Hackers Hijack AWS Tools to Power Phishing Attacks
Hackers are stealing access to legitimate AWS tools and using them to launch phishing campaigns. https://t.co/qLfuOeGReN
White House Leaked Project Freedom, Ruining Surprise
Project Freedom is a joke. The White House tipped Iran off beforehand —so much for surprise. At this rate, Hegseth’s going to accidentally add Araghchi to a Signal thread.
Iran Adapts While U.S. Stumbles in Divided White House
The “Iran fractured command” line from General Caine holds no water Iran doesn't look fractured—it looks adaptive The U.S. doesn’t look unified—it looks divided and clueless Signal to noise ratio is super low in the Whitehouse
Sachs Warns US‑Israel Iran Escalation Will Devastate Global Economy
Distinguished Columbia Univ. Prof. Jeff Sachs on the RE-ESCALATION of the US-Israeli war on Iran: "It seems like the US, and especially Israel, are determined to go back to war. This will be absolutely catastrophic for the global economy." https://t.co/XFgVDhCI13
Nokia and Lockheed Martin Unite 5G for Defense
"combining Nokia’s commercial 5G technologies with Lockheed Martin’s https://t.co/VgtFKZz5d6® solutions" https://t.co/ri3ZJyKZVd Big news in the 5G/military space
AI and Quantum Threats Demand New Cybersecurity Frameworks
Why Cybersecurity Strategies and Frameworks Must Be Recalibrated in the Age of AI and Quantum Threats
Accountability Still Elusive After Recent Boat Strikes
I wrote a Substack followup to my Washington Post column on the boat strikes: "Will there ever be accountability for the boat strikes?" https://t.co/vIWSqY3hBn
US Embassy Warns of Imminent Terrorist Attack in Britain
The U.S. Embassy in London just issued an urgent security warning. A major terrorist attack is now “highly likely” in Britain. Americans are told to avoid crowded areas immediately. This is not a routine alert. Stay safe and vigilant. 🙏 https://t.co/203xMahqeG
US Navigates Ships Through Hormuz Like Google Maps
Can’t imagine why there is still confusion. To put it simply, the US will “guide” ships out of the Strait of Hormuz like Google maps guides you to your destination.
Low‑cost Propeller Counter‑drone Systems Losing Appeal
„The entire concept of low-cost, counter-drone defense based on propeller-driven systems no longer looks as promising as it did two to three years ago.“ https://t.co/GLf73lHc5a
US Strike Kills Two on Caribbean Drug Boat
SEC. OF WAR HEGSETH'S DEPARTMENT OF WAR IS BACK AT IT AGAIN. Last night, the US carried out a strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. TWO PEOPLE WERE KILLED. https://t.co/cQrI82299g
India’s Air Campaign Shifted From Early Losses to Dominance
"It shows that early aircraft losses, which dominated international coverage, were only one part of a larger campaign that unfolded very differently over time and ended with the Pakistan Air Force outmatched, India establishing air superiority over significant portions of...
Google, Microsoft, xAI to Share AI Models with Trump
JUST IN: Google, Microsoft, and xAI agree to share early AI models with Trump administration for security review
President Chapo Seeks Help to Stabilize Mozambique Amid Rebellion
It’s President Daniel Chapo who actually needs help in stabilising parts of Mozambique facing a terrorist rebellion… If you think that he is talking about Zimbabwe & the Beautiful Bill, you are on a self exciting mission Bambo…. Some...
Navy's Return Home Paves Way for Resolution
The US navy will soon go home and then, and only then, can we move towards a resolution.
Iran's AIS Jamming Disrupts Shipping, Causes Signal Gaps
Iran is jamming the AIS (or GPS) signals of shipping. Notice what happens to it below, and how they jump around and then disappear.
Oil Spikes Above $100 as Hormuz Closure Persists
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, with the flimsiest of ceasefires looking flimsier by the hour, and oil prices have jumped back above $100 a barrel. At times like these, it’s important to remember that things can still get much, much,...
FY27 Budget Prioritizes Defense, Slashes Other Agencies
BofA: The President’s FY 27 budget request asks for a large jump in defense and cuts to most other agencies https://t.co/Y2lbohutAO
Iran’s Existential Threat Fuels Erratic Response to US Strait Push
What's happening in the Strait of Hormuz this week is very significant. Iran is blockaded, while at the same time the US is trying to open up the Strait to Western ships. All this is an existential threat to Iran...
US Blockade Works, Opponents Serve Oil Lobby
There's a lot of animosity towards the US blockade, like in 2022 when many of the same people opposed the G7 cap on Russia. This stuff is just lobbying on behalf of the global oil industry. The blockade is working....
Iran Emerges Central in US‑China Strategic Bargaining
Araghchi’s visit to Beijing on May 6—just a week before the Xi–Trump summit—signals that Iran may have moved to the center of US-China strategic bargaining. There is a real possibility that the mid-May meeting will not only further stabilize Sino-US...
Japan Lifts Weapons Export Ban, Energizing Naval and Drone Markets
Japan has lifted its long-standing restriction on exporting weapons. This will bring some fresh dynamism to the global defense industry, specifically in naval manufacturing and drones. Full Newsletter: https://t.co/1vszkB8jcM #drones #navalwarfare #geopolitics https://t.co/Q7nWoUL8rk
Kondratiev Cycle Forecasts Global War Era Centered on China
The Kondratiev cycle and the empire model pointed to a global war phase from 2022 onward, with China at its core. #WW3 #China #Taiwan #geopolitics
Mexican Navy Safely Lands Faulty Mi‑17 After Takeoff Failure
Mi-17 power failure right after takeoff in Sinaloa. Mexican Navy crew brought it down safely on the dock... no one hur
Edge AI Surges as Cloud Monopoly Fades
The cloud just lost its monopoly. Blaize + Winmate: $15M deal to run AI on naval vessels, disaster zones, border ops: no internet required. Edge AI market: $11.8B today → $56.8B by 2030. AI is going where the cloud can't follow. https://t.co/iZ7DCKLPrB
RAF Revises Combat Air Strategy to Embrace AI Drones
Interesting - RAF launches review of 2018 Combat Air Strategy to include more AI and autonomous drones #avgeek
Iran's New Toll Lanes Redraw Strait of Hormuz Navigation
MAP OF THE DAY: Based on the information disclosed by the US (via @UK_MTO), I have drawn this Strait of Hormuz map. 🔴 Old route: Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS). ☠️Mines 🔵 New mandated Iranian shipping lanes (tollbooth) 🟢 New US Navy route:...
New Release: Paint That Sank a Submarine
Our latest release for Cautionary Club members: the drop of paint that sank a submarine... https://t.co/Nl0jLz9igb
Turkish VP Accuses Israel of Stoking Iran's Sectarian Divide
#TurkeyWatch 🇹🇷: Vice Pres. Cevdet Yılmaz accused Israel of fueling division in Iran, saying forces “particularly Israel” are trying to “incite and pit people… based on ethnic identity and sectarian divisions.” https://t.co/541vJLm9g5
US and China Still Forget How to Cooperate
I wrote this essay six years ago, at the height of the pandemic, on "Why the United States and China Forgot How to Cooperate." Trump's impending visit to China notwithstanding, they haven't exactly remembered since then. https://t.co/pFbzsL3pLz
US and Iran Clash, Escalating Gulf Water Conflict
US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters https://t.co/tTk7KcHzaw
Iran Remains Resilient, Matching US with Cheap Drones
Iran is NOT being more "malleable" Attacking Fujairah isn't Iran turning over a new leaf Iran knows it can see and match any hand the US has with a few cheap drones. Time for reality. That doesn't sell on Fox News. #oil #Iran #geopolitics...
AI Will Redefine Cybersecurity Landscape
A glimpse into cyber-security’s #AI-driven future by @TheEconomist Learn more: https://t.co/NHIDasPYPw #CyberSecurity #Infosec #IT #Tech https://t.co/jB2cd6iA7u
Iran Defends Itself, Claiming a Legitimate Right
Iran was defending itself, as it has a right to do, you silly old epstain-regime supporter
German Soldiers Operate FPV Drones via Goggles
Inside Germany’s New FPV #Drone Unit: Soldiers Fly Missions Through Goggles by @NSTRIKE1231 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/alg0l3p1Ln
True Stoicism Demands Real Battle, Not Influencer Talk
Ryan is correct. I'm just a retired ship captain. Nobody important outside a maritime niche. Yet this post smells like stolen valor. Let me explain… Stoicism without the battlefield, the sea & real pain is hollow. The Stoics talked constantly about battles,...
Iran Strikes UAE Oil Hub, Signaling Heightened Retaliation
In response to the US launch of “Project Freedom” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran launched a drone and missile attack. It hit the UAE’s Fujairah oil industry zone. Iran is LOCKED AND LOADED. https://t.co/R8f939cm7w
Trump Predicts Iran War Will Last Two Weeks
Well, Trump says the Iran Iran War could drag on for another two to three weeks… … again https://t.co/y2mTL9jULA
Seven Pacific Allies Conduct Massive Joint Drill, Challenging China
America’s Pacific Allies Train to Face Down China Together—Seven nations, 17,000 personnel participate in Philippines exercise that has angered Beijing @Mike_Cherney https://t.co/xpp5GeRw7G https://t.co/xpp5GeRw7G
Exiled General's Botched Air Ops Prompt Civilian Warnings
media corroborations grow about this odd choice, a lackluster and exiled army general in charge of the Russian Air Force.Remember: it was Chaiko’s EMD units in Bucha and northern Ukraine that were so bad that other Russian forces were said...
Global Focus on Ukraine Eclipses Iran's Arab Attacks
Shocking to me to see the world rally around Ukraine when attacked but ignoring the attacks by Iran on the Arab world. Why?
Israel's First KC-46 Tanker Arrives, Replacing Aging Fleet
Israel’s First KC-46 Tanker Is Now Flying The first new tanker is set to arrive in Israel in around a month and will help relieve pressure on the IAF's tiny and very old KC-707 tanker force.. https://t.co/aNU4CtLODo
Russia's Year-Long War Mirrors WWI Length, Still Failing
In just over a month, the duration of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine will match that of the entire World War I. And the entire might of Russia and its totalitarian allies, as well as of the Kremlin's corrupt useful morons...
Putin’s AI Advisor: Virtual Andropov Replaces Human Counsel
Now imagine that Putin starts using an LLM for "decision support." We'll call it "Virtual Andropov: Dialysis no longer required."
Chinese Model Claims B‑21 Aerodynamic Gains, Accuracy Questioned
A Chinese simulation tool modeled the B-21 using public data, claiming aerodynamic gains while raising questions about accuracy and intent. https://t.co/onBJF6kLWp
China Should Lead Strait of Hormuz Reopening, Not Follow
Shouldn't China be leading, rather than following, when it comes to reopening the Strait of Hormuz? They have the most to gain. https://t.co/no60ONPKDg
US Escorts Commercial Ships Through Strait Amid Iranian Threats
Two U.S. Flagged- Commercial Ships Sail Through the Strait 1⃣Project Freedom: U.S. mission to escort merchant vessels 2⃣Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) advisory and security threats 3⃣Iranian verbal warnings and threats to shipping 4⃣Marine Corps armed guards on ships 5⃣Role of Military Sealift Command (MSC),...
Trump's Project Freedom Fails Amid US‑Israeli
Yesterday, Pres. Trump announced Project Freedom, sending US ships to “free up” the Strait of Hormuz. US-ISRAELI WAR ON IRAN = FAILURE. https://t.co/pIItgdOTI9
Russia's Rubicon vs Ukraine's UAV Unit: Target Priorities Diverge
Interesting comparison of the priority targets for Russia’s Rubicon Center and Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces Grouping.
Trump Threatens Iran with Total Destruction over Project Freedom
Trump vows Iran will be 'blown off the face of the Earth' if they intervene in Project Freedom — Fox News