ICBM Guard Teams Must Adopt New Tactics for Sentinel Silos
ICBM-Guarding Security Forces Will Need Fresh Tactics To Defend New Sentinel Silos Security Forces tasked with defending Minuteman III ICBMs currently train for everything from retaking captured silos to repelling ground assaults. https://t.co/6zokg3hmvu
Iran, China, Russia Joint Drill Threatens US Middle East Plans
What Iran’s Naval Exercise With China And Russia In The Strait Of Hormuz Actually Means The Maritime Security Belt 2026 exercise comes as the U.S. is flowing forces to the Middle East ahead of a possible attack on Iran. https://t.co/28TZDJkik0
CSDA Program Secures Eight New Data Agreements
CSDA Program Announces Eight New Data Agreements https://t.co/buqxRt5wTH CSDA Program Announces Eight New Data Agreements This Spotlight Mode SAR image from Capella Space shows a portion of the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 21, 2021. Cre… https://t.co/UyfPwDeyuS
India Navy Seizes Shadow Fleet, Triggering Domino Effect
India's navy has begun seizing shadow fleet tankers in its exclusive economic zone. As I've said in other videos covering the shadow fleet, once the first domino falls...the rest will quickly follow. #crudeoil #crude #india #geopolitics https://t.co/IVVPGp8cQ7
Lockheed CEO Rules
Lockheed CEO Taiclet says LMT never considered spinning off part of biz to allow for direct DoD ownership stake: L3Harris "didn't have, I guess, apparently, the resource to manage the scaling themselves." If regulators had allowed LMT to buy Aerojet "we...
Boeing Returns Defense HQ to St. Louis, F/A-XX Future Uncertain
Boeing just announced the move of its defense unit HQ back to St. Louis, where McDonnell Douglas was headquartered (and where Boeing continues to build fighters and weapons). Industry always welcomes a SecDef visit but real question for workforce will be...
Updated Design Adds Bigger Tail Flag, Cooler Engines
New design (left). First Trump admin (right). Much larger flag on the tail, different color on the engines--possibly related to the thermal concerns raised a couple years back. https://t.co/e5GPwczads
Aging E‑3 Fleet Deployed to Iran, Highlighting Capability Gaps
Major Deployment Of Rickety E-3 Sentry Fleet For Iran Crisis Highlights Worrisome Gaps The shrunken E-3 fleet isn't getting any younger, and a replacement is still far off while demand for its services would be far greater in the Pacific. Story: https://t.co/bX9Y8kMlqE
Post‑Geneva, Iran’s Actions Push Toward Force
"So where does this leave us after Geneva? At an inflection point measured in weeks, not months...If Iran stalls, hedges, or insists on narrow concessions while continuing enrichment and missile expansion, the logic of coercive buildup points in one direction....
2‑Year Postdoc in Uncrewed Systems at Swedish Defence University
Great opportunity for a 2-year post doctoral position at the Swedish Defence University here for those working on uncrewed systems: https://t.co/CYy5Wnh91N
Putin Sees Prolonged War as Leverage, Feels Victorious
“President Vladimir V. Putin believes he is winning, military and intelligence officials from several Western countries said in recent days. And he is convinced that even if it takes 18 months to two years to complete his hold on the...
EU Guarantees Iris2 Access for Governments, Limits Others
EU Commission @defis_eu: Iris2 capacity to be free for EU govts, whose comms will be confidential, not shared w/ others. In time of crisis, non-govt users will be preempted. @esa @EUDefenceAgency @EU4Space. @SESSpaceDefense @EutelsatGroup @Hispasat.https://t.co/QFF3UPPXsq https://t.co/56rvMAcqIo
Rapid Escalation Risks, but Limits Curb China‑Taiwan Invasion
You see the timeline for movements for the Iranian contingency. Also the size of the force available. Now think about China turning one of their big 'exercises' into a sudden invasion of Taiwan. Yes things can be sped up, but...
Multiple Crises, Stalled Talks, White House Impatience Signal Change
two conflicts. two stalled negotiations. one impatient white house. the next few weeks could look very different from today. @gzeromedia
Identity and Supply Chain Demand Heightened Cybersecurity Focus
Identity and supply chain need more attention, risk intelligence firm says | Cybersecurity Dive https://t.co/917wKw3CC3
Voters Reject Iran War; Trump Should Rethink
us voters did not sign up for a large scale military campaign in iran. venezuela was popular because no americans were hurt and military operations were over almost before they started. president trump should think carefully before he gives the...
De-Dollarization Undermines US Military Financing Power
De-Dollarization Threatens US Military Power The dollar’s role in global trade is shrinking. As it loses value, I see us losing influence and even military strength, because our military depends on financing powered by the dollar. The markets are already showing...
MBDA Develops Sovereign, Interoperable European Military Space Network
European missile maker @MBDAGroup on building a sovereign, interoperable military space network. @defis_eu #EuropeanSpaceConf. https://t.co/EXzbZr66rT https://t.co/EA9DMPiTXE
Russian Corvette and Chinese Ships Track US Middle East Fleet
Russia has one Steregushshyy-class corvette present (Stoiky from the Baltic Fleet) to observe the U.S naval presence in the Middle East. A few PLAN ships are present as well.
Chief of Air Staff Fireside Chat Highlights at RAeS
Cool video round-up of yesterday's Fireside Chat by @ChiefofAirStaff at RAeS HQ. #avgeek #defence https://t.co/2UyfTpsJ4R
Russia's Pipeline Strike Sparks Absurd Diesel Bans
Russia: bombs Ukraine, damages an oil pipeline to Europe. The collaborator regimes in Hungary and Slovakia: banning diesel shipments to Ukraine because Russia damaged the pipeline. The level of inhuman grotesque borders on stupid comedy.
Istanbul Deal Offered Ukraine Nothing, Demanded Massive Concessions
I’d like to remind you what exactly was actually included in the lost paradise of the 2022 Istanbul negotiations that Ukraine “should have accepted back then”: - reducing the Ukrainian army to symbolic levels (between 50,000 and 85,000 troops, with severely...
Angolan Journalist Targeted with Predator Spyware, Study Shows
A new investigation from @AmnestyTech found that a journalist in Angola was targeted with Predator spyware in 2024. We also know that @citizenlab found links to Predator infrastructure in Angola in 2023, and links to FinFisher infrastructure in 2015. https://t.co/N2TIUdGKkn
How Ukraine and Russia Adapted Their Wartime Strategies
Excellent episode of the @CSIS Russian Roulette podcast on Ukrainian and Russian wartime adaptations with @maxbergmann, @MSnegovaya, @MassDara, and Kateryna Bondar 🎧 https://t.co/AEjQc49Rt1
Dispersed Troops Derailed Ukraine’s Plan to Cut Crimea Supply
From an interview with Valerii Zaluzhnyi regarding the 2023 offensive: “The original plan was to concentrate enough forces into a “single fist” to retake the partially occupied region of Zaporizhzhia — home to a vital nuclear power plant — and then...
AI and Quantum Forces Redefine Cybersecurity Strategies
Why Cybersecurity Strategies and Frameworks Must Be Recalibrated in the Age of AI and Quantum Threats by @ChuckDBrooks https://t.co/KGZ9x9TO0T #CyberSecurity #ai #Quantum
2024 Forecast Missed: Iran Tensions Now Escalate
Some of my armchair geopolitical analysis from 2024 where I expected a cooling of tensions and no conflict with Iran. Circumstances are very different today.
US Plans Submarine Deployment to Australia Amid China Tensions
The U.S. is turning to the Aussies for some help with stationing four American submarines at Stirling in a hedge against potential future conflicts with China. Full Newsletter: https://t.co/u8WjtcAb9t #militarystrategy #usnavy #geopolitics https://t.co/kzBYp1cwAq
New Power Rules for States Facing Reshaping Adversaries
Statecraft: The New Rules of Power in a Divided World To be published 19 March 2026 My new book on how states can pursue strategies when adversaries are powerful enough to reshape the assumptions on which they are premised. https://t.co/vmWAPrLGun
Iran Opts for Limited Concessions, Postpones Real Deal Until Post‑midterms
Tehran will trade limited, face-saving concessions because it thinks it can survive bombs better than it can survive a domestic revolt. There will be a “bridge deal” that kicks the can. The real deal comes after US mid-term elections.' https://t.co/8UhDWkB5al #Iran #Israel #US #MiddleEast...
US Navy Splits Fleet: Carrier East, Smaller Ships Stay Caribbean
With the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and other U.S. warships deploying east across the Atlantic amid heightened tension with Iran, a smaller fleet remains behind in the Caribbean. Those vessels include the amphibious warships USS Iwo Jima, USS...
Ukraine Endures Another Harsh Winter Under Missile Fire
I don't want to be that kind of guy, but... March 1 comes next week. We in Ukraine are moving towards having lived through yet another godawful winter in the cold and dark under Russian missiles and drones, and we...
US Deploys Air Power, Ship for Potential Iran Strike
An influx of F-22s, F-16s E-3s, a U-2 to the Middle East are adding the capabilities the U.S. would need for a sustained attack on Iran. Also, the USS Pinckney was also recently deployed to the region. https://t.co/yoVBE2PVrB
Starlink‑enabled Drones Become Ukraine War’s Deadliest Weapon
Drones now account for the majority of casualties in the Ukraine War. With Russia improving its strike range by mounting Starlink terminals to drones, Elon Musk has finally stepped in. Full analysis available on Patreon ➡️ https://t.co/LYlet7MIHM #dronewarfare #starlink #ukrainewar #geopolitics
US Deploys Missing Assets, Prepares Possible Iran Attack
Final Pieces Moving Into Place For Potential Attack On Iran The latest flurry of U.S. assets heading to the Middle East includes many of the missing capabilities needed for a sustained air campaign. Latest: https://t.co/26hU8ux1aD
Two US Destroyers Patrol Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Navy presently has two destroyers -- the USS Mitscher and USS Michael Murphy -- in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz.
US Deploys Advanced Missiles to Philippines, Bolstering 1st Island Chain
🧵 The U.S. will deploy its "cutting-edge missile and unmanned systems" to the Philippines, a step in strengthening force posture inside the 1st island chain. Beijing isn't happy — that's the point. A welcome sign given the NDS's softer tone on...
Trump Must Accept Limited Iran Deal to Avert Strikes
two rounds of iran talks, very little progress so far. unless trump is prepared to accept a limited deal (focused on nuclear capacity, not missiles or support for regional proxies), military strikes in coming weeks looking likely.
China Still Clings to Outdated Carrier Strategy
“Tom Shugart, senior fellow at [@cnasdc], said: “Obviously [China] didn’t get the memo about carriers being obsolete.”” https://t.co/UhHbFPdoEt
Iran Shuts Hormuz for Drills Amid US Nuclear Talks
"Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with the US." https://t.co/Ek0ckZEw6N Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuzon Tuesday for live fire drills in a rare show of force as its...
Air Force to Finalize Sentinel ICBM Restructuring by Year-End
Just in: The Air Force saty it intends to complete by year's end a restructuring plan for the new Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system from Northrop Grumman Corp., after the projected $141 billion program was plagued by skyrocketing costs...
Europe’s Defense Reset: Funding Gaps and Combat Reality
Join us on Feb 19 for @Bloomberg webinar on the future of Europe. I’ll dig into what Europe’s defense spending reset really means, where investments are most needed, and whether new commitments will translate into credible combat power. Register here: https://t.co/3WMAfVVGVC...
India’s Kirana Hills Strike Signals Decisive Deterrence
Evidence of India's precision strikes on/near Kirana Hills, reported to be one of the core Pakistan nuclear program sites, was a direct strategic message to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor that India could hit what it wanted, when it wanted. Escalation...
Single Station Detection Yields Uncertain Location
Ah, then 20 tons fully coupled, no more than 400-800 tons fully decoupled. A one-station means its very hard to know the location with confidence.
Ukrainian Marines Defy Encirclement, Outsmart Russian UAVs
At the beginning of February, I interviewed Lieutenant Colonel Yevhen Bespalov, the commander of Ukraine's 38th Marine Brigade with @francisjfarrell and @KI_Insight. (00:20) What is the current situation in Myrnohrad? (03:24) Has the brigade been fighting from an encirclement and how do...
Deep Dive Into Weaponized Malicious SVG Files
Good read and research on malicious SVG file analysis and how it's weaponized by Adam Paulina @Binary_Defense https://t.co/65gf6f2XNn #BinaryDefense
Lop Nor 2.7‑magnitude Test Yields Mere
A magnitude of Mb=2.7 corresponds to about 18 tons of yield at China's Lop Nor test site. If the explosion was fully decoupled that would correspond to about 400-700 tons of TNT. Again, these are very small events, relatively...
Humanoid Robots: Key to Lasting Military Peace
Both Phantom and I went on @MorningsMaria to discuss @foundation_robo and our collaboration with DoW and Ukraine and why I think deploying humanoids in the military is the best way to ensure lasting peace in our lifetime https://t.co/TuHl4XfYqo
IDF Destroys Gaza Tunnels as Hamas Delays Disarmament
While Hamas delays disarmament, peace board meets this week, the @IDF continue the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip.. tunnel by tunnel. All the tunnels must be destroyed IMO.
RAF Chief Calls for More Agile, Integrated, Ready Air
RAF Chief of the Air Staffs message - "make AIR more AIR - (Agile, Integrated, Ready to fly and fight) #avgeek https://t.co/YlMWPJbocW