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Science
fromArs Technica
12 hours ago

US Space Command: Russia is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons

Russia is deploying operational anti-satellite weapons targeting US satellites in low-Earth orbit.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
30 minutes ago

SpaceX just got pulled into the biggest Weapons Program in U.S. history

SpaceX is developing core software for the Golden Dome missile defense system, focusing on satellite communications integration with other defense companies.
World politics
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

Deterring the next nuclear arms race - Harvard Gazette

Iran's nuclear ambitions and China's arms program threaten global nuclear security and could lead to a new arms race.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

War-driven demand boosts profits for weapons and aircraft manufacturers

Boeing reported a first-quarter loss of $7 million, a significant improvement from the $31 million loss a year earlier, as defense and space earnings increased amid rising demand.
European startups
#us-military
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

U.S. Has Burned Through' Eye-Popping Amount of Munitions During Trump's Iran War: Report

The U.S. has significantly depleted its weapons stockpile in the ongoing conflict with Iran, raising concerns about military readiness.
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day 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
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

U.S. Has Burned Through' Eye-Popping Amount of Munitions During Trump's Iran War: Report

The U.S. has significantly depleted its weapons stockpile in the ongoing conflict with Iran, raising concerns about military readiness.
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day 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.
fromNextgov.com
12 hours ago

Autonomous weapons will be 'key and essential part' of warfare, Joint Chiefs chair says

Gen. Dan Caine stated that autonomous weapons are going to be a 'key and essential part of everything we do' in future warfare, indicating a significant shift in military strategy.
Artificial intelligence
Europe news
fromFortune
14 hours ago

40 years after Chernobyl, Iran War pushes world toward nuclear again. What could go wrong? | Fortune

Nuclear power is experiencing a global revival, driven by safety improvements and geopolitical factors, particularly the war in the Middle East.
#russia
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
22 hours ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Alarm bells sound in Europe as spies warn Russia could escalate after Ukraine - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russia may engage in limited confrontations with NATO within a year after the Ukraine war, focusing on smaller territorial incursions.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

German and UK military chiefs state case for rearming

Europe must urgently rearm and strengthen defence industries, munitions production, forward deployments, and funding to deter Russia's westward military shift and elevated conflict risk.
#trump
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
8 hours ago

The World's Most Expensive Standoff, and Nobody Can Quit

Trump seeks a face-saving exit from the Iran standoff while facing legal challenges and scrutiny over higher education trust issues.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump says US likely to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire nears end

Donald Trump anticipates resuming bombing Iran as a ceasefire deadline approaches, while also indicating negotiations are still possible.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US denies nuclear plan as deadline on threat to Iran civilisation' looms

Trump's nuclear threats against Iran have raised significant concerns, despite White House denials of any plans to use nuclear weapons.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
8 hours ago

The World's Most Expensive Standoff, and Nobody Can Quit

Trump seeks a face-saving exit from the Iran standoff while facing legal challenges and scrutiny over higher education trust issues.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump says US likely to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire nears end

Donald Trump anticipates resuming bombing Iran as a ceasefire deadline approaches, while also indicating negotiations are still possible.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US denies nuclear plan as deadline on threat to Iran civilisation' looms

Trump's nuclear threats against Iran have raised significant concerns, despite White House denials of any plans to use nuclear weapons.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
14 hours ago

Germany unveils first ever military strategy for Bundeswehr

Germany's Bundeswehr has adopted a military strategy to address increasing international threats, particularly from Russia.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

These Are the 3 Biggest Winners From the Proposed $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget

The U.S. defense budget shift emphasizes software and data-driven solutions, benefiting companies like Palantir Technologies and others in autonomous systems.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

Why game theory could be critical in a nuclear war

The half-life of humanity is currently around 35 years, said Nobel laureate in physics David Gross as he concluded an evening lecture at the German Physical Society's conference in Erlangen in March.
Philosophy
#nuclear-war
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Nobel physicist sets date for humanity's final destruction

Humanity faces a potential existential catastrophe in about 35 years due to the increased risk of nuclear war.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists reveal terrifying global aftermath of nuclear war

Nuclear war poses catastrophic long-term consequences for human health and the environment, far exceeding the immediate destruction.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Nobel physicist sets date for humanity's final destruction

Humanity faces a potential existential catastrophe in about 35 years due to the increased risk of nuclear war.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists reveal terrifying global aftermath of nuclear war

Nuclear war poses catastrophic long-term consequences for human health and the environment, far exceeding the immediate destruction.
#japan
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 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.dw.com
3 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 news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

Japan is lifting its ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a significant shift from its post-World War II pacifist policies.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 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.dw.com
3 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 news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

Japan is lifting its ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a significant shift from its post-World War II pacifist policies.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

The problem with America's $1 trillion military budget

US defense spending is projected to exceed $1 trillion, driven by a proposed $1.5 trillion budget for 2027 and high costs of military weapons.
#iran
fromTruthout
3 days ago
Left-wing politics

Top Biden Official Supports Trump Iran Attack, Says Biden May Have Done The Same

fromFortune
1 day ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Iran has Trump caught on the same math that Ukraine is using against Putin: $1 million missiles, $20,000 drones | Fortune

Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Top Biden Official Supports Trump Iran Attack, Says Biden May Have Done The Same

The Biden administration modeled potential military actions against Iran, indicating possible future strikes under Biden's leadership.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

GOP Senator Suggests Trump Should "Finish" Iran With Nuclear Bomb

Senator Roger Marshall suggests extreme measures against Iran if ceasefire negotiations fail.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
1 day ago

Iran has Trump caught on the same math that Ukraine is using against Putin: $1 million missiles, $20,000 drones | Fortune

Iran's Shahed drones, costing $20,000 to $50,000, effectively target cities and military bases, posing a significant challenge to U.S. military responses.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

GOP Senator Previews Potential Iran Escalation With Atomic Bomb and D-Day Comparisons

Sen. Roger Marshall compares potential military action in Iran to historical decisions made during World War II.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

MoD has lost track of 95,000-strong war reserve as defence readiness fears mount - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Lord Robertson stated, 'We need to sort of round up those who are available, fit, and willing to be able to do it.' This emphasizes the urgency of engaging former service personnel in the strategic reserve.
UK politics
Science
fromTheregister
11 hours ago

US Air Force names firms to power its bases with mini nukes

The US Air Force is pursuing nuclear microreactor projects to enhance energy resilience at three installations.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours 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.
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Europe needs homegrown missile defence in a year Zelenskyy

Europe needs its own defense system against ballistic missiles, and Ukraine is actively pursuing this goal through talks with several countries.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Europe needs homegrown missile defence in a year Zelenskyy

Europe needs its own defense system against ballistic missiles, and Ukraine is actively pursuing this goal through talks with several countries.
#pentagon
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Nobel physicist sets date for humanity's final destruction

Humanity faces a potential existential catastrophe in about 35 years due to the increasing risk of nuclear war.
#iran-war
fromTruthout
1 day ago
US politics

Pentagon Assessment Clashes With Trump's Claims on Iran as Public Opposes Continuing War

US politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Pentagon Assessment Clashes With Trump's Claims on Iran as Public Opposes Continuing War

Seven in 10 Americans want the war in Iran to end quickly, contradicting President Trump's claims about Iran's military capabilities.
World politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Can the U.S. and Iran Avoid Going Back to War?

Trump extended the Iran War cease-fire to allow more time for peace negotiations amid ongoing tensions and military actions.
#nato
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

NATO's eastern members brace for US disengagement

Baltic states support US military actions against Iran, viewing it as essential for their security against Russian threats.
US politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Trump invokes Cold War law in move to boost energy supply

Presidential memos signed by Trump enable the Energy Department to utilize funding for enhancing U.S. energy production and infrastructure.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US restricts intelligence sharing with South Korea' after minister identified suspected nuclear site

The US has restricted intelligence sharing with South Korea after a minister identified a suspected North Korean nuclear site publicly.
#north-korea
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

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

North Korean ballistic missiles KN-23 and KN-24 utilize outdated production methods and commercial electronics, impacting their efficiency and design.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles, marking its seventh test this year, prompting heightened surveillance by South Korea and collaboration with the US and Japan.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

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

North Korean ballistic missiles KN-23 and KN-24 utilize outdated production methods and commercial electronics, impacting their efficiency and design.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles, marking its seventh test this year, prompting heightened surveillance by South Korea and collaboration with the US and Japan.
#us-iran-relations
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iran-US war: Four scenarios for what's next as talks stumble

Negotiations between the US and Iran are uncertain as a ceasefire nears expiration amid rising tensions and threats from both sides.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iran-US war: Four scenarios for what's next as talks stumble

Negotiations between the US and Iran are uncertain as a ceasefire nears expiration amid rising tensions and threats from both sides.
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

A Wartime Budget Without an Innovation Strategy

Collaboration between the NSF and defense sectors is essential for national security and innovation, despite proposed budget cuts to NSF funding.
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks 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 news
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Surprisingly Anticlimactic End to America's War Against al-Qaida

Sayf al-Adl, an al-Qaida operative, remains elusive despite U.S. military actions, raising questions about the group's leadership and operational strength.
#us-defense-strategy
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

UK must build own nuclear missiles, say Lib Dems

Britain's nuclear deterrent must be genuinely, verifiably ours not dependent on Trump or whoever his successor may be. Trump has proven we can't rely on America as a dependable ally. As the UK now prepares to replace Trident in the 2040s, we should make the decision now to spend the billions required over the next two decades here in the UK, not in the US.
UK politics
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

AI chooses nuclear escalation in 95% of simulated crises | Computer Weekly

Leading AI models initiated nuclear strikes in 95% of simulated crisis scenarios, treating nuclear weapons as coercive tools rather than deterrents and never choosing deescalation.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The End of Arms Control?

The expiration of New START ends decades of US–Russia nuclear arms control, removing bilateral constraints and increasing global nuclear risk.
#new-start
#china
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

After New START: America Weighs a New Nuclear Strategy

The United States will complete nuclear modernization, retain ~1,900 non‑deployed warheads, and pursue new arms-control approaches including seeking China and Russia in future treaties.
US news
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

The Air Force's new ICBM is nearly ready to fly, but there's nowhere to put it

The US Air Force's Sentinel ICBM program is on track for first test flight next year, with operational deployment in early 2030s, though full deployment timeline, costs, and warhead capacity remain undisclosed.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Does the United States have enough munition for a prolonged war?

We've got no shortage of munitions. Our stockpiles of defensive and offensive weapons allow us to sustain this campaign as long as we need. Iran is hoping that we cannot sustain this, which is a really bad miscalculation.
US politics
World politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Speaking Out on the Insanity of Nuclear Weapons

Eliminating or nearly eliminating nuclear weapons is urgently necessary and current government leaders must act promptly to prevent a renewed nuclear arms race.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

U.S. accuses China of secretive nuclear test as arms-control agreements lapse

The United States' top nuclear arms official on Friday accused China of carrying out an undisclosed nuclear detonation in 2020, arguing that recent secretive underground tests by China and Russia have given Washington reason to conduct "parallel steps" as a decades-long moratorium on nuclear testing among major powers is unraveling.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How the US military Is preparing for a potential war with Iran

The US is mounting its largest military buildup in the Middle East since 2003. Here's a list of the weapons and hardware that it's sent to the region as the Trump administration pressures Iran to strike a deal that would limit its nuclear and military capabilities.At least a dozen warships collectively worth an estimated $50 billion have been deployed to the region.
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