Taiwan Navy Takes Delivery of the First Tuo Chiang-Class Batch 2 Catamaran Corvette
Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy received its first batch‑2 Tuo Chiang‑class catamaran corvette, ROCS Tan Chiang (PGG‑627), on March 11, 2026 at Lungteh Shipbuilding. The new vessel expands the fleet’s hit‑and‑run capability with a top speed of 44‑45 knots and a range of up to 2,000 nautical miles. Batch‑2 ships are larger, at 685 tons, and integrate TC‑2N surface‑to‑air missiles and a Leonardo NA‑30S Mk2 fire‑control radar, giving the navy its first small combatants with air‑defence. A Coast Guard variant can also carry a full missile load in wartime.
Norway’s Elite Arctic Soldiers Still Dig Their Own Snow Caves to Hide From Drones
Norway’s elite Long Range Reconnaissance Squadron is reviving the ancient quinzhee snow‑cave technique to evade modern drone sensors during Arctic operations. The unit, training alongside British Royal Marines and Canadian Special Forces, pairs these low‑tech shelters with cutting‑edge winterized drones...
‘Radiant’ Mother From Kentucky Was Among 6 US Service Members Killed in Air Crash in Iraq
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling tanker crashed in western Iraq, killing six service members. Among the dead was Tech Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, a 34‑year‑old mother of two from Kentucky, and three Ohio Air National Guard airmen. The aircraft...
The Coming Compute War in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces depend on cloud‑based AI to coordinate massive drone swarms, but Russian electronic‑warfare can sever the uplinks, turning pre‑programmed drones into ineffective assets. Bandwidth constraints and energy shortages expose a critical compute vulnerability, prompting a shift toward a layered...
Oracle EBS Hack: Only 4 Corporate Giants Still Silent on Potential Impact
The Cl0p ransomware group claims a massive Oracle E‑Business Suite breach that exploited zero‑day flaws, affecting over 100 organizations. Among the victims, Broadcom, Bechtel, Estée Lauder and Abbott have not issued any public comment despite leaks of 2 TB, 870 GB and other...
Glimpsing Victory in Iran
Two weeks into the joint U.S.-Israeli Operation Epic Fury, the campaign has dramatically degraded Iran’s military capabilities, destroying most of its ballistic‑missile launchers, crippling air defenses, and striking senior regime figures. The strikes have also hit economic lifelines, notably the...
Virtual Briefing: Multilateral Arms Control After New START: Involving China and Other Nuclear-Armed States
The New START treaty between the United States and Russia expired on February 5, opening the door for the two powers to increase deployed strategic nuclear weapons for the first time in 35 years. President Trump rejected President Putin’s proposal to extend...
Unique Solutions of the French Republic in the Fight Against Terrorism and Radicalisation
France’s long‑standing counter‑terrorism architecture is presented as a template for Europe, emphasizing its unique deradicalisation programmes and coordinated response to domestic extremism. The article notes that France remains the EU’s most frequently attacked nation in the 21st century, confronting right‑wing, left‑wing,...
RTX Raytheon Enhances SM-3 and SM-6 Production Capacity
RTX Raytheon has finished expanding its Redstone Missile Integration Facility in Alabama, raising Standard Missile‑3 and Standard Missile‑6 production rates by more than 50%. The boost is intended to replenish Pentagon missile stockpiles that were drawn down during recent operations....
Terra’s Drones Will Now Come with Weapons as It Begins Building Combat Ready Systems for the Nigerian Military
Terra Industries, a Nigerian‑focused defence startup, is now fitting its UAVs with machine guns and rocket launchers, turning surveillance platforms into combat‑ready systems for the Nigerian military. The classified project will be operated remotely by military personnel rather than Terra’s...
Pentagon: F-35s “Vulnerable” Over Iran? Software Stagnation Leaves U.S. Stealth Jets Without Crucial Upgrades
The Pentagon disclosed that F‑35 Lightning II jets conducting strikes in Operation Epic Fury over Iran are still equipped with the older TR‑2 software, as the planned TR‑3 upgrade has been stalled. The TR‑3, part of the Block 4 modernization, promises...
Attackers Abuse LiveChat to Phish Credit Card, Personal Data
Researchers at Cofense have uncovered a new phishing campaign that hijacks the LiveChat SaaS support platform to steal sensitive data. The attackers impersonate Amazon or PayPal, using email lures that direct victims to a LiveChat‑hosted page where a human‑operated operator...
Kroenig Interviewed on CNN on US Action in Iran
Matthew Kroenig, senior director at the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center, was interviewed on CNN on March 13 to defend President Trump’s approach toward Iran. He claimed that recent U.S. actions, including expanded sanctions and calibrated military signaling, are deliberately weakening...
The Feasibility Trap
The article argues that the US‑Israeli war with Iran is being shaped more by what technology permits than by strategic objectives, a phenomenon the author labels feasibility bias. It notes that military leaders are increasingly choosing actions simply because they...
Africa’s Critical Minerals Gain Strategic Importance as Global Demand Intensifies
Africa is emerging as a strategic source of rare earths and critical minerals as the United States seeks alternatives to China-dominated processing. The continent hosts vast deposits, including DRC cobalt, Zimbabwe lithium, and new rare‑earth projects in Namibia, Tanzania, and...
L3Harris Unveils P25 Device with 5G, Satellite D2D Functionality
L3Harris introduced the XL‑300P, a redesigned P25 handheld that adds a built‑in LTE‑5G modem and satellite direct‑to‑device (NTN) capability. The device can switch among P25, Wi‑Fi, commercial LTE bands—including Band 106—and T‑Mobile’s Starlink‑backed satellite service, with an AI‑driven selector that chooses...
Handala Hackers Exploit RDP and NetBird in Coordinated Wiper Attacks
Handala Hack, an Iranian state‑linked group known as Void Manticore, has been conducting coordinated wiper attacks using compromised RDP sessions and the legitimate mesh‑networking tool NetBird. The actors gain initial access via stolen VPN credentials, dwell for months, harvest domain admin...
South Korea Promotes Anti-Aircraft Guns for Drone Defense
South Korea’s defense establishment is reviving anti‑aircraft gun systems as a primary tool against the surge of low‑cost drone attacks. Modern gun platforms such as the radar‑equipped K30 Biho and the upcoming Cheonho vehicle employ programmable airburst ammunition to engage...
Russia-Linked Espionage Campaign Targeting Ukraine Using Starlink and Charity Lures
A Russia‑linked hacker group known as Laundry Bear launched a new espionage campaign against Ukrainian entities in February, distributing a backdoor called DrillApp hidden in documents about Starlink terminals and the Come Back Alive charity. The malware activates through Microsoft...
North Korea Earned Billions From Russia Arms Transfers
South Korean analysts estimate North Korea earned between $7.67 billion and $14.4 billion from troop deployments and arms exports to Russia since 2023. More than 20,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia, delivering artillery shells, rocket systems and ballistic missiles....
Navy Unmanned Vessel Operators Are Now Earning Specialized Badges
The U.S. Navy is now awarding the historic Craftmaster Insignia to sailors operating medium unmanned surface vessels, marking the first formal recognition of the emerging USV community. Lt. Miles Graham’s Chimera Detachment Alpha, which fields platforms such as Sea Hawk,...
CamelClone Uses Public File-Sharing Sites in Government Cyberattacks
Operation CamelClone targets government, defense, diplomatic and energy agencies in Algeria, Mongolia, Ukraine and Kuwait, using spear‑phishing ZIP archives that contain LNK shortcuts to launch PowerShell commands. The shortcuts download a JavaScript loader, HOPPINGANT, from the public file‑sharing site filebulldogs.com,...
Iran War Chokepoints Begin to Cast Doubt on Global Chip Supply
The ongoing Middle East war is creating chokepoints that could restrict the flow of chemicals, equipment and other inputs essential for semiconductor manufacturing. Rising power costs in Taiwan, the hub of advanced chip production, add further pressure on fab operations....
Saab Restructures, Launches New Naval Division
Swedish defense firm Saab announced a restructuring that will merge its Kockums division with most of the Naval Combat Systems unit into a newly created business area called Naval, effective April 1 2026. The new division will be led by Mats Wicksell,...
Army General Left Classified Maps on a Train in Poland, Watchdog Finds
A Department of Defense Inspector General report found that retired Maj. Gen. Antonio Aguto left a tube containing Secret‑classified maps on a chartered train traveling from Ukraine to Germany, losing control of the material for about 24 hours before it...
France Unveils FLP-T 150 Long-Range Rocket Launcher
France unveiled the FLP‑T 150, a 150 km long‑range guided rocket artillery system developed by ArianeGroup and Thales. The ITAR‑free launcher, mounted on a Mercedes‑Zetros 8×8 truck, carries eight rockets in a single container and uses sub‑decametric GPS/INS for single‑digit meter...
Why Security Validation Is Becoming Agentic
Traditional security validation relies on disconnected tools like BAS platforms, periodic penetration tests, and vulnerability scanners, creating blind spots as attackers chain identity, cloud, and vulnerability exploits. This fragmentation forces manual data stitching, delaying insight and remediation. Emerging agentic exposure...
Pakistan’s Military Campaign in Afghanistan Is Here to Stay
Pakistan has escalated its cross‑border campaign against the Afghan Taliban, launching Operation Ghazab Lil Haq in its fourth week. Using airpower, drones and long‑range artillery, Islamabad has struck weapons depots, intelligence hubs and even a unit linked to Taliban leader...
Iranian "Air Force One" Reportedly Destroyed By Israeli Air Force
Israel’s air force announced it destroyed the Iranian government‑owned Airbus A340‑300, the aircraft used by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for diplomatic and procurement flights. The strike comes amid intensified US‑Israel operations against Iran following the February 28 killing of Iran’s leader. The...
How to Defend Against Recruitment as the Attack Surface
Recruitment of software engineers is emerging as a critical attack surface, with nation‑state actors—most notably North Korea—exploiting new hires to infiltrate vulnerable systems. These insiders often receive deep privileges, allowing rapid lateral movement and data exfiltration. The article outlines a...
AI-Generated War Footage Is Going Viral While Real Satellite Imagery Disappears From Public View
The New York Times identified over 110 AI‑generated war images and videos in the first two weeks of the U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict, reaching millions of viewers. Iran is deploying these deepfakes as a coordinated propaganda weapon, while real satellite imagery has...
NTCSA Signs Helicopter Purchase Agreement with Textron Inc. (TXT)
On March 12, the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) signed a purchase agreement with Textron for seven Bell 407GX helicopters. The aircraft will support utility operations tied to South Africa’s national electricity transmission network. The announcement coincided with other Textron sales,...
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Secures $111.5 Million Naval Contract Order
Lockheed Martin received a $111.5 million fixed‑price contract from the Naval Air Systems Command to supply the F‑35 Drag Chute System for Lot 18‑19 aircraft deliveries supporting non‑U.S. Department of War participants and foreign military sales. The order reinforces the company’s role...
The Boeing Company (BA) Awarded $2.34 Billion Air Force Contract Modification
Boeing was awarded a $2.34 billion option‑exercise modification to its Air Force E‑7A Rapid Prototype Airborne Mission Segment contract. The work will be performed at facilities in Washington, Oklahoma City, Huntsville and Heath, with completion targeted for the third quarter of...
Sweden Opens Esrange to Military Orbital Launches
On March 16, 2026 SSC Space signed a SEK 209 million agreement with Sweden’s Defense Materiel Administration to build a military satellite launch capability at Esrange. The contract includes infrastructure, tracking, security and a launch control centre, targeting operational status by 2028....
Repurposing European Idle Industrial Capacities for Defence Production
The brief proposes a four‑step framework to convert Europe’s idle manufacturing capacity into defence production, leveraging economic‑complexity metrics to pinpoint sectors with transferable capabilities. It first quantifies idle output, then matches those capabilities to specific defence product requirements, assesses proximity...
What the Rise of Interoperability Between Western Allies Means for Defence Procurement
Western allies are increasingly pursuing interoperable defence platforms, exemplified by the UK’s commitment to supply Norway with at least five Type 26 anti‑submarine frigates, creating a combined 13‑ship fleet. Parallel initiatives such as the European Patrol Corvette programmes highlight a broader...
The Ransomware Economy Is Shifting Toward Straight-Up Data Extortion
Google Threat Intelligence Group reports a clear shift in cybercrime, with data‑theft extortion now accounting for more than 15% of financially motivated incidents in 2025, up from just 2% in 2020. Traditional ransomware deployments have fallen to roughly 31% of...
In Iraq, the U.S. Tried to Bring Allies on Board. Not in Iran.
The 2003 Iraq invasion, though lacking UN approval, was framed as a collective NATO effort, with the Bush administration actively consulting allies, shaping public opinion, and securing congressional backing. In contrast, President Trump’s unilateral push toward war with Iran has...
Red Sea Crisis Reinforced Need to Be Ready at Sea, Say Western Navy Chiefs
Western naval chiefs warned that the Red Sea missile and unmanned‑system attacks by Houthi forces have highlighted a critical need for constant readiness at sea. The United States‑led Operation Prosperity Guardian and the EU‑led Aspides mission were rapidly deployed to...
DRILLAPP Backdoor Targets Ukraine, Abuses Microsoft Edge Debugging for Stealth Espionage
The DRILLAPP backdoor, discovered by security researchers, is actively targeting Ukrainian entities, including government agencies and critical infrastructure. It exploits Microsoft Edge's remote debugging interface to execute malicious JavaScript, achieving fileless persistence while evading traditional antivirus solutions. The malware establishes...
WATCH: Anduril's Palmer Luckey Talks AI, Nukes and Iran on "The Axios Show"
Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, told "The Axios Show" that the United States holds an "extremely small" lead over China in the artificial‑intelligence race. He argued that authoritarian regimes can copy open‑source models, accelerate deployment, and embed AI in...
Anduril’s Lattice Platform Integrates K1000ULE for Autonomous Operations Within Army NGC2
Anduril’s Lattice platform has integrated the K1000ULE unmanned aircraft into the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) ecosystem, following demonstrations at Ivy Sting 4 and Ivy Sting 5. The integration makes the K1000ULE a fully networked airborne node that can be maneuvered...
Latvia and Patria Sign LCS Contract for CAVS 6×6 Armoured Vehicles
Latvia and Patria have signed a €60 million life‑cycle support agreement for the CAVS 6×6 armoured vehicle fleet, covering 56 newly procured command‑and‑control vehicles. The deal consolidates maintenance, repair and overhaul services under a single contract and builds on a 2024...
Satellites Show Extent of Iranian Precision Strikes
Satellite imagery revealed extensive damage to all four U.S. THAAD radar stations across the Middle East after precision Iranian missile strikes. The attacks also hit U.S. bases, KC‑135 tankers and a CIA facility, prompting the Trump administration to impose a...
Army Debunks ‘Fake IED’ Claims, Invites Media to Verify Recoveries in Imo, Anambra
On March 12, the Nigerian Army released images of recovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from Operation Eastern Sanity in Imo and Anambra states. The army refuted viral claims that the photos were fabricated, stating the images are authentic but geolocation...
What Are Your DDoS Testing Options in 2026?
Enterprises must validate DDoS defenses through simulated attacks, and three primary testing models exist in 2026: fully managed services, self‑service tools, and automated cloud‑based solutions. Managed testing offers the highest realism and expert reporting with low internal workload but requires...
China Demands Proof After Costa Rica Blames UNC2814 for ICE Cyberattack
Costa Rica’s state electricity and telecom provider ICE suffered a cyberespionage breach that extracted roughly nine gigabytes of internal email data, which officials linked to the China‑affiliated group UNC2814. The attribution, based on intelligence from Google’s Mandiant unit, follows a...
Greensea IQ Releases Virtual Training Simulator for Bayonet AUGVs
Greensea IQ has launched a virtual training simulator for its Bayonet Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicles (AUGVs). The game‑based platform uses a high‑fidelity physics engine and integrates with Greensea’s Workspace software, allowing operators to practice missions, respond to environmental events, and...
Dronetag Selected for EUDIS Business Accelerator & European Defence Integration
Dronetag has been selected as one of 20 companies for the second cohort of the European Defence Fund’s EUDIS Business Accelerator, marking the first Czech participant in the programme. The company joins six other counter‑drone firms under the “Counter‑Drone and...