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The last remaining US-Russia nuclear arms control agreement has expired, which means for the first time in decades, we're in a world with no active nuclear arms control. Full Newsletter: https://t.co/xC3wEhL4Wr #nuclear #geopolitics https://t.co/0MOAOnpJJh
On this day in 1994, the winter Olympics in Lillehammer were hit with a cyber attack. https://t.co/AZfPpQUjAr https://t.co/xox3MFDt75
You cannot make this up. US administration is directing the Department of Defense to buy coal power and spending $175m to keep ageing coal plants running. Coal plants average 44 years old. Many are costly and prone to outages. Markets, not ideology...
Meanwhile in Russia’s Ukhta. The local refinery keeps getting hit by drones as we speak. 1,800 km away from the Ukrainan border. https://t.co/TZMDIrIIg6
Confirming earlier reporting: Airspace was closed by the FAA near El Paso late Tuesday after CBP personnel launched a counter-drone laser weapon without full inter-agency integration, officials say. That weapon had recently been transferred temporarily by the Pentagon to DHS. Airspace...
Outside of the Special Air Warfare Symposium, how Beacon AI is touting pilot assistance autonomy https://t.co/AK7QFrzgvz
NEW: @SierraNevCorp is teaming with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics-ASI on its "Freedom" aircraft it is bidding for the US Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System. First on @aviationweek https://t.co/Ch1Ml4EeZu https://t.co/nqyJQIievk
OIL MARKET: President Trump says he told Israeli Primer Minister Netanyahu that his preference is to cut a deal with Iran. “I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a deal can be consummated.” https://t.co/VhkfL7QBHF
A war between the United States and China would involve the type of naval combat that last took place during World War II, said retired Navy Capt. Thomas Shugart, an adjunct senior fellow with [@cnasdc] in Washington, D.C. https://t.co/UAJhA8hIUd
Pentagon Is Making A Naughty Or Nice List Of Defense Contractors Best by delays, cost overruns and long waiting lists for critical weapons, the Pentagon says it is changing the way it will be doing business. https://t.co/lVZso6JKRj
I enjoyed this conversation. Mike, the team, and I discuss how European NATO militaries would fare in a conflict with Russia, how long it might take Europe to reach a point where it can assume greater responsibility for its own...
Today the mainstream learns about the chronic drone incursions over the Southern Border, which includes advanced systems, another story we have been reporting within our broader, in depth drone threat coverage for many years. No they aren’t easy to defend...
Read the latest (Feb 2026) edition of AEROSPACE to find out how FPV drones are now being used by criminals, cartels & terror groups. #drones #avgeek https://t.co/ojreumsvPo https://t.co/H6AVjtFYvB
The FAA has closed airspace over El Paso and parts of southern New Mexico for 10 days under a “national defense” designation. No public explanation. We know there have been recent discussions about using military force against cartels in Mexico and...
The EU struggles to take any decisive action on foreign and security policy because it has to wait for all 29 member states to agree. Whereas the US can make and enforce security decisions at the drop of a hat. Full...
In my book ‘The Return of War’, I argue that, in terms of force design and force structure diversity, we are in a period similar to the early 17th century—when legacy systems were still needed to shore up brittle emerging...
‚Ukraine has begun planning presidential elections alongside a referendum on any peace deal with Russia, after the Trump administration pressed Kyiv to hold both votes by May 15 or risk losing proposed US security guarantees.‘ https://t.co/a5qNMFn19n
YFQ-42 Fighter Drone To Test USMC's Autonomy 'Brain' Alongside Crewed Jets General Atomics' YFQ-42 has been selected the Marines to test how CCAs will think and fight with the MAGTF. Story: https://t.co/MfDHgGHDDf
The latest gearbox issue happened last week in Oahu with an MV-22 from the 1MAW. Not many details on the extent of damage, but the mishap shows that issues continue as the Pentagon touts progress https://t.co/twBLN0m8Hj
This idea of the CCP pursuing "paralysis" of Taiwan isn't wrong per se, but I don't see in here anywhere the prospect of Taiwan surrendering so it can enjoy the Hong Kong experience. And Xi has made the PRC's goals...
F-35A Stealth Fighters Moving Closer To Middle East As U.S. Military Buildup Continues Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to stave off war have so far proven inconclusive. Latest update: https://t.co/XTJiEkMBnh
China “Just Not There Yet” On H-20 Stealth Bomber: Global Strike Command’s Top General The new head of Air Force Global Strike Command says "China is a regional bomber force at best." Exclusive: https://t.co/DP7iHlPjrI
We break--DoD tells us it will work with SEC: The Pentagon is looking to turn President Donald Trump’s threats on government contractors into enforceable contract provisions and potentially Securities and Exchange Commission regulations https://t.co/KWykJh5z6T
Scoop: Deliveries of new C-130s have been halted due to issues with a new communication package being installed on the Herks. https://t.co/4PBkDEFZ7v
Software developers: Prime cyber targets and a rising risk vector for CISOs | CSO Online https://t.co/BQaEUbegeO
Russia’s army in Ukraine has suffered a sharp rise in men killed or missing in action. That will make it harder for Russian forces to sustain gruelling offensive operations, which in some areas have ground to a pace slower than...
Anduril's design org is one of our secret weapons. @jendarhy is why, and she's hiring a Chief of Staff. If you have taste and experience in either managing accounts at a creative agency or running ops for creative teams in-house, this...
It's such an honor to be surrounded by the wonderful people that make @anduriltech the company that it is. @mttgrmm and I loved having the opportunity to share our vision with @SecWar this morning at our autonomous submarine factory...
New research: 3 big challenges facing security teams (and how to overcome them) | Cybersecurity Dive https://t.co/mN9t6BWiD6
Red Wolf Cruise Missile Eyed To Give OA-1K Skyraider II Standoff Strike Capability Giving the OA-1K a standoff strike capability has been seen as one potential way to expand its relevance in an era focused on high-end foes. Story: https://t.co/TdDjlCz6b3
Laser-Guided Rocket-Armed F-15E Strike Eagles Make Super Bowl Cameo Appearance F-15Es sitting ready to knock down drones in the Middle East were highlighted during the National Anthem along with the crews that keep them flying. Story: https://t.co/HE8syvE8Fj
A-10 Warthogs Protect Mine-Hunting Littoral Combat Ship In Arabian Gulf Exercise The A-10, now in the twilight of its career, is uniquely suited to protect naval assets from lower-end threats, such as swarms of Iranian small boats. Story: https://t.co/SZFRWOmm9F
Fun visit at @regentcraft this afternoon with @mttgrmm while spending the day at the @anduriltech shipyard next door in Quonset, RI. The entire harbor is frozen solid right now, but can’t wait to see this baby fly when it warms back...
Weekly update is up! Home Sweet Home; First Stream From the New PC; Law Enforcement and Cybercrime Prevention; The Betterment Data Breach https://www.troyhunt.com/weekly-update-490/
