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fromwww.businessinsider.com
22 minutes ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.
World news
fromThe Walrus
14 hours ago

A Daring US Rescue in Iran Highlights a War Going Sideways | The Walrus

The successful rescue of a downed US airman from Iran was crucial for military reputation and political standing amid an ongoing war.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Search for missing U.S. F-15 crew member underway in Iran

U.S. forces are conducting a risky search-and-rescue mission for a missing F-15 crew member in Iran after two military aircraft were shot down.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

CIA deception campaign in Iran helped the spy agency uncover the location of the downed F-15 airman, who was hiding in a mountain crevice | Fortune

The U.S. successfully rescued two aviators from Iran after their fighter jet was shot down, employing a complex extraction strategy.
World news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
22 minutes ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.
World news
fromThe Walrus
14 hours ago

A Daring US Rescue in Iran Highlights a War Going Sideways | The Walrus

The successful rescue of a downed US airman from Iran was crucial for military reputation and political standing amid an ongoing war.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Search for missing U.S. F-15 crew member underway in Iran

U.S. forces are conducting a risky search-and-rescue mission for a missing F-15 crew member in Iran after two military aircraft were shot down.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

CIA deception campaign in Iran helped the spy agency uncover the location of the downed F-15 airman, who was hiding in a mountain crevice | Fortune

The U.S. successfully rescued two aviators from Iran after their fighter jet was shot down, employing a complex extraction strategy.
#us-air-force
Washington DC
fromwww.businessinsider.com
15 hours ago

The US surged over 150 aircraft into Iran for a high-risk rescue and used deception to trick Iranian forces

A complex rescue mission involving 155 US aircraft successfully recovered two downed airmen in Iran after an F-15E was shot down.
Washington DC
fromwww.businessinsider.com
15 hours ago

The US surged over 150 aircraft into Iran for a high-risk rescue and used deception to trick Iranian forces

A complex rescue mission involving 155 US aircraft successfully recovered two downed airmen in Iran after an F-15E was shot down.
#ice
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago
US politics

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

fromTruthout
2 months ago
US politics

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.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Pretends It's a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed

ICE and other immigration enforcement agencies are adopting military-style equipment, tactics, and appearances, blurring civilian policing and combat roles and requiring evaluation as paramilitary forces.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Pretends It's a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed

Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
6 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Overwhelmed' Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says

Prevent scheme faces overwhelming referrals, risking identification of genuine threats due to increased volume and lack of triage system.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
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.
#espionage
Germany news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Security forces arrest two suspected Russian spies in Germany and Spain

Two individuals were arrested for allegedly spying on a businessman supplying drones to Ukraine, with intentions possibly including his assassination.
Germany news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Security forces arrest two suspected Russian spies in Germany and Spain

Two individuals were arrested for allegedly spying on a businessman supplying drones to Ukraine, with intentions possibly including his assassination.
#counter-terrorism
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Cops with patrol rifles to be stationed at key locations in Toronto, police create new counter-terrorism unit | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Cops with patrol rifles to be stationed at key locations in Toronto, police create new counter-terrorism unit | CBC News

Toronto police are establishing a counter-terrorism unit and task force to enhance security against extremism and terrorism in the city.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK counter-terrorism agents granted more time to question men suspected of spying for Iran

Four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran on Jewish community locations and individuals in Britain can be held in custody until 13 March for questioning.
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.
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.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Iran war has raised risk of attack in Britain, top terror chief warns

Armed patrols are deployed to protect Jewish sites after an arson attack on ambulances in Golders Green amid rising Iranian threats.
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.
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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Police given more time to question three men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

This investigation continues at pace with a number of lines of inquiry being pursued by our detectives. The warrants of further detention for these three men will allow us to continue the investigation, while mitigating any potential risk to the public as we do so. This has been a long-running investigation and part of our ongoing work to disrupt malign activity where we suspect it.
UK news
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Editorial | NYC makes its own luck with a strong NYPD counterterrorism unit | amNewYork

Two bombs at Gracie Mansion failed to detonate, narrowly preventing mass casualties; robust NYPD counterterrorism funding and staffing remain essential amid escalating Iran tensions.
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.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

What Exactly Are ICE Agents Doing at Airports?

ICE agents deployed to airports to assist TSA amid staffing shortages, but their specific roles remain unclear and have drawn skepticism.
World news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Trump says missing US service member has been rescued in Iran

A US F-15E Strike Eagle was downed by Iran, prompting a search for the crew member, who is injured but expected to recover.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
#iran-nuclear-program
fromAxios
4 weeks ago
World politics

U.S. weighs sending special forces to seize Iran's nuclear stockpile

fromAxios
4 weeks ago
World politics

U.S. weighs sending special forces to seize Iran's nuclear stockpile

World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

US and Israel 'consider special forces raid' to seize Iran's enriched uranium - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The United States and Israel are discussing a potential special forces operation to seize Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile to prevent nuclear weapon development.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

UK special forces on alert amid a terror threat as the war in Iran widens

UK national security is on high alert due to Iran conflict escalation, with SAS counter-terrorist units deployed to London and terror threat level maintained at 'substantial' amid concerns of Iranian-linked attacks.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Discussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?

Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
Privacy technologies
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

What I learned as an undercover agent on Moltbook

OpenClaw AI agents on Moltbook social network pose severe cybersecurity risks through unauthorized access to sensitive user data and financial systems.
#iran
World news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

Iran threatens to mine the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. Navy preparations for mine-clearing operations.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Biker gangs and hired hands: how Iran is increasingly outsourcing its terror campaigns

Mohsen Rafighdoost openly discussed orchestrating assassinations of Iranian dissidents in Europe, revealing a history of Iranian state-sponsored terrorism.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

Iran threatens to mine the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. Navy preparations for mine-clearing operations.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Biker gangs and hired hands: how Iran is increasingly outsourcing its terror campaigns

Mohsen Rafighdoost openly discussed orchestrating assassinations of Iranian dissidents in Europe, revealing a history of Iranian state-sponsored terrorism.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Palantir Demos Show How the Military Could Use AI Chatbots to Generate War Plans

When the user asks "What enemy military unit is in the region?" the AIP Assistant guesses that it's "likely an armor attack battalion based on the pattern of the equipment." This prompts the analyst to request a MQ-9 Reaper drone to survey the scene. They then ask the AIP Assistant to "generate 3 courses of action to target this enemy equipment," and within moments, the assistant suggests attacking the unit with either an "air asset," a "long range artillery," or a "tactical team."
Artificial intelligence
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.
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.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
1 month ago

US military puts HoloLens to work as remote assist tool

The US Air Force and Army repurposed Microsoft HoloLens headsets to enable remote cargo inspection, allowing qualified airmen to guide soldiers in load-balancing military equipment for air transport.
#sbs
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Enhancing Incident Response with Integrated Access Control and Video Verification

Integrated access control and video verification technology enhance incident response capabilities and operational resilience by providing situational clarity and enabling faster security action.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No deportation officer has been killed in the line of duty since ICE's creation

Of the 15 officers who died in the line of duty while working for Enforcement and Removal Operations, the ICE branch charged with detaining unauthorized migrants within the interior of the US, all but two died of Covid. One deportation officer, Brian Beliso, died of a heart attack in 2020 during a foot chase. The other deportation officer to die of something other than Covid, Lorenzo Roberto Gomez, experienced heat stress during a training exercise in El Paso, Texas, leading to hospitalization.
US politics
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.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

US Special Operations Forces aircraft deploy from RAF Mildenhall as war intensifies in Middle East - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

US Special Operations Forces MC-130J aircraft deployed from RAF Mildenhall equipped with advanced radar for low-level missions supporting Middle East operations amid escalating Iran tensions.
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
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

National Security Begins Behind the Toaster

Dear Secretary Pete Hegseth, I realize that this is a big ask, but would you please invade and take possession of my son and daughter-in-law's apartment? Or maybe you'd like to make them an offer first? Either way, as a concerned mother and patriot who believes that national security begins at home, I feel it's my duty to let you know that Otis and Luna, the co-dictators of Unit 4-C, at 439 Bergen Street, in Park Slope, Brooklyn, must be overthrown.
Humor
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran

U.S. homeland security officials are coordinating enhanced monitoring and threat prevention measures following military action against Iran.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Russia Is Swarming Europe with Young Agents

Russian military intelligence is recruiting young people online to carry out arson and other acts of sabotage across Europe. In this week's issue, Joshua Yaffa reports on the Kremlin's secret campaign to undermine the West's support for Ukraine-and breaks down how "single-use agents" are being deployed across the Continent. Some of their missions are small-putting up posters, or picking up a package-while others involve physical attacks, for example setting off explosives and starting fires.
Business
#navy-seals
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
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.
Science
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Precision Weapons That Rendered Traditional Battlefield Cover Useless

Precision weapons erased the protective value of traditional cover, forcing militaries to prioritize movement, dispersion, detection, and new survivability strategies.
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
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

I've Tracked Terrorist Networks for Decades. I've Never Seen Anything Like 764.

Within two years, it had spread to every continent. Members - a lot of them teenagers - were finding kids as young as nine on Minecraft and Roblox. They'd befriend them, earn their trust, then trap them. They forced children to hurt themselves on camera. To hurt animals. To do things I'm not going to describe here. That kid from Texas is serving eighty years now. But 764 didn't stop. It splintered and kept growing.
Miscellaneous
Business intelligence
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Private Sector Intelligence Careers

Private-sector intelligence roles require public-sector analytic skills plus explicit training in cognitive tradecraft, decision support, and structured reasoning for business contexts.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

US military: Stealth bombers, fighters, and 'special capabilities' used in first 24 hours of Iran mission

US Central Command deployed over 1,000 strikes against Iranian targets using B-2 bombers, fighter jets, drones, and Tomahawk missiles in Operation Epic Fury.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Armed police scrambled and London street evacuated amid stand-off with man 'in possession of knives'

A man in his 60s was detained after being seen with knives and a non-viable object claimed to be a grenade; Venetia Road was evacuated as a precaution.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Snowmobiles, skis, and laser tag: How NATO soldiers train for Arctic assaults

The encounter took place during a recent winter combat exercise involving roughly 20 NATO troops, beginning with an assault on skis and snowmobiles before shifting into a simulated firefight using blanks and lasers instead of live ammo. The drill was part of a monthlong course led by Finland's Jaeger Brigade that trains allied forces in Arctic warfare and cold-weather survival. Business Insider observed the battle's start at a training site 75 miles north of the Arctic Circle in Finland's snow-blanketed Lapland region.
Miscellaneous
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
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

NYPD's Spooks Didn't Find Two of the Most Significant Terrorists to Attempt Attacks on NYC

The NYPD built a secret intelligence unit targeting Muslim communities, using Israeli-derived mapping, informants in mosques, shredded records, and unofficial CIA links.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How CIA black ops actually work, according to a former CIA spy

Former CIA counterterrorism chief in Pakistan who captured Al Qaeda members, survived an assassination attempt, disclosed CIA torture, and now consults, writes, and hosts podcasts.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

The Coast Guard's Mission in the Gray Zone

U.S. defense emphasis on expeditionary high-end warfighting undervalues homeland sovereignty enforcement and leaves the Coast Guard underresourced against gray-zone threats.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Russian shadow fleet ships could be seized by British forces

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How are ICE agents recruited, and who are they?

ICE doubled its agent force and accelerated deportations while shortening training and removing Spanish requirements, prompting screening, suitability, and politicization concerns after a fatality.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

From Stopping Osama bin Laden to Killing Renee Good

Ridge, a moderate Republican and a Vietnam vet with a square jaw and gentle manner, was the governor of Pennsylvania when nearly 3,000 Americans were killed on September 11, 2001. The nation was gripped with fear and horror, and President George W. Bush put the bipartisanship-seeking Ridge in charge of making sure there wouldn't be another terrorist strike. The new Cabinet-level entity that he would lead mashed together more than 20 federal agencies under one Orwellian name.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The United States kills 11 people in three new strikes on alleged drugrunning boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific

At the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted three lethal kinetic strikes on three vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations, Southern Command said in the statement, which as has become customary was accompanied by a video showing the boats exploding after being hit by a missile. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations, it added.
World news
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.
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