» Trump Says He Postponed a ‘Very Major Attack’ on Iran, Leaving Mideast on Edge
19/05/26 09:38 from United States Defense and Military Forces
President Trump said he had postponed a “very major attack” against Iran, as Pakistan continued its mediation efforts to end the war.

» Army probes new Apache transmission problem as service rushes to ditch older helicopters
19/05/26 06:00 from Defense One - All Content
Pilots fear the transmission woes and a new reduction in flight hours is a deadly combination.

» Army probes Apache transmission problem as service rushes to ditch older helicopters
19/05/26 06:00 from Defense One - All Content
Pilots fear the woes and a new reduction in flight hours is a deadly combination.

» ELECTRONIC WEAPONS: American Electronic Warfare Failure
19/05/26 05:23 from StrategyPage.com

» MORALE: Rich And Poor Recruits In The Ukraine War
19/05/26 05:21 from StrategyPage.com

» ∫Book Review: ‘Dangerous, Dirty, Violent, and Young,’ by Zayd Ayers Dohrn
19/05/26 05:00 from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation
Zayd Ayers Dohrn’s parents were leaders of the Weather Underground. His new book traces how their revolutionary ideals collided with their family life.

» United States : How mass layoffs have disrupted US diplomacy amid Iran war
19/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
In early March, as the crisis unfolded in the Middle East and the US State Department found itself forced to hastily evacuate US nationals from the region, several employees facing redundancy volunteered for the Bureau of Consular Affair...

» Armenia/Greece/Russia/United States : Armenia keeping tabs on Russia-linked churches ahead of elections
19/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
The activities of the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC), led by the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, [...]

» France : Paris moves to improve combat command structure
19/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
France's chief of the defence staff (CEMA), Fabien Mandon, wants his country to have a military command ready for a [...]

» Saudi Arabia : Saying no to MbS: top consultants take on new role reining in gigaproject excesses
19/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
The role of project oversight consultants in Saudi Arabia has become increasingly critical, sector sources say, as the kingdom looks to [...]

» Vietnam : Tycoon arrested amid public security ministry crackdown on Vietnam Electricity
19/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) is conducting a discreet but relentless anti-corruption campaign, targeting Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and [...]

» A Fearful Phone Call and Frantic Search Preceded San Diego Mosque Shooting
18/05/26 23:03 from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation
San Diego police arrived to find three people dead. Nearby, they found two teenagers, the attackers, dead in a car. The violence shattered an idyllic Southern California city.

» Trump Threatens Iran and Then Pulls Back, All in the Same Day
18/05/26 20:18 from United States Defense and Military Forces
President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll restart military action against Iran, only to stop short of plunging the United States directly back into an unpopular war.

» The Big Questions About Jeffrey Epstein: What The Times Has Learned
18/05/26 19:54 from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation
Here is what we know about the sexual predator whose secrets spurred an international reckoning over money, power and complicity. Check back for updates.

» New York Times Sues Pentagon for a Second Time
18/05/26 19:34 from United States Defense and Military Forces
The Times is challenging a new requirement that reporters covering the military complex have an official escort, part of a broader legal challenge to the Pentagon’s press restrictions.

» Advanced AI models bring government to ‘reflection point,’ CIA official says
18/05/26 18:00 from Defense One - All Content
New technologies may bring risk and opportunity for the federal government, cyber experts explained.

» Hegseth Campaigns for Trump Loyalist in Kentucky House Race
18/05/26 16:24 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
The campaign appearance was an extraordinary breach of military decorum, even for Mr. Hegseth, who has stretched the boundaries of partisan politics as defense secretary.

» U.S. Airstrikes Kill ISIS Fighters in Nigeria, Officials Say
18/05/26 10:35 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
U.S. military launched attack in coordination with Nigerian forces days after President Trump said a joint operation had killed Islamic State’s global leader.

» Hegseth to Campaign for a Republican House Candidate
18/05/26 09:25 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
Defense Department officials typically stay away from partisan politics to maintain the military’s apolitical image.

» Two Military Jets Collide in Midair at Idaho Air Show
18/05/26 07:45 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
Video shared on social media showed the jets striking each other and spinning toward the ground. Four crew members safely ejected before the planes crashed, officials said.

» ATTRITION: Most Russian Combat Causalities Killed
18/05/26 06:31 from StrategyPage.com

» COUNTER-TERRORISM: The Scourge of Islam
18/05/26 06:30 from StrategyPage.com

» In Closed-Door Talks, U.S. Demands a Major Role in Greenland
18/05/26 05:01 from United States Defense and Military Forces
Greenlandic officials worry about the direction of the negotiations aimed at defusing President Trump’s threats to seize their island. But they have little leverage.

» Ukraine/United States : FBI in Kyiv helping Ukraine's SBU find children taken by Russia
18/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
A joint task force bringing together the FBI and Ukraine's SBU domestic intelligence service has for the last few months been quietly working from Kyiv on a mission that has become a priority for the Ukrainian authorities and is being [...]

» France/Italy/Turkey : Erdogan and Macron negotiate air defence mega-contract ahead of NATO summit
18/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
The French presidential office is setting up a one-on-one meeting between head of state Emmanuel Macron and his Turkish counterpart [...]

» Israel/United States : Disgruntled broker exposes secret Israeli-US intelligence contracts
18/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
As the operator of a constellation of intercept satellites and a geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) data analysis platform, US leader Spire [...]

» China : Party sends experts to Global South to counter debt trap narrative
18/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is hitting back on the debt trap narrative by involving its large universities. Small teams [...]

» France : Macron's final diplomatic and military nominations take shape
18/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
A year before French President Emmanuel Macron is due to hand over power to his successor, his last remaining loyal [...]

» France/Saudi Arabia/United States : New Saudi ambassador in Beirut, DGSI in Strasbourg, FIFA World Cup security, US diplo in Europe
18/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Saudi Arabia – Diplomat with spy background to drive Riyadh's new Paris-Beirut axisSaudi Arabia's ambassador to Lebanon, Walid bin Abdullah [...]

» In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months
17/05/26 21:55 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
Israel spent over a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for its operations against Iran, regional officials say. Iraqi officials later confirmed the existence of a second base.

» AIR WEAPONS: American Army Drones
17/05/26 05:14 from StrategyPage.com

» Trump Says a Top ISIS Leader Was Killed in a U.S.-Nigerian Mission
16/05/26 17:03 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
Abu Bilal al-Minuki, said to be the Islamic State’s second-ranking leader, was killed after a helicopter-borne assault by commandos from both countries on Friday night, two U.S. officials said.

» Navy Aircraft Carrier Completes Longest Deployment Since Vietnam
16/05/26 13:22 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
After being diverted for combat with Venezuela and Iran, the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Va., on Saturday after nearly a year at sea.

» MORALE: Russian Crowd Sourced Milirary Effort
16/05/26 06:04 from StrategyPage.com

» PROCUREMENT: The Cuban Food and Fuel Crisis
16/05/26 06:02 from StrategyPage.com

» Even as drones usher in an era of ‘cheap kill,’ Army leaders look to what’s next
16/05/26 02:30 from Defense One - All Content
Uncrewed vehicles were everywhere at LANPAC—even above a general’s head.

» Navy Aircraft Carrier to Complete Longest Deployment Since Vietnam
15/05/26 21:14 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
After being diverted for combat with Venezuela and Iran, the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford will return to Norfolk, Va., on Saturday after nearly a year at sea.

» With Possible Raúl Castro Indictment, U.S. Eyes Venezuela Playbook
15/05/26 19:41 from United States Defense and Military Forces
Amid stepped-up surveillance flights, a visit of the C.I.A. director and an energy embargo, the White House is trying to increase pressure on Cuba.

» Spies, Sanctions, Cyberattacks: China and the U.S. Clash Behind the Scenes
15/05/26 17:49 from NYT > Cyberwarfare
After months of avoiding confrontation, the Trump administration has taken recent steps to call out China on Iran, artificial intelligence and spying.

» Trump Loyalist Leads Administration’s Hunt for Fraud in Elections
15/05/26 17:24 from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation
The loyalist, Dan Bishop, put his fealty to the president on display when he pressed the F.B.I. to chase investigative leads it had already rejected.

» Snorkeling at Pearl Harbor: Kash Patel’s Travels Add to Focus on Ethical Issues
15/05/26 17:21 from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation
The F.B.I. director continues to come under scrutiny for mixing government business with dates, vacation and leisure time.

» HASC leader threatens Pentagon with ‘pain’ over canceled Europe deployment
15/05/26 16:12 from Defense One - All Content
Recent Trump-administration moves may drop troop presence below legal minimums.

» Trump’s ‘Learning Curve’ on China Ends With Conciliation at Summit
15/05/26 15:59 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
The president has shifted the foundations of American policy toward China, throwing aside the adversarial approach of recent years.

» Hegseth memo calls for sweeping, open-ended review of Pentagon's legal system
15/05/26 15:07 from Defense One - All Content
It’s the secretary's latest unusual move toward DOD’s military and civilian lawyers.

» Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
15/05/26 14:27 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.

» Trump says he and Xi talked US, Chinese cyberattacks, spying
15/05/26 12:30 from Defense One - All Content
The president seemed to suggest that the Chinese leader tacitly confirmed actions that lower officials routinely deny.

» Republicans Waited to Challenge Trump on the Iran War. Now It May Be Too Late.
15/05/26 12:07 from United States Defense and Military Forces
Having deferred to the president for months, G.O.P. lawmakers missed crucial milestones to try to limit his war powers. That has tied their hands in seeking parameters and exit criteria.

» House Again Blocks War Powers Vote to Halt Iran Conflict
15/05/26 10:43 from United States Defense and Military Forces
But two vulnerable Republicans joined Democrats in the effort to force President Trump to win authorization from Congress, in the latest sign of G.O.P. jitters over the war.

» SPACE: Russian Anti Satellite Weapons
15/05/26 05:43 from StrategyPage.com

» PROCUREMENT: Chinese Economic Catastrophe
15/05/26 05:42 from StrategyPage.com

» France/Germany : Fresh ChapsVision-Berlin deal could herald EU intel consolidation
15/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
A contract between Germany's BfV domestic intelligence service and French group ChapsVision marks a turning point in Europe's ongoing battle to wean itself off the services of US company Palantir. Revealed on 13 May, Berlin's decision to...

» United States : Pentagon security agency faces major challenges over government contractors
15/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Joseph Tonon, the incoming director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), will have to address growing concerns over [...]

» China/United States : MbS consultant joins Trump's Beijing delegation
15/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Intelligence Online understands that Moroccan consultant Richard Attias is currently in Beijing as part of US President Donald Trump's visit [...]

» Qatar : Doha eyes Chinese air defence system to thwart Iranian drone attacks
15/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
As Iranian drones continue to threaten Gulf capitals, officials in Doha are said to be taking an active interest in [...]

» China : National security ever present at sites of Party archives
15/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Even without going inside the central archives of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) in Beijing, one can imagine its imposing [...]

» France/Russia/Ukraine : Ukrainian intel tracks Vadim Novinsky's networks in Europe
15/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Ukraine's SVR Foreign Intelligence Service is laboring to map the spread across Western Europe of Ukrainian Orthodox groups loyal to [...]

» U.S. Abruptly Cancels Deployment of 4,000 Troops to Poland
14/05/26 20:24 from United States Defense and Military Forces
It was unclear why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called off the deployment to Poland, which has close relations with the United States.

» Golden Dome defenders push back on $1.2T cost estimate
14/05/26 19:28 from Defense One - All Content
Program leader says CBO report based on Trump’s executive order doesn’t reflect current plans.

» US infantry’s drone-warfare experiments are getting bigger
14/05/26 19:11 from Defense One - All Content
Project Flytrap 5.0 focused on working in teams of hundreds, and larger operations are on the way.

» A Top U.S. Commander Dismisses Reports of Civilian Deaths in Iran
14/05/26 18:49 from United States Defense and Military Forces
Adm. Brad Cooper said a strike on an Iranian school may have been the only civilian casualty incident of the war.

» ODNI assigns two officials to lead intelligence coordination on election threats
14/05/26 18:21 from Defense One - All Content
For months, it was unclear if ODNI ever named an election threats executive responsible for leading election security efforts in the 2026 midterm cycle.

» ODNI assigns two to coordinate spy agencies on election security
14/05/26 18:21 from Defense One - All Content
For months, it was unclear if ODNI ever named an election threats executive responsible for leading election security efforts in the 2026 midterm cycle.

» There’s a Pattern of Abuse in America
14/05/26 18:17 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
M. Gessen and Rachel Louise Snyder on the parallels between authoritarianism and domestic violence.

» What Autocrats Have in Common With Abusers
14/05/26 15:31 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
M. Gessen and Rachel Louise Snyder on the parallels between authoritarianism and domestic violence.

» Defense Business Brief: Tulsa’s space draw; Cadenazzi’s wish; Anduril’s $5B round
14/05/26 14:33 from Defense One - All Content

» The Trump Dumpster Fire Is Lit
14/05/26 13:58 from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation
When MAHA turns into HAHA.

» This company wants to make 1,000 satellites a year
14/05/26 13:03 from Defense One - All Content
Quantum Space is building a Tulsa factory for its not-yet-flown Ranger satellite.

» Body of Second U.S. Soldier Who Went Missing in Morocco Is Found
14/05/26 11:40 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
The body of Specialist Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, was retrieved from a coastal cave less than a week after the recovery of the body of First Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr.

» USAID’s abrupt shutdown increased violence in Africa, study shows
14/05/26 09:36 from Defense One - All Content
Such shocks motivate armed groups in ways well-planned aid reductions do not.

» WARPLANES: Chinese Drone Mothership Aircraft
14/05/26 05:10 from StrategyPage.com

» AIR WEAPONS: Taiwan a Major Drone Producer
14/05/26 05:08 from StrategyPage.com

» Russia/Ukraine/United States : US lawmakers call on Marco Rubio to take charge of 'stolen' Ukrainian children dossier
14/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
US lawmakers are urging Marco Rubio's State Department to take more interest in the predicament of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, whilst the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard continues to show little interest ...

» France/Russia : Court partially restores security clearance to Naval Group engineer accused of Russian links
14/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
The weapons engineer trained at France's elite École Polytechnique before racking up 29 years of professional experience in the defence [...]

» Japan/Vietnam : Satellites play central role in Hanoi-Tokyo courtship
14/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Alongside Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to Hanoi from 1 to 3 May, the Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC) [...]

» France/Turkey : French government turns intel focus on Turkey's Milli Gorus
14/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
"We're talking about the Tabligh, Milli Gorus, Salafism, the Muslim Brotherhood and so on": In presenting new proposals to tackle [...]

» 11 Rescued From Raft After Plane Crash Off the Coast of Florida
13/05/26 21:01 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
Those on board, who were all Bahamian adults, spent about five hours stranded on a raft before rescuers hoisted them to safety. All were in stable condition, officials said.

» Justice Dept. Sues D.C. Bar Over Efforts to Discipline Government Lawyers
13/05/26 20:58 from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation
The move escalates the administration’s feud with legal disciplinary bodies over the ethical conduct of government lawyers.

» Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz Leaves Safe Passage a Gamble
13/05/26 20:41 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
Vessels are traveling without transmitting critical information meant to keep the waters safe, maritime intelligence experts say.

» Here Are 1.5 Trillion Reasons Not to Trust Pete Hegseth’s Budget
13/05/26 19:19 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
“You name it, we’re investing in it” does not inspire confidence.

» Iran War Powers Vote Fails Again in Senate, but GOP Opposition Grows
13/05/26 16:35 from United States Defense and Military Forces
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the latest Republican to switch her vote to halt the conflict and require President Trump to win congressional approval to continue it.

» More U.S. Spy Planes are Surveilling Cuba
13/05/26 16:26 from United States Defense and Military Forces
As President Trump threatens to act against Cuba, experts are debating whether the flights, which the United States is not taking pains to hide, are just intimidation or foreshadow military force.

» Gen. Caine’s Silence on Iran War Leaves Questions About Military Strategy
13/05/26 15:51 from United States Defense and Military Forces
The president’s top military adviser is walking a tightrope as he leads the military through a divisive and unpopular war.

» Would You Trust Pete Hegseth With $1.5 Trillion of Your Money?
13/05/26 15:42 from United States Defense and Military Forces
“You name it, we’re investing in it” does not inspire confidence.

» Taiwan is a ‘model ally,’ not trade bait
13/05/26 13:55 from Defense One - All Content
Trading the island’s security for rhetoric from Beijing would be a strategic blunder of historic proportions.

» West Pointers can be trained to better evaluate, appreciate AI, study finds
13/05/26 12:47 from Defense One - All Content
New research may point the way to harnessing AI’s potential on the battlefield—and in society.

» Why the Bombing of Iran Tied the U.S. More Closely to China
13/05/26 12:41 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
As the U.S. tries to rebuild its weapons stockpiles drained in the Iran war, it will need access to rare-earth minerals, an industry China dominates.

» Senate Again Rejects Bid to End Iran War, but G.O.P. Opposition Grows
13/05/26 12:31 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the latest Republican to switch her vote to halt the conflict and require President Trump to win congressional approval to continue it.

» Trump Arrives in Beijing to Begin High-Stakes Summit With Xi
13/05/26 11:12 from United States Defense and Military Forces
President Trump was greeted by China’s vice president, Han Zheng, and other officials, as well as a military honor guard.

» SPECIAL OPERATIONS: American Secret Service Stumbles
13/05/26 05:26 from StrategyPage.com

» ATTRITION: The Chinese Population Collapse
13/05/26 05:25 from StrategyPage.com

» Anduril Raises $5 Billion in Funding and Is Valued at $61 Billion
13/05/26 03:00 from United States Defense and Military Forces
The start-up, which makes A.I.-backed weapons, was valued at $61 billion in the financing round, double what it was a year ago.

» Africa/Russia : Moscow keen to win back African partners at Kazan forum
13/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Intelligence Online understands that the Mufti of Moscow, Albir Rifkatovich Krganov, who has close ties to Russian security circles, is attending the Kazan International Economic Forum, which runs from 12 to 17 May. At the forum, he is e...

» United States : Ex-US counterterrorism official enlisted to help lift sanctions on Chinese telecom firm
13/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
A former top US counterterrorism official has entered the consulting world and is lobbying on behalf of a Chinese telecom [...]

» Saudi Arabia : Riyadh turns to Belgian construction group in bid to move Qiddiya gigaproject forward
13/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Saudi gigaproject owner Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has approached Belgian construction group Besix to request a proposal for the construction of [...]

» France : Government pushes lawmakers to approve messaging app backdoors
13/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu in January tasked the chair of the National Assembly's law commission, Florent Boudié (IO, 16/02/26), [...]

» Afghanistan/United Kingdom/United States : UN security contract in Afghanistan, More turmoil at K2, Vantage Intel gets a new neighbour
13/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Afghanistan – UN poised to renegotiate long-standing security contractThe United Nations is set to issue a new tender to secure [...]

» Cambodia/Netherlands : Phnom Penh seeks Dutch solution for secure communication needs
13/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Since the start of the year, representatives of Arma Instruments have met several times with the Cambodian defence ministry to [...]

» Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Plan Could Cost $1.2 Trillion
12/05/26 22:12 from United States Defense and Military Forces
A report from the Congressional Budget Office said that space-based interceptors, which do not currently exist, would probably consume 60 percent of the total cost.

» In reversal, Hegseth now backs E-7 radar plane
12/05/26 20:21 from Defense One - All Content
SecDef says previous calls to cancel the program reflected a now-discarded ”divest-to-invest mindset.”

» Drone boats make debut in Navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan
12/05/26 20:10 from Defense One - All Content
Service officials envision a 450-hull fleet by 2031.

» Kash Patel Denies Lying and Excessive Drinking in Heated Exchanges With Democrats
12/05/26 19:15 from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation
The remarks, at a hearing ostensibly about the coming budget for law enforcement agencies, veered from sedate exchanges about operational matters to ugly personal confrontations.

» U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities
12/05/26 19:01 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
Secret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump has asserted.

» Heated Exchange Between F.B.I. Director and Senator During Hearing
12/05/26 18:49 from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation
Senator Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, questioned the director of the F.B.I., Kash Patel, about reports of excessive drinking and ordering polygraph tests for members of his team in a search for sources of leaks about him.

» Pentagon Increases Iran War Cost Estimate to $29 billion
12/05/26 18:31 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
The Pentagon put the cost of the war in Iran at roughly $29 billion, during testimony by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at hearings on the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request. Mr. Hegseth repeatedly refused to tell lawmakers how much...

» Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $29 Billion as Hegseth Deflects on Funding
12/05/26 18:08 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
The estimate from the Defense Department’s top budget official was $4 billion higher than two weeks ago. Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say when the administration would request extra money for the Iran conflict.

» U.S. Might Restart Strikes on Iran, Trump and Hegseth Warn
12/05/26 17:00 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
With talks at an impasse, both sides are holding to positions their opponents call unacceptable, while the economic pain caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues to grow.

» Hegseth rethinking Army reforms, cuts to aviation
12/05/26 16:52 from Defense One - All Content
One year after launching the Army Transformation Initiative, SecDef says he's reviewing the to-do list.

» Congress waits on Iran-war costs while mulling $1.5T defense request
12/05/26 14:41 from Defense One - All Content
The administration’s latest estimate is $29B, but the Defense Department hasn’t answered lawmakers’ requests for details.

» ‘It would be insane’ for spy agencies to lack early access to AI models, lawmaker says
12/05/26 14:09 from Defense One - All Content
Commerce Department should also have a role in AI policy, top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee says.

» Golden Dome would cost $1.2 trillion under current plans, CBO finds
12/05/26 14:08 from Defense One - All Content
That’s seven times what Trump initially said, and almost double the congressional office’s first estimate.

» Golden Dome plan would cost $1.2 trillion, CBO finds
12/05/26 14:08 from Defense One - All Content
That’s seven times what Trump initially said, and almost double the congressional office’s first estimate.

» Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas NYU Langone Over Youth Trans Care
12/05/26 13:59 from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation
The action, initiated by the U.S. attorney’s office in North Texas, could set up a showdown between NYU Langone and the Justice Department.

» NYU Langone Hospital Is Subpoenaed Over Youth Trans Care
12/05/26 13:59 from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation
The action, initiated by the U.S. attorney’s office in North Texas, could set up a showdown between NYU Langone and the Justice Department.

» Hegseth to Accompany Trump on Trip to China
12/05/26 13:02 from NYT > United States Defense and Military Forces
Defense secretaries have previously traveled with presidents on overseas trips, to provide advice and represent the U.S. military.

» China Sought Access to Anthropic’s Newest A.I. The Answer Was No.
12/05/26 11:36 from NYT > Cyberwarfare
The latest artificial intelligence models from Anthropic and OpenAI are extending the United States’ lead over China and intensifying the rivalry between the countries.

» AIR WEAPONS: French Submarine Tests American Drone
12/05/26 05:16 from StrategyPage.com

» PROCUREMENT: American Military Changing Acquisition Strategy
12/05/26 05:15 from StrategyPage.com

» Russia/Turkey : Russia rejigs covert military shipping via Turkey
12/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
The cargo ship MY Rose could eventually join the list of vessels sanctioned by the West for its central role in the logistics network facilitating Russia's military deployment in Africa. A confidential report from a European military int...

» United States : In Washington, China hawks step up pressure on Beijing ahead of Trump visit
12/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Ahead of US President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing on 14 May, China hawks in Congress are ramping up efforts [...]

» Qatar/Turkey/United Kingdom : Ankara's Typhoon fighter jet mega-deal called into doubt
12/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
The Qatari Air Force has informed its Turkish counterpart that it is suspending the planned delivery of 12 second-hand Typhoon [...]

» Israel : Mossad ponders giving Russia role in Iranian nuclear dossier
12/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's choice to appoint his current military adviser Roman Gofman to head the Mossad next month, [...]

» China/Japan/Taiwan/United States : Beijing restricts US air patrols in South China Sea in midst of Iran conflict
12/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Restricting the flight path of Boeing P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft belonging to the US Air Force and its Australian and [...]

» Algeria/France : French internal security attaché to return to Algiers embassy
12/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
French police Commissioner Xavier Claudel, head of the 2nd Paris [...]

» Five ways of looking at the Japanese sinking of a decommissioned Philippine ship
11/05/26 22:09 from Defense One - All Content
Philippines’ Balikatan exercise saw several missile milestones.

» Air Force MQ-9 downs aerial targets with cheap air-to-air missiles
11/05/26 19:08 from Defense One - All Content
The Reaper demo is part of the service’s quest for cost-effective defense against inexpensive drones.

» I Ran the N.S.A. This Is How to Defeat China’s Hacker Army.
11/05/26 15:00 from NYT > Cyberwarfare
Beijing has hacked America, but we have all the tools we need to fight back.

» Google Says Criminal Hackers Used A.I. to Find a Major Software Flaw
11/05/26 09:00 from NYT > Cyberwarfare
The company said that it had identified, for the first time, hackers using artificial intelligence to discover an unknown bug. The attempted attack represents “a taste of what’s to come,” one expert said.

» US investors warm to Ukrainian defense startups—but export laws slow cooperation
11/05/26 04:31 from Defense One - All Content
One firm says month-long wait for approval puts it at a competitive disadvantage.

» China : Xi Jinping's secret meeting to ‘crush the termites' in the military
11/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Chinese President Xi Jinping in March summoned Zhang Shengmin (IO, 22/01/26) to give the last remaining member of the Central Military Commission (CMC) a final ultimatum, according to Intelligence Online sources. Xi first gave the genera...

» China/France/Russia/United States : Rosfinmonitoring, France's GIC, Yellow Sea propaganda, US energy intel
11/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Russia – Ex-KGB and Rosfinmonitoring's mandate extendedIn early May, Yuri Chikhantchin, the director of Moscow's financial intelligence service Rosfinmonitoring, saw [...]

» France : French services to track tax fraudsters
11/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Ever since France created a tax intelligence unit within its DNRED customs intelligence service, the issue of who can use [...]

» Israel : Mossad's senior staff concerned about incoming bosses
11/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
General Roman Gofman, currently the personal military adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has been chosen by the latter [...]

» Israel : Israeli cyber industry veteran in the Gulf tracking Starlink users
11/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
One of the most popular presentations at the upcoming ISS World Europe exhibition in Prague on 2-4 June is likely [...]

» How China May Have Sought to Recruit a House Aide to Spy on the U.S.
09/05/26 05:01 from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation
A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals.

» France/United Kingdom : Franco-British plan to secure Strait of Hormuz not plain sailing
08/05/26 08:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
Since mid-April the large, monochrome rooms adorned with giant screens at the Centre for Operations Preparation and Conduct (CPCO) – [...]

» Croatia/European Union : Daniel Markic, the European Union's top spy
08/05/26 00:00 from Intelligence Online : Latest Issue
The Brussels bubble blames him at least in part for the failure of the intelligence unit project sought by European [...]

» With launches slated to grow a hundredfold, Space Force seeks more sites, money, people, and AI
07/05/26 16:34 from Defense One - All Content
Even today’s accelerated pace strains decades-old launch facilities.

» Pentagon will ‘never again’ rely on a single AI provider, official says
07/05/26 14:41 from Defense One - All Content
Emil Michael, defense undersecretary for research and engineering, said new agreements with Big Tech companies are a “counterstatement” to the ongoing Anthropic-Pentagon conflict as the agency prioritizes flexible contracts.

» Judge Says F.B.I. Can Keep 2020 Election Records Seized From Georgia
07/05/26 10:12 from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation
The ruling is the latest in a saga driven by President Trump’s desire for redemption in the state, which he lost in 2020. The county is likely to appeal.

» The U.S. and China Have a Common Foe. Hint: It’s Not the U.S.S.R.
06/05/26 14:33 from NYT > Cyberwarfare
A new level of global disorder will face the American and Chinese presidents at their summit. Like Mao and Nixon, they face a common threat.

» Who Really Has the Cards? Trump, Iran or A.I.?
05/05/26 21:48 from NYT > Cyberwarfare
A.I. will drastically increase the power of small states and groups in conflict with the great powers.

» White House Considers Vetting A.I. Models Before They Are Released
04/05/26 18:37 from NYT > Cyberwarfare
The Trump administration, which took a noninterventionist approach to artificial intelligence, is now discussing imposing oversight on A.I. models before they are made publicly available.

» Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47’ Message Won’t Be Charged Like Comey
03/05/26 11:38 from NYT > Federal Bureau of Investigation
The acting attorney general said such messages were “posted constantly” and said the Justice Department had gathered other evidence against the former F.B.I. director, but declined to describe it.

» Sean Plankey, Trump’s Pick to Lead Cybersecurity Agency, Withdraws His Nomination
22/04/26 17:21 from NYT > Cyberwarfare
Confirmation for the nominee, Sean Plankey, had been pending in the Senate for over a year.

» Anthropic’s New Mythos A.I. Model Sets Off Global Alarms
22/04/26 15:48 from NYT > Cyberwarfare
Mythos has triggered emergency responses from central banks and intelligence agencies globally, as Anthropic decides who has access to the powerful model.

» Early Edition: December 16, 2025
16/12/25 07:54 from Just Security
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours. Here’s today’s news: RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR – INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE The United States, Ukraine, an...

» The International Law Obligation to Investigate the Boat Strikes
15/12/25 09:00 from Just Security
Operation Southern Spear’s lethal boat strikes are unlawful under IHRL and, even on the administration’s own terms, trigger binding LOAC and DoD duties to investigate. The post The International Law Obligation to Investigate the Boat Str...

» Trump’s Chip Strategy Needs Recalibration
15/12/25 08:50 from Just Security
Facing the challenge from China, U.S. technological leadership in the century ahead requires a focused and disciplined strategy coordinated with allies. The post Trump’s Chip Strategy Needs Recalibration appeared first on Just Secu...

» Early Edition: December 15, 2025
15/12/25 08:08 from Just Security
Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated guide to major news and developments over the weekend. Here’s today’s news: GLOBAL AFFAIRS President Trump said on Friday that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed “to cease a...

» Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
15/12/25 07:00 from Just Security
A public resource tracking all the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions. The post Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions appeared first on Just Security .

» Expert Q&A on Operation Southern Spear and Seizure of Sanctioned Vessels
13/12/25 09:02 from Just Security
Expert FAQ on the U.S. lethal strikes against suspected drug trafficking boats on the high seas and much more. The post Expert Q&A on Operation Southern Spear and Seizure of Sanctioned Vessels appeared first on Just Security .

» Digest of Recent Articles on Just Security (Dec. 8-12, 2025)
13/12/25 06:53 from Just Security
U.S. strikes / Venezuela • Russia-Ukraine War • Israel-Hamas War • Rwanda-DRC conflict • Signalgate • Anti-corruption series • Emerging technologies • Trump executive actions • Counterterrorism • United Nations • Intelligence sharing The...

» Collection: U.S. Lethal Strikes on Suspected Drug Traffickers
13/12/25 01:00 from Just Security
Collection of expert analysis on the legality of the U.S. strike on Venezuelan vessels in the Caribbean, the consequences of the strike, and related issues. The post Collection: U.S. Lethal Strikes on Suspected Drug Traffickers appeared ...

» As the U.N. Seeks Its Next Secretary-General, a Growing Number of Countries Favor a Woman for the Post
12/12/25 10:51 from Just Security
Research analyzing statements by U.N. member states shows at least 94 interested in seeing a woman become the next secretary-general for the first time. The post As the U.N. Seeks Its Next Secretary-General, a Growing Number of Countries...

» Rwanda–DRC Peace Deal: Trump Owns It. Now What?
12/12/25 08:52 from Just Security
Trump's Rwanda-DRC peace deal inherits six months of failed implementation, unmet security commitments, and a worsening humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo. The post Rwanda–DRC Peace Deal: Trump Owns It. Now What? appeared first on Just...

» Donald Trump says he knows his V-P pick, conditions Nato commitment on European treatment - The Straits Times
11/01/24 02:45 from nato - Google News

» Video: NATO continues to support Ukraine as Russia shows no signs of seeking peace - SHAPE
11/01/24 02:40 from nato - Google News

» Guam's lt. governor pushes for details on missile defense system - Marianas Variety News & Views
11/01/24 02:31 from missile defense - Google News

» ReElement Technologies Adds Former CIA Senior Executive Kevin Higgins to Board of Directors - EIN News
11/01/24 02:01 from cia - Google News

» Israel to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court - Reuters
11/01/24 01:46 from cybersecurity - Google News

» Post Office scandal: TV show reignites anger over 'most widespread miscarriage of justice' in UK history - CNBC
11/01/24 01:19 from Cyberwarfare - Google News

» Nick Saban somehow lived up to his own impossible standard leaving Alabama still at the top of his game - CBS Sports
11/01/24 01:09 from Cyberwarfare - Google News

» Cia Smith Obituary - Latimer's Funeral Home - 2024 - Legacy.com
11/01/24 01:00 from cia - Google News

» Swedish Defence Officials Issue War Warnings, Contemplates NATO Alliance Amidst Backlash - Outlook India
11/01/24 00:51 from nato - Google News

» Radio signal that took 8 billion years to reach Earth came from seven interacting galaxies - WION
11/01/24 00:46 from Cyberwarfare - Google News

» NATO top job should go to country that pays up on defense, Latvian FM says - POLITICO Europe
11/01/24 00:45 from nato - Google News

» 5 Takeaways From the Haley-DeSantis Debate and Trump's Town Hall - The New York Times
11/01/24 00:44 from cybersecurity - Google News