Communicative Deterrence in the Information Environment | Irregular Warfare Center
Dr. Rupinder Mangat of Defence Research and Development Canada proposes “communicative deterrence,” a framework that leverages strategic communication to build societal resilience against adversarial information operations. The model treats resilience as deterrence by denial, arguing that a public that can absorb and recover from disinformation reduces an attacker’s return on investment. Mangat links this approach to the broader thesis of *Winning Without Fighting*, which stresses influence and narrative shaping over kinetic force. He calls on Western governments to engage continuously with citizens, shaping narratives that reinforce trust and recovery capability.
The Rise of Non-State Special Operations | The War Room Podcast
The War Room Podcast episode highlights the growing capability of non‑state actors—terrorist groups, cartels, and private contractors—to conduct complex, high‑impact special operations traditionally reserved for nation‑states. Professor Craig Whiteside and host Darrell Driver discuss historical examples such as the Tet...
Pro-Iranian Nasir Security Is Targeting Energy Companies in the Gulf
Resecurity has identified a nascent Iran‑linked cybercriminal group, Nasir Security, that is systematically targeting energy firms across the Gulf through supply‑chain compromises. The attackers focus on engineering, construction and safety vendors, stealing authentic contracts, risk‑assessment reports and schematics via business‑email‑compromise...
Russia’s Spring Offensive Begins Against Ukraine’s Fortress Belt: ISW
The Institute for the Study of War says Russian forces have launched a spring‑summer 2026 offensive against Ukraine’s “Fortress Belt” in Donetsk, focusing on Slovyansk and Kramatorsk. Initial operations are in a shaping phase, with probing attacks and intensified strikes...
America’s Drone Future
The FAA forecasts that nearly two million drones will operate in U.S. airspace within a few years, yet state and local governments lack affordable, real‑time monitoring solutions. Federal proposals such as Part 108 and expanded JIATF‑401 authority aim to tighten counter‑UAS...
Hegseth Didn’t Revive an Ancient Warrior Ethos. He Repeated an American Pattern.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s recent use of the phrase “no quarter” revives a longstanding American rhetorical tradition that emerges when an enemy is portrayed as racially or civilizationally inferior. The article traces the expression from 17th‑century colonial massacres through...
The Court Gutted Congress’s War Power. It’s Time to Give It Back.
The article contends that the Supreme Court’s 1983 INS v. Chadha decision, which invalidated legislative vetoes, undermines Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution—a tool that lets Congress order the withdrawal of U.S. forces via a concurrent resolution. It argues that...
DEAD AIR — The Weekly Autopsy of Sunday Morning News Wasteland In The Age Of Trump
The Substack piece critiques Sunday morning news coverage of the U.S. war with Iran, noting $20 billion spent in two weeks, President Trump’s 48‑hour ultimatum to destroy Iran’s power grid, and the Treasury Secretary’s admission that the U.S. is indirectly funding...
A Russian-Linked Arms Trafficker and a Network of Corrupt African Officials Tried to Supply a Mexican Cartel With Anti-Aircraft Weapons
Federal prosecutors in Virginia have indicted Bulgarian arms dealer Peter Dimitrov Mirchev, linked to Viktor Bout, and three African conspirators for a $58 million scheme to supply the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) with rocket launchers, surface‑to‑air missiles, anti‑aircraft drones and a ZU‑23 gun system....
Cuba Is Next
The Trump administration is intensifying pressure on Cuba, positioning U.S. naval assets to intercept a Russian‑owned oil tanker that could serve as economic leverage. Officials are pairing sanctions with potential legal indictments, echoing the U.S. approach used in Venezuela, and...
Q&A: “If It’s Not Secure, You Can’t Trust It”
Dewayne Hart, a former U.S. Navy chief and founder of Secure Managed Instructional Systems, emphasizes that trustworthy AI must be built with security‑by‑design. He identifies phishing, ransomware, and third‑party vendor risk as the most damaging cyber threats facing enterprises today....
The Unwitting Fleet
Commercial vessels now act as a global, low‑cost intelligence platform, broadcasting AIS positions, voice and data traffic through often unencrypted VSAT links. A March 2025 cyber‑attack on Iran’s state‑owned fleet, which disabled satellite communications on 116 ships, revealed how a...
French-German Air Transport Squadron Moves U.S. Marines
A joint French‑German Binational Air Transport Squadron (BATS) conducted its first Arctic airlift of a U.S. Marine rifle company. Two German‑operated KC‑130J aircraft and a U.S. Marine KC‑130J moved Echo Company from Bardufoss, Norway, to Rovaniemi, Finland on 11 March....
War Widens to the Caspian. Why Isn’t Iran Attacking Azerbaijan?
Israel launched a surprise strike on Iranian naval vessels in the Caspian Sea, claiming hits on missile boats, a corvette, a shipyard and a command centre. The attack raises the prospect of a broader regional clash, as Iran has yet...
EOD Chief Recounts Bomb Disposal in Podcast
The head of Counter Terrorism Policing’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, a former British Army explosives specialist known as Tom, discussed his 24‑year career in the latest Inside Counter Terrorism Policing podcast. He detailed deployments in Northern Ireland, Afghanistan and domestic...
What Does TOTP Protect From?
Time‑based One‑Time Passwords (TOTP) rely on a shared secret stored on both client and server, making the secret a single point of failure if the server is breached. The author argues that TOTP’s strongest defense is against client‑side ransomware or...
The Architecture of Resistance: Why Iran’s Ideological Statecraft Outlasts Nuclear Diplomacy
The article argues that Iran’s revolutionary constitution embeds a permanent mandate to support global “oppressed” movements, making its ideological statecraft more enduring than any nuclear agreement. While the 2015 JCPOA limited Tehran’s fissile capabilities, Iran simultaneously advanced missile, space, and...
Afghanistan’s Political Stalemate: Risks to Regional and Global Security
Afghanistan’s political deadlock is deepening humanitarian crises and creating a strategic vacuum that threatens regional stability. Nearly half of the population now requires urgent aid, while exclusionary governance fuels extremist networks and mass displacement. The article argues that Western disengagement...
Iran Issues Demands
Iran has issued a list of preconditions it says must be met before it ends the war with the United States and Israel. Washington and Jerusalem claim air superiority and continue extensive strikes on Iranian targets, while Tehran argues it...
Sunday Message From MeidasTouch Founder
MeidasTouch founder warns that a 48‑hour ultimatum from former President Trump to bomb Iran’s energy infrastructure has sparked a rapid escalation. Iran rejected the demand and threatened regional targets, while missiles and drones are breaching Israel’s defenses and striking southern...
Here's What It'll Take to Win the Iran War
The author outlines the strategic, logistical, and political prerequisites for a successful U.S. campaign against Iran. He emphasizes the need for clear objectives, coalition building, and robust cyber‑and conventional capabilities. The piece also highlights the importance of managing regional escalation...
BAE Partners Brazil Firm on Vehicle Components
BAE Systems Hägglunds has launched a pilot partnership with Brazil’s Knightec Group to develop military vehicle components in Resende, Rio de Janeiro. The collaboration will initially produce conceptual designs for gear housings for the BvS10 all‑terrain vehicle, targeting lower costs...
Iran Shows They Have Long Range Missiles And US Proves Mach 10 Intercept Works
Iran fired two intermediate‑range ballistic missiles at the U.S. base on Diego Garcia, over 4,100 km away, contradicting earlier claims of a 2,000 km limit. One missile failed in flight while the other was likely intercepted by a U.S. Standard Missile‑3 (SM‑3)....
Babcock Wins MOD Vehicle Fleet Contract
Babcock has secured a five‑year, £60 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to manage its white fleet of non‑combat vehicles. Named Phoenix 3, the deal continues the work begun under Phoenix 2 and includes options to extend for another five years....
When Ignorance Becomes Strategy
The United States, Israel, and Iran are caught in a rising geopolitical standoff that reflects a deeper strategic flaw: policymakers are acting on incomplete understanding. Under the Trump administration, aggressive sanctions and provocative rhetoric have replaced nuanced diplomacy, turning a...
MARSS Signs Big Nigeria Defence MoU
MARSS has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence to deliver a national C4I programme valued at over $190 million. The deal, signed in London on 19 March 2026, will see the UK‑based firm deploy its NiDAR AI‑enabled command, control,...
How Israel Is Redefining Aerial Defense
Israel’s air‑defense network, now operating in tandem with U.S. forces, has shifted from theory to live combat. A layered architecture—Arrow 3, Arrow 2, THAAD, David’s Sling and Iron Dome—covers the full altitude spectrum, intercepting missiles before they reach civilian areas. Joint command...
Denmark Learned in 1996 of the U.S. Iceworm Plan Under Greenland
In 1996 the United States disclosed Project Iceworm, a covert Cold War effort to build a nuclear‑powered missile base beneath Greenland’s ice sheet. The program’s proof‑of‑concept, Camp Century, operated a portable PM‑2A reactor for nearly three years before being abandoned...
Starmer Sends Israel Strongly Worded Apology After Discovering Missile Attack on Diego Garcia Came From an Israeli Submarine
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a strongly worded apology after intelligence confirmed that missiles striking the joint UK‑US base on Diego Garcia were fired from an Israeli Dolphin‑class submarine, not Iran. The revelation follows earlier accusations that Israel staged...
US Navy Experience – No Aircraft Carrier Sunk Since WW2
In 2005 the U.S. Navy conducted a SINKEX on the decommissioned supercarrier USS America to test survivability. The exercise showed the vessel could absorb dozens of 250‑500 kg bombs on the flight deck and multiple underwater explosions without sinking. Modern carriers...
B-52 Spotted Yet Again Testing the AGM-181 Next-Gen Stealth Nuclear Cruise Missile
The U.S. Air Force continues integration testing of the AGM‑181 Long Range Standoff (LRSO) cruise missile on a B‑52H Stratofortress, which was photographed over California carrying two inert missiles. The formation also included an NKC‑135R tanker and an F‑22 equipped...
Closest View Yet of F-22 Raptor With Stealth Tanks and Stealth Pods
New high‑resolution photographs reveal a Lockheed Martin F‑22A Raptor equipped with stealthy external fuel tanks and twin equipment pods. The pods appear to house an infrared search‑and‑track (IRST) or similar optical targeting system, while the tanks feature low‑observable shaping to...
Major Defence Projects Slipping as Delays Mount
Senior Ministry of Defence officials warned that roughly one‑quarter of the UK’s major defence programmes are now in trouble, with delays rather than cost overruns driving the concern. The portfolio’s “red” status reflects persistent schedule slips caused by high‑technology risk,...
This Is How the Iran War Goes Global
The United States has deployed Marine forces to the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Iran and signaling a broader strategic shift. The narrow waterway, vital for global oil shipments, now faces heightened militarization that could disrupt worldwide energy markets....
Commissioner Duheme’s Repression Denials Will Not Restore Public Trust
Commissioner Mike Duheme told Vassy Kapelos there is "no credible intelligence" of foreign interference in Canada, a statement meant to calm the public. The article argues that such blanket denials ignore documented harassment, intimidation, and surveillance reported by diaspora communities....
George Answers Your Questions: Geopolitics, War and Iran
The article features George responding to a reader’s query about the unfolding conflict with Iran, noting that the U.S. timeline for a military campaign was miscalculated. While former President Trump projected a 4‑5‑week operation, after 2½ weeks the situation remains...
UK Seeks US Support Deal Worth up to 1bn for New AUKUS Subs
The United Kingdom has asked the United States for up to $1 billion in support for submarine combat systems, technical assistance and personnel under the AUKUS partnership. The request expands a prior $50 million case and covers vertical deployment tubes, weapon launchers,...
Iran in the Crosshairs: The Situation Three Weeks In…
The United States has successfully degraded Iran's ballistic missile and drone capabilities, hitting over 6,000 targets, but analysts believe much of the nuclear material remains undisclosed. Power in Tehran has shifted from the theocratic establishment to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard...
The Cuban Air Force Pilot Who Defected to the US with His MiG-23, Borrowed a Cessna 310, Flew Back to...
On March 20, 1991 Cuban Air Force pilot Orestes Lorenzo Perez flew his MiG‑23 to NAS Key West, seeking political asylum in the United States. After months of diplomatic deadlock, he raised $30,000 to purchase a 1961 Cessna 310 and,...
Iran Attempted Missile Strikes on UK-US Base More Than 2,000 Miles Away Revealing Danger to Europe
Iran launched two missiles toward the joint UK‑US base on Diego Garcia, more than 2,000 miles from its shores, marking the first confirmed strike beyond the 1,200‑mile range Iran previously claimed. One projectile missed the installation while the other was...
UK Rules Out Shift to French Nuclear Weapons
Defence Minister Luke Pollard confirmed the United Kingdom will retain the US‑supplied Trident II D5 missile system, rejecting any shift to France’s M51.4 submarine‑launched ballistic missile despite expanding UK‑France nuclear cooperation under the 2010 Teutates Treaty and the 2025 Northwood Declaration. Pollard...
MAGA Is FRACTURING Over the Iran War
Joe Kent, Trump’s National Counterterrorism Center director, resigned, issuing a letter asserting Iran does not pose an imminent U.S. threat. In the letter, Kent accuses senior Israeli officials and pro‑war media of manipulating Trump into a potential Iran conflict while...
Trump on Opening the Strait of Hormuz: You Need a Lot of Help
Former President Donald Trump asserted that the United States will not pursue a ceasefire with Iran, insisting on unconditional surrender while emphasizing the U.S. military’s abundant ammunition and troop levels. He suggested that China and Japan could play a role...
GAO Evaluation of CMMC Program and Important Information for Defense Contractors
The Government Accountability Office released a report reviewing the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, calling it fundamentally sound but in need of adjustments. GAO highlighted gaps in external factor analysis, such as the limited pool of...
Pentagon Flags Anthropic’s Foreign Workforce as a National Security Risk to Dismiss Company’s Lawsuit
The Pentagon filed a declaration labeling Anthropic’s employment of foreign nationals, especially Chinese citizens, as a national‑security risk under China’s National Intelligence Law. The agency argues this risk exceeds prior concerns about domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons, and it contrasts...
US Made Detailed Preparations for Potential Ground Troops in Iran - Report
Pentagon officials have drafted detailed plans to deploy U.S. ground forces into Iran, including two Marine units of roughly 2,200 troops each. The first unit is slated to arrive from Japan early next week, with a second sailing from California...
SCSP Announces Launch of National Security Commission on Robotics for Advanced Manufacturing
The Special Competitive Studies Project announced the National Security Commission on Robotics for Advanced Manufacturing, co‑chaired by SCSP President Ylli Bajraktari, Sen. Ted Budd and Sen. Elissa Slotkin. The commission will craft a unified strategy to scale next‑generation robotics and...
2026 Annual Threat Assessment (ODNI) – What Has Changed Since 2024?
On March 18 the Office of the Director of National Intelligence published its 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, describing a security environment where major powers, transnational actors, and rapid technological change intersect. China remains the primary strategic competitor, while Russia, Iran...
The Stark Divide in the UAE and India War Info Systems
During the Iran‑Israel escalation, the UAE deployed a government‑run emergency alert system that pushed multilingual warnings to every mobile SIM and imposed steep fines for sharing unverified footage, keeping misinformation low. In contrast, India’s media landscape flooded viewers with outdated,...
Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron Supports French Seizure of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
The Royal Navy’s HMS Cutlass supported French forces in boarding the Russian‑linked tanker MV Deyna in the western Mediterranean on March 20, 2026. The vessel, sailing under a false Mozambican flag, was suspected of evading UK and EU sanctions as part of Russia’s shadow‑fleet...