American soldiers approached for espionage via LinkedIn and Reddit
The US Army reveals that foreign combatants are recruiting soldiers on LinkedIn, Reddit and Indeed for espionage, targeting young recruits in particular. Summary Foreign powers […]
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The US Army wants Shahed-136-type drones that are simple, long-range, and mass-produced
A general from the 25th Infantry Division is calling for long-range, low-cost kamikaze drones, inspired by the Shahed, to overwhelm and stretch enemy defenses. Summary […]
US B-52s fly near Venezuela in a show of strategic force
Three US B-52s approach Caracas; Maduro scrambles F-16s. A strategic patrol that signals US resolve in the face of regional unrest. Summary On October 15, […]
US spy plane circles Russia
A US RC-135U reconnaissance aircraft, taking off from RAF Mildenhall, was spotted conducting a surveillance mission around Kaliningrad, heightening tensions in the region. Summary An […]
The Pentagon orders 148 F-35s ($12.5 billion) for $12.5 billion
A modified $12.5 billion contract finalizes batch 18 and launches batch 19 of the F-35s. Breakdown by variant, operational implications, and supply chain. Summary The […]
Ottawa confirms progress on F-35 program despite US review of sales
Canada maintains its schedule for 88 F-35s despite US export review, with deliveries and budget unchanged. Summary The Canadian government has reaffirmed that the F-35A […]
The US Space Force mandates RG-XX resupply satellites.
RG-XX redesign: the US Space Force replaces GSSAP with commercial satellites that can be resupplied in orbit to boost Space Domain Awareness in GEO. Summary […]
The Pentagon downgrades USAFE and NATO AIRCOM to 3-star rank.
Washington reduces the rank of the commander of USAFE-AFA and Allied Air Command from four stars to three stars. A budgetary decision with strategic implications […]
The US Air Force is relying on the autonomous Cessna 208B to validate the Reliable Autonomy System
A $17.4 million contract equips a Cessna 208B with the Reliable Autonomy System to validate the safe integration of drones into civil and military airspace. […]
Russia increases incursions into Alaska’s ADIZ to test US responsiveness
Russian flights into Alaska’s ADIZ continue in 2025, revealing a test of NORAD’s vigilance and illustrating the strategic tension between Moscow and Washington. Summary In […]