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defense-and-security8 days ago•8 min saved

IISS links Russia to Europe-wide drone incursions, including UK base flights

A new IISS report argues it is highly likely Russia conducted a Europe-wide UAV campaign from Aug 2024 to Feb 2026, using Russian-linked vessels and a “shadow fleet” to launch drones at NATO bases including U.S. installations in England (RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall, Fairford, Feltwell). The analysis relies on circumstantial evidence and open-source data, considers Orlan-10 and other platforms with deniability options, and notes that no government has publicly tied a vessel to a specific incident. UK MoD and USAFE confirmed drone activity but have not identified suspects, underscoring the ongoing investigations.

via TWZ|

#defense-and-security #drones #iiss

defense-and-security1 month ago•9 min saved

Trump’s Taiwan gamble threatens deterrence and stability in the Taiwan Strait

A Brookings analysis argues that Trump’s hints at negotiating with Beijing over Taiwan and using arms sales as leverage would undermine deterrence, embolden Beijing, and raise the risk of conflict in the Taiwan Strait. The path to peace, the piece contends, is a steady U.S. commitment to peace and stability, resisting unilateral moves by either side, preserving influence in both Taipei and Beijing, and encouraging direct cross-strait dialogue rather than concessions that undermine deterrence.

via Brookings|

#cross-strait #defense-and-security #deterrence

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Virginia blocks voter-approved maps as GOP gains in redistricting set the midterm tone

The Virginia Supreme Court blocked the use of voter-approved congressional maps, a win for Republicans ahead of the midterms amid broader redistricting battles in several states. The digest also touches on Iran-U.S. ceasefire talks, questions over Voting Rights Act data, the Trump administration’s deportation of parents of tens of thousands of children, easing hunting restrictions in parks, the Pentagon’s release of previously secret UFO files, and related political, legal and economic news.

via The Guardian|

#defense-and-security #immigration #politics

politics3 months ago•44 min saved

Why Trump can’t end the Iran war with a victory lap

Trump says the Iran war is over and that the US has won, but Iran’s counterattacks (notably threats to the Strait of Hormuz) and regional diplomacy make a quick end unlikely; a durable ceasefire would require concessions both sides aren’t likely to accept, and domestic/political dynamics could delay any resolution.

via Vox|

#defense-and-security #iran #politics

defense-and-security4 months ago•4 min saved

Iranian missiles test NATO radar defenses in Turkey, focusing on Malatya

Iranian missiles heading toward Turkey were intercepted by NATO air defenses near Hatay and by US destroyers near Incirlik, with analysts suggesting the strikes were meant to test NATO’s air-defense network and potentially assess the Kurecik TPY-2 radar in Malatya; NATO deployed new Patriot batteries to Malatya, highlighting the EPAA and ‘engage on remote’ concept.

via Middle East Eye|

#defense-and-security #iran #missiles

defense-and-security4 months ago•42 min saved

Iran War After Strike: High Stakes, Uncertain Endgame

Brookings experts assess a post-strike Iran as a dangerous, uncertain turning point: while airstrikes have degraded leadership and capabilities, Iran’s regime may survive or fragment, and the country is likely to retaliate and broaden conflicts with regional targets. The analysis warns that regime change is not guaranteed and could trigger unintended chaos with spillovers to energy markets, Europe, Russia, China, Turkey, and India, complicating diplomacy and potentially normalizing unilateral force. As debates hinge on whether a deal, not regime change, will emerge, the piece underscores the need for civilian tools, legal norms, and multilateral cooperation, while scrutinizing U.S. war powers and the prospects for accountability and containment.

via Brookings|

#defense-and-security #geopolitics #international-law

defense-and-security6 months ago•13 min saved

Mitigating Risks of Containerized Missile Threats

The article discusses the challenge of Chinese containerized missile systems hidden in commercial ships, and proposes a hybrid interdiction approach using contractor-operated platforms and pre-negotiated legal frameworks to enhance U.S. maritime security in the Indo-Pacific, emphasizing the need for legal and operational readiness before conflict erupts.

via War on the Rocks|

#china-threat #containerized-missiles #defense-and-security

defense-and-security6 months ago•3 min saved

US Coast Guard Secures Contracts for Arctic Security Cutters and Icebreakers

The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded contracts to build up to six Arctic Security Cutters, with some ships built in Finland and others in the U.S., to enhance America's Arctic sovereignty, secure shipping lanes, and counter adversaries in the region, marking a significant step in modernizing its icebreaking capabilities.

via United States Coast Guard News (.mil)|

#arctic-region #arctic-security-cutters #defense-and-security

defense-and-security6 months ago•4 min saved

Poland invests €2bn in anti-drone defenses along eastern border

Poland is investing over €2bn in anti-drone fortifications along its eastern border to counter Russian aerial threats, following recent drone incursions, with plans to complete the system within two years, amid heightened tensions and increased defense spending.

via The Guardian|

#anti-drone #border-fortifications #defense-and-security

defense-and-security6 months ago•12 min saved

Mastering Aerial Security

The article highlights the growing threat of drones to U.S. security, emphasizing recent drone attacks in Ukraine as a warning. It discusses current vulnerabilities in U.S. drone defense systems, the need for comprehensive detection and mitigation strategies, and the importance of international cooperation and legislative action to enhance national security against drone threats. Urgent steps are required to develop layered defenses, close regulatory gaps, and address supply chain risks, or the U.S. risks facing a preventable crisis.

via Foreign Affairs|

#counterdrone-technology #defense-and-security #drone-threats

defense-and-security7 months ago•5 min saved

Pentagon watchdog warns Hegseth's Signal use endangered troops

The Pentagon's watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app to share sensitive military information about Yemen strikes posed security risks, violating Pentagon policy by using personal devices for official business, though he claimed the information was unclassified. The investigation was prompted by concerns over potential endangerment of US personnel and revealed that Hegseth shared detailed operational information in unsecured chats, raising questions about security protocols and accountability.

via AP News|

#defense-and-security #hegseth #military-security

defense-and-security7 months ago•11 min saved

Europe Boosts Defense Spending and Industry Growth Amid Security Concerns

Europe is strengthening its eastern defenses with layered, networked barriers and advanced technology to deter Russian aggression, moving away from static fortifications like the Maginot Line towards dynamic, sensor-based systems that buy time and adapt to modern threats, despite political and resource challenges.

via War on the Rocks|

#defense-and-security #defense-lines #deterrence

defense-and-security8 months ago•4 min saved

U.S. Military Strikes in Caribbean and Pacific Under Scrutiny for Legality and Impact

The Pentagon has shifted its focus to striking suspected drug traffickers in the eastern Pacific due to stronger evidence linking these routes to US cocaine markets, raising questions about the legality and effectiveness of the campaign, which lacks clear metrics and targets fentanyl, despite claims it primarily targets cocaine.

via CNN|

#caribbean-sea #defense-and-security #drug-trafficking

defense-and-security8 months ago•4 min saved

Pentagon Concerns Rise Over 'House of Dynamite' Nuclear Defense Fail

The Missile Defense Agency criticized the depiction of US missile defense as ineffective in the movie 'A House of Dynamite,' asserting that real-world testing shows a 100% accuracy rate, contrary to the film's portrayal of a 50% success chance, and emphasizing the importance of the system amid ongoing defense spending debates.

via Bloomberg.com|

#a-house-of-dynamite #defense-and-security #missile-defense

defense-and-security9 months ago•0 min saved

Germany considers military action against domestic drone threats

Germany is planning to authorize the military to shoot down drones domestically, amidst broader military and security developments including a halt on arms exports to Israel and ongoing tensions in European airspace.

via politico.eu|

#arms-exports #defense-and-security #domestic-security