The Secret History of America’s Involvement in the Ukraine War
This is the untold story of America’s hidden role in Ukrainian military operations against Russia’s invading armies.
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WWII Bombers: The Aircraft That Shaped the War
World War II is when the bomber came of age, and such aircraft could impact the course of war. All the powers would field planes whose names would become synonymous with this conflict.
A Spy Satellite You’ve Never Heard of Helped Win the Cold War
Engineers at the Naval Research Lab launched a spy satellite program called Parcae and revolutionized signals intelligence at the height of the Cold War. The program relied on computers to sift through intelligence data, providing a technological edge at a pivotal moment in the…
The Invisible Russia-Ukraine Battlefield
In Russia’s war against Ukraine, electronic warfare, including signal-jamming, anti-drone weapons, and innovative protections for critical military systems, has become a key piece of the conflict.
Will Even the Most Advanced Subs Have Nowhere to Hide?
The scramble to preserve submarine stealth in an age of AI and all-seeing sensors
How to Stage a Coup
"I'm now going to offer you a megalomaniac explanation of the course of events"
Protecting Undersea Internet Cables Is a Tech Nightmare
A recent, alleged Baltic Sea sabotage highlights the system’s fragility
An uncivil civil war
Civil war is in the air. Why not revisit one that has already taken place?
How to Disable a Nuclear Warhead in Midflight
This tech could literally save the world
A Beginner’s Guide to Identifying Explosive Ordnance in Social Media Imager
Learn to identify some of the more common types of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in online images using open-source tools and resources.
A Journey Into Rebel-Held Myanmar
Seventeen years after I left my post as the U.N.’s representative in Myanmar, I crossed into the rebel-held part of the country to witness new forms of local governance emerge amid a dramatic revolution.
Cyber Security: A Pre-War Reality Check
This article is part of a series on (European) innovation and capabilities. This is a lightly edited transcript of my presentation today at the ACCSS/NCSC/Surf seminar ‘Cyber Security and Society’. I want to thank the organizers for inviting me to their conference & giving me a…
The Scientist and the A.I.-Assisted, Remote-Control Killing Machine
Israeli agents had wanted to kill Iran’s top nuclear scientist for years. Then they came up with a way to do it with no operatives present.
You Can Still Die From World War I Dangers in France's Red Zones
The Great War never ended in some old battlegrounds.
‘The machine did it coldly’: Israel used AI to identify 37,000 Hamas target
Israeli intelligence sources reveal use of ‘Lavender’ system in Gaza war and claim permission given to kill civilians in pursuit of low-ranking militants
Kim Jong Un faces annihilation in nearly all Korea war scenarios
Although North Korea has a manpower advantage, the bulk of its forces rely on 'increasingly obsolete equipment” dating back to Soviet era.
Buying Satellite Imagery of Ukraine Is Dangerously Easy
A Ukrainian military source believes that Russia’s long-range strikes are aimed using satellite imagery provided by U.S. companies.
Inside America’s Shadow War With Iran
There’s another Middle East conflict going on, and U.S. soldiers are on the front lines of it.
Russia’s shadow tanker fleet runs into trouble
Every day, millions of barrels of oil are being transported by ships with obscured ownership and origin. But is the game up?
A Russian Bank Account May Offer Clues to a North Korean Arms Deal
Moscow may be trying to help Pyongyang with access to the international financial system in exchange for missiles and ammunition, U.S.-allied intelligence officials suggest.
The 5 best books about Special Forces — according to Green Berets
We asked a few Green Berets what books they recommend, and they delivered. You can't go wrong reading these five books about Special Forces.
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The Patriot
How General Mark Milley protected the Constitution from Donald Trump
How to Make Russia Really Pay for Invading Ukraine
The United States and our allies have every legal right to transfer frozen Russian assets to Kyiv.
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XQ-58 Valkyrie Solves Air Combat ‘Challenge Problem’ While Under AI Control
Algorithms used in the XQ-58's AI brain were trained millions of times in simulated environments before being put to the test in reality.
Inside an Air Force Pararescue mission in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
An inside account of how Air Force pararescue jumped into the middle of the Pacific Ocean to reach an injured sailor.
In a Mutiny or Coup, the Scramble to Persuade and Pick a Side Is Critical
Experts say plotters’ most crucial task is to convince other soldiers and officers that success is assured. Plus, our columnist’s recommendations for reading up on coups, and modern Russia.
One Of Rome’s Most Devastating Military Defeats Was Masterminded From Withi
Having served in the Roman army under a risky conscription scheme, Arminius's ambush in Teutoburg Forest inflicted massive damage to the Empire.
Our Best Look Yet At The Massive Ordnance Penetrator Bunker Buster Bomb
The bomb's marking show it is less than 1/5th explosive by weight and that skews even more when the fins and guidance kit are added.
China’s Massive Fleet Of Radar Planes And The Strategy Behind It
China’s path to fielding airborne early warning aircraft wasn't straightforward, but has yielded big results that speak to a wider strategy.
Hacker News
In April 1986, following an attack on American soldiers in a Berlin disco, President Reagan ordered the bombing of Muammar Qaddafi's terrorist camps in Libya. My duty was to fly over Libya and...
How to Take Out a Sentry
When this week’s podcast guest, John Lisle, talked about William Fairbairn in our discussion of the Office of Strategic Services, I was duly intrigued. I wanted to learn more about the work of this fascinating character, so I bought a complete compendium of his books. Fairbairn…
The Military Adventures of Alexander the Great: An Animated Documentary Sho
To learn about history is to learn about war, or so it can feel when you go far back enough in time. And in any era of antiquity, few could have matched Alexander the Great's mastery of that art.
‘Something Was Badly Wrong’: When Washington Realized Russia Was Actually Invading Ukraine
A first-ever oral history of how top U.S. and Western officials saw the warning signs of a European land war, their frantic attempts to stop it — and the moment Putin actually crossed the border.
The Weapons That Win World Wars - Austin Vernon's Blog
Secretive military space agency stepping out of the shadows - SpaceNews
When a SpaceX Falcon Heavy launched a national security mission to geostationary Earth orbit Jan. 15, the Space Force revealed that three of the payloads onboard were developed by one of its most s…
This Isn’t A Sci-Fi Prop, It’s A Doomsday Navigator For America’s Deadliest Cold War ICBM
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The Peacemaker missile’s navigation suite featured the most precise and complex self-contained gyro system ever built. It had 19,000 individual parts.
This SR-71 Blackbird Cockpit Tour Is The Most Fascinating Thing You’ll See All Week
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Veteran SR-71 pilot gives a highly detailed tour of both cockpits and shares incredible recollections from his time flying the legendary jet.
The B-21 Raider Is And Isn’t A ‘B-2 Spirit 2.0’
The B-21 is a 'B-2 2.0' in some ways, and that is a major feature, not a bug, but in other ways it is truly revolutionary.
Investigating the Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage
As investigators piece together clues, Russia has quietly taken steps to begin expensive repairs on the giant gas pipeline, complicating theories about who was behind September’s sabotage.
Trapped in the Trenches in Ukraine
Along the country’s seven-hundred-mile front line, constant artillery fire and drone surveillance have made it excruciatingly difficult to maneuver.
The True Story of Lawrence of Arabia
His daring raids in World War I made him a legend. But in the Middle East today, the desert warrior’s legacy is written in sand
Five Kilometres of Destruction: Satellite Imagery Reveals Extent of Damage
A September attack in northern Burkina Faso left dozens dead. Satellite imagery helps show the true scale of the incident.
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Why the C-17 is the military’s flying hospital of choice
"We bring the full hospital to the patient.”
Secretive B-21 bomber to be revealed to public in December - Breaking Defen
The first B-21 is set to make its inaugural flight in 2023, but the public will get to finally see it in December.
The Despotism of Isaias Afewerki | Alex de Waal
Afewerki’s attack on Tigray is the culmination of the Eritrean dictator’s ambition to become master of the Horn of Africa.
How Ships and Forts Created Western Dominance
How could tiny nations such as Portugal and the Netherlands challenge vast empires like China and India in the age of sail?
The Return of Privateering?
TexasSignal: Rep. Lance Gooden, a Republican who represents Texas’ 5th District, has introduced legislation that would allow U.S. citizens to seize the yachts, jets, and other property belonging to Russian oligarchs who have been sanctioned in response to the invasion of…