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Europe politics
fromSilicon Canals
17 hours ago

NATO's $1 trillion question: Europe has no framework to defend itself as US eyes 2027 drawdown - Silicon Canals

NATO faces a critical crisis with uncertain US attendance and European members confronting a security vacuum.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago
Europe news

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.
fromAxios
5 days ago
Europe politics

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 politics
fromSilicon Canals
17 hours ago

NATO's $1 trillion question: Europe has no framework to defend itself as US eyes 2027 drawdown - Silicon Canals

NATO faces a critical crisis with uncertain US attendance and European members confronting a security vacuum.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Europe mulls the prospect of a NATO without the US

NATO is experiencing its worst crisis due to tensions between the US and European allies over the Iran war.
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.
Europe politics
fromAxios
5 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.
#us-military
US news
fromNextgov.com
8 hours 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
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago

A Daring US Rescue in Iran Highlights a War Going Sideways | The Walrus

The successful rescue of a downed US airman from Iran was crucial for military reputation and political standing amid an ongoing war.
World news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.
Washington DC
fromFortune
3 days ago

During the rescue of the F-15 airman in Iran, the U.S. military blew up two of its own transport planes that had to be left behind | Fortune

The U.S. successfully rescued two aviators shot down over Iran, marking a significant military operation in enemy territory.
US news
fromNextgov.com
8 hours 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
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago

A Daring US Rescue in Iran Highlights a War Going Sideways | The Walrus

The successful rescue of a downed US airman from Iran was crucial for military reputation and political standing amid an ongoing war.
World news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.
Washington DC
fromFortune
3 days ago

During the rescue of the F-15 airman in Iran, the U.S. military blew up two of its own transport planes that had to be left behind | Fortune

The U.S. successfully rescued two aviators shot down over Iran, marking a significant military operation in enemy territory.
#us-iran-conflict
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 hours ago

Buy This ETF Before the Military Budget Balloons More

The White House proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, significantly increasing Pentagon spending.
#cybersecurity
fromSilicon Canals
18 hours ago
Information security

Iranian hackers used Stryker's own security tools against it - and U.S. agencies say it's just the beginning - Silicon Canals

Information security
fromArs Technica
2 hours ago

Iran-linked hackers disrupt operations at US critical infrastructure sites

Iranian government-affiliated hackers are disrupting US critical infrastructure operations, targeting programmable logic controllers across various sectors.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
20 hours ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Disrupt US Critical Infrastructure via PLC Attacks

Iran-linked cyberattacks have disrupted U.S. critical infrastructure, targeting operational technology devices across multiple sectors.
Information security
fromSilicon Canals
18 hours ago

Iranian hackers used Stryker's own security tools against it - and U.S. agencies say it's just the beginning - Silicon Canals

Iran-backed hackers are escalating cyberattacks against U.S. critical infrastructure, targeting water utilities and energy systems to cause operational disruption.
Information security
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Iran attempting cyber attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure, officials say

U.S. intelligence warns of Iranian cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, particularly through exploitation of Rockwell Automation's products.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
18 hours ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Disrupt U.S. Critical Infrastructure by Targeting Internet-Exposed PLCs

Iran-affiliated cyber actors are targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, manipulating PLCs and causing operational disruptions.
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

What has conflict in Iran revealed about the UK's geopolitical standing and military readiness?

Keir Starmer's relationship with Trump has deteriorated amid the conflict in Iran, revealing the UK's military weaknesses.
SF politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

'Sandy' A-10s the Air Force says it no longer needs flew 'close-in gunfights' in high-risk Iran rescues

A-10 Warthogs participated in risky rescue missions in Iran despite plans for retirement, showcasing their continued operational relevance.
US Elections
fromIndependent
2 days 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
2 days 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.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Here's how US combat search-and-rescue crews save downed fighter pilots in the middle of a war

Air Force combat search-and-rescue, also known as CSAR, is the military's force dedicated to rescuing downed aircrew. Combat search-and-rescue missions are dangerous under the best of conditions, ideally on dark nights with no moonlight.
Roam Research
Media industry
fromAxios
5 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.
#iran
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Coordinated conflict: how the Ukraine and Iran wars are starting to overlap

The Iran and Ukraine wars are increasingly interconnected, affecting global stability and energy markets.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
World news

U.S. drafts plan to end war with Iran as 2,000 paratroopers are ordered to deploy in the Middle East

The Trump administration proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran while deploying additional troops to the Middle East amid ongoing conflict.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 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 news
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

U.S. Intel's Sobering Assessment of Iran's War Resilience

The Iranian regime remains stable despite war costs and has appointed a new, more hardline supreme leader.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

U.S. drafts plan to end war with Iran as 2,000 paratroopers are ordered to deploy in the Middle East

The Trump administration proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran while deploying additional troops to the Middle East amid ongoing conflict.
Retirement
fromAxios
6 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.
World news
fromTheregister
16 hours ago

Microsoft hints at bit bunkers for war zones

Microsoft is redesigning datacenters in conflict-prone regions due to Iranian attacks targeting Middle Eastern facilities linked to US military operations.
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
18 hours ago

Ukraine says it replaced human soldiers with 'ground robots' in over 21,000 missions for Q1

Ukraine's use of uncrewed ground vehicles has significantly increased, with missions tripling in five months and over 21,500 missions in the first quarter.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

NATO needs Ukraine's 'adaptation DNA' and an 'HOV lane' for new war tech, top commander says

Ukraine's rapid adaptation in warfare necessitates NATO to expedite the development and procurement of new military technologies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days 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.
#drone-warfare
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
1 week 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
1 week 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.
US Elections
fromAxios
4 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.
Science
fromFast Company
5 days 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.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

The U.S. Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine.
US news
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv lays out how Russian satellites help Iran in war'

Russian satellites provided detailed imagery of military sites in the Middle East, leading to subsequent Iranian attacks on those locations.
#military-strategy
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The delusion of easy victory from the air may have seduced the US into another war

Donald Trump's Iran military strategy reflects historical military theories advocating for targeting civilian infrastructure to achieve victory.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Veterans see Iraq, Afghanistan lessons for a US-Iran war

Early military victories do not guarantee long-term success; wars require clear political endgames to avoid expansion, mission creep, and prolonged conflict.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The delusion of easy victory from the air may have seduced the US into another war

Donald Trump's Iran military strategy reflects historical military theories advocating for targeting civilian infrastructure to achieve victory.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Veterans see Iraq, Afghanistan lessons for a US-Iran war

Early military victories do not guarantee long-term success; wars require clear political endgames to avoid expansion, mission creep, and prolonged conflict.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI-enabled cyberattacks are currently occurring, with significant impacts on organizations and a widening gap between attackers and defenders.
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Hegseth asked General Randy George, who was just over halfway through his slated tenure as Army chief of staff, to step down and retire immediately, a Pentagon official told us.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

US Air Force A-10 Warthog shot down in Iran firefight

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, known as the Warthog, was shot down in Iran while attempting to rescue crew members from a downed F-15 Strike Eagle fighter jet.
World news
History
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

25 Weapons That Changed Warfare Over the Last Century

Technological breakthroughs over the last century transformed warfare by introducing tanks, missiles, stealth aircraft, and precision-guided weapons that forced armies to continuously adapt tactics and reshape military doctrine globally.
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.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US-Israel playing Russian roulette with security of the region'

US and Israel jeopardize Gulf environmental security with military actions near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week 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.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
1 week 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.
World news
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

CIA deception campaign helped US rescue downed airman in Iran, director says

A CIA deception campaign successfully facilitated the rescue of an airman downed in Iran, utilizing advanced technology and human assets.
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

Great Tactics Mean Nothing if You Have No Strategy - emptywheel

The conduct of War is, therefore, the formation and conduct of the fighting. If this fighting was a single act, there would be no necessity for any further subdivision, but the fight is composed of a greater or less number of single acts, complete in themselves, which we call combats, as we have shown in the first chapter of the first book, and which form new units.
US politics
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

How Iran can bring the war to US soil in just days: Key targets MAPPED

All you would need is a ship under a foreign flag positioned offshore to launch hundreds of drones, or even a truck carrying them. When I served as deputy administrator at the National Nuclear Security Administration, overseeing nuclear programs, the drone threat was something we were deeply concerned about.
US politics
World news
fromThe Atlantic
2 days 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.
World politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?

Cyber operations play a significant but largely undisclosed role in US and Israeli military actions against Iran, complementing conventional strikes across multiple domains.
#f-15e
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

The Future of War Is Now: What Washington Needs to Hear from the Battlefield

I have been working in Ukraine since 2019, first as an active Green Beret advising in an official capacity, then after leaving that service, directing special operations on the ground and more recently carrying hard-won lessons back to NATO before they are forgotten or overtaken by the next news cycle.
Washington DC
World news
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence 'exposing' U.S. forces

Chinese firms are leveraging AI and open-source data to track U.S. military movements, posing potential security risks amid the Iran conflict.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

An Air-Campaign Primer

Air campaigns offer unique advantages in concentration, speed, and flexibility, but differ fundamentally from ground operations in their goals, strengths, and inherent limitations.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 weeks ago

The Drone War's Real Problem Isn't Technology - It's Speed

Defense acquisition reforms implement recommended changes but fail to address the fundamental cycle-time gap between rapidly evolving adversary capabilities and the military's ability to deploy countermeasures.
World news
fromIrish Independent
5 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.
Canada news
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Canadian Military Exploring Taliban-Like Insurgent Tactics to Repel American Invasion

Canada is pivoting away from the United States by forming a strategic partnership with China and drafting military plans to repel a potential US invasion.
World news
fromemptywheel
5 days ago

Blind Spots in the Iran War - emptywheel

Delays in satellite imagery release hinder understanding of the Iran war and its implications for U.S. and allies.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Snowmobiles, skis, and laser tag: How NATO soldiers train for Arctic assaults

The encounter took place during a recent winter combat exercise involving roughly 20 NATO troops, beginning with an assault on skis and snowmobiles before shifting into a simulated firefight using blanks and lasers instead of live ammo. The drill was part of a monthlong course led by Finland's Jaeger Brigade that trains allied forces in Arctic warfare and cold-weather survival. Business Insider observed the battle's start at a training site 75 miles north of the Arctic Circle in Finland's snow-blanketed Lapland region.
Miscellaneous
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The war with Iran is more evidence that winning the fights you can't see is critical in modern combat

US military operations increasingly rely on space and cyber forces to disrupt enemy capabilities before kinetic strikes, making non-kinetic warfare critical to modern combat effectiveness.
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

Stop treating force multiplication as a side gig. Make it intentional

Lead without authority. You may not have direct reports, yet you shape architecture, quality and the roadmap. Your leverage comes from artifacts, reviews and clear standards, not from title.I started by publishing a lightweight architecture template and a rollout checklist that the team could copy. That reduced ambiguity during design and cut review cycles by nearly 30 percent
DevOps
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Used by Iran, Russia, and now the US, the cheap Shahed is reshaping modern war

The Shahed drone, an inexpensive Iranian-designed weapon, has become a defining weapon of modern conflict, adopted and copied by Russia and the United States, fundamentally changing warfare tactics and defense strategies.
#precision-weapons
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

The Country's First 'Cognitive Advantage' Chief: Influence Is the New Battlefield

Integrates information, perception, culture, and behavior operations to provide nonkinetic strategic options and counter adversary cognitive campaigns.
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Autonomy on the Battlefield

Autonomy enables commanders to delegate control to machines while retaining command, requiring a fundamental mindset shift and clear frameworks for authority and responsibility.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

How Precision Sniper Technology Reduced the Need for Massed Infantry

Infantry once relied on numbers to solve uncertainty. When soldiers could not see or hit targets precisely, the answer was more troops and more fire. Sniper technologies quietly overturned that logic. By extending range, improving accuracy, and increasing awareness, they allowed small teams to dominate space once controlled only by massed formations. Precision replaced presence, and patience became a battlefield advantage. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a look at the sniper technologies that totally changed the game.
Science
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Weapons That Performed Well Except For Desert, Jungle, or Arctic Conditions

On paper, many of the world's most famous weapons looked like reliable successes. In practice, desert sand, jungle humidity, and arctic cold often had other ideas. Systems that performed well in testing or early combat sometimes broke down once environmental stress became unavoidable. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at how the environment, not enemy fire, can quietly expose limits that designers never fully anticipated.
World news
World news
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Hybrid or Ambiguous, Asymmetric Warfare is Here to Stay

Asymmetric and ambiguous warfare doctrines from China and Russia anticipated cyber and hybrid attacks that the U.S. failed to adequately prepare for.
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