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UK to field ship‑borne laser weapon on destroyers by 2027
The Ministry of Defence signed a £316 million (~$414 million) contract with MBDA UK to install the 50 kW DragonFire high‑energy laser on two Type 45 destroyers, with deployment slated for 2027, making Britain the first European NATO nation to operate an operational ship‑borne laser.
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By the numbers: Kraken Robotics acquires Colvya Group for $615M
U.S. authorities alerted Goldman Sachs' Paris headquarters after an Iranian-linked group threatened to bomb the building. Police placed the site under surveillance, but a subsequent sweep found no suspicious devices. The threat follows a recent foiled bomb plot at Bank of America’s Paris office and comes amid broader U.S.-Iran tensions, prompting Goldman and Citi staff in the city to work remotely. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has also warned U.S. tech firms of retaliation, raising concerns over the safety of American businesses in Europe.
President Trump delivered a 19‑minute prime‑time address on April 1, reiterating that the Iran war is nearly won and promising two to three more weeks of heavy strikes, while offering no new diplomatic framework or answers to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s...
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin revoked a rule that forced personal approval of any DHS expenditure over $100,000, a policy introduced by former secretary Kristi Noem. The rule had created a bottleneck that delayed at least 1,000 FEMA contracts and...
Europe is on a path to destroying itself. Unchecked immigration of millions of immigrants that burden their welfare states, bring violence and terrorism to their shores, and take over local governance, one city at a time. Anti-capitalist policies that...
French President Emmanuel Macron says it is "unrealistic" to think the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened through military means. "We must be able to reopen this strait because it’s strategic [...] but it can only be done in consultation with...
The United States is pouring federal money into domestic gallium production to curb reliance on China, which supplies roughly 98% of the global market. The Pentagon allocated $150 million to Atlantic Alumina and $29.9 million to ElementUS Minerals for gallium extraction and...
Finally a UK PM who is willing to surrender overseas interests to USA. Now let’s finalize it by taking Gibraltar, Diego Garcia and Greenland.
Taking Kharg Island or bombing powerplants takes Iran's oil off global markets for a long time. That spikes oil by a lot more and is what markets fear most. Better to do an embargo and take Iran's oil off the...
Cisco disclosed a critical authentication bypass (CVE‑2026‑20093) in its Integrated Management Controller (IMC) that lets unauthenticated attackers obtain admin privileges on UCS C‑Series and E‑Series servers. The flaw resides in the password‑change function and can be triggered with a crafted...
.@kriegsforscherD and I have setup a Substack page where we will write about the war and other developments. In the first post, @kriegsforscherD gives a battlefield update for March. https://t.co/q6wJeXqZgh
“Throughout the long history of war, militaries have understood a simple truth: Combat effectiveness requires cohesion…” my latest @WarInstitute https://t.co/nJIWXS3vpi Today’s soldiers operate in a world of constant connectivity. They are embedded in dense networks of communication that extend far beyond...
Q1 2026 saw a surge in defense activity, highlighted by a Jan. 7 executive order that ties contractor performance to executive compensation and bans stock buybacks and large dividends during underperformance. The order mandates a 30‑day contractor review and new FAR/DFARS...
Exclusive: Russian oil output cuts are unavoidable as drone attacks shrink exports, sources say https://t.co/5XWsLO71R7
The undersea domain has re‑emerged as a decisive arena for defence, highlighted by the US Navy’s torpedoing of Iran’s frigate IRIS Dena—the first such strike since 1945. Growing hybrid threats and sabotage of subsea infrastructure in the Baltic have spurred...
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) signed a contract on 31 March 2026 for the fifth Amiral Ronarc’h‑class FDI frigate, to be named Amiral Cabanier, with delivery slated for 2032. The vessel will be built at Naval Group’s upgraded Lorient shipyard, which can now...
The U.S. is preparing for a potential ground operation in Iran. Marines from the USS Tripoli and Boxer, as well as elements from the 82nd Airborne, could be looped in. Full Newsletter: https://t.co/j9QYfrxtce https://t.co/8CIXJetEvm
Since late February 2026 the United States has been conducting over 12,000 combat flights in support of Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Reported losses include three F‑15 fighters, one E‑3D AWACS (with another damaged), and an estimated sixteen MQ‑9 Reaper...
Norway’s Defence Material Agency has relaunched a procurement for a tactical‑class unmanned aerial vehicle, issuing a pre‑qualification notice on 31 March 2026. The framework agreement is valued at up to NOK 1 billion (approximately US $103 million) for a four‑year term, with options to extend...
“.. a glaring admission from Trump, who confessed point-blank that he thinks the government’s only responsibility is to fund the military.” https://t.co/N4U0ZjVQio https://t.co/zxFi7xnGB1
The U.S. Intelligence Community Just Put Quantum on Equal Footing with AI. And Expanded the Threat Definition https://t.co/BFmWJ9pOmy via @infosec
China’s foreign ministry said US and Israeli strikes on Iran caused the Strait of Hormuz blockage. The closure has pushed Brent crude to about $100 a barrel, spiking global oil prices by 40‑50%. Chinese airlines announced fuel surcharges, while President...
The United States has field‑tested the Low‑Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS), a one‑way attack drone priced at $35,000, in combat operations for the first time. Admiral Brad Cooper praised the system as “indispensable,” highlighting a new tactical emphasis on...
Google researchers disclosed a sophisticated iPhone exploit kit called Coruna, which chains 23 iOS vulnerabilities to silently install malware via compromised websites. Evidence points to the toolkit’s origins in the U.S., specifically the Trenchant division of defense contractor L3Harris. Former...
Donald Trump warned of intensified attacks on Iran, pushing Brent crude up 4.9% to $106.16 a barrel and U.S. crude 4% to $104.15. The rhetoric sparked a coordinated sell‑off across Asian equity indices, highlighting the market’s sensitivity to geopolitical risk.
Yanis Varoufakis warns that the flare‑up in the Persian Gulf heightens the risk of a broader US‑China confrontation, making de‑escalation the top global priority. He argues that a pervasive myth—that China has cheated its way to prosperity—fuels mistrust and makes...
The U.S. Army’s land‑based Centurion C‑RAM, a $4 million, 24‑ton Gatling‑type point‑defence system, fires 20 mm M940 rounds at up to 4,500 rpm to intercept incoming threats. While videos show successful downing of Iranian Shahed drones, the system’s 1,500‑round magazine, $168 per round...
The active phase of the Iran war appears to be drawing to a close, prompting analysts to step back from battlefield details and examine the emerging regional balance. While the future trajectory of Tehran's regime remains uncertain, the broader Iranian...
On January 3, the United States executed Operation Absolute Resolve, forcing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power and signaling a decisive push against adversarial influence in the Western Hemisphere. The move dovetails with the Trump‑era Shield of America coalition and a de‑facto...
HAL Chairman Dr. DK Sunil announced that the Indian Air Force’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fleet is slated to resume flying by Wednesday, following a temporary grounding after a crash linked to braking system problems. The clearance process, including...
Yes, the NATO issue is misalignment. Europes enemy is Russia and Europa sees China as a partner whereas USAs enemy is China and Russia as a partner is better than fighting both China and Russia.
Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI) has completed its first production run of Linza tactical drones and begun deliveries to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The drones are manufactured in Munich under a German‑Ukrainian “Build with Ukraine” co‑production model, marking the shift from...
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard-linked media has singled out Amazon, Microsoft, Palantir and Oracle as retaliation targets amid the US‑Israel conflict. Drone strikes have damaged two Amazon Web Services data centers in the UAE and a site in Bahrain, causing power...
Australia is investing US$138 million to acquire 40 long‑range Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), expanding the Royal Australian Navy's fleet to 55 vessels. The Bluebottles, already operating 15 units, have collectively logged 145,828 nautical miles as of September 2025. Minister Pat Conroy...
In early 2025 the Trump administration created large national defense areas along the U.S. southern border, placing the land under military jurisdiction and allowing soldiers to assist in immigration enforcement. Federal prosecutors subsequently filed a surge of military trespass charges—over...
Babcock International will relocate up to 2,000 defence staff to a new Capability Centre at the former House of Fraser site on Royal Parade in Plymouth. The move frees space at Devonport Royal Dockyard for expanding Ministry of Defence programmes,...
The UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) completed a multi‑week trial where AI‑powered drones identified and classified replica mines for the British Army’s 33 Engineer Regiment. The system proved capable of rapid model retraining to recognise emerging threat types...
A recent e2e‑assure survey of 250 UK critical national infrastructure (CNI) decision‑makers found that 80% of providers could incur OT downtime costs ranging from £100,000 ($132,144) to £5 million ($6.6 million) after a cyber‑attack. Roughly one‑quarter of incidents exceed $1.3 million, and 6%...
Iran’s army commander‑in‑chief Amir Hatami told senior officers to monitor enemy movements with extreme caution and be ready to counter any form of attack. He warned that no adversary troops should survive a ground assault. The remarks came as U.S. President...
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) launched the 3,000‑ton class patrol vessel Taepyeongyang 21 for the Korea Coast Guard. The 117‑meter ship can reach 28 knots and carries high‑speed boats and advanced onboard systems. Designed for multi‑role missions, it will support maritime...
The @BritishArmy has been directed to triple its lethality. But how should lethality be measured in force design? Nick Reynolds and I have written a paper on this for @RUSI_org: https://t.co/v4ryyfuoWu
Former President Donald Trump declared his undeclared war against Iran "nearing completion" and claimed Iran's nuclear capability is being "decimated," yet he offered no clear objectives or exit plan. The post surveys energy, security and policy experts to identify the...
The piece argues that Donald Trump’s contempt for U.S. intelligence agencies is causing structural damage to the nation’s security apparatus. By branding the intelligence community as a “deep state” and publicly disparaging it, Trump has curtailed formal briefings, purged senior...
U.S. officials, citing the 9/11 Commission and declassified statements, assert that Iran has maintained a covert partnership with al‑Qaida for nearly thirty years, providing travel facilitation, training venues, and logistical support. Evidence includes eight 9/11 hijackers passing through Iran, a...
One of the key reasons why the White House remains so relaxed about the economic costs of the Third Gulf War. For the US, this time is truly different.
Additive manufacturing is reshaping small‑arms warfare by allowing non‑state actors to produce functional firearms and ammunition locally. Open‑source designs and affordable printers have turned 3D‑printed guns from novelty items into reliable, magazine‑fed weapons used in conflicts such as Myanmar’s civil...
The University of Michigan announced a $1.2 billion, 290,000‑square‑foot high‑performance computing complex in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory, slated for Ypsilanti Township. Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to oppose the project, citing terrorism, cyber‑attack risks, and potential harm...
Article 5 was used once and it was to aid the US in Afghanistan and Iraq. Iran didn’t attack the US NATO has no role here.
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding launched the future USS George M. Neal (DDG 131) on April 1, 2026, marking the fourth Flight III Arleigh Burke‑class destroyer built at the Mississippi yard. The launch follows weeks of component integration, inspections and dry‑dock translation, moving the ship into outfitting...
On March 21, 31 naval vessels from 19 nations entered Sydney Harbour for the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review, commemorating the Royal Australian Navy’s 125th anniversary. The flagship HMAS Canberra led the formation, followed by air‑force displays and a ceremonial colours...
The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed that the Royal Navy’s six‑ship Type 45 (Daring‑class) destroyer fleet will remain operational until the end of 2038, with the final vessel slated for retirement that year. Defence Minister Luke Pollard declined to give individual...
