Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Russian Trucks in Donetsk
Video from the Ukrainian National Guard’s 1st Azov Corps of a UAS flying over Donetsk city and Hornet strikes on trucks. https://t.co/k3bPvqUWX2 https://t.co/dpf00tqJGV
Senate's Bulldozer Ban Could Endanger Israeli Troops
For those that do not know, the members of the Senate that attempted to block bulldozer sales to Israel were trying to prevent them from receiving (delivery of bulldozers they purchased) the primary device/vehicle (D9 bulldozer) the IDF uses to...
CMF Bahrain Details Absolute and Conditional Contraband to Iran
The Joint Maritime Information Center of @CMF_Bahrain has issued a Blockade Update with specifics on absolute and conditional contraband to Iran. https://t.co/OZWjeqzBMT https://t.co/4YV8F7Ixa7
UK Maintains 117 Overseas Bases, Echoing Empire Legacy
The UK has an ASTOUNDING 117 foreign military bases. They are little more than the residue of the British empire, and an invitation to make trouble. https://t.co/8sFKF1MJcM
US Blockade Shift Signals War De‑Escalation, Not Market Overreach
The most common comment I hear from policy makers at this week's IMF/WB meetings is that markets are way too early in pricing de-escalation. Disagree. It's clear the US wants wants to end this war, hence the shift to a...
Pakistan Emerges as US‑Iran Diplomatic Bridge
To the surprise of many, #Pakistan has emerged as the favored interlocutor between the US and Iran. Field Marshal Asim Munir went to Tehran on Wednesday and is expected to head to Washington next, Al Jazeera reported Thursday. @DanStrumpf Tooba Khan https://t.co/jHiiqWzoQT
U.S. Launches First Day of Iran Blockade
The blockade of Iran has officially begun. The first day was a bit slow, but this remains a monumental move by the U.S. Full Newsletter: https://t.co/IHDSzOzsGV #iranwar #straitofhormuz #geopolitics https://t.co/1fzk2tvwUx
US Ramps up Defense, Industry, and Geopolitical Focus
The moves on Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, Cuba, the $65B allocated to restoring domestic shipbuilding, the request for 44% increase in military spending to $1.5T, and this latest news on automakers/manufacturers, all signal one thing, don't they? https://t.co/1c6qA9auTA
Stuck in US‑Iran Standoff: No Fighting, No Peace, No Oil
At risk of repeating myself, still in the "no-fighting, not-peace, and (certainly) no-oil" phase of the US-Iran war.
Russian Missile Strike Ignites Smoke over Kyiv
Smoke rises in Kyiv after a Russian missile strike. Ukraine April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Anna Voitenko https://t.co/unp2bKGVmF
Trump Backs AI Kill Switch; Raises Fears of Government Coercion
If a government AI kill switch already existed, would the current DOD or current administration have used it, or the threat of it, against Anthropic? Could they use it to coerce AI companies into behaviors that are counter to the...
Flying CCAs Remains Crucial for Crew Training
But as a previous USAF Chief pointed out, you will still need to fly CCAs to train ground crews, maintainers etc....
Reddit 2026 Cybersecurity Talk Shifts From Phishing To AI Chaos
From Phishing to AI Chaos: What My Analysis of All Reddit CyberSecurity Discussions So Far in 2026 Revealed https://t.co/LF7w9E3mMR
One Chinese 24k TEU Ship Outpaces Entire USAF Airlift
And here’s your monthly reminder that the entire airlift capacity of the USAF - is less than the capacity of ONE Chinese built 24,00 TEU containership.
Ukrainian Drone Strike on Tuapse Kills Two Children
MOSCOW, April 16 - A major Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse killed two children and sparked a large fire, Russian officials and media reported.
Budget Constraints Prevent Building a Functional Navy
The sad fact is they couldn’t afford to build a proper working Navy even if they wanted to.
Suggesting Sidearms for Sailors Sparks Disproportionate Outrage
Here we go again. Same old shit again. Out of all the crazy stuff I’ve posted on x NOTHING caused more naval officers to lose their minds faster than saying they should all carry sidearms. Nothing. I honestly don’t get it.
Open‑source Military Radar Designs Trigger FCC Scrutiny
JUST IN: Military radar designs are now available online as open source, prompting FCC scrutiny.
Idaho Antimony Plant Boosts U.S. Defense Supply Chain
USAC and Americas plan an Idaho antimony processing plant to strengthen North American supply and defense access. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/us-antimony-processing-plant-in-idaho.html
Russian Attacks on Kyiv Kill Child, Injure Dozens
JUST IN: Russian forces struck Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on April 16, killing 3 people including a 12-year-old child, injuring over 20, and severely damaging buildings.
Russia Threatens European Drone Factories Amid War Struggles
Former President of Russia warning Russia will bomb drone factories in Europe that supply Ukraine. Why? Russia is either losing the war or mightily struggling against Ukraine. And it is drones that are giving Russia fits. Welcome to the 21st century.
Iran's Oil Reserves Outlast U.S. Patience and Munitions
Iran has 2 to 3 months of oil storage available. I doubt the US has 2-3 months of munitions if there's no deal & the ceasefire ends. I doubt Americans have 2-3 months of patience with inflation & rising costs. That's a...
Iran's Restraint Hinges on Deal; without It, Escalation Looms
The only reason Iran hasn't attacked the US blockade is because it wan't a deal. No deal and kiss the destroyers and aircraft carriers goodbye. If the US won't compromise, we're back to escalation. Remind me who has the leverage here?
AI Tool Adoption Leaves Companies With Zero Code Controls
In all seriousness though, companies that are investing in these tools have zero control over code quality, how to protect from prompt injection, what gets shoved and executed into the developers environment, what gets shoved into production. Zero. Controls. Death of...
China Leverages Iran to Secure Middle East Dominance
Iran is an important element of China's strategy to dominate the Middle East Its trategic ambiguity about weapons & aid to Iran preserves optionality Why do American's think agreeing with our government is the only option? Most of the world sees things differently.
Lethal Tech Poised for Military, Not Civilians
you have to admit, it sounds pretty "lethal," but more likely for our military than anyone else.
Advocates Overspend on Doomed Program Despite Soaring Costs
Narrator: They turned out to cost a lot, much more than anyone imagined, but nothing, in the end, was “too much” for advocates of the doomed program …
Two VLCCs Face US Naval Blockade After Iranian Load
Day 3 of US blockade tanker watch -- Will these two VLCCs be able to get past the US naval blockade after loading Iranian crude?
First Look: Night Stalker MV‑75 Cheyenne Shows Ops Enhancements
First Look At What A Night Stalker MV-75 Cheyenne Will Look Like A new rendering shows an MV-75 with special operations-specific features like a radar, other sensors, and in-flight refueling capability. https://t.co/c0nj4ABzPk
Discussing US‑Iran Dueling Blockades on BBC
Just hoped on with @BBC to discuss dueling blockades between the US and Iran. https://t.co/9xarJfOGbr
AI, Quantum Computing Redefine Cybersecurity Landscape – Prof. Brooks
Cyber Solutions – The Intersection of AI, Quantum and Cybersecurity with Prof. Chuck Brooks | https://t.co/MzmJurZmns https://t.co/tQshTKmETs
Beware: Fake iCloud Emails Exploit Urgency to Harvest Data
Fraudulent iCloud emails use urgency and imitation tactics to trick users into revealing sensitive information through malicious links and deceptive interfaces. https://t.co/jXuLGQLiXZ
Mearsheimer: Israel Prioritizes Iran Destruction Over Peace Deal
Distinguished UChicago Prof. John Mearsheimer on Israel's REAL priority: “The Israelis have no interest in a deal... they want us to destroy Iran or produce regime change.” https://t.co/233nZvjiPA
Russian Space Exec Arrested, Continuing Crackdown on Industry Leaders
Nikolai Testoedov, frm. head of ISS Reshetnev, Russia's prime developer of military satellites, is under house arrest due to criminal probe at the company. He joins a long list of top Russian space executives who faced criminal charges in recent...
AI in Cybersecurity Will Mostly Augment, Not Replace, by 2027
Fun insight from @Gartner_inc "By 2027, 90% of successful AI implementations in cybersecurity will be tactical — task automation and process augmentation — rather than role replacement." (https://t.co/EC2MwkKYqC)
Germany Airdrops Tiny Wiesel Tankettes for Rapid Firepower
Germany Is Now Airdropping Its Tiny Wiesel ‘Tankettes’ Already known for its agility and small size, dropping the Wiesel from A400M transports gives Germany’s airborne forces a new way of rapidly placing firepower forward. https://t.co/r2MHzAgNA2
Trump Calls War on Iran a Future Investment
Trump says the US-Israeli war on Iran is a “true investment in your children’s and grandchildren’s future.” TRUMP = DELUSIONAL. https://t.co/JmERDAoIPE
Delayed US Blockade: Strategic Masterstroke or Missed Opportunity?
Lotta people seem to think the US blockade is a strategic masterstroke sure to end the war. Which begs the question: why wait 6 weeks to impose one?
Analyzing Iran War Strategy and Future Outlook
ICYMI, last week, I sat down with @realsteveeisman to discuss the war in Iran, the strategy, what had been accomplished, what might happen. Much of it still applicable and unfolding. Have a listen. https://t.co/5ygmtl7kYE
Predicting Wars Is Inherently Uncertain, Says SevaUT
Excellent essay from @SevaUT about why it is so hard to make predictions about wars: https://t.co/6Mk3B89srS His focus is on Russia-Ukraine, and, to a lesser extent, PRC-Taiwan, but there are obvious implications for analyzing the recent behavior of the U.S. as well...
War's Hidden Costs Hit Americans Irreversibly, Even After Ceasefire
The question that I get asked most often is: Even if the ceasefire holds, has the war already imposed large irreversible costs on Americans? So I made a video digging into these issues. The stakes may be much larger than you...
Rising Economic Pressure on Iran, China Faces Scrutiny
Economic pressure on Iran goes up. Also pressure on China to stop supporting Iran financially and military
Europe Must Choose Strategic Bases Without Oil or Military
What party should Europe come to ?@RecessionAlert It has no oil so not that party. It has no military so not that party. What bases does the US have covered? Which bases should Europe cover? Show evidence not a narrative. https://t.co/gEP7ozFBb0
Bitcoin Climbs as Strait Tolls Pressure Gold Reserves
One emerging narrative resulting from the Iran conflict is that Iran will more or less control the Strait of Hormuz with a “toll booth” approach and that countries might pay those tolls in Yuan or crypto. Meanwhile, the exporting countries...
German Space Command Outlines Capability Development Decision Process
German @bundeswehrInfo Space Command: Here's how we decide if a capabiilty is best developed inside @defis_eu, @NATO or in a German national program. @esa @SpaceFoundation. https://t.co/UZ3q0oSTXA https://t.co/GQIi88DvEO
Chinook to Air‑Launch Drone Swarms, Optional Crewed Variant
CH-47 Chinook Air-Launching Swarms Of Drones Touted As Future Feature Boeing also identifies growing interest in an optionally crewed version of the Chinook. https://t.co/rqjPuXyYx6
Blockading Ports Isn’t Strategy; It’s Self‑defeating.
2025: blockading American ports. 2026: blockading Iranian ports. Same move, different flag. If your grand strategy is just “less trade for everyone,” mate, that’s not chess. That’s flipping the board. https://t.co/Re8HN1bIye
Iran Offers Free Passage Through Hormuz If US Deals
Reuters: "Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through the Oman side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack as part of proposals it has offered in negotiations with the United States if a deal is clinched...
General Atomics Plans Drone Ops From Rugged Mojave Fields
Hunting Drones From Sloppy Airstrips Is General Atomics’ Future Vision For Mojave Pushed forward to very rough fields, Mojave could also escort helicopters, strike targets, provide surveillance and networking, and even transport cargo. https://t.co/NlEFJn5GHa
Mearsheimer: Israel Refuses Ceasefire, Sabotages Negotiations
Distinguished UChicago Prof. John Mearsheimer on Israel as THE GREAT SPOILER: "When the Israelis were told [Lebanon] was part of the ceasefire, they refused to accept it... and they went to great lengths to undermine the ceasefire and future negotiations." https://t.co/FNzLzJf0so