Iran war: US conducts strikes for 9th night in a row - dw.com
Iran war: US conducts strikes for 9th night in a row dw.com
Anduril Brings The Thunder With Autonomous Tiltrotor Attack Drone Concept
Thunder is designed to fly deep into hostile airspace at low altitude as a highly autonomous wingman for AH-64 Apaches and MV-75 Cheyennes. The post Anduril Brings The Thunder With Autonomous Tiltrotor Attack Drone Concept appeared first on TWZ .
Escalating U.S.-Iran conflict raises fears of wider regional war - سانا
Escalating U.S.-Iran conflict raises fears of wider regional war سانا
U.S. Launches Strikes After Iranian Attack Kills 2 American Soldiers - The New York Times
U.S. Launches Strikes After Iranian Attack Kills 2 American Soldiers The New York Times
EXPLAINER - After nine straight nights of strikes, where is the US-Iran conflict headed? - Anadolu Ajansı
EXPLAINER - After nine straight nights of strikes, where is the US-Iran conflict headed? Anadolu Ajansı
Deaths of 2 U.S. Troops in Jordan Brings American Toll in the War With Iran to 16 - The New York Times
Deaths of 2 U.S. Troops in Jordan Brings American Toll in the War With Iran to 16 The New York Times
Iran says it received proposals from mediators to de-escalate with US, remains committed to diplomacy - Anadolu Ajansı
Iran says it received proposals from mediators to de-escalate with US, remains committed to diplomacy Anadolu Ajansı
Before Q-Day: The Race to Quantum First
Somewhere, a hard drive is filling up with secrets no one can read yet, and its owner is waiting for the machine that opens them all at once. On March 30, 2026, that wait got shorter.Two independent research teams lowered the public estimates for breaking the encryption that secures banking, communications, and classified traffic. One showed that Shor’s algorithm, the quantum method for factoring
Where new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stands on the Middle East - The Jerusalem Post
Where new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stands on the Middle East The Jerusalem Post
The Make-or-Buy Line has Moved
The secretary of defense’s November announcement on acquisition reform laid out an unprecedented vision across the entire acquisition spectrum to improve the delivery speed of critical capabilities to our warfighters. One foundational pillar is the implementation of a commercial first policy, which laid out several initiatives: leveraging existing but less often used acquisition authorities, maxim
American service member killed in Iraq; U.S. strikes Iran for 9th straight night - CBS News
American service member killed in Iraq; U.S. strikes Iran for 9th straight night CBS News
2026 Iran war | Deal, Explained, United States, Israel, Strait of Hormuz, Map, & Conflict - Encyclopedia Britannica
2026 Iran war | Deal, Explained, United States, Israel, Strait of Hormuz, Map, & Conflict Encyclopedia Britannica
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan after US hits Iranian nuclear site - Al Jazeera
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan after US hits Iranian nuclear site Al Jazeera
US expands Iran offensive as diplomats claim talks ongoing - The Guardian
US expands Iran offensive as diplomats claim talks ongoing The Guardian
Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East - The Jerusalem Post
Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East The Jerusalem Post
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 19, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 19, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
17 US service members have died in the Iran war, reflecting a conflict fought largely in the air - KCRA
17 US service members have died in the Iran war, reflecting a conflict fought largely in the air KCRA
U.S. military death toll rises amid renewed conflict with Iran - CBC
U.S. military death toll rises amid renewed conflict with Iran CBC
US says another troop killed as Israel warns Tehran’s attacks coming close - The Guardian
US says another troop killed as Israel warns Tehran’s attacks coming close The Guardian
Can the US and Israel sustain a war of attrition with Iran? - The Jerusalem Post
Can the US and Israel sustain a war of attrition with Iran? The Jerusalem Post
Israel threatens ‘full force’ response if Iran fires missiles towards it - The Guardian
Israel threatens ‘full force’ response if Iran fires missiles towards it The Guardian
U.S. announces another troop death as Israel warns Tehran's attacks are coming close - PBS
U.S. announces another troop death as Israel warns Tehran's attacks are coming close PBS
Increased Cooperation With U.S. Has Put Jordan in Iran’s Cross Hairs - The New York Times
Increased Cooperation With U.S. Has Put Jordan in Iran’s Cross Hairs The New York Times
Russia’s Fake Job Offers Are Sending Botswana Citizens to Ukraine’s Front Lines at “Alarming Rate” - UNITED24 Media
Russia’s Fake Job Offers Are Sending Botswana Citizens to Ukraine’s Front Lines at “Alarming Rate” UNITED24 Media
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 18, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 18, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Iran Update Special Report, July 18, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Iran Update Special Report, July 18, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Why Jordan Is Becoming a New Focus in the U.S.-Iran War - The New York Times
Why Jordan Is Becoming a New Focus in the U.S.-Iran War The New York Times
Two U.S. Troops Killed In Iranian Barrage On Base In Jordan (Updated)
Jordan is a key host of U.S. troops, with Muwaffaq Salti Air Base housing the largest contingent of American tactical airpower in the entire Middle East. The post Two U.S. Troops Killed In Iranian Barrage On Base In Jordan (Updated) appeared first on TWZ .
Two US troops killed and one missing in Jordan after Iranian attacks - The Guardian
Two US troops killed and one missing in Jordan after Iranian attacks The Guardian
U.S. military launches new airstrikes to punish Iran for deaths of U.S. troops - PBS
U.S. military launches new airstrikes to punish Iran for deaths of U.S. troops PBS
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 17, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 17, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Is it getting more humid in here? The post Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week appeared first on TWZ .
U.S.-Iran Fight Heats Up With Mutual Strikes On Infrastructure Targets
More U.S. Air Force tankers and fighters head to the Middle East as the conflict intensifies. The post U.S.-Iran Fight Heats Up With Mutual Strikes On Infrastructure Targets appeared first on TWZ .
USS Zumwalt Set To Return To Fleet After Long Anticipated Hypersonic Missile Upgrade
Issues tied to Zumwalt's hugely powerful hybrid-electric power plant and other factors have set back its return to the fleet. The post USS Zumwalt Set To Return To Fleet After Long Anticipated Hypersonic Missile Upgrade appeared first on TWZ .
The Fedorov Dismissal: On Trust, Technology, and Turnover
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members.Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.Western coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen
Australian Army Unveils Abrams Disguised As Chinese Tank
The PLA-inspired vehicle adds visual realism to exercises as Australia’s military trains for conflict against its primary adversary. The post Australian Army Unveils Abrams Disguised As Chinese Tank appeared first on TWZ .
Drone Ship Maker Saronic Announces New $3B Shipyard In Texas Capable of Building 850-Foot Vessels
Saronic has been making headlines with its drone boats, but its Texas shipyard supersizes its nautical ambitions. The post Drone Ship Maker Saronic Announces New $3B Shipyard In Texas Capable of Building 850-Foot Vessels appeared first on TWZ .
China Is Building A Monster Supply Ship For Its Carrier Groups
What looks to be the largest at-sea replenishment ship anywhere in the world is taking shape at a Chinese shipyard. The post China Is Building A Monster Supply Ship For Its Carrier Groups appeared first on TWZ .
With ceasefire gone, the question rises: Will Iran war ever end? - The Christian Science Monitor
With ceasefire gone, the question rises: Will Iran war ever end? The Christian Science Monitor
The Blood Bank and the Logistics of Wartime Medicine
Before the twentieth century gave armies antibiotics, the leading killer of American soldiers in wartime was neither enemy fire nor shrapnel. Two-thirds of the roughly 620,000 deaths in the U.S. Civil War came from diseases like typhoid and dysentery. Spread through contaminated water and crowded camps, they were eventually controlled through inoculation and field sanitation rather than the antibi
Broken Drone, Far from Home: The Case for Overseas Autonomous System Sustainment
It’s 2028, and the Fujian carrier strike group has just left Yulin, China, for an unknown destination. The U.S. Navy’s “Hedge Strategy” has let commanders disperse unmanned systems across regional choke points as forward-deployed scouts. But days before contact with Fujian, an unmanned undersea vehicle in the Banda Sea transmits an error code and must head back to Yokosuka for repairs — a 3,000-mi
How Revolutions Break Their Believers
Waguih Ghali, Beer in the Snooker Club (Vintage International, 2014)The noise, the noise, the unrelenting noise of the world: How is any writer with an interest in the long view supposed to escape it, if only for a couple hours to work, let alone maintain their sanity in the remainders of a day? It’s an old dilemma, for certain, but little digital town criers in our pockets bring instant, constant
The Iran Conflict - Ipsos
The Iran Conflict Ipsos
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 16, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 16, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
South Korea Used Anti-Drone Netting During Recent Logistics Exercise
Across the globe, more militaries are relying on mesh netting to protect against the growing threat of small drones. The post South Korea Used Anti-Drone Netting During Recent Logistics Exercise appeared first on TWZ .
UK Unveils Storm Fighter Loyal Wingman Program
The new initiative revives Britain’s collaborative combat aircraft ambitions and is intended to fly alongside Typhoon, F-35, and the future Tempest. The post UK Unveils Storm Fighter Loyal Wingman Program appeared first on TWZ .
Navy Wants 1,000 Mile Combat Radius For Carrier Based Tactical Drone Fleets
The range requirement offers the first real window into the capabilities the Navy wants for its future carrier-based tactical drone fleets. The post Navy Wants 1,000 Mile Combat Radius For Carrier Based Tactical Drone Fleets appeared first on TWZ .
Identifying the Crypto Entrepreneur Linked to Popular Forum Trading in ‘Leaked’ Nudes of Women
This investigation is a collaboration between Bellingcat and New Zealand news site The Press. You can read The Press’ piece here. Content warning: This article discusses non-consensual sexually explicit content and child sexual abuse material. In 2024, a former track and field coach in Boston, Massachusetts, was sentenced to five years in jail for attempting […] The post Identifying the Crypto En
Reading through the Lines of the FY2027 NDAA
The relationship between Congress and the Pentagon over the past year has been marked by public disagreements and frustrations over lawmakers’ concerns about the Iran War, and by what some lawmakers view as politically motivated firings of top military leaders. In many ways, the House and Senate versions of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act reflect lawmakers’ efforts to check
The Peace That Redistributes War: What Camp David Reveals About Lebanon and Iran
Nothing reveals truths more effectively than patterns. If you can identify a pattern, you can see what actions conceal, what statements leave unsaid, and what agreements postpone. Peace treaties and the negotiations surrounding them are rarely analyzed in this way, even though they may exhibit patterns that recur across different circumstances. Consequently, there is often a simplification in unde
Academia’s Critical Role in Developing an Economic Security Workforce
Editor’s note: This is the tenth article in an 11-part series examining how the United States should organize, lead, and integrate economic statecraft into strategy, defense practice, and the broader national security ecosystem. The special series is brought to you by the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies and War on the Rocks. Prior installments can be found at the War by Other Ledgers page.The
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 15, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 15, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Saudis Cleared To Buy A Whopping 20,000 Laser-Guided Rockets
The Saudis are clearly arming themselves to defend against a massive number of drones in future conflicts. The post Saudis Cleared To Buy A Whopping 20,000 Laser-Guided Rockets appeared first on TWZ .
Here Are The U.S. Navy Warships Available To Support The Blockade Of Iran
More than 20 U.S. Navy warships, including two carrier strike groups and an amphibious ready group, are underway in the Middle East. The post Here Are The U.S. Navy Warships Available To Support The Blockade Of Iran appeared first on TWZ .
UK “Did Not Buy” F-35A For Nuclear Role: RAF
The statement casts new uncertainty over how Britain plans to restore its NATO nuclear strike role. The post UK “Did Not Buy” F-35A For Nuclear Role: RAF appeared first on TWZ .
First Full Day Of Resumed U.S. Blockade On Iranian Ports Erupts In New Attacks (Updated)
In addition to striking Iranian targets, CENTCOM also turned away two ships trying to run the new blockade. The post First Full Day Of Resumed U.S. Blockade On Iranian Ports Erupts In New Attacks (Updated) appeared first on TWZ .
YFQ-44A Fury ‘Fighter Drone’ Has Fired Its First AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile
This is also the first time any U.S. Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone has fired a live air-to-air missile. The post YFQ-44A Fury ‘Fighter Drone’ Has Fired Its First AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile appeared first on TWZ .
Life on Ukraine’s dystopian frontline of Russia war - Channel 4 News | Substack
Life on Ukraine’s dystopian frontline of Russia war Channel 4 News | Substack
How Many J-20 Mighty Dragon Fighters Does China Actually Have?
The spotlight may be on sixth-gen designs, but the J-20 Mighty Dragon is transforming the PLAAF through sheer production scale. The post How Many J-20 Mighty Dragon Fighters Does China Actually Have? appeared first on TWZ .
Lieber Studies Armed Conflict in the Indo-Pacific Region Volume Series – Introduction - Lieber Institute West Point
Lieber Studies Armed Conflict in the Indo-Pacific Region Volume Series – Introduction Lieber Institute West Point
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: The Many Faces of Africa’s Foreign Fighters
In 2020, Austin Doctor wrote, “The Looming Influx of Foreign Fighters in Sub-Saharan Africa,” in which he predicted the region would see an influx of foreign fighters to aid Islamist extremist groups. Six years later, we asked Austin to revisit his arguments.Image: African Union Mission in Somalia (Photo by Abukar Albadri)In your 2020 article, you forecasted an influx of foreign fighters into sub-
USAF Plans To Buy 28,000 Low-Cost Cruise Missiles In Five Years Advance With New Deals
The Pentagon is moving forward with a jumbo buy of standoff weapons that cost a fraction of their higher-end legacy counterparts. The post USAF Plans To Buy 28,000 Low-Cost Cruise Missiles In Five Years Advance With New Deals appeared first on TWZ .
MOLLE, PALS, and the Empty Loops of America’s Civil-Military Divide
Editor’s note: This is the third article in a limited series celebrating American defense technologies born from wartime and their effects on broader national security, politics, and society. This series will run for several weeks to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, and winners will be selected by a reader vote undertaken through our newsletter later this summer. Prior installments can be
Before the Next Mythos Moment: The Case for an AI Threat Fusion Center
Earlier this spring, Claude’s developers found the cyber potential of Anthropic’s model, Mythos 5, hazardous enough to pump the brakes on model release, creating the Project Glasswing collaboration to give cyber defenders the upper hand through controlled access to the model. Despite these efforts, the U.S. government stepped in on June 12, 2026, and forced Anthropic to take down Mythos and its sa
Breaking America’s Promise to Pacific Island Veterans
In January, Robson Henry died at the age of 66. Chances are, you have never heard of Henry. He was not famous, rich, or powerful. In many ways, Henry was no different from the thousands of young men and women who, at the age of 18, chose to serve by enlisting in the U.S. Army. Nor does the fact that he stayed in the Army for the next 26 years, serving multiple tours of duty in the Middle East, mea
Best Defense Stocks for July 2026 - Zacks Investment Research
Best Defense Stocks for July 2026 Zacks Investment Research
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 14, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 14, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Will USAF Tankers Getting The Boot From Israel’s Biggest Airport Impact Combat Capabilities?
The USAF had already drawn down a large part of its peak tanker force at Ben Gurion Airport, now additional jets will have to find new homes. The post Will USAF Tankers Getting The Boot From Israel’s Biggest Airport Impact Combat Capabilities? appeared first on TWZ .
Trump’s Threat To Strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Bunker’s “Front Door” Underscores Targeting Challenges
Pickaxe Mountain is Iran's hardest-to-reach facility and Trump saying he may take a "shot right in the front door" wasn't likely just small talk. The post Trump’s Threat To Strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Bunker’s “Front Door” Underscores Targeting Challenges appeared first on TWZ .
NATO’s Unity on Paper and Fractures Beneath the Surface
On July 7-8, NATO held its 36th official summit in Ankara, Turkey. There were several consequential topics to discuss at this year’s meeting, chief among them the wars in Ukraine and Iran and the uncertain future of European defense and security. We asked five experts to assess the outcomes of the summit for the various parties involved.Liviu HorovitzAssociate Researcher at German Institute for Se
A Return to Mass: Russian Force Expansion in the War with Ukraine
Joseph Stalin famously said that quantity has a quality of its own. Yet the course of the Russo-Ukrainian War shows both the benefits and the eventual limitations of that approach. As the quantitative advantage grew on the Russian side, its ability to employ force at scale decreased. The resulting dynamic became a paradox: As Moscow fielded more forces, the value of that mass steadily diminished.
Outgunned, But Not Outplayed: Iran’s Theory of Victory
Nineteen weeks ago, Iran faced the combined might of the most powerful country in the world and the most advanced military in the Middle East. Today, it is dictating the terms of the peace.When the memorandum of understanding was signed last month, President Donald Trump declared, “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” and told the ships of the world
The Iran Strikes, Explained: How We Got Here and What It Means - American Jewish Committee (AJC)
The Iran Strikes, Explained: How We Got Here and What It Means American Jewish Committee (AJC)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 13, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 13, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Big Promises, Bigger Blind Spots for Ukraine’s Security
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces wid
An Unlearned Lesson: The Sorry Record of Regime Change Operations in the Middle East
On Feb. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump announced the commencement of Operation Epic Fury, a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran. Among the mission’s goals was the overthrow of the Islamic Republic. “When we are finished,” Trump told the Iranian people, “take over your government. It will be yours to take.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed Trump’s message, saying: “
Going Over the Brink: How Hizballah’s Risk Strategy Made Lebanon Impossible to Ignore
When the United States and Iran announced their framework agreement on June 15, attention focused on the direct U.S.-Iran dimensions of the deal, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade, and the fate of Iran’s nuclear program. But the agreement also included a commitment to the “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts
China & Taiwan Update, July 10, 2026 - American Enterprise Institute - AEI
China & Taiwan Update, July 10, 2026 American Enterprise Institute - AEI
Pentagon awards deals for laser weapons that could shoot down drone swarms - DefenseScoop
Pentagon awards deals for laser weapons that could shoot down drone swarms DefenseScoop
Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine - Al Jazeera
Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine Al Jazeera
Trump says U.S. will win Iran war "one way or the other" as Tehran holds funeral for supreme leader - CBS News
Trump says U.S. will win Iran war "one way or the other" as Tehran holds funeral for supreme leader CBS News
Between Graves and Uncertainty: The Management of the Dead After Venezuela’s Earthquake
Bellingcat has geolocated footage circulating on social media that appears to show coffins placed in newly dug trenches following the recent deadly earthquakes in Venezuela. The site identified extends over two hectares beside an existing cemetery in La Esperanza, a town near La Guaira on the country’s northern coast. It was visited by a representative of […] The post Between Graves and Uncertaint
China conducts long-range ballistic missile test in South Pacific - France 24
China conducts long-range ballistic missile test in South Pacific France 24
Ukraine recruits female prisoners for frontline fighting - dw.com
Ukraine recruits female prisoners for frontline fighting dw.com
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 5, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 5, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Ukraine Is Winning Its War On Russian Oil Refineries. On The Front Line, It's A Bloody Slugfest. - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Ukraine Is Winning Its War On Russian Oil Refineries. On The Front Line, It's A Bloody Slugfest. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Lured by Russia, African soldiers end up on deadly front lines of Ukraine war - PBS
Lured by Russia, African soldiers end up on deadly front lines of Ukraine war PBS
Ukraine frontline frozen in June as Russian momentum ebbs - Euronews.com
Ukraine frontline frozen in June as Russian momentum ebbs Euronews.com
Burning Forests: Tools for Tracking and Reporting Wildfire Damage
If you’ve seen reports of a wildfire in your region and you’re looking for open source data, NASA’s fire-tracking tool is often the first place to start. It provides a heat signature and an approximate location. But detection is only the first step in understanding what’s happened. In this guide, we explore ways to analyse […] The post Burning Forests: Tools for Tracking and Reporting Wildfire Dam
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 30, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 30, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Iran's top negotiator says country ready for war as peace talks inch along - CBS News
Iran's top negotiator says country ready for war as peace talks inch along CBS News
Satellite Imagery Shows Scale of Venezuela Earthquake Damage
At least 1,719 people are reported to have died after two devastating earthquakes struck northwestern Venezuela last week. The final casualty count is expected to rise significantly. Some media outlets report resident’s growing frustration with the Venezuelan government and its recovery efforts. Sky News on June 29 reported that the United Nations Coordinator for Humanitarian […] The post Satellit
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 29, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 29, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
The First Island Chain: A Guide to Asia-Pacific’s Most Contested Geographic Boundary - The Defense Post
The First Island Chain: A Guide to Asia-Pacific’s Most Contested Geographic Boundary The Defense Post
Online prediction market traders make millions betting on U.S. military operations - CBS News
Online prediction market traders make millions betting on U.S. military operations CBS News
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 28, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 28, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Poster Boy: Sanctioned Kinahan Cartel Lieutenant Found Playing Padel in Dubai
This article is the result of a collaboration with The Sunday Times. You can find their corresponding piece here. Every Friday evening, the brochure says, players can compete to win cash prizes in one of the world’s fastest-growing racquet sports. The padel club in Dubai’s west is the picture of modern wellness culture: climate-controlled courts, […] The post Poster Boy: Sanctioned Kinahan Cartel
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 27, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 27, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 26, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 26, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Lai reiterates self-defense resolve, says China altering regional ‘status quo’ - Taipei Times
Lai reiterates self-defense resolve, says China altering regional ‘status quo’ Taipei Times
China & Taiwan Update, June 26, 2026 - American Enterprise Institute - AEI
China & Taiwan Update, June 26, 2026 American Enterprise Institute - AEI
How to Use AI to Help Find Civilian Harm
Between February 2022 and September 2025, Bellingcat staff and volunteers collected, geolocated, and shared more than 2,500 incidents of civilian harm following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As part of this effort, Bellingcat tested a new machine learning model intended to rank Telegram social media posts on their likelihood of containing incidents of civilian harm. […] The post How t
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 25, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 25, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Rhino Horn, Leopard Skin and Tiger Claws Sold Openly on Facebook
Warning: Includes graphic descriptions of animal harm and images of animal parts from the outset. A Bellingcat investigation has uncovered a Myanmar-based wildlife trafficker who has operated openly across social media for at least six years, claiming to have sold tiger bones, rhino horn, elephant skin and other products from protected and endangered species to […] The post Rhino Horn, Leopard Ski
6 in 10 say military action against Iran not worth it: Survey - The Hill
6 in 10 say military action against Iran not worth it: Survey The Hill
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 24, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 24, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict - AP News
Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict AP News
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 23, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 23, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
The Hidden Systems of Modern War: Ten Takeaways from the Iran War - Modern War Institute -
The Hidden Systems of Modern War: Ten Takeaways from the Iran War Modern War Institute -
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 22, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 22, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Philippines fears China may move to seize full control of disputed atoll - Financial Times
Philippines fears China may move to seize full control of disputed atoll Financial Times
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 20, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 20, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Super-Potent Synthetic Opioids Spread Across US Amid Fentanyl Crackdown
This article was co-published with Signal Ohio and STAT. In high school, Ashley Delgado dreamed of becoming a doctor and one day buying her father a Rolls-Royce. “She wanted to heal people,” said her father, James Taylor. She had a high GPA, Taylor added, and did especially well in science and Latin. In her mid-20s, […] The post Super-Potent Synthetic Opioids Spread Across US Amid Fentanyl Crackdo
Counter-OSINT and Its Implications for India’s Security Strategy - orfonline.org
Counter-OSINT and Its Implications for India’s Security Strategy orfonline.org
Cooperation without Oversight: The United States–Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative - Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Cooperation without Oversight: The United States–Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
China pressures First Island Chain - Taipei Times
China pressures First Island Chain Taipei Times
Congress hasn't officially declared war since 1942. Presidents launched these 11 military operations anyway. - Business Insider
Congress hasn't officially declared war since 1942. Presidents launched these 11 military operations anyway. Business Insider
Deterring China top Indo-Pacific security aim, U.S. War Secretary says - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM
Deterring China top Indo-Pacific security aim, U.S. War Secretary says Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM
Heading Off: New Technique Helps Track Grain Smuggling Expansion to Libya
On February 15, 2026, the bulk carrier, Grumant (IMO: 9385879) was pictured at the occupied Ukrainian Port of Feodosia on the Crimean peninsula. Satellite imagery suggests it had already been there for several days. It appeared to stock up on grain before departing on a two-month-long journey eventually docking at the Port of Benghazi in […] The post Heading Off: New Technique Helps Track Grain S
Taiwan says Chinese vessels entered disputed waters in South China Sea - France 24
Taiwan says Chinese vessels entered disputed waters in South China Sea France 24
Israel’s war-tested weapons are becoming Europe’s new obsession - The Jerusalem Post
Israel’s war-tested weapons are becoming Europe’s new obsession The Jerusalem Post
Section 224: US-Israel Defense Integration Beyond Military Aid - Arab Center Washington DC
Section 224: US-Israel Defense Integration Beyond Military Aid Arab Center Washington DC
Tracing Digital Links Between Viory and Ruptly
“In the age of misinformation, the line between fact and fiction is blurrier than ever.” “For those of us working in video news, verification isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a necessity. It is how we protect the stories we help shape and how we earn and maintain trust in an increasingly chaotic information ecosystem,” Abu Dhabi-registered […] The post Tracing Digital Links Between Viory and Ruptly appe
House votes for first time to halt Iran war - The American Legion
House votes for first time to halt Iran war The American Legion
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Navigating the Maritime Gray Zone - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM
Navigating the Maritime Gray Zone Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM
The Wars, Raids and Airstrikes Under Trump - The New York Times
The Wars, Raids and Airstrikes Under Trump The New York Times
Army advances historic, first 'Right to Integrate' hackathon, accelerating data sharing on the battlefield - army.mil
Army advances historic, first 'Right to Integrate' hackathon, accelerating data sharing on the battlefield army.mil
Congress advances US-Israeli military integration plan - Al Jazeera
Congress advances US-Israeli military integration plan Al Jazeera
Chinese-made shoulder-fired missile reportedly shot down F-15 during Iran war - The Jerusalem Post
Chinese-made shoulder-fired missile reportedly shot down F-15 during Iran war The Jerusalem Post
Hegseth tempers China criticism at Asia forum - Politico
Hegseth tempers China criticism at Asia forum Politico
China’s Navy Is Shifting Pressure Beyond the Taiwan Strait - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
China’s Navy Is Shifting Pressure Beyond the Taiwan Strait The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
Opinion | Our Military Is Built for the Wrong Century - The New York Times
Opinion | Our Military Is Built for the Wrong Century The New York Times
Why the largest-ever US-Philippine drill, and Japan’s role, makes China uneasy - South China Morning Post
Why the largest-ever US-Philippine drill, and Japan’s role, makes China uneasy South China Morning Post
China vs Taiwan: The Geography of an Unfinished War - The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune
China vs Taiwan: The Geography of an Unfinished War The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune
Hormuz Is a Warning for the Indo-Pacific - Foreign Affairs
Hormuz Is a Warning for the Indo-Pacific Foreign Affairs
Army plans to launch marketplace to streamline US weapons exports to allies - DefenseScoop
Army plans to launch marketplace to streamline US weapons exports to allies DefenseScoop
Is the United States (Still) at War? How Wars Begin and End - Just Security
Is the United States (Still) at War? How Wars Begin and End Just Security
Military Action Under Lawfare: Conflicting Codes Impede Decisions - Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
Military Action Under Lawfare: Conflicting Codes Impede Decisions Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
More than a Buzzword: Redefining Lethality for Modern War - Modern War Institute -
More than a Buzzword: Redefining Lethality for Modern War Modern War Institute -
Chinese company that tracked US bombers over Iran wears sanctions with pride - South China Morning Post
Chinese company that tracked US bombers over Iran wears sanctions with pride South China Morning Post
Joint Statement by SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict and on Violence Against Children on the escalating military operations in Iran and the region - Welcome to the United Nations
Joint Statement by SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict and on Violence Against Children on the escalating military operations in Iran and the region Welcome to the United Nations
Blind spots. - Columbia Journalism Review
Blind spots. Columbia Journalism Review
Analysts appear to locate Israel’s secret military base in Iraqi desert - The Times of Israel
Analysts appear to locate Israel’s secret military base in Iraqi desert The Times of Israel
Law and the Iran War, After the First 60 Days - Lawfare
Law and the Iran War, After the First 60 Days Lawfare
Ukraine's defence forces strike military electronics developer in Rostov-on-Don – OSINT - Українська правда
Ukraine's defence forces strike military electronics developer in Rostov-on-Don – OSINT Українська правда
‘Expose your interfaces’: Army pushes industry to open up software for ‘hackathon’ - DefenseScoop
‘Expose your interfaces’: Army pushes industry to open up software for ‘hackathon’ DefenseScoop
Ongoing Iran War Reveals Necessary War Powers Reforms - Just Security
Ongoing Iran War Reveals Necessary War Powers Reforms Just Security
US military actions test Trump’s claim the Iran war is over - Roll Call
US military actions test Trump’s claim the Iran war is over Roll Call
Army and defense sector announce, 'Right to Integrate' hackathon sprint for shared technology - army.mil
Army and defense sector announce, 'Right to Integrate' hackathon sprint for shared technology army.mil
Army turns to ‘hackathons’ to better connect dozens of weapons, systems - Defense One
Army turns to ‘hackathons’ to better connect dozens of weapons, systems Defense One
China & Taiwan Update, May 1, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
China & Taiwan Update, May 1, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
What we know about the US military’s new joint laser weapon system - Defense News
What we know about the US military’s new joint laser weapon system Defense News
Mapping the military AI industry - Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Mapping the military AI industry Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
US Officials Voice Concerns Over China, Pacific ‘Denial Defense' - Military.com
US Officials Voice Concerns Over China, Pacific ‘Denial Defense' Military.com
How AI is rewriting the rules of modern warfare - Vision of Humanity
How AI is rewriting the rules of modern warfare Vision of Humanity
DOD moves to make its largest-ever investment in drones and anti-drone weapons - DefenseScoop
DOD moves to make its largest-ever investment in drones and anti-drone weapons DefenseScoop
U.S. and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects - PBS
U.S. and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects PBS
The New Revolution in Military Affairs - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The New Revolution in Military Affairs Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
China & Taiwan Update, April 17, 2026 - American Enterprise Institute - AEI
China & Taiwan Update, April 17, 2026 American Enterprise Institute - AEI
China Restricts Access and Expands Reach in the South China Sea - Foundation for Defense of Democracies
China Restricts Access and Expands Reach in the South China Sea Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Dynetics Wins $617 Million Army Contract For Next-gen Weapon System - Huntsville Business Journal
Dynetics Wins $617 Million Army Contract For Next-gen Weapon System Huntsville Business Journal
Strengthening the Information Advantage: 500th MIB-T Engages Partners at 4th China OSINT Summit in Japan - army.mil
Strengthening the Information Advantage: 500th MIB-T Engages Partners at 4th China OSINT Summit in Japan army.mil
An Opportunity or an Illusion? The Iran War and China’s Taiwan Calculus - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
An Opportunity or an Illusion? The Iran War and China’s Taiwan Calculus The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
Mutually Automated Destruction: The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race - The New York Times
Mutually Automated Destruction: The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race The New York Times
China in the Indo-Pacific: December 2025 - Council on Foreign Relations
China in the Indo-Pacific: December 2025 Council on Foreign Relations
On Optimism About New Military Technologies - Texas National Security Review
On Optimism About New Military Technologies Texas National Security Review
The proliferation of AI-enabled military technology in the Middle East - The International Institute for Strategic Studies
The proliferation of AI-enabled military technology in the Middle East The International Institute for Strategic Studies
Challenging Common Assumptions About Civilian Protection in Large-Scale Combat Operations - Lieber Institute West Point
Challenging Common Assumptions About Civilian Protection in Large-Scale Combat Operations Lieber Institute West Point
Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems: A New Battlefield Reality - Global Security Review
Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems: A New Battlefield Reality Global Security Review
America's Most Curated War: What the Pentagon Isn’t Telling You About Iran - Eyes Only with Wes O'Donnell
America's Most Curated War: What the Pentagon Isn’t Telling You About Iran Eyes Only with Wes O'Donnell
Expert Q&A: A Targeting Primer on the Iran War - Just Security
Expert Q&A: A Targeting Primer on the Iran War Just Security
Total Defense and OSINT: The Role of Citizens in Modern Warfare - Small Wars Journal
Total Defense and OSINT: The Role of Citizens in Modern Warfare Small Wars Journal
China in the Indo-Pacific: November 2025 - Council on Foreign Relations
China in the Indo-Pacific: November 2025 Council on Foreign Relations
New weapons and technologies making their debut in the war against Iran - Sandboxx
New weapons and technologies making their debut in the war against Iran Sandboxx
A strategy for staying out: Recalibrating US support to Taiwan - Brookings
A strategy for staying out: Recalibrating US support to Taiwan Brookings
The Evolving Architecture of the International Law of Military Operations: Mapping the Future of Legal Research in Armed Conflict - Lieber Institute West Point
The Evolving Architecture of the International Law of Military Operations: Mapping the Future of Legal Research in Armed Conflict Lieber Institute West Point
The Military’s Use of AI, Explained - Brennan Center for Justice
The Military’s Use of AI, Explained Brennan Center for Justice
4 OSINT Tools for Monitoring Iran and the Middle East - SpecialEurasia
4 OSINT Tools for Monitoring Iran and the Middle East SpecialEurasia
‘Twitter randos’ are tracking US military flights. Why that creates a security risk - Straight Arrow
‘Twitter randos’ are tracking US military flights. Why that creates a security risk Straight Arrow
Tracking China’s Increased Military Activities in the Indo-Pacific in 2025 - ChinaPower Project
Tracking China’s Increased Military Activities in the Indo-Pacific in 2025 ChinaPower Project
Democratized Intelligence: How Open-Source Intelligence is Reshaping Asymmetric Advantage - Irregular Warfare Initiative
Democratized Intelligence: How Open-Source Intelligence is Reshaping Asymmetric Advantage Irregular Warfare Initiative
Congress wants the Army to start collecting more open-source intelligence - Defense One
Congress wants the Army to start collecting more open-source intelligence Defense One
The Power of OSINT in the Digital Age: Boosting fact-checking & investigative journalism - Warsaw Institute
The Power of OSINT in the Digital Age: Boosting fact-checking & investigative journalism Warsaw Institute
Army Eyes 2040 OSINT Strategy Including AI Integration - MeriTalk
Army Eyes 2040 OSINT Strategy Including AI Integration MeriTalk
Officer uses intelligence information to ensure ASC can conduct its missions - army.mil
Officer uses intelligence information to ensure ASC can conduct its missions army.mil
US Army collaborates with Finland Army on Joint Open Source Intelligence Collection Mission - army.mil
US Army collaborates with Finland Army on Joint Open Source Intelligence Collection Mission army.mil
Allies and Open Sources: Lessons from Northern Raven, the Largest OSINT Collection Operation in NATO’s History - Modern War Institute -
Allies and Open Sources: Lessons from Northern Raven, the Largest OSINT Collection Operation in NATO’s History Modern War Institute -
OSINT Foundation names INSCOM employee as OSINT Practitioner of the Year - army.mil
OSINT Foundation names INSCOM employee as OSINT Practitioner of the Year army.mil
HENSOLDT Analytics Releases 23-2 Update for Multi-Source Intelligence Platform - hensoldt
HENSOLDT Analytics Releases 23-2 Update for Multi-Source Intelligence Platform hensoldt
Army to treat OSINT as ‘intelligence discipline of first resort’ under new strategy - Federal News Network
Army to treat OSINT as ‘intelligence discipline of first resort’ under new strategy Federal News Network
Images - U.S. Army Europe Open Source Center - DVIDS
Images - U.S. Army Europe Open Source Center DVIDS
Reflecting on One Year of War: The Power of Open-Source Intelligence - Center for Maritime Strategy
Reflecting on One Year of War: The Power of Open-Source Intelligence Center for Maritime Strategy
INSCOM employee wins inaugural intelligence award - army.mil
INSCOM employee wins inaugural intelligence award army.mil
Technology is revolutionizing how intelligence is gathered and analyzed – and opening a window onto Russian military activity around Ukraine - The Conversation
Technology is revolutionizing how intelligence is gathered and analyzed – and opening a window onto Russian military activity around Ukraine The Conversation
The Role of AI in the Future of Open Source Intelligence - Recorded Future
The Role of AI in the Future of Open Source Intelligence Recorded Future