#national-security — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #national-security, aggregated by home.social.
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Bush and Condoleezza Rice recall thinking Flight 93 was shot down
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former President George W. Bush discussed his memories of 9/11…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #george-w-bush #nationalsecurity #Politics #presidential #September11 #Terror #UnitedStates #Us #USA
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US National Cyber Director Warns of AI-Driven Cybersecurity Time Crunch
National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross warns that the rapid spread of AI is creating a pressing cybersecurity time crunch, framing it as a high-stakes race between innovation and securing critical systems. Governments are scrambling to "buy time" to bolster defenses before AI-driven threats overwhelm them.
#ArtificialIntelligence #Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity #EmergingThreats #Government
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When “National Security” Becomes a Weapon Against Social Security by Lawson Akhigbe
There is an old British political habit which deserves rather more scrutiny than it usually receives: when governments want the public to accept an uncomfortable policy, they wrap it in the Union Jack and call it national security. -
US Navy Confronts Escalating Iranian Threats at Sea
The US Navy is firing back at Iran's increasing aggression at sea, with Adm. Brad Cooper issuing a stern warning: if you attack our ships, we'll hit back hard and fast. The tense exchange follows a week of tit-for-tat strikes that left 10 Iranian oil tankers destroyed and a barrage of missiles fired at a Jordanian base hosting US forces.
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Army Unveils Biodefense Strategy to Counter AI-Powered Biowarfare by 2035
The Army is overhauling its biodefense strategy to stay ahead of rapidly evolving biological and AI threats, aiming to be ready to deploy, fight, and win decisively in a bio-contested environment by 2035. This bold plan transforms biodefense from a niche specialty to a core warfighting priority, with a focus…
#BiodefenseStrategy #AipoweredBiowarfare #EmergingThreats #NationalSecurity #Biowarfare
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Australia's Quantum Lag Raises Strategic Alarms
Australia's lag in quantum sensing and related technologies raises urgent concerns about its strategic position, as the capabilities being developed today will shape the future of warfighting. Quantum sensing is already mature enough to have a direct impact on operations, enabling navigation in GPS-denied environments and more accurate…
#QuantumSensing #EmergingTechnologies #NationalSecurity #StrategicThreats #Australia
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IC Brief Morning — 2026-09-10
Western intelligence services are expanding enforcement against state-linked proxies. At least one additional NATO or EU member state will very likely disclose disruption of a Russian-linked network by end of November, extending the UK's GRU Volunteer Corps prosecution and Romania's SRI detention. Moderate confidence reflects 8-12 such disclosures annually across the alliance since 2022. Iran's central government will very likely retain governing authority through Q1 2027; comparable collapse predictions for authoritarian states have failed over 90 percent of the time. Analytic confidence is moderate, limited by single-outlet sourcing and Israel's institutional incentive to project fragility.
At least two of the administration's three 2027-targeted security initiatives (confirming a single interlocutor for Russia-Ukraine talks, sustaining Hormuz enforcement, and delivering FBI Secure 2027 outcomes) will likely produce no operational milestone beyond initial announcements by June 2027. Post-Cold War precedent supports moderate confidence: administrations deprioritize at least one concurrent initiative. New Western charges or entity-list designations against a state-linked cyber-mercenary group not yet charged are very likely within seven months.
Indicators: for Iran, confirmed IRGC defections or regime loss of a major city; for Russian operations, a three-month gap in alliance-wide disclosures.
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Ukraine drone strikes Russia’s Arctic natural gas region in record hit
Kushner and Witkoff meet with Russian and Ukrainian presidents Fox News reporter Stephanie Bennett has the latest on…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #foreignaffairs #nationalsecurity #Russia #Ukraine #wars #World
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Ex-Mossad operative Dvora Bachar says Israel can defeat Iran under Gadi Eisenkot
Israel can defeat Iran under a government led by former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party,…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #2026IsraeliElections #breakingnews #GadiEisenkot #GadiEizenkot #Hezbollah #Iran #Israel #Israelelections2026 #Mossad #MossadWomen #nationalsecurity #Politics #Security #ShinBet #YasharParty #yashar!witheisenkot
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Australia's Defense Strategy Unfolds Cognitive Weakness
Australia's defence readiness is under scrutiny with a surprising statistic: only half of adults say they'd fight to defend their country if physically able. This raises crucial questions about the nation's cognitive resilience in times of crisis.
#NationalSecurity #CognitiveResilience #Australia #DefenseStrategy #Geopolitics
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Italy Bolsters Drone Fleet with New MQ-9As Amid Regional Security Tensions
Italy is ramping up its drone capabilities with a fresh order of two MQ-9A Reapers, a move that comes at a time when the US is scouting out newer unmanned options. This latest purchase builds on Rome's existing Reaper fleet, which has seen a couple of setbacks, including losses in Libya and Kuwait.
#Mq9aReapers #UnmannedAerialVehicles #Italy #NationalSecurity #EmergingThreats
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Pakistan's Defence Procurement Spreads Across 40 Channels
Imagine having to scour 40 different portals to stay on top of defence procurement opportunities in Pakistan - that's the daunting task facing vendors today. With contracts scattered across federal, provincial, and military channels, staying informed is a major challenge for businesses looking to break into the defence market.
#DefenceProcurement #Pakistan #SupplyChain #EmergingThreats #NationalSecurity
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Dr. El-Sayed said: "You know what they never ask a general who wants to send your tax dollars abroad or go to war in a place like Iran? 'General, how are you going to pay for that"?”
It does not matter how we plan to pay for a war that is necessary, but it is an appropriate question for an illegal war, for no good purpose, and with no chance of success, such as the #IranWar. #NationalSecurity
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"Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada was elected last spring on a promise to stand up to Mr. Trump, build big projects at home and deepen links with countries in Asia and Europe. Carney is soon expected to unveil the next stage of tethering Canada more closely to the European Union, closer than any other nonmember country":
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/world/canada/carney-trump-canada-us-trade-war.html
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US government argues that fair use applies to OpenAI’s training of LLMs in key copyright caseHistorically, legislation and court decisions have always lagged behind technological change. But the gap between the two is even starker in the world of generative AI. The large language model (LLM) that kicked things off, ChatGPT, was only released in November 2022; the pace of development since then has been dizzying. Meanwhile, nearly 200 lawsuits have been brought against AI companies, […]
#andresGuadamuz #ani #chatgpt #competition #delhi #eff #eu #fairUse #genai #india #injunction #judge #law #lawsuits #licensing #llms #marketDilution #nationalSecurity #newYorkTimes #oligopoly #openai #privateUse #technollama #usConstitution #usDepartmentOfJustice https://walledculture.org/us-government-argues-that-fair-use-applies-to-openais-training-of-llms-in-key-copyright-case/ -
#Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in #MiddleEast
The cost of #crude has risen 40% since the start of the #war in #Iran, pushing up the price of #gasoline, #diesel & other refined #fuels.
#economy #inflation #affordability #CostOfLiving #energy #EnergyCrisis #Trump #TrumpsWar #IranWar #US #ForeverWars #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #USpol #idiocracy #kakistocracy
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/business/brent-oil-100-barrel-iran-war.html?unlocked_article_code=1._1A.TaEQ.4QhGmd5ecrsh&smid=nytcore-ios-share -
IC Brief Morning — 2026-09-09
The September 8 joint NSA/CISA/FBI advisory naming six Chinese AI firms for industrial-scale distillation of US frontier models converts bilateral IP disputes into a coordinated national-security designation. At least two targeted US providers will likely tighten access restrictions within 60 days, and at least one Five Eyes partner will likely issue a parallel enforcement action within 90 days. Moderate confidence reflects model-version-level attribution and Five Eyes coordination at the Billington Summit, though neither industry nor any allied service has made a named commitment.
Belgium's concurrent prosecution of a dual Chinese-Belgian national for gallium nitride espionage and the CIA's accelerated technical hiring reinforce the assessment, demonstrating European enforcement appetite and institutional investment the advisory's countermeasures require. A provider publicly declining to act would weaken both judgments.
Poland's intelligence coordinator traveled to CIA headquarters to verify US envoy reports from Moscow, a direct expression of frontline-state anxiety about Witkoff-Kushner diplomacy. Moscow will likely exploit the FSB's arrest of a Moldovan citizen in a Ukrainian-directed assassination plot to condition those negotiations within 30 days, introducing a variable mediators must address. Confidence is low, reflecting diplomatic opacity.
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US Space Ambitions Spark Funding Debate
The White House's bold space-launch ambitions are hitting a roadblock: funding. With a lofty goal of over 1,000 US space launches per year by 2030, the question on everyone's mind is, where will the money come from?
#UsSpaceAmbitions #NationalSecurity #SpaceSecurity #DefensePolicy #EmergingThreats
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Trump Targets Bombardier Jets In Trade Dispute
President Donald Trump fired a fresh warning shot across Bombardier's bow, declaring on his Truth Social platform that the US should no longer sell the Canadian company's jets. This bold statement revives a contentious trade dispute that could impact US military aerial surveillance plans.
#TradeDispute #SupplyChain #UsCanadaRelations #NationalSecurity #Aerospace
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CIA Elevates Cyber Ops to Center of Intelligence Missions
The CIA's cyber operations have taken center stage in intelligence missions, as highlighted by Deputy Director Michael Ellis, who credited the Center of Cyber Intelligence with enabling a flawless intelligence picture that led to the successful apprehension of Nicolás Maduro. Cyber ops proved to be the game-changer, allowing US special…
#NationalSecurity #CyberOperations #IntelligenceCommunity #Cia #NationState
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US Accuses China of Systematic AI Model Distillation
The US has accused China of systematically siphoning off proprietary AI capabilities from American companies through large-scale knowledge distillation campaigns, which have become a core part of China's AI development strategy. This alarming activity, ongoing since late 2022, has prompted a joint advisory from top US agencies.
#AiModelDistillation #China #Us #NationalSecurity #Cybersecurity
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UK Bolsters Space Defense with $10.6 Billion Spending Plan
The UK is set to supercharge its space defense capabilities with a whopping $10.6 billion spending plan, aiming to protect its interests and outmaneuver adversaries in the cosmos. Britain's national space strategy will focus on defense, national security, and economic growth, with a major push in satellite communications…
#SpaceDefense #NationalSecurity #UnitedKingdom #SpaceStrategy #SatelliteCommunications
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US Army Unveils Biodefense Strategy to Counter Pandemic, Adversary Threats
The US Army is bolstering its defenses against pandemic and biological threats with a new strategy that ensures global health events won't hinder its operations. By 2035, the Army aims to implement five key initiatives, starting with building a team of expert scientists, medical professionals, and operators to…
#BiodefenseStrategy #UsArmy #PandemicResponse #EmergingThreats #NationalSecurity
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Australia's Mining Sector Targets Electrification Push to Curb Diesel Reliance
Australia's mining sector is on a mission to ditch diesel and go electric, driven by a pressing need to reduce its staggering 32 million litres-per-day fuel consumption - and a sobering wake-up call from the Iran crisis that left the industry vulnerable to soaring diesel prices.
#MiningSectorElectrification #Australia #EnergyTransition #SupplyChain #NationalSecurity
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@RonSupportsYou/117237721994587704
Here is the link to those words and to the long list of biggest mistakes made by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth:
https://www.publicnotice.co/p/pete-hegseth-fired
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Poland, Canada forge defense pact, near drone deal finalization
Poland and Canada are taking their defense partnership to the next level with a new pact that cements their commitment to joint exercises, military training, and stronger ties. The agreement was sealed by Poland's Minister of National Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, and his Canadian counterpart, David J. McGuinty, ahead of a major…
#NationalSecurity #DefenseCooperation #Canada #Poland #Geopolitics
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Jared Kushner asked people in Ukraine "to help Putin accomplish his aspirations". It is like someone going to England during World War II and asking the British to help Hitler accomplish his aspirations. Donald Trump, #PutinsPuppet, wants to help Putin accomplish his aspirations.
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UK Bolsters Space Strategy with £7.8B Investment
The UK is set to supercharge its space capabilities with a whopping £7.8 billion investment, boosting satellite launches, threat detection, and everyday services while creating skilled jobs and driving growth. This bold move is expected to unlock a new era of opportunities in space, benefiting industries and citizens alike.
#SpaceStrategy #Uk #NationalSecurity #EmergingThreats #SpaceIndustry
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IC Brief Morning — 2026-09-08
Allied democracies are prosecuting adversary espionage cases that converge on digital recruitment channels, but counterintelligence responses remain nationally siloed. At least one EU member state or the UK will very likely propose investment-screening measures explicitly targeting Chinese dual-use component acquisition by March 2027. Moderate confidence reflects active regulatory framing in Belgium and the UK, constrained by EU norms favoring nationality-neutral operative language. No formal multilateral CI cooperation among Belgium, Taiwan, South Korea, and Israel will very likely emerge in that window, leaving adversaries to replicate successful methods across uncoordinated targets.
CISA will very likely not restore critical-infrastructure cybersecurity assessments within six months. Moderate confidence rests on the structural loss of one-third of the agency workforce under an administration sustaining the reduction. The ATF CALEA breach by Qilin demonstrates the cost of unassessed legacy surveillance infrastructure. Defense counsel in affected federal cases will likely file evidentiary challenges within 90 days.
An EU Commission directive mandating nationality-neutral language in screening measures would delay China-specific proposals and shift the screening assessment. Absent that constraint, Belgium's chipmaker prosecution and the UK agricultural IoT report provide near-term regulatory catalysts.
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Australia is spending billions in its Pacific 'contest' with China — but is it worth it?
By Nick SasAustralia is about to sign another wide-ranging, billion-dollar treaty in the Pacific, this time with Solomon Islands. But as it battles its "contest" with China, a question lingers: Is it value for money?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-08/solomon-islands-australia-china-pacific-contest/107127740