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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told NBC’s Meet the Press that the United States already has sufficient cash to sustain the ongoing war with Iran, but the administration is seeking a supplemental $200 billion from Congress to keep the military fully supplied. He emphasized that no tax increases will be considered to fund the conflict. The request arrives after the first six days of fighting have already cost more than $11 billion and follows a record‑high FY 2026 defense appropriations package. Bessent also defended recent moves to ease sanctions on Iranian and Russian oil to curb global price spikes.
Iran’s UN maritime representative Ali Mousavi announced that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels except those linked to “Iran’s enemies.” The statement follows a U.S. warning that Tehran’s power plants could be targeted if the strait is...
President Donald Trump issued a 48‑hour ultimatum demanding Iran fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the obliteration of its power plants. Iran responded by threatening to strike U.S. energy, information‑technology and desalination infrastructure across the Gulf. The exchange...
Poland’s Ekolot Aerospace & Defense completed the inaugural test flights of its ZEUS unmanned aircraft, demonstrating stable, autonomous operation in conventional take‑off and landing (CTOL) mode. The modular platform, developed with Spain’s UAV Navigation‑Grupo Oesía, can be reconfigured for VTOL...
VoidStealer, a malware‑as‑a‑service platform, now bypasses Chrome’s Application‑Bound Encryption by attaching a debugger and setting hardware breakpoints to capture the v20_master_key in plaintext. The technique extracts the master key directly from memory during browser startup, requiring no privilege escalation or...
Treasury official Scott Bessent defended recent U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran, saying the operations target Iranian defenses near the Strait of Hormuz. He argued the attacks are intended to pressure Tehran into reopening the vital shipping corridor. The military...
Israel’s air force struck Iranian naval assets at the Caspian port of Bandar Anzali on March 19, 2026, destroying at least two Sina‑class missile boats and the larger command vessel Hamzeh. The operation, part of the IDF’s “Roar of the Lion” campaign,...
The United States‑Israeli air campaign against Iran has begun to damage several UNESCO‑listed monuments, including Tehran’s Golestan Palace and Isfahan’s Ali Qapu Palace. International humanitarian law, especially the 1954 Hague Convention, obliges warring parties to spare cultural property unless absolutely...
U.S. Central Command released satellite imagery confirming that a precision strike between March 1 and March 7, 2026 rendered the Kuh‑E Barjamali ballistic missile assembly facility near Tehran inoperable. The plant was identified as a production hub for close, short and medium‑range missiles, and...
The U.S. Navy has chosen Anduril Industries’ Dive‑XL autonomous submarine for its Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform (CAMP) initiative. The 27‑foot, free‑flooding design serves as a “mothership” that can launch smaller AUVs such as Copperhead and Seabed Sentry. Its modular payload...
Iran warned it will destroy oil facilities and critical infrastructure across the Middle East if the United States strikes its power plants, following President Donald Trump's ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by March 23. The parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said...
Chinese social media is awash with condemnations of the United States as the US‑Israeli military campaign against Iran intensifies. Netizens blend Beijing's official line with sarcastic memes, sympathy for Tehran, and unsolicited strategic advice. The discourse ranges from patriotic outrage...
The RSAC Innovation Sandbox returned to the RSA Conference with a full slate of AI‑powered finalists, each pitching a three‑minute solution to a panel of top‑tier investors and security leaders. All ten startups—ranging from social‑engineering detection to AI‑driven code review—qualify...
Iran’s army public relations office announced that a surface‑to‑air missile shot down a U.S. F‑15 fighter near the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the aircraft violated Iranian airspace. The United States has not confirmed the loss, and CENTCOM officials continue to...
RSI Europe, a fast‑growing Lithuanian defense tech firm, announced a vacancy for a Product Operator focused on its FPV drone systems. The role combines client training, after‑sales support, and direct feedback to product engineers, requiring extensive drone expertise and multilingual...
Kristi Noem’s departure and Markwayne Mullin’s pending appointment highlight a cosmetic leadership change at the Department of Homeland Security, but the agency’s systemic flaws persist. Decades‑old structural issues have left FEMA under‑funded, TSA erratic, and ICE operating with near‑unprecedented legal...
Switzerland’s Federal Council has suspended all new arms export licences to the United States, invoking Article 22a of its War Materiel Act after the US‑Israeli strikes on Iran were deemed an active conflict. The ban, while sparing existing licences for now,...
The escalating war between Iran, Israel and the United States is already disrupting global oil markets and is poised to affect Nigeria’s security landscape. Analysts warn that Iranian‑aligned militants could launch attacks on Western targets within Nigeria, while heightened sectarian...
Indonesia’s second Multipurpose Combat Ship, KRI Prabu Siliwangi (321), arrived at Lampung Naval Base on 22 March after a 40‑day voyage from Italy. Built by Fincantieri, the vessel is equipped with Oto Melara 127 mm and 76 mm guns and a modern combat system for anti‑air,...
Gen. Philip Breedlove warned that Russia is desperate to convince Washington it is winning the war in Ukraine, even as its military losses and economy suggest otherwise. He noted that higher oil prices are giving Moscow a short‑term fiscal boost, but...
Germany and Japan’s defence ministers agreed to deepen military cooperation, including a prospective visiting‑forces pact that would allow reciprocal troop deployments. The talks in Yokosuka covered regular defence consultations, joint exercises across land, sea and air, and expanded defence‑industrial collaboration...
Denmark’s March 24 election is being dominated by foreign and security issues after President Donald Trump revived claims over Greenland. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced a partnership with France on nuclear deterrence and lifted defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, marking...
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi signaled that Japan could dispatch Self‑Defense Forces minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz once a cease‑fire ends the Iran‑U.S./Israel conflict. The G7 jointly urged Iran to halt its retaliatory attacks on neighboring civilian and energy...
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified a fuel blockade against Cuba, cutting electricity and creating a humanitarian crisis. The article argues that China is watching this playbook and could apply a similar energy‑based siege to Taiwan by using maritime inspections...
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi signaled that Japan could dispatch Self‑Defense Forces minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz if a cease‑fire ends the Iran‑U.S./Israel conflict. He highlighted Japan’s world‑class minesweeping technology and tied the potential mission to the need for...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, and U.S. Indo‑Pacific Command conducted a joint Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA 26‑3.1) on March 20 in Manila Bay and off Mariveles, Bataan. The exercise featured the frigate BRP Antonio Luna, two...
Indonesia will receive the decommissioned Italian carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi on 5 October, marking the nation’s second aircraft carrier in Southeast Asia. The transfer costs a nominal $60 million, but refurbishment, new armaments and operating expenses are projected near $1 billion, a sizable share of...
President Trump signaled a possible wind‑down of U.S. military operations against Iran, yet many of his original war aims remain unmet. He publicly claimed the U.S. is “obliterating” Iran’s missile and defense capabilities while simultaneously posting that the mission is...
The Houthis, known as Ansar Allah, have so far avoided direct involvement in the US‑Israel‑Iran war but recent statements suggest they are reconsidering. Their political bureau said “all options are on the table,” hinting at possible alignment with Iran against...
Britain has deployed the nuclear‑powered attack submarine HMS Anson to the Arabian Sea, equipped with Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles and Spearfish torpedoes. The vessel traveled roughly 5,500 miles from Perth, giving the UK a long‑range strike capability amid heightened tensions over...
Iran launched two missiles that struck the Israeli towns of Arad and Dimona, injuring more than 100 people, including civilians and a child. The attack damaged residential structures and hit the area believed to house Israel’s undeclared nuclear arsenal, prompting...
The article questions whether the terms “victory” and “defeat” have concrete meanings in the context of a potential U.S.–Israel war against Iran. It argues that traditional notions of battlefield success are insufficient, urging analysts to consider political, economic, and legitimacy...
The United States’ campaign against Iran has showcased a stark contrast between cutting‑edge AI‑driven strike capabilities and the soaring costs of defending against swarms of cheap drones and missiles. In the first six days, U.S. operations exceeded $11 billion, while interceptors...
Since early March, Moscow’s 13 million residents have endured unprecedented mobile internet and cellular service outages, while Wi‑Fi remains functional. The Russian government attributes the restrictions to “security” concerns amid sophisticated Ukrainian cyber attacks, echoing similar blackouts in border regions and...
The Pentagon’s Director of Operational Test & Evaluation reported on March 16, 2026 that the Space Force’s Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System (ATLAS) is not yet mature enough to retire the 1979‑era Space Defense Operations Center (SPADOC). Although ATLAS achieved operational...
Sweden’s Esrange spaceport signed a roughly $22 million launch agreement with the Swedish Armed Forces, earmarking the facility for military and allied satellite missions. The contract is part of a broader $100 million government investment to expand Sweden’s space capabilities through 2032,...
Analysis by the Open Source Centre traced four sanctioned vessels that have moved between 8 million and 11 million North Korean artillery rounds to Russia since September 2023. The ships—Angara, Maia‑1, Maria and Lady R—used deceptive AIS filings that listed South Korean ports while...
The article presents the Virtual Watch Tower (VWT) as a new, federated model for maritime and intermodal supply‑chain visibility, positioning it against proprietary control towers, state‑run platforms, and defence‑only networks. VWT treats situational awareness as a public good, using the...
President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum giving Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. The deadline follows Iran’s closure of the waterway in response to the US‑Israel war on Iran, and Tehran warned it would...
The G7 foreign ministers declared they are prepared to take necessary steps to safeguard global energy supplies and secure key maritime routes, notably the Strait of Hormuz. They condemned Iran’s attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure and voiced support for...
Israel’s strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field marked a decisive escalation, signaling that no energy asset is off‑limits. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on energy sites in Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, turning a shadow conflict...
Britain announced that its sovereign bases on Cyprus will not be employed for offensive operations amid the escalating Iran crisis, a position reiterated by Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a call with President Nikos Christodoulides. The statement follows a Shahed‑type...
President Trump announced that U.S. forces are nearing victory in the Iran‑Israel conflict, while the Pentagon requested an additional $200 billion from Congress to fund ongoing operations. The war has pushed Brent crude above $112 a barrel and prompted the Treasury...
A panel on Washington Week with The Atlantic examined President Trump’s ambiguous goals in a potential war with Iran, highlighting how he might define victory. Opposition to Trump’s ongoing attacks is swelling among European allies, Democratic leaders, and even segments...
Kaspersky’s GReAT team has detailed the GoPix banking Trojan, a Brazilian‑origin threat that has logged roughly 90,000 infection attempts since 2023. The malware spreads through sophisticated malvertising on Google Ads, impersonating services like WhatsApp and Correios to lure high‑value victims....
Bahrain announced that its Patriot air‑defence system intercepted an Iranian drone over the Sitra district on March 9, preventing a direct hit on a residential area. The drone strike initially injured 32 civilians, including children, and was previously described by the...
Amazon’s most highly rated electronic warfare (EW) books remain rooted in radar and spectrum fundamentals, despite the field’s growing cyber overlap. The titles cluster into three categories—primer courses, engineering/system‑level texts, and historical analyses—forming a logical reading sequence rather than a...
MizarVision, a Hangzhou‑based AI geospatial intelligence firm founded in 2021, leverages proprietary AI to process Western commercial satellite imagery despite not owning satellites. In early 2026 the company posted high‑resolution images of U.S. military assets ahead of Operation Epic Fury, igniting global...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged an immediate cessation of what he termed U.S.-Israeli aggression, arguing it is essential to end the ongoing war and broader regional conflict. He discussed the issue with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking guarantees against...
Iran projects a victorious narrative while its regime crumbles under economic strain and diplomatic pressure. The government continues to issue maximalist demands in negotiations, despite lacking a realistic path to achieve them. This disconnect highlights Iran’s strategic paralysis and its...
