.S.'s military investment to shore up the U.S.'s "asymmetric advantages" in areas including AI computing, model innovation, entrepreneurial dynamism, capital markets, and operational data.
Artificial intelligence
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Watch the moment pilot lands a plane on a TRAIN travelling at 75mph

Dario Costa landed a Zivko Edge 540 on a cargo train traveling at 75mph, briefly touching down then immediately taking off, requiring precise timing and aerodynamic control.
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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It means missile defence on data centres': drone strikes raises doubts over Gulf as AI superpower

Iranian drones struck Amazon Web Services datacentres in the UAE and Bahrain, causing widespread civilian disruption and marking the first deliberate targeting of commercial datacentres by armed forces during active conflict.
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.
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistan airstrikes on Bagram airbase

Afghanistan has said it had thwarted Pakistan's attempted airstrikes on Bagram airbase, the former US military base north of Kabul, as cross-border fighting between the two countries stretched into a fourth day. Months of clashes have flared up again since Thursday, when Afghanistan launched attacks along the frontier and Pakistani forces hit back on the border and from the skies.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

West Coast Marines want to train 500 new drone pilots a year in a crash course on everything from flying to explosions

Marines run a 15-day drone pilot course training aerial navigation, attack drone operation, and safe explosive payload preparation, aiming to certify 500 operators annually.
#afghanistan-pakistan-border-conflict
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Pakistan deploys helicopters, drones to end standoff with Baloch rebels

Pakistan has deployed helicopters and drones to take control of a town in the mineral-rich western province of Balochistan from rebels amid ongoing fighting that has left dozens of security officials and civilians dead. Police said on Wednesday that they secured the desert town of Nushki after a three-day battle, the Reuters news agency reports. Seven officers were killed in the fighting.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Pakistan carries out strikes in Afghanistan after spate of suicide attacks

Pakistan's military has carried out air strikes in Afghanistan, targeting what it called camps and hideouts belonging to armed groups behind a spate of recent attacks, including a suicide bombing that killed dozens of worshippers at a Shia mosque in Islamabad. There was no immediate comment from Afghanistan's Taliban government, but Afghan sources told Al Jazeera the strikes on Sunday hit two border provinces.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pakistan strikes militant hideouts on Afghan border after surge in attacks

Pakistan carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan on Saturday night, stating it was targeting hideouts of Pakistani militants it blames for recent attacks inside the country. Islamabad did not say in precisely which areas the strikes were carried out or provide other details. There was no immediate comment from Kabul, and reports on social media suggested the strikes were carried out inside Afghanistan.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The aftermath of Pakistan's air strikes in Afghanistan

Pakistan says it has launched strikes on armed groups in Afghanistan after blaming recent suicide bombings, including attacks during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, on fighters it says are operating from its neighbour's territory. Kabul has repeatedly denied allowing armed groups to use Afghan territory to stage attacks in Pakistan. Afghanistan's Ministry of Defence on Sunday said dozens of innocent civilians, including women and children, were martyred and wounded when strikes hit a school and homes in the eastern provinces of Nangarhar and Paktika.
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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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Saudi to Sudan: Can Pakistan expand military footprint across Arab world?

By the standards of mega arms deals, the $1.5bn deal for Pakistan to reportedly sell jets and weapons to Sudan's military isn't huge. But the deal, which the Reuters news agency reported in early January was close to being finalised, could prove pivotal in the grinding war that has devoured Sudan for nearly three years between the country's armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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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.
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