Trump's Island Handover Could Give US Hormuz Dominance
⭕️I wonder how Iranian monarchists feel about President Trump returning the three islands (Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb) to the UAE. ⭕️The three small islands sit right at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The last Shah ordered the Navy to occupy them in 1971. ⭕️The UAE has claimed them ever since, especially since Arab tribes inhabited the Greater Tunb and the others. ⭕️By returning them to the UAE, the US can establish a military base there and control the Hormuz Strait for decades to come.
Expect US‑Israel Collaboration to Shape Upcoming Conflict
With the U.S. and Israel working side by side, I am going to try to not be surprised on what they bring to the fight in the coming days and weeks.
Rubio: Hormuz Could Reopen Tomorrow if Iran Stops Threats
I asked Sec. Rubio planeside if the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened without US boots on the ground. He said it's a Dept. of War question, but "It can be open tomorrow if #Iran stops threatening global shipping, which is...
Dad Worries Defense Funds Protect North From Russian, Chinese Missiles
My children live on this continent and ya’ll are failing to protect the entire top half. You know… the part facing Russian and Chinese missiles. How Carney spend your defense dollars is VERY MUCH my concern as a dad.
Fix MSC: Overhaul Staffing, Onboarding, Leave, Status, Leadership
If the @USNavyCNO @MSCSealift @SECNAV is serious about addressing the fragility of MSC they need to address at least these five issues: 1️⃣Personnel: there has to be a better relationship between the shoreside staff and mariners, particularly in the crewing...
US May Deploy Anti‑Tank Mines to Hinder Iran’s Missiles
Is The U.S. Dropping Anti-Tank Mines To Stop Iranian Missile Launchers? Scattering mines around remote missile facilities and launch points would make sense in order to further degrade Iranian launches. https://t.co/oJbaDJm9hD
Canada’s Military: Under‑armed, Outdated, and Politically Tangled
So you’re going to arm your sea kayaks? You have: Zero carriers Zero destroyers 3 broken diesel subs 1 that kinda works maybe No navy-owned replenishment ships 2 semi-broken heavy icebreakers, built in 1966 and 1983, to patrol the longest arctic coast on earth Legacy CF-18s F-35s not coming...
Putin Urges Oligarchs to Fund Budget Amid War
NEW: Vladimir Putin has asked oligarchs to donate to Russia’s budget in a bid to stabilise the country’s finances as he presses on with his invasion of Ukraine. The comments made it clear Putin won't back down despite strains on...
Unexpected Shock in Today’s RSAC Session Stuns Presenter
So, my 3 #RSAC sessions went well (https://t.co/3TKrVCDxq8). But it is the one I ran today that was a real shock (this one: https://t.co/xYpsKW1JCQ). I will write up the notes once I recover a bit...
Merchant Marine Shortage Threatens Navy, Advocates Face Attacks
TRUTH The US Merchant Marine shortage is an ENORMOUS problem for the US Navy right now. They have already laid up 17 ships and the manning numbers aren’t getting better. Meanwhile those of us advocating for them online are under constant...
Contrasting Market Odds Reveal Macro Arbitrage Opportunity
There is a macro arb here... The prediction market for 'US forces enter Iran by April 30th' (59%) and 'US-Iran Cease Fire by April 30th' (47%).. https://t.co/W305cB56pm
Drones and IEDs Make Ground Invasion of Iran Fatal
Just read an older report on - IEDs accounting for roughly 70 percent of all American combat casualties in Iraq. I hope people got the memo, in 2026 the "IEDs" are flying after you - day and night. In Ukraine 80% of...
Decades of U.S.-Iran Tension Finally Spark Bombings
The US and Israel are bombing Iran. How did we get to this point? And what stopped them from going to war in the past? On Tech Won’t Save Us, I spoke with Spencer Ackerman to learn more about how we...
Navy Targets $1.7B T‑45 Replacement, Drops Unflared Landing Requirement
NEW: The Navy sets the plan and requirements to replace its T-45 trainer, targeting an EMD cost of no more than $1.7 billion to start fielding 216 aircraft To get there, the Navy has officially settled on not requiring unflared landings/field...
미국, AI 칩 유출 차단 법안 통과
[속보] 미국, AI 칩 통제 강화 본격화…중국 향한 우회 유출 차단 추진 - 미국 하원 외교위원회, 초당적 Chip Security Act 통과, 첨단 미국 반도체의 적대국 유출 차단 추진 - 법안 추진 배경, 딥시크가 수출 제한 대상인 $NVDA Nvidia 칩으로 AI 모델 개발했다는...
AF HASC Reveals Further Setbacks For
We break-- buried on pg 8 of AF Space acquisition boss's HASC statement yesterday -- more bad news for RTX OCX system after AF accepted last July: ``extensive and more operationally relevant testing w actual GPS satellites, ground antennas,...
House Committee Approves Chip Security Act Targeting China
House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Chip Security Act | Select Committee on the CCP https://t.co/Pxi7ysePpz
Veteran Commander Warns Epic Fury Straining Tanker Fleet
Veteran KC-135 Base Commander’s View Of Epic Fury’s Strain On The Tanker Force Retired Colonel Troy Pananon knows just how big a toll Epic Fury is taking on the fleet, its maintainers, and aircrews. Exclusive: https://t.co/QmUmvLbbed
DOD Moves to Curb Media After Court Strikes Policies
After many of its policies were declared UNCONSTITUTIONAL in court on Monday, the US Department of Defense is now taking a new stance to RESTRICT media coverage on the military. THE DOD = ONE OF THE WORLD'S BIGGEST SPINNERS OF FAKE...
Pentagon Opens Elite Test Ranges to Speed Procurement
Army Scales Back Barriers To Access Its Top Testing Ranges The Pentagon needs to drastically accelerate its development and procurement cycle and giving more access to its best testing ranges will be key in doing that. https://t.co/EHTMqHtG58
Ukraine's Baltic Embargo Shows EU Missed 2022 Opportunity
While everyone is focused on an Iran oil embargo, Ukraine is embargoing Russian oil in the Baltic. If Iran can close the Strait with drones, then Ukraine can certainly shut down Russia's ports in the Baltic. If only the EU...
US Rehashes Rejected Iran Deal, Undermines Negotiation Tactics
The US sent in a 15 point plan to Iran. They rejected it and countered with their own demands. So Wikoff tries to repropose their plan, despite it being rejected. Strange negotiating strategy. Repeating the same proposal after it’s already...
Administration to Submit FY2027 Budget Request Next Week
Confirming recent rumors that the Administration will send the FY2027 budget request to Congress next week, Sen Approps Cmte chair Susan Collins tells Politico it's supposed to arrive at the end of next week. https://t.co/eF2p9GpD3K Vought to testify to...
Invisible Risks: Merchant Marines' Crucial Yet Unseen War Role
Ya know. I get all the Merchant Marine hate. I understand why they get so angry at us. Call is a fake service. Tell us we don’t know anything and are glorified bus drivers. I get it because all that time...
Israel Builds Buffer Zone, Illegally Occupies 8% of Lebanon
In an attempt to ANNEX southern Lebanon, Israel is now setting up fortifications & creating a so-called “buffer zone” between Israel & Lebanon. Israel is already ILLEGALLY occupying about 8% of Lebanon’s territory. https://t.co/9FEQdXkvKH
Iranian SAM Threat Persists Despite Low‑Threat Coastal Operations
Navy F/A-18’s Close Call With An Iranian SAM Highlights Remaining Risks To Epic Fury Aviators Even in lower-threat coastal areas, MANPADS are a real risk to lower-flying aircraft, and true air supremacy across Iran still isn't a reality. Updating Live: https://t.co/yn4zkYaM4A
Iran Holds Veto, Limiting Trump's Strait Access
🎯”…many things are different now. One obvious thing is that Trump can’t open the Strait unilaterally. Iran gets a veto. So to even think about Trump chickening out is unsatisfying, because he can’t just (I’m pretty sure) go back to...
Aid to Ukraine Aims to Keep War Away
Here’s a shocking thing to realize: nations, particularly Germany, help Ukraine with money and weapons not because it is “their war.” It is not. They help so that this war does not become theirs. I know, shocking.
Global Alliances Entangle, Making Iran Conflict Unwinnable
"Who is winning the war? Exactly. If you ask the press, they say, “Iran denies everything.” If you ask Trump, he is confident Iran will make a deal. Netanyahu says, “We want to fight until Iran is dead… 100% dead.” China...
Navy Shifts to Fielding Mature Uncrewed Vessels
Navy’s Drone Ship Plans Get Shaken Up Again The Navy wants to spend less time prototyping and focus on fielding already mature uncrewed vessel designs, which contractors might operate. https://t.co/LfNRpVJYnd
Trump Claims Iran Airspace
If Trump is so sure we control the airspace over Iran. While he’s on board Airforce one they should do fly over. https://t.co/RfWebjIEfE
Let Competition Buy Magnets, Not Government-Chosen Champions
Libertarian think tank analyst on Trump Admin’s equity investments in critical mineral supply chain: “If Washington wants more domestic rare-earth magnet capacity, why not just buy the magnets? Clearly, regulatory obstacles exist, but letting firms compete rather than try to...
Houthis Threaten to Control Bab Al-Mandeb Chokepoint
Houthis warning they could get involved... Like the Strait of Hormuz they can control the Bab al-Mandeb, a similar chokepoint controlling access to and from the Red Sea
Decision Looms: Toll Split or Boots on Ground
Seems like the choice is 1) Deal that includes a toll/revenue split on a Hormuz toll 2) Boots on the ground And we will know more by monday
12 Defense Startups Poised for IPO After Swarmer Surge
Defense tech is surging. 🚀 After Swarmer’s 500%+ IPO pop, who’s next? Using Crunchbase predictive intelligence, @crunchbasenews identified 12 defense startups most likely to go public based on funding, hiring, and growth signals. See the list.👇 https://t.co/Pt0IqLUH5c
NATO Invoked Article 5 only After 9/11, Not Now
Trump has said this before. It's no more true now than it was then. NATO came to the aid of the US after the 9/11 attacks. It is the only time Article 5 has ever been triggered.
Iran's Regime Prepares War Against Its Own People
“The bombs are still falling, and the Islamic Republic’s future is uncertain, but one thing is already clear: The Iranian regime is preparing for its next war - against its own citizens.”
AI: Cybersecurity’s Double‑Edged Sword Demands New Strategies
AI in cybersecurity is your new frenemy. It supercharges attacks via rogue AI and blind spots, yet also defends at machine speed, spotting patterns and automating responses. Success requires adapting classic security. https://t.co/9XdfJYGyDr
Iran's IRGC Recruits Children as Young as 12
🚨 THIS IS GETTING DARK Iran’s IRGC just dropped the minimum age for war support roles down to 12 years old. Children as young as 12 are now being recruited for patrols, checkpoints, and logistics under a new program called “For Iran.”...
Cloud Phones Become New Threat to Banking App Users
Cloud phones are the latest tool to be used against banking app users and the security community should take notice. https://t.co/temWl9DMlh
Trump's Risky Plans Unlikely to Achieve Intended Impact
We looked at these scenarios and more — each one highly risky, highly resource intensive, and highly unlikely to have the effect Trump seeks. For Iran, these will be far from “final blows” in an existential conflict. On @TheTerminal: https://t.co/fclmIu8hzC https://t.co/N6PWbx454s
China Demonstrates Atlas Drone Swarm with AI Combat Upgrade
China unveils full-process demonstration of Atlas drone swarm operations system, expert highlights algorithm-enabled combat upgrades https://t.co/KM8FySikPc
Seller Keeps Weapons, Refuses Buyer's Payment—Legal?
I mean, how the hell is this even legal? Was it part of the contract that the seller is entitled to say “screw you and the money you've paid us, we're talking these weapons for ourselves”? https://t.co/lvVavbWUO5
Conflict Launched Without Planning or Analysis
It's as if zero planning or thoughtful analysis occurred prior to launching the conflict. https://t.co/agSNYIA2oJ
Skipping Oil Embargo Prolonged Ukraine War, Says Analyst
Key mistake the West made after Putin's invasion of Ukraine was not to embargo Russian oil. The result is that - more than 4 years later - Russia is still waging war with appalling loss of life. A short, sharp...
Israel Kills IRGC Navy Commander; Tension Spikes at Strait
Israel eliminated Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Navy, in last night's airstrikes. All eyes on the strait
Leadership Failures Delayed Baltimore Bridge, Cost American Lives
Trump 1.0 too. @MarkTEsper and General Mark Milley absolutely gutted the Army Corps of Engineers, Army Watercraft, Port Operations and Joint Logistics. That’s why the Baltimore Bridge rubble is STILL not fully cleared two years later and why the Gaza...
Pentagon Plans to Divert Ukraine Aid to Middle East
All favors lead to Putin: Pentagon considers diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East https://t.co/GdVQgMTANi
Trump Threatens Israel Pullout Unless Senate Passes SAVE Act
Trump should tell the Israel-first Jewish donors we’re leaving the Middle East and pulling all Israel protection tomorrow unless they squeeze the GOP Senate to pass the SAVE Act.
Trump Likely to Delay Decision, Not Act Now
Trump's likely options: Ultimatum/ground operation Declare ceasefire or Delay choosing, writes @citrinowicz My take: most likely path is "kick the can down the road" https://t.co/aiHrwFKqur