News•Feb 15, 2026
China Expanding Aid for Russia’s War, Western Officials Say
China has stepped up its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine, expanding exports of dual‑use components and critical minerals that fuel Russian drone production. Western officials say Beijing’s assistance is now essential for Moscow to sustain its military effort, describing China as the war’s key facilitator. Trade between the two nations surged to $253 billion in 2024, underscoring deepening economic ties. European attempts to leverage China for a peace push have hit resistance as Xi’s administration maintains a more assertive stance.
By Fortune – All Content
News•Feb 14, 2026
Snail Mail Letters Target Trezor and Ledger Users in Crypto-Theft Attacks
Physical letters masquerading as official communications from Trezor and Ledger are being used to lure hardware‑wallet owners into scanning QR codes that lead to counterfeit setup sites. The sites prompt victims to enter their 12‑, 20‑, or 24‑word recovery phrases...
By BleepingComputer
News•Feb 13, 2026
US Army to Debut FPV Bumblebee V2 Drone Interceptor Next Month
The U.S. Army’s Global Response Force will start evaluating the Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor in March after a $5.2 million contract with Perennial Autonomy. The FPV quadcopter uses AI to autonomously detect and physically collide with hostile UAVs, delivering a kinetic...
By Defense News – Unmanned
News•Feb 13, 2026
‘My Dream Job Has Turned Into a Nightmare’: Ex-Feds and Public Service Experts Testify to Congress on How to Rebuild...
House Democrats held a hearing on the Trump administration’s Schedule P/C, a rebranded version of Schedule F that removes civil‑service protections for thousands of policy‑related federal workers. Former officials and experts warned that politicizing the workforce erodes merit‑based hiring and could deter...
By GovExec
News•Feb 13, 2026
Milan-26: India’s Maritime Diplomacy Comes of Age
India’s 13th Milan naval exercise, Milan‑26, will run Feb 18‑25 in Visakhapatnam, coinciding with the International Fleet Review and the IONS summit, forming the “Vizag trifecta.” The biennial drill has grown from four regional navies in 1995 to 70 confirmed participants...
By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
News•Feb 13, 2026
Trump Unveils White House Maritime Action Plan to Restore U.S. Seapower
President Trump released the White House Maritime Action Plan (MAP), the most ambitious U.S. shipbuilding strategy since the 1936 Merchant Marine Act. The 35‑page document proposes a fee on foreign‑built vessels, a dedicated Maritime Security Trust Fund, Maritime Prosperity Zones,...
By gCaptain
News•Feb 13, 2026
Trump Tells Troops 'Fear' Is Powerful Motivator in Difficult Iran Talks
President Donald Trump addressed troops at Fort Bragg, warning that fear may be necessary to compel Iran in stalled nuclear negotiations. He highlighted the recent deployment of a second U.S. aircraft carrier to the Middle East as a contingency if...
By Al-Monitor – All
News•Feb 13, 2026
A Renovation Job at Fort Meade Turned Into a Dispute
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals denied Meltech’s $1.7 million claim over Fort Meade security changes, invoking the sovereign‑acts doctrine. The board also found that Meltech’s own procedural errors, including incomplete security packages, caused the delays. The government had provided...
By Federal News Network
News•Feb 13, 2026
Rubio Holds Joint Talks with Syria's FM and SDF Commander in Munich
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al‑Shibani and Kurdish‑led Syrian Democratic Forces commander Mazloum Kobane on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The talks came two weeks after a Jan. 30 cease‑fire that promises to...
By Al-Monitor – All
News•Feb 13, 2026
Lithuania Could Break EU Ranks Over Critical Minerals Deal
Lithuania warned it may negotiate a stand‑alone critical minerals agreement with the United States if the European Union fails to deliver a bloc‑wide pact promptly. The move aims to secure rare‑earths, battery metals and other strategic inputs for its defense...
By OilPrice.com – Main
News•Feb 13, 2026
What You Need to Know About GSA's New CUI Security Framework
In early 2026 the General Services Administration issued CIO‑IT Security‑21‑112 Revision 1, a procedural guide that shifts CUI contractor verification to a NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) model rather than the DoD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The guidance mandates case‑by‑case...
By Washington Technology
News•Feb 13, 2026
Lawmakers Seek to Penalize DoD if It Fails to Pass a Clean Audit
Lawmakers introduced the RECEIPTS Act, which would penalize the Department of Defense by transferring its Defense Finance and Accounting Service functions if a clean full audit is not achieved by December 2028, while rewarding success with up to $10 billion in...
By Federal News Network
News•Feb 13, 2026
Operations, Tech and Talent Leadership Moves Across the Market
A wave of senior appointments swept the aerospace, defense and technology services sector this week, with AAR Corp. naming former Boeing and Deutsche Bank veteran Dylan Wolin as CFO and BAE Systems hiring ex‑Collins Aerospace chief digital officer Mona Bates...
By Washington Technology
News•Feb 13, 2026
Hanwha Aerospace, Frankenburg to Develop Counter-Drone Systems for Future Armored Vehicles
South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace and Estonia's Frankenburg Technologies signed an MoU to co‑develop counter‑unmanned aerial systems (C‑UAS) for next‑generation armored platforms. The collaboration will integrate Frankenburg's interceptor missiles, launchers and fire‑control software into Hanwha's upcoming armored command vehicle. Hanwha will...
By Overt Defense
News•Feb 13, 2026
Space Force Surpasses Its Fiscal 2026 Recruiting Goal
The U.S. Space Force has already exceeded its fiscal 2026 recruiting goal by 25% just five months into the year, moving more recruits into basic training and the delayed entry program. Despite this early success, senior leaders warn the service’s...
By Federal News Network
News•Feb 13, 2026
NAVWAR Cyber Directorate’s Mission to Secure, Survive, Comply
The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) created a new cyber directorate last August to centralize its cybersecurity efforts. The directorate targets three pillars—zero‑trust adoption, secure software development, and cutting‑edge defensive technologies—while automating risk‑management framework (RMF) compliance. By feeding feedback...
By Federal News Network
News•Feb 13, 2026
Zelenskiy Meets Iranian Opposition Figure Pahlavi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met exiled Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The two discussed the need to tighten sanctions on Iran and other authoritarian regimes, and jointly condemned the growing military cooperation between...
By Al-Monitor – All
News•Feb 13, 2026
Splash Wrap: The Week in Shipping in 233 Words
The Pentagon intercepted a tanker suspected of moving Venezuelan oil, underscoring Washington’s aggressive stance on illicit exports. Vanuatu warned users about a fake registry website, while Cameroon suspended new shadow‑fleet registrations and began deregistering existing vessels. In the tech arena,...
By Splash 247
News•Feb 12, 2026
Indonesian Navy Wants Ex-Italian Aircraft Carrier to Be Delivered Before October 5
Indonesia’s navy is pushing to have the former Italian carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi delivered before the TNI’s 81st anniversary on October 5, although a formal purchase contract has not yet been signed. The Ministry of Defence continues negotiations with shipbuilder Fincantieri and the...
By Naval News
News•Feb 12, 2026
SBA Proposes to Terminate 154 Companies From 8(a) Program
The Small Business Administration announced it will terminate 154 Washington, D.C. firms from the 8(a) Business Development program after a data‑call revealed they exceeded statutory net‑worth, asset and income thresholds. The companies collectively received $1.3 billion in federal contracts, including roughly...
By Federal News Network
News•Feb 12, 2026
The Download: AI-Enhanced Cybercrime, and Secure AI Assistants
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a tool for cybercriminals, enabling faster, lower‑skill attacks and fueling a surge in deep‑fake‑driven scams. At the same time, AI‑powered personal assistants such as OpenClaw expose massive amounts of user data, raising urgent security concerns....
By MIT Technology Review – Security
News•Feb 12, 2026
Lockheed Martin, Fujitsu Sign Initial Contract for SPY-7 Radar Power Supply Units for Japan’s ASEV
Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu signed a contract on Feb. 12 to supply the Power Supply Line Replaceable Unit for the SPY‑7 radar’s Subarray Suite on Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessels (ASEV). The PS LRU provides regulated power to the radar modules,...
By Naval News
News•Feb 12, 2026
Europe Debates Future Ties with US: Decouple or Double Down?
Europe is split on its future relationship with the United States under President Trump. Eastern European NATO members such as Romania and Lithuania argue for tighter security cooperation and participation in the critical‑minerals ministerial, citing Russian aggression. In contrast, France,...
By The Hill – Defense
News•Feb 12, 2026
Here's How a Shutdown Would Affect DHS Agencies
Congress faces a looming partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security as the two‑week stopgap expires Friday. Without a deal, agencies such as the Coast Guard, CISA, TSA, Secret Service and FEMA would see non‑essential staff furloughed and essential...
By The Hill – Defense
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News•Feb 12, 2026
New Zealand and Dyess Fly Together in Arizona [Image 5 of 5]
On August 21, 2025, a U.S. Air Force C‑130J Hercules of the 40th Airlift Squadron and a Royal New Zealand Air Force C‑130J of No. 40 Squadron landed together at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, after completing the Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course. The course, run...
By U.S. Marine Corps – News
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News•Feb 12, 2026
New Zealand and Dyess Fly Together in Arizona [Image 4 of 5]
The U.S. Air Force 40th Airlift Squadron and the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s No. 40 Squadron flew their C‑130J Hercules aircraft together during a training sortie at the Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course near Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on August 21, 2025. The sortie was part...
By U.S. Marine Corps – News
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Combined Readiness: Inter-Unit Casualty and Vehicle Recovery Exercise [Image 4 of 7]
U.S. Air Force personnel from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron executed an inter‑unit casualty and vehicle recovery drill at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Feb. 11 2026, documented in a photo taken Oct. 2 2026. The exercise simulated a car‑wreck scenario, requiring fire‑protection specialists...
By U.S. Marine Corps – News
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Combined Readiness: Inter-Unit Casualty and Vehicle Recovery Exercise [Image 1 of 7]
On Feb 11 2026, the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa Air Base staged an inter‑unit casualty and vehicle recovery drill, simulating a car wreck to evaluate rapid response. Multiple units coordinated to extract injured personnel and recover disabled vehicles, sharpening joint operational...
By U.S. Marine Corps – News
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Combined Readiness: Inter-Unit Casualty and Vehicle Recovery Exercise [Image 5 of 7]
On Feb. 11, 2026, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron at Misawa Air Base conducted an inter‑unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise. Airman 1st Class Josiah Smith and squadron firefighters moved a dummy from a simulated car wreck, demonstrating coordinated stretcher...
By U.S. Marine Corps – News
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Combined Readiness: Inter-Unit Casualty and Vehicle Recovery Exercise [Image 6 of 7]
U.S. Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and the 35th Medical Group executed a combined casualty and vehicle recovery drill at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Feb. 11, 2026. The exercise simulated a combat environment where rescue teams and...
By U.S. Marine Corps – News
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Combined Readiness: Inter-Unit Casualty and Vehicle Recovery Exercise [Image 7 of 7]
U.S. Air Force personnel from the 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron executed a combined casualty and vehicle‑recovery drill at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Feb. 11 2026. The exercise simulated extracting a wrecked vehicle from a ditch while providing immediate medical care, illustrating...
By U.S. Marine Corps – News
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Combined Readiness: Inter-Unit Casualty and Vehicle Recovery Exercise [Image 2 of 7]
On Feb. 11, 2026, U.S. Air Force personnel at Misawa Air Base conducted an inter‑unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise. Airman 1st Class Josiah Smith and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters simulated a car wreck to test emergency response protocols....
By U.S. Marine Corps – News
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Combined Readiness: Inter-Unit Casualty and Vehicle Recovery Exercise [Image 3 of 7]
On February 11, 2026, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and the 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron executed a combined casualty and vehicle‑recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Firefighter Tadakatsu Kumagai demonstrated stretcher‑pull techniques on a simulated wreck, highlighting the drill’s...
By U.S. Marine Corps – News
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News•Feb 12, 2026
MWCS-38 Norwegian Foot March [Image 9 of 11]
U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, completed the historic Norwegian Foot March at MCAS Miramar on February 11, 2026. The 18.64‑mile timed march, a test of endurance first used by Norway’s military in 1915,...
By U.S. Marine Corps – News
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News•Feb 12, 2026
MWCS-38 Norwegian Foot March [Image 6 of 11]
U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38 took part in the Norwegian Foot March at MCAS Miramar on Feb. 11 2026. The 18.64‑mile timed march, a tradition dating to Norway’s 1915 military endurance test, challenged participants to move under load over a...
By U.S. Marine Corps – News
News•Feb 12, 2026
Companies Are Using ‘Summarize with AI’ to Manipulate Enterprise Chatbots
Microsoft's research reveals a new AI hijacking technique called AI recommendation poisoning, where "Summarize with AI" buttons embed hidden prompts that bias enterprise chatbots toward a vendor’s products. Over two months, researchers found 50 instances across 31 companies in sectors...
By CSO Online – Security
News•Feb 12, 2026
Police.AI - New Tech Tools for UK Law Enforcement
The UK Home Office has launched Police.AI, a national centre to centralise AI procurement, policy and deployment across policing agencies. Early rollout includes 40 additional live facial‑recognition vans and a suite of tools such as deep‑fake detection and predictive analytics....
By RUSI
News•Feb 11, 2026
Once-Hobbled Lumma Stealer Is Back with Lures that Are Hard to Resist
Lumma Stealer has reemerged at scale after a 2025 law‑enforcement takedown that crippled its command‑and‑control infrastructure. The malware‑as‑a‑service operation now relies on ClickFix lures—fake CAPTCHAs that trick users into running malicious commands—and the memory‑only CastleLoader to evade detection. Researchers report...
By Ars Technica – Security
News•Feb 11, 2026
Watch Vulcan Centaur Rocket Launch 'Neighborhood Watch' Satellites for the US Military Early on Feb. 12
ULA’s Vulcan Centaur will launch early on Feb 12 from Cape Canaveral on the USSF‑87 mission, carrying two Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) satellites for the U.S. Space Force. The payloads will monitor the crowded geostationary orbit, providing “neighborhood watch” data...
By Space.com – Military Space
News•Feb 11, 2026
NASA Administrator Eyes Greater Collaboration with Pentagon
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman urged deeper collaboration between NASA and the Department of Defense, highlighting their historic partnership and the national‑security dimensions of the Artemis lunar program. He pointed to an executive order that tasks the White House Office of...
By Air & Space Forces Magazine
News•Feb 11, 2026
Interim CISA Chief: ‘When the Government Shuts Down, Cyber Threats Do Not’
Acting CISA Director Madhu Gottumukkala warned that a DHS shutdown would cripple the agency’s ability to issue timely cyber guidance, force over a third of frontline security staff to work without pay, and halt proactive threat‑hunting activities. The shutdown would...
By The Record by Recorded Future
News•Feb 11, 2026
Western Europe in a Multipolar World
The global order has moved from Cold‑War bipolarity to a multipolar system where the United States, Russia and a rising China dominate international affairs. Technological globalization and interdependence have intensified, reshaping how Western Europe engages with these powers. The article...
By RealClearWorld – Security/Defense (alt aggregation)
News•Feb 11, 2026
The UK Chagos Deal Is an 'Act of Great Stupidity'
The United Kingdom has announced a plan to transfer sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to an unrelated African nation, sparking alarm among security analysts. The islands host Diego Garcia, a joint U.S.–U.K. military base that underpins American power projection across...
By RealClearWorld – Security/Defense (alt aggregation)
News•Feb 11, 2026
U.S. Navy Deploys Two Nuclear Attack Submarines Near Guam
On February 11, 2026, two U.S. Navy Los Angeles‑class nuclear attack submarines surfaced together off Guam in a tightly controlled formation exercise. The maneuver, supported by naval aviation, is a rare display of coordinated undersea operations. It underscores the forward‑deployed force’s...
By RealClearDefense
News•Feb 11, 2026
In the Next Pacific War, America Will Be Imperial Japan
The article argues that the United States now mirrors Imperial Japan’s World War II posture: a massive, technologically advanced fleet without a commensurate domestic defense‑industrial base. It points out that while the U.S. Navy has expanded dramatically, shipbuilding capacity and critical...
By RealClearDefense
News•Feb 11, 2026
Iran Faces Multiple Pressures on Its Anniversary
Iran commemorated the 47th anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution amid heightened internal and external pressures. President Donald Trump signaled the possibility of dispatching another aircraft carrier group to the Middle East, intensifying diplomatic friction. Simultaneously, Iranians took to the...
By RealClearWorld – Security/Defense (alt aggregation)
News•Feb 11, 2026
U.S. Eyes Containerized Launchers for Massive Drone Swarms
The U.S. Department of Defense is evaluating containerized launch systems that can release large autonomous drone swarms from standard shipping containers. Partnering with UVision, the effort leverages the Containerized Autonomous Drone Delivery System (CADDS) to provide rapid, modular deployment for...
By RealClearDefense
News•Feb 11, 2026
Trump's New Start on Nuclear Weapons
The Wall Street Journal editorial argues that President Trump's latest nuclear weapons initiative reflects a pragmatic response to the disintegration of Cold‑War era arms‑control agreements. With the INF Treaty and the original New START expired or suspended, the administration is...
By RealClearDefense
News•Feb 11, 2026
FPDS Looks Old and Clunky but that only Masks Its Power
The Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) looks like a relic from the 1990s, yet it houses millions of detailed federal contract records. Its clunky interface and convoluted advanced search require users to master a maze of filters to extract useful...
By FCW (GovExec Technology)
News•Feb 11, 2026
CISA’s Acting Chief Says 70 Staff Were Reassigned to Other DHS Offices in Last Year
Acting CISA director Madhu Gottumukkala told House appropriators that roughly 70 CISA employees were reassigned to other DHS components over the past year, while more than 30 staff were moved into the agency. A small number of those transfers went...
By FCW (GovExec Technology)