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Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Easter Miracle!' Rescue of Air Force Officer Took a Heroic Effort from Hundreds of Special Ops Troop, Reports Reveal

A daring rescue mission successfully saved a U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran, involving extensive military coordination and deception tactics.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Here's how US combat search-and-rescue crews save downed fighter pilots in the middle of a war

Air Force combat search-and-rescue, also known as CSAR, is the military's force dedicated to rescuing downed aircrew. Combat search-and-rescue missions are dangerous under the best of conditions, ideally on dark nights with no moonlight.
Roam Research
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
Business intelligence
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

McKinsey has expanded its leadership training program for top brass, which includes coaching by Navy SEALs

Corporate America faces stress from market uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and AI transformation, prompting McKinsey to enhance leadership training for senior partners.
#military-technology
Fashion & style
fromWIRED
1 week ago

How American Camouflage Conquered the World

MultiCam, designed by Brooklyn creatives, has become a widely used camouflage pattern across various sectors, from military to civilian apparel.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

How Army paratroopers heading to Iran are trained to jump from airplanes

The Pentagon is deploying 2,000 Army paratroopers to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

How to Grow Your Cybersecurity Skills, According to Experts

Cybersecurity leaders are innovating and evolving their careers through education, soft skills, networking, and unique paths for professional growth.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

25 Weapons That Changed Warfare Over the Last Century

Technological breakthroughs over the last century transformed warfare by introducing tanks, missiles, stealth aircraft, and precision-guided weapons that forced armies to continuously adapt tactics and reshape military doctrine globally.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

US Marines are on the hunt for a cloak they can wear to hide themselves from thermal-imaging sensors

The Marine Corps is developing a multispectral camouflage overgarment to shield Marines from thermal-imaging detection used by drones and surveillance systems on modern battlefields.
MMA
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Kash Patel Announces FBI Agents Will Train With UFC Fighters at Upcoming Seminar

FBI Director Kash Patel announced a historic two-day training seminar between FBI agents and UFC fighters at Quantico, Virginia on March 15-16 to enhance law enforcement defensive capabilities.
Science
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why the military is obsessed with the myth of the 'infinite magazine'

Laser weapons' 'infinite magazine' advantage is misleading because dwell time—the seconds required to disable each target—creates a finite engagement capacity that limits effective fire rate.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

NATO's Arctic artillery forces are learning to dig, hide, and move to dodge drones

NATO artillery units are adapting tactics from Ukraine's drone warfare, prioritizing camouflage and strategic positioning over traditional mobility-based defense strategies.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

The survival training that kicks in after a US pilot is shot down

Pilot survival training through ejection preparation is critical because improper body positioning during emergency ejection can cause severe injury or death, as demonstrated by a recent friendly-fire incident involving three F-15E Strike Eagles.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

UFC announces partnership with FBI for 'exclusive training seminar'

The UFC and FBI are partnering to host a seminar at Quantico where elite UFC fighters will train FBI agents in mixed martial arts techniques and competition preparation.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Firearms That Gave Navy SEALs an Edge in Urban Combat

Navy SEAL firearms for urban combat are specifically selected based on operational experience to provide speed, precision, and reliability in close-quarters environments where reaction time is critical.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Whoops: US military laser strike takes down CBP drone near Mexican border

The Defense Department didn't realize the drone was being flown by CBP when it shot it down, and had not first coordinated the use of the laser system with the US Federal Aviation Administration. The military hasn't been coordinating counter-drone measures with the FAA, and CBP drone operators didn't inform the military's laser unit that it was launching.
US news
Mental health
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Implementing Meaningful De-Escalation Training in Your Security Program

De-escalation training reduces aggressive incidents and is a critical risk-mitigation strategy for modern security personnel and organizations.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
2 months ago

A former Navy SEALs commander shares the secrets of mental toughness and well-being

Resilience is a cultivated discipline developed through training of mind and body, widening the space between stimulus and response to enable clarity and courage.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The Army's new drone competition is really a talent hunt. It's scouting out what makes a top drone pilot.

The Army uses competitions to identify and select specialized drone operators with specific aptitudes instead of broadly training all soldiers to pilot unmanned aircraft.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

How Precision Sniper Technology Reduced the Need for Massed Infantry

Infantry once relied on numbers to solve uncertainty. When soldiers could not see or hit targets precisely, the answer was more troops and more fire. Sniper technologies quietly overturned that logic. By extending range, improving accuracy, and increasing awareness, they allowed small teams to dominate space once controlled only by massed formations. Precision replaced presence, and patience became a battlefield advantage. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a look at the sniper technologies that totally changed the game.
Science
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Sniper Systems That Performed Better in Combat Than Anyone Predicted

Snipers often discover a weapon's true potential only after it leaves the range and enters combat. Dust, cold, heat, and chaos expose weaknesses, but sometimes they reveal strengths no one planned for. Across multiple wars, certain sniper systems proved tougher, more accurate, and more versatile than expected, allowing operators to push ranges and missions far beyond the original design brief. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at sniper systems that exceeded expectations in combat.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Weapons That Performed Well Except For Desert, Jungle, or Arctic Conditions

On paper, many of the world's most famous weapons looked like reliable successes. In practice, desert sand, jungle humidity, and arctic cold often had other ideas. Systems that performed well in testing or early combat sometimes broke down once environmental stress became unavoidable. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at how the environment, not enemy fire, can quietly expose limits that designers never fully anticipated.
World news
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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

British army officer dies during live fire training in Northumberland

Capt Philip Gilbert Muldowney, a 25-year-old fire support commander in the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, died during live-fire training at Otterburn Training Area.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Who Are the Shadowy Contractors That Are Training ICE's Attack Teams?

Private security and weapons firms were contracted to train ICE snipers and special response teams amid expanded deportation funding and relaxed hiring and training standards.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'He thought that if it worked for a fighter pilot, it might work for a football player as well'

In 2017, Bjorn Mannsverk's phone rang. A year before, what was meant to be a special 100th anniversary for Bodo/Glimt ended in heartbreak as the Norwegian club were relegated from the top flight. A fresh approach was needed to get the club back on track. Having been stationed in Bodo before in his role as a fighter pilot with the Royal Norwegian Air Force, Mannsverk was familiar with the town, but not the football club.
Soccer (FIFA)
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Firearms That Required Extensive Training to Use Effectively

Military history is filled with firearms that looked formidable on paper but proved far less impressive in the hands of average troops. In many cases, the issue was not flawed engineering, but unrealistic assumptions about training and doctrine. Some weapons were built with elite users in mind, soldiers who could manage the weapon and tactical nuance at a level most forces never reached.
History
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

Stop treating force multiplication as a side gig. Make it intentional

Lead without authority. You may not have direct reports, yet you shape architecture, quality and the roadmap. Your leverage comes from artifacts, reviews and clear standards, not from title.I started by publishing a lightweight architecture template and a rollout checklist that the team could copy. That reduced ambiguity during design and cut review cycles by nearly 30 percent
DevOps
Canada news
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Canadian Military Exploring Taliban-Like Insurgent Tactics to Repel American Invasion

Canada is pivoting away from the United States by forming a strategic partnership with China and drafting military plans to repel a potential US invasion.
#drones
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Working with Ukrainian troops convinced this elite British Army infantry battalion to go all in on drones

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Working with Ukrainian troops convinced this elite British Army infantry battalion to go all in on drones

World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

29 Aircraft That Were Only Effective When Air Superiority Was Assured

Air superiority determines which aircraft can operate effectively; many platforms require permissive airspace to deliver their full value.
#arctic-warfare
#precision-weapons
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Military Aircraft That Only Succeeded Because of Their Skilled Crews

Some aircraft succeeded even though they made life harder for the people flying them. They demanded constant attention, punished mistakes, and left little margin for error. Instead of relying on forgiving design, these platforms forced crews to compensate through skill, planning, and coordination. Over time, combat proved that the human element was the decisive factor behind their success. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at these aircraft that embodied the human factor.
History
#drone-training
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US news

West Coast Marines want to train 500 new drone pilots a year in a crash course on everything from flying to explosions

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US news

West Coast Marines want to train 500 new drone pilots a year in a crash course on everything from flying to explosions

UK news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

British Army invests in degree course for drone specialists

The UK launches a three-year NMITE drone technology degree to train a small cohort of 15 civilian students and up to five soldiers annually for military drone roles.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Why Your Security Team Needs to Hire Non-Traditional Professionals

Hiring professionals with non-traditional backgrounds introduces fresh perspectives, challenges accepted assumptions, and can drive innovation and problem-solving in cybersecurity teams.
#drone-warfare
Information security
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

Build Practical Cyber Defense Skills with This 5-Course Bundle

Five-course cybersecurity bundle with 16+ hours, hands-on tools training, project portfolio, certificate, and lifetime access for $19.99.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Infantry Weapons That Changed Battlefield Tactics for Unexpected Reasons

Infantry tactics often changed as soldiers adapted to unreliable, dangerous, or awkward weapons rather than due to superior equipment.
Gadgets
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Gun Maintenance Kits for Your Survivalist Bag - Social Media Explorer

A compact, prioritized maintenance kit—bore snake, multipurpose CLP, double-ended brush, and platform-specific spares—keeps firearms reliable in survival situations.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

British Army rolls out 86M AI-ready battlefield gear

the AI-capable equipment includes radios, headsets, display tablets, cables, batteries, pouches, and antennas.
Miscellaneous
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Autonomy on the Battlefield

Autonomy enables commanders to delegate control to machines while retaining command, requiring a fundamental mindset shift and clear frameworks for authority and responsibility.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Operation Absolute Resolve and Delta Force: Inside America's Most Secretive Missions

Delta Force and similar elite units execute highly discreet, precision-driven missions—hostage rescues, counterterrorism, and raids—shaping U.S. responses to high-risk crises.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Now accepting applications - for classified intel

Over the past year, waves of federal layoffs have left thousands of government employees and contractor clients suddenly out of work. For foreign intelligence services, that disruption has opened new opportunities. With more former U.S. officials seeking employment or freelance work - often in specialized national security fields - adversaries, namely China, have stepped in, posing as consulting firms, research groups and recruiters.
US news
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The US Army had a change of heart about getting rid of its special horse units

The US Army will reinstate horse-mounted ceremonial units at Fort Riley and Fort Hood, reversing planned disbandments to preserve public engagement roles.
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