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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The frontline is like Terminator': fighting robots give Ukraine hope in war with Russia

Ukraine's new battery-powered land robots are transforming modern warfare and logistics in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Science
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The Navy brought a retired laser weapon back for a new drone fight

The U.S. Navy has revived a high-energy laser weapon for military exercises, enhancing capabilities against asymmetric threats.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

The US is burning through expensive missiles. DARPA is looking for cheaper ones that can be built in days, not months.

"To accelerate current weapons development timelines, DARPA is considering an alternative development paradigm to increase the nation's magazine depth and breadth."
World news
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
5 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.
California
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

California sheriff's department to utilize Batman-like gadget to halt car chases

Riverside County Sheriff's Department will use the Grappler device to safely stop fleeing vehicles, inspired by Batman's gadgets.
#military-technology
Science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

US Navy Use Laser Weapons During Operation Epic Fury - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The US military deployed advanced weapons including HELIOS laser systems, heat-tracking satellites, and cyber tools during Operation Epic Fury to intercept Iranian missiles and drones.
Science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

US Navy Use Laser Weapons During Operation Epic Fury - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The US military deployed advanced weapons including HELIOS laser systems, heat-tracking satellites, and cyber tools during Operation Epic Fury to intercept Iranian missiles and drones.
#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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Pete Hegseth allows troops to carry personal firearms on military bases

Hegseth stated that current policies have essentially turned US military installations into gun-free zones, leaving those who live and work on the installations vulnerable. He emphasized that the war department's uniformed service members are trained at the highest standards and are entitled to exercise their God-given right to keep and bear arms.
SF politics
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.
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

The US military is pushing up production for the weapons that could matter most in a major war

The Department of Defense is increasing production of critical weapons, including THAAD interceptors, to meet rising demand and address stockpile concerns.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

PCs awarded for tackling knife-wielding attackers

PC Darren Attwood and PC Jack Taylor were recognized for bravery after facing life-threatening situations while off duty.
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.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

A Ukrainian corps says it's combat-testing exoskeletons that can fit in a briefcase and help troops run 12 mph

Ukrainian forces are testing exoskeletons in combat to reduce physical strain and enhance mobility for artillery operations.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Defense Stocks Are Surging and This ETF Lets You Collect Dividends From the Global Arms Race

ITA's defense sector ETF maintains reliable distributions backed by 20 years of consistent quarterly payouts, including through COVID, with growing annual distributions driven by underlying company dividend 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.
#drones
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.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
UK news

Infantry will still be fighting in muddy holes even as drones change war, British officer says

Infantry life will largely remain unchanged despite drone use; soldiers will still perform traditional physical tasks and close combat.
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.
Public health
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

The Army is getting a new lethal hand grenade for the first time in decades

The Army approved the M111, its first new lethal hand grenade since Vietnam, replacing the asbestos-made MK3A2 blast grenade with a safer plastic alternative for close-quarters combat.
History
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

This $56 Machete Multitool Borrows Its Best Idea From WWII Survival Gear - Yanko Design

The Delacour Multi-Use Axe Machete offers a more affordable alternative to the classic Woodman's Pal, using stainless steel instead of high-carbon spring steel while maintaining the same proven multi-tool design geometry.
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
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

America's "Exquisite Class" Weapons Shortage

President Trump met with major U.S. defense contractors to quadruple production of advanced weaponry while simultaneously pursuing military interventions in Venezuela and Iran instead of diplomatic solutions.
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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Munitions Burned in 100 Hours Could Fuel RTX's Next Growth Wave

RTX's $268 billion backlog faces execution risk from an engine crisis affecting Pratt & Whitney, complicating growth despite strong Q4 2025 results and bullish munitions replenishment sentiment.
#laser-weapons
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Defense tech enters a new era: the case of Anthropic and the DOD

The DoD-Anthropic dispute reveals that operational access to AI technology now takes precedence over traditional reliability and safety standards in defense procurement.
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
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
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US Army wants to track ammo and supplies at war like you'd track an Amazon package

The US Army's TyrOS AI software predicts soldier supply needs and operates during connectivity disruptions to maintain logistics in modern warfare.
#military-history
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.
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.
#solo-travel
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The promise and peril of a new online shooter

Highguard blends FPS and MOBA mechanics in a colorful 3v3 'raid shooter' that’s fun initially but unlikely to become a Fortnite-sized hit.
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.
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
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bear Grylls: I've bought an apocalypse-proof boat, with an array of weaponry'

Bear Grylls is a 51-year-old Northern Irish former SAS soldier who became an adventure television presenter and father of three.
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
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
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
#navy-seals
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
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Defence stocks soar with BAE leading the pack - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

I still like European defence as a theme. The rearmament story is yet to really even begin and whilst we have seen a material rerating in several large defence names on the continent and in the UK, a selloff in the autumn on some fuzzy 'Ukraine peace deal hope' trade is overdone and fails to capture the long-term value in the sector.
Miscellaneous
Gadgets
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

The Spectrum of Home Security Today-From Sensors to Safe Rooms

Modern home security uses discreet, AI-enabled sensors, cloud storage, and professional integrations, making devices critical for evidence and design-integrated protection.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

The revolutionary new weapon in the Pentagon's pocket - and why it matters now more than ever

Transforming Pentagon acquisition processes to remove administrative burdens will enable U.S. companies to deliver cutting-edge military capabilities faster, producing a decisive battlefield advantage.
#precision-weapons
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
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Arms makers say that the fast-moving war in Ukraine is changing how they design and upgrade weapons

With the fight evolving quickly, arms companies in Ukraine and Europe say that they can't afford to start from scratch and completely redesign entire systems each time conditions shift. Instead, companies making aerial drones and ground robots told Business Insider that their focus is now on creating weapons that can be upgraded by simply changing parts or software rather than overhauling the whole system. Designs are modular, like Lego pieces, with parts being easily swapped out as new mission demands arise.
Miscellaneous
Information security
fromZDNET
2 months ago

3 security gadgets I never leave home without (and don't break the bank)

Carry an inexpensive kit of physical security tools, like a USB data blocker, to protect devices from malicious chargers, cables, and data theft while traveling.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Firearms That Shaped the Modern U.S. Army

Dependable, effective firearms have been central to U.S. Army success, shaping tactics, soldier effectiveness, and adaptation from early conflicts to modern warfare.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

New US Army software predicts ammo and fuel needs for however an enemy might fight

NGC2 predicts ammunition, fuel, and supply needs using real-time logistics data and simulations to stress-test operational plans against enemy actions.
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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany's Bundeswehr shopping list

The Bundeswehr is rapidly rearming with over 108 billion ($129 billion), buying thousands of loitering munitions and expanding drone defenses against a potential 2029 Russian attack.
Science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Are lasers the future of anti-drone warfare?

High-energy lasers are emerging as cost-effective defensive weapons to counter mass drone attacks, driving intense industry investment and new military contracts.
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.
#arctic-warfare
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.
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.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Weapons That Became Liability Issues Instead of Force Multipliers

Military weapons are designed to give commanders an advantage, but that advantage is rarely permanent. Systems that once multiplied combat power can become burdens as threats evolve, environments shift, and missions change.Some weapons begin to demand more protection, maintenance, or political consideration than the value they provide. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the weapons that became liability issues instead of force multipliers.
Science
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

20 Reliable Military Vehicles That Nearly Broke the Bank

In military service, reliability is priceless, at least until the bill comes due. Some vehicles earned legendary status because they rarely failed in combat and delivered results under pressure. The problem was what it took to keep them that way. Heavy fuel use, maintenance-intensive systems, specialized parts, and recovery demands typically followed these platforms wherever they deployed. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at reliable military vehicles that were logistically expensive.
History
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
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The History of US Army Sidearms From Past to Present

U.S. Army sidearms evolved from 18th-century flintlock pistols to modern 9mm semi-automatic service pistols such as the Sig Sauer M17 and M18.
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