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Iran’s deputy foreign minister confirmed a draft protocol with Oman to monitor traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing safety rather than restrictions. The agreement, described as post‑war housekeeping, includes plans to levy tolls on transiting vessels. Tehran frames the move as a preventive measure against future aggression, while markets have shown only fleeting optimism. The development adds a diplomatic layer to a historically volatile maritime corridor.
OpenSSH 10.3 introduces five security patches and a suite of new features while removing legacy rekeying support. The update fixes a shell‑injection flaw in user‑name handling, a certificate‑principal matching bug, and an ECDSA algorithm enforcement issue. It also changes certificate behavior...
In March 2026, thirty‑eight cybersecurity‑focused M&A deals were announced, marking a rapid acceleration in the sector. The month’s headline transactions include Google’s $32 billion closure of the Wiz acquisition, Zurich’s $11 billion purchase of Beazley, and a series of AI‑security buyouts such as...
SpaceX has secured a task order worth more than $178 million from the U.S. Space Force Systems Command to conduct two National Security Space Launch Phase 3, Lane 1 missions in fiscal 2027. The launches will occur from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...
FDH Aero has launched FDHElectronics.com, a dedicated e‑commerce site for its FDH Electronics division serving the mil‑aero market. The platform aggregates the company’s interconnect, wire, cable and electromechanical product lines into a single, searchable catalog. Designed with direct customer input,...
TeleGuard, a messaging app boasting over one million downloads, claims end‑to‑end encryption but stores users' private keys on its servers. Security researchers discovered that the keys can be accessed trivially, allowing anyone to decrypt messages. The flaw also enables attackers...
The U.S. State Department has cleared a potential Foreign Military Sale to Singapore worth $83.14 million for 45 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System‑Alternative Warhead (GMLRS‑AW) pods and related support equipment. Lockheed Martin would act as the prime contractor, delivering rockets compatible with...
The U.S. Department of War signed a seven‑year framework with Boeing to triple production of Patriot Advanced Capability‑3 (PAC‑3) MSE seekers, raising annual output from roughly 600 to 2,000 units. Boeing has already invested over $200 million in a new 35,000 ft²...
Researchers at watchTowr identified two critical flaws—CVE‑2026‑2699 and CVE‑2026‑2701—in Progress ShareFile’s Storage Zones Controller (SZC). The authentication bypass (CVE‑2026‑2699) lets attackers reach the admin interface, while the remote code execution bug (CVE‑2026‑2701) enables malicious ASPX webshell deployment. Chaining the vulnerabilities...
The UK Ministry of Defence has published a continuously updated repository of Royal Air Force air strikes targeting Daesh in Iraq and Syria, covering monthly data from January 2014 through January 2026. The page lists individual HTML reports for each month and...
Edgerunner AI unveiled WarClaw, a custom AI agent built for military tasks and trained by former operators, capable of running offline and integrating with Microsoft Office tools. The Pentagon’s new Agent Network signals a shift toward bespoke, controllable AI for...
Anthropic’s Claude was reportedly used by the Pentagon for airstrikes against Iran just hours after the Defense Department terminated its contract with the firm. The episode highlights a growing rift between U.S. officials and AI providers, while a wave of...
6K Additive, Inc. secured a Phase II contract worth US$1.95 million from the Defense Logistics Agency, launching an 18‑month program to upcycle domestic military scrap into high‑value metal powders. The initiative, “Recovering Strategic Value,” will convert nickel, titanium, tungsten and niobium from...
The United States and Israel launched a series of strikes against Iranian nuclear and missile facilities in late February. Iran responded with a wave of missile and uncrewed aerial system attacks aimed at Israeli and U.S. interests throughout the Gulf,...
The first seven Australian‑built Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRVs) have rolled off Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s Redbank plant. The programme calls for 211 Boxers, including 133 CRVs, to replace the aging ASLAV fleet under LAND 400 Phase 2. A parallel contract to produce...
Fortastra, a Los Angeles‑based space startup, has bolstered its leadership team by hiring senior executives from Relativity Space, Hermeus, Astrion and Divergent Technologies. Josh Jetter joins as chief technology officer, Sahil Desai as vice president of product, and Arnold Nowinski...
First Atlantic Nickel Corp. has been admitted to the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) because of its Pipestone XL awaruite nickel‑cobalt alloy project in Newfoundland. The DIBC oversees defense‑critical mineral investments, and nickel is listed as essential for aerospace,...
On 1 March 2026 Iran launched Shahed drones that struck two Amazon Web Services data centres in the United Arab Emirates and a third facility in Bahrain, marking the first deliberate kinetic attack on commercial data centres during wartime. The strikes caused...
The United States asked Poland to send one of its two Patriot batteries to the Middle East, but Warsaw refused, insisting the systems protect Polish and NATO eastern‑flank skies. The request highlights a severe shortage of Patriot interceptors, as Israel...
Formal military cooperation through the G5 Sahel Joint Force lowered jihadist violence in the 50‑km border zones of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Chad between 2017 and 2020. Spatial regression discontinuity analysis shows a sharp drop in fatalities, especially against civilians,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that Russian‑based threat actors are targeting public‑sector personnel through popular messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Messenger and Signal. High‑risk individuals—those with access to or influence over sensitive information—may face login‑code theft,...
Vectoflow hosted CSU parliamentary leader Klaus Holetschek at its Gilching headquarters to showcase the iProbe Wing, a compact, lightweight flow‑measurement probe for UAVs and aerospace platforms. The company highlighted how additive manufacturing enables rapid prototyping and seamless transition to serial...
South Korean defense firm LIG Nex1’s Cheongung‑II air‑defense system proved its combat capability during Iran’s missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates, intercepting 29 of 30 missiles and drones. The system achieved this at a fraction of the cost of...
In late 2024 FedRAMP granted its cybersecurity seal to Microsoft’s Government Community Cloud High (GCC High) even though internal reviewers called the product “a pile of shit” due to missing security documentation. The agency cited a “buyer beware” notice and the...
President Donald Trump announced in a rare prime‑time address that the U.S. war against Iran is "very close" to achieving its core objectives, including the destruction of Iranian ballistic missiles, drones, air force, navy, and industrial infrastructure. He claimed the...
President Donald Trump pledged a swift conclusion to the ongoing Iran war during a speech marking the fifth week of Operation Epic Fury, yet he provided no specifics on remaining military objectives or desired diplomatic outcomes. He claimed Iran’s threat...
New Zealand and the Cook Islands signed a defence and security declaration, ending a year‑long diplomatic dispute sparked by the Pacific nation’s strategic partnership with China. The agreement restores regular security consultations and sees New Zealand resume roughly NZ$29.8 million (about $17.1 million)...
The Trump administration is scrambling to counter a global information war sparked by the Iran conflict, ordering U.S. embassies to push back against foreign influence campaigns. After dismantling key disinformation units in early 2025, officials have begun restoring limited broadcasts...
President Donald Trump delivered a televised address described by the White House as an "important update" on the escalating situation with Iran. The speech, broadcast live on Fox Business, signaled a potential shift in U.S. policy amid heightened regional tensions....
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune unveiled a two‑track plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 47‑day partial shutdown. The first track mirrors the Senate’s proposal, funding most DHS components while leaving...
Ukraine regained more territory than it lost in February 2026, marking the first net gain since the invasion began. Russian advances in 2025 yielded less than one percent additional land and now cost casualties that outstrip Moscow’s replenishment capacity. Kyiv’s...
President Trump told the nation the Iran war could end within two weeks, claiming Iran asked for a cease‑fire—a claim Tehran flatly denied. U.S. and Israeli forces continue striking Iran’s missile, drone and naval facilities, while oil markets have rallied...
