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World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

BREAKING: One of Two US Pilots Downed In Iran Reportedly Rescued

One U.S. pilot downed over Iran has been rescued, while the search for the second pilot continues.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

BREAKING: One of Two US Pilots Downed In Iran Reportedly Rescued

One U.S. pilot downed over Iran has been rescued, while the search for the second pilot continues.
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

The U.S. Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine.
US news
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
#iran
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

World news
fromFast Company
3 days ago

U.S. military attacks on Iran could end in 2-3 weeks, Trump says

The U.S. military may conclude its Iran offensive in weeks, shifting responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz to reliant countries.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Why have the US and Israel bombed more than 75 Iranian police facilities?

Internal security facilities in Iran have been heavily targeted, aiming to destabilize the Iranian state amid the US-Israel conflict.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

Concerns grow for U.S. pilots ejected over Iran after an F-15E fighter jet was downed, with Iran offering rewards for their capture.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iranian forces launch search for crew of downed US fighter jet

Iranian forces are searching for the crew of a downed US fighter jet, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 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
fromFast Company
3 days ago

U.S. military attacks on Iran could end in 2-3 weeks, Trump says

The U.S. military may conclude its Iran offensive in weeks, shifting responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz to reliant countries.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Why have the US and Israel bombed more than 75 Iranian police facilities?

Internal security facilities in Iran have been heavily targeted, aiming to destabilize the Iranian state amid the US-Israel conflict.
#us-navy
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Hegseth asked General Randy George, who was just over halfway through his slated tenure as Army chief of staff, to step down and retire immediately, a Pentagon official told us.
Washington DC
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Ukrainian troops showed 'greater tactical imagination' than Western trainers, British officer says, pointing to their ambush tactics

Ukrainian soldiers demonstrate greater tactical creativity and flexibility compared to their Western trainers, particularly in ambush tactics.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
3 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.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days ago

Iran Exposed a New Reality for U.S. Air Power

Operation Epic Fury challenged the assumption of uncontested skies, requiring a significant effort to achieve air superiority over Iran.
Data science
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

IT lesson from the Iran war: AI makes your data problems so much worse

AI can exacerbate existing data issues in enterprises, as demonstrated by the US military's bombing due to outdated intelligence.
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

The Man Who Put AI at the Centre of America's War Machine | The Walrus

"War is terrible, war is terrible, war is terrible," he intones, holding my gaze and giving voice to a universal chorus.
DC food
#cybersecurity
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago
Information security

Hacked Hospitals, Hidden Spyware: Iran Conflict Shows How Digital Fight Is Ingrained in Warfare

Iranian cyber operations exploit missile strikes to deploy spyware via fake texts, showcasing a blend of digital and physical warfare tactics.
fromFortune
6 days ago
Information security

'There are a lot more attacks happening that aren't being reported': Iran's cyber response creeps across the globe | Fortune

Iran is using sophisticated cyber tactics to exploit vulnerabilities during missile strikes against Israel.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Hacked Hospitals, Hidden Spyware: Iran Conflict Shows How Digital Fight Is Ingrained in Warfare

Iranian cyber operations exploit missile strikes to deploy spyware via fake texts, showcasing a blend of digital and physical warfare tactics.
Information security
fromFortune
6 days ago

'There are a lot more attacks happening that aren't being reported': Iran's cyber response creeps across the globe | Fortune

Iran is using sophisticated cyber tactics to exploit vulnerabilities during missile strikes against Israel.
#f-15e
#nato
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Inside NATO's 'Sentry' missions and the urgent drive to ready for new threats

NATO has launched new 'Sentry' missions to enhance defenses in eastern and northern Europe in response to modern threats and Russian aggression.
#drone-warfare
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

Rheinmetall's CEO dismisses Ukraine's drone innovations, viewing them as simplistic compared to traditional military technology.
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

Rheinmetall's CEO dismisses Ukraine's drone innovations, viewing them as simplistic compared to traditional military technology.
#drones
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Who Is Spying on America's Nuclear Triad?

Ukraine effectively uses small drones in warfare, raising concerns about U.S. military preparedness for drone threats.
fromFlowingData
1 week ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Cheap drones allowing war with volume

Drones have transformed warfare, allowing less equipped nations to effectively combat larger forces through high-volume, low-cost technology.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Cheap drones allowing war with volume

Drones have transformed warfare, allowing less equipped nations to effectively combat larger forces through high-volume, low-cost technology.
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

The Spy Who Helped Stop Iran from Getting the Bomb

Chalker claims that during his time at the C.I.A., he was instrumental in persuading Iranian scientists to defect, which provided crucial information that 'prevented Iran from getting a nuke.' His operations involved complex strategies and a deep understanding of the scientists' motivations.
Washington DC
World news
fromThe Washington Post
23 hours ago

Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence 'exposing' U.S. forces

Chinese firms are leveraging AI and open-source data to track U.S. military movements, posing potential security risks amid the Iran conflict.
#us-iran-conflict
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
US news

1 crew member rescued after U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, officials tell AP

A U.S. fighter jet was shot down in Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago
World news

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
#military-deployment
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.
World news
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Little-known Marine battle group deployed from California to Middle East - here's what they'll do

Three warships and over 2,000 Marines from San Diego are deployed to the Middle East to support U.S. efforts against Iran.
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.
World news
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Little-known Marine battle group deployed from California to Middle East - here's what they'll do

Three warships and over 2,000 Marines from San Diego are deployed to the Middle East to support U.S. efforts against Iran.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 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.
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Total air defense is effectively impossible. In a major war, the West may have to make hard choices.

The West must make difficult choices about air defense priorities in large-scale wars due to limitations in resources and technology.
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.
#military-ai
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

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.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

US Army leaders say soldiers are drowning in so much battlefield data that AI is needed to make sense of it all

Army AI prototype processes vast battlefield sensor data, retaining context and patterns humans miss, to reduce information overload and improve decision-making.
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.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

US Army leaders say soldiers are drowning in so much battlefield data that AI is needed to make sense of it all

fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

How Iran can bring the war to US soil in just days: Key targets MAPPED

All you would need is a ship under a foreign flag positioned offshore to launch hundreds of drones, or even a truck carrying them. When I served as deputy administrator at the National Nuclear Security Administration, overseeing nuclear programs, the drone threat was something we were deeply concerned about.
US politics
Intellectual property law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

What does the US military's feud with Anthropic mean for AI used in war?

Anthropic's refusal to allow Claude AI for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons has triggered a Pentagon supply chain risk designation, highlighting tensions between tech company safety values and military demands.
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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Ukraine says its 'red' team forces beat NATO's 'blue' team forces in every combat scenario during recent naval drone drills

Ukrainian naval drones defeated NATO forces in a recent naval combat drill off Portugal, showcasing their strategic advantage in modern warfare.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

The Drone War's Real Problem Isn't Technology - It's Speed

Defense acquisition reforms implement recommended changes but fail to address the fundamental cycle-time gap between rapidly evolving adversary capabilities and the military's ability to deploy countermeasures.
World politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?

Cyber operations play a significant but largely undisclosed role in US and Israeli military actions against Iran, complementing conventional strikes across multiple domains.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

An Air-Campaign Primer

Air campaigns offer unique advantages in concentration, speed, and flexibility, but differ fundamentally from ground operations in their goals, strengths, and inherent limitations.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

The front line basements where Ukraine specializes in electronic warfare

Ukrainian soldiers are manufacturing homemade anti-drone systems on the front lines, representing a grassroots weapons production effort alongside official defense industries in response to evolving drone warfare tactics.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

INDOPACOM was all in on Anthropic. Now it's working to adjust

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is accelerating efforts to adopt model-neutral AI strategies after losing access to Anthropic's Claude following a Trump administration directive.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
3 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
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Ukrainian special forces conduct sabotage and strike operations behind Russian lines - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukrainian special operations forces conducted infiltration and sabotage missions against Russian positions in northern sectors, using explosives to destroy personnel and disrupt supply routes.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Pentagon readies for weeks of US ground operations in Iran: Report

The Pentagon is preparing for limited ground operations in Iran, including potential raids on strategic sites like Kharg Island.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Veterans see Iraq, Afghanistan lessons for a US-Iran war

Early military victories do not guarantee long-term success; wars require clear political endgames to avoid expansion, mission creep, and prolonged conflict.
fromAxios
4 weeks ago

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

People are going to have to go and get it," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said when asked whether Iran's enriched uranium would be secured at a congressional briefing Tuesday, without specifying who would conduct the operation or the specific methods involved.
World politics
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.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The war with Iran is more evidence that winning the fights you can't see is critical in modern combat

US military operations increasingly rely on space and cyber forces to disrupt enemy capabilities before kinetic strikes, making non-kinetic warfare critical to modern combat effectiveness.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

There's a new US Army office 'getting in the dirt' with soldiers and trying to quickly turn their ideas into real battlefield tech

Number one is speed takes priority over perfection. We can iterate to get to operational capability. And the second is that early soldier feedback is critical in order to make sure we're getting the right technology for the future fight, and then we want to be able to prove the demand signal before we spend big dollars on programs.
US news
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
#navy-seals
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Used by Iran, Russia, and now the US, the cheap Shahed is reshaping modern war

The Shahed drone, an inexpensive Iranian-designed weapon, has become a defining weapon of modern conflict, adopted and copied by Russia and the United States, fundamentally changing warfare tactics and defense strategies.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Cheap drones are reshaping modern warfare and catching the U.S. off guard

Iran's relatively inexpensive drones are depleting U.S. interceptor missile supplies faster than anticipated, raising concerns about sustained defense capability in the Middle East.
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

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
#arctic-warfare
#precision-weapons
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Temporary Military Gear and Assets That Became Permanent Fixtures

Temporary, emergency military gear often becomes permanent when battlefield performance, reliability, and adaptability outperform planned replacements, reshaping doctrine and procurement priorities.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

The Country's First 'Cognitive Advantage' Chief: Influence Is the New Battlefield

Integrates information, perception, culture, and behavior operations to provide nonkinetic strategic options and counter adversary cognitive campaigns.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Small Arms That Forced Changes in Military Doctrine

Several small arms forced militaries to rewrite doctrine, training standards, and unit roles when battlefield realities exposed doctrinal assumptions' failures.
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.
World news
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

How Cyber Command contributed to Operation Epic Fury against Iran

U.S. Cyber Command and Space Command disrupted Iranian communications and sensor networks during Operation Epic Fury, degrading adversary coordination and response capabilities.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

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

As a veteran of the war on terror, I have spent the past year watching Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers expand their operations across the country on a heretofore unprecedented scale and with a new faux-military bearing. From equipment to weapons to tactics, ICE and other immigration enforcement bodies want to be seen as combat forces carrying out their missions.
US politics
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.
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.
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
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Pentagon Conducted Lethal Boat Strike With Aircraft Disguised as Civilian Plane

Disguising military aircraft as civilian planes constitutes perfidy and can be a war crime under international law and U.S. military rules.
World news
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Hybrid or Ambiguous, Asymmetric Warfare is Here to Stay

Asymmetric and ambiguous warfare doctrines from China and Russia anticipated cyber and hybrid attacks that the U.S. failed to adequately prepare for.
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