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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

What exactly is Golden Dome? This Space Force general owes Trump an answer.

The Pentagon's Golden Dome initiative has a tight 60-day deadline to establish its architecture.
Science
fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago

Research at risk: Advancing ultrafast lasers for national defense | Cornell Chronicle

Development of advanced ultrafast lasers could significantly impact national defense and civilian applications.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Taiwan holds huge war games to role play Chinese invasion scenarios

The 10-day live-fire Han Kuang exercise began on Wednesday, just a day after a Chinese military spokesperson warned of Beijing's inevitable reunification with Taiwan.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Big Story: Nuclear War and the Future of National Security

In "Eighty Years on the Edge," the writers reflect on how the Atomic Age has significantly shaped eight decades of geopolitical realities and societal impacts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Are the Maga isolationists losing influence over Trump's Iran deliberations?

In a striking about-face, Gabbard late on Friday said her March testimony had been taken out of context by the media and claimed there was no difference between her opinion and Trump's.
US politics
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Ex-CIA Analyst Sentenced to 37 Months for Leaking Top Secret National Defense Documents

Former CIA analyst Asif Rahman sentenced to 37 months for unlawfully retaining and transmitting top secret information.
Software was used to edit images of classified documents to conceal transmission activity.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Former CIA Analyst Unlawfully Transmits National Defense Data, Sentenced to Prison

Rahman unlawfully retained and transmitted Top Secret National Defense Information, affecting national security and exposing sensitive details about a U.S. ally.
Information security
US politics
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Trump's Parade Can't Cover Up How He Made America Weaker

The military parade reflects Trump's vision but highlights deficiencies in real national security and defense readiness.
Coronavirus
fromMedCity News
1 month ago

In Axing mRNA Contract, Trump Delivers Another Blow to US Biosecurity, Former Officials Say - MedCity News

The Trump administration's contract cancellation threatens U.S. pandemic preparedness and national defense, making Americans vulnerable to potential biological threats.
UK politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

UK CyberEM Command to spearhead new era of armed conflict

The UK's CyberEM Command is integral to military strategy, addressing vital gaps in national defense capabilities.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Keir Starmer turns to submarines and nuclear warheads to fight new cold war

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
UK politics
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago
US news

U.S. Government Employee Arrested for Attempting to Provide Classified Information to Foreign Government

A DIA IT specialist was arrested for attempting to share national defense information with a foreign government.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Foreign Governments Receiving the Most Weapons from the US

The United States spends significantly on defense, with a budget of over $997.3 billion in 2024, far surpassing any other nation's military expenditure.
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US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump rips ex-presidents, vows military will be 'respected again' in West Point graduation speech touting 'Golden Age' priorities

Trump emphasizes a military focus on U.S. borders and core missions during his West Point graduation speech.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

JD Vance Declares Era of Uncontested U.S. Dominance is OVER' In Pro-Isolationist Speech at the Naval Academy

Vance highlights a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy favoring national interests over foreign meddling.
SF politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Space Force tech mission threatened by cuts, says ops chief

Space Force's technological ambitions are threatened by civilian layoffs and budget cuts, as highlighted by Chief of Space Operations General Saltzman.
US news
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Return of the Nuclear Threat

The global nuclear landscape is increasingly unstable, with several countries expanding their arsenals and lowering thresholds for use.
SF LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Military colonel reacts to SCOTUS allowing transgender military ban

The Supreme Court allowed enforcement of a transgender military ban, impacting service members like Col. Bree Fram who express deep concern.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Dan Abrams Calls Out Trump Sec Pete Hegseth Over Signal Bomb

Dan Abrams criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for attacking the media instead of taking responsibility for his misuse of the Signal app.
EU data protection
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Court-martial convenes for Mass. National Guardsman Jack Teixeira

Teixeira faces military charges despite being sentenced to 15 years in prison for leaking classified information.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

US to deploy 3,000 more troops to southern border DW 03/02/2025

The US is deploying 3,000 soldiers to its southern border to enhance support and oversight without direct involvement in deportation operations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Up to 3,000 more U.S. troops are ordered to the border with Mexico

New troop deployment to U.S.-Mexico border highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen border security against illegal crossings.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

This Country's Paramilitary Force Is Way Bigger Than the US Military - and It Costs Way Less

Operating in the shadows of regular military structures, paramilitary forces can occupy a few different roles that conventional forces need not apply.
Retirement
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

The Adventures of a Ukrainian Intelligence Officer

Roman Chervinsky's intelligence skills are crucial for Ukraine, yet he faces house arrest amidst controversial circumstances.
fromThe American Conservative
5 months ago

Trump Should Scrap the 2023 National Defense Industrial Strategy

The Pentagon's new defense industrial plan inadequately addresses the military industrial base issues exposed by recent conflicts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Britain must see being ditched by Donald Trump for what it really is: a great opportunity | Clive Lewis

Keir Starmer's leadership faces challenges and opportunities in redefining the UK's defense strategy amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

The Fighter Jets That Have Defended America's Skies, Past and Present

Fighter planes are essential to U.S. national defense and technological innovation.
The U.S. Air Force's history reflects a legacy of advancing military technology.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

C.I.A. Analyst Pleads Guilty to Leaking Classified Documents About Israel

A former C.I.A. analyst pleaded guilty to leaking classified information regarding Israel's plans against Iran, violating national defense laws.
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

This US State Is Crucial to National Defense

Virginia is the second-largest state for military personnel in the U.S., underscoring its significance in national defense.
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