#national-security — Public Fediverse posts
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US military reveals footage from mission to rescue downed F-15E crew in Iran
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. military released dramatic new video on Tuesday showing…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #breakingnews #Iran #MiddleEast #Military #nationalsecurity #usairforce #World
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IC Brief Morning — 2026-09-16
MOIS will very likely deploy retooled malware against diaspora opposition figures within 90 days, as Iran's transnational targeting expands simultaneously across bespoke cyber operations, crowdsourced informant collection, and Russian-supplied military technology. Moderate confidence reflects documented post-attribution retooling across five or more Iranian campaigns since 2019, absent an unprecedented operational pause. Western sanctions or enforcement actions against Iran's targeting apparatus are likely by year-end 2026, though no government has publicly committed to specific measures.
Russia's transfer of targeting data and drone technology to Iran sustains the feedback loop, with jet-powered Geran variants likely reaching roughly 80% of Russian drone strikes on Ukraine by November. Additional US sanctions against Chinese entities for satellite-imagery transfers to Iran are likely by year-end. A Congressional assessment explicitly linking both pipelines as converging threats is very unlikely before mid-December, constraining unified counter-proliferation action. NATO or Poland will likely expand eastern logistics-corridor security by year-end, driven by 107 espionage and sabotage cases in 20 months.
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US Military Exposes $38 Billion Tab for Iran Conflict
The US military's ongoing conflict with Iran has already racked up a staggering $38.1 billion price tag, with monthly costs expected to continue at a whopping $2-3 billion. Rebuilding depleted inventories of crucial interceptors could take a lengthy five years.
#UsMilitary #IranConflict #NationalSecurity #DefenseSpending #CongressionalBudgetOffice
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AUKUS Endures Amid Rising Global Security Tensions
As global security tensions escalate, Australia's reliance on maritime trade - with over 99% of its international trade traveling by sea - makes a strong navy more crucial than ever. With interstate conflicts on the rise, it's clear that a robust naval defence strategy, like AUKUS, is vital to protecting the nation's interests.
#Aukus #GlobalSecurity #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics #MaritimeSecurity
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Australia's Denial Strategy Takes Shape Ahead of Nuclear Submarines
Australia's denial strategy is racing against the clock to be up and running by the 2030s, when the game-changing nuclear attack submarines will be ready to take the helm. A bold new plan, dubbed the Joint Architecture for Forward Denial, aims to revolutionize Australia's defence by combining cutting-edge tech with powerful…
#NuclearSubmarines #Australia #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics #EmergingThreats
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LeoLabs Expands Space Radar Sales Directly to Allies
LeoLabs is shaking up its sales strategy by offering its cutting-edge mobile space radar, Scout-S, directly to governments and allies, in addition to its traditional customer base. The move aims to meet surging demand from the US and its partners for advanced space surveillance capabilities.
#SpaceRadar #EmergingThreats #NationalSecurity #SpaceSurveillance #GovernmentSales
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NATO Bolsters Air Defense Against Russian Drone, Missile Threats
Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds is spearheading a critical mission to ramp up air defense against Russian drone and missile threats, implementing key plans like EVA Eastern Sentry and Standing Defense Plan 12000 to safeguard European airspace. With Russia's unpredictable tactics, Hinds is determined to equip nations with the defenses they need to…
#Nato #NationalSecurity #AirDefense #Russia #EmergingThreats
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US Space Force Reveals Orbiting Weapons Amid Rising Threats
The US Space Force is stepping up its game, with General Douglas Schiess confirming that the US now operates weapons in orbit to defend against growing threats from rival nations. It's a bold move, signaling that the US is ready to protect its interests in space.
#UsSpaceForce #NationalSecurity #SpaceDefense #EmergingThreats #AntisatelliteCapabilities
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Mass Surveillance Enters Critical Reappraisal Phase
For 25 years, the US has been driven by an ambitious surveillance agenda, fueled by the mantra "collect it all, process it all, exploit it all" - but now, this approach is under critical scrutiny. The tide seems to be turning, as the nation reevaluates the sweeping surveillance programs that have become the norm.
#NationalSecurity #MassSurveillance #Nsa #UsaPatriotAct #Section702
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Trump Endures as Republican Linchpin Ahead of US Midterms
As the US heads into the midterms, President Trump is urging supporters to turn out and vote for Republican candidates, using a simple yet effective strategy: pretending he's on the ballot. He knows his presence can drive turnout, and he's counting on his loyal base to help his fellow Republicans win big.
#UsMidterms #RepublicanParty #DonaldTrump #UsPolitics #NationalSecurity
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Iran deliberately hunting U.S. Navy drones in the Strait of Hormuz
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iran is deliberately targeting U.S. naval drones in the Strait…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #breakingnews #Drones #Foreignpolicy #Iran #MiddleEast #Military #nationalsecurity #usnavy #World
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#Iran #war cost $38 billion through July, report says. The U.S. is expected to spend $2 billion to $3 billion per month as the war continues, according to the Congressional Budget Office. #economy #war #nationalsecurity #congress #conflict #trump #PeteHegseth #military #servicemembers #injuries #pentagon #munitions #missiles #bombs #drones #aircraft #radar #army #navy #airforce #straitOfHormuz #houthis https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2026-09/62756-Iran.pdf #taxpayers #politics #policy
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@RonSupportsYou/117277380859863768
We can and should end the #IranWar, with our votes in November.
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"Rep. Thomas Massie introduced a resolution Tuesday to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of defying Congress and illegally continuing the U.S. war in Iran. The impeachment effort is a long shot in the GOP-controlled Congress, but Massie's resolution is privileged, meaning he can force a full House vote and put Republicans on the record over Hegseth's handling of the Iran war":
https://www.axios.com/2026/09/15/massie-impeach-pete-hegseth-iran-war
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Kash Patel Again Denies Firing Iran Experts Before Iran War
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US Air Force Bolsters Base Defenses Against Aerial Threats
The US Air Force is overhauling its base defense strategy to counter aerial threats, shifting from a position of sanctuary to proactive protection of its bases and personnel from missiles and drones. Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach emphasized that point defense can no longer be a secondary focus, but a core function, driven by…
#AerialThreats #BaseDefenseSystems #NationalSecurity #MilitaryAviation #EmergingThreats
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NATO Jets Down Unidentified Drone Over Lithuania
In a swift and decisive move, Italian Eurofighter jets scrambled from Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania and took down an unidentified drone that had breached the country's airspace, with officials later revealing the drone was carrying an explosive device. The intercept was carried out in line with NATO's strict operational procedures.
#Nato #Lithuania #UnmannedAerialVehicle #EmergingThreats #NationalSecurity
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Iran Strikes Reveal Gaps in US Medical Evacuation Ops
US military operations in the Middle East recently exposed weaknesses in medical evacuation procedures, with a new report revealing that ground-based evacuations were relied on more heavily than planned due to concerns over Iranian drone and missile strikes. As a result, many wounded troops were transported more slowly than…
#UsMilitaryOperations #MedicalEvacuationOps #Iran #NationalSecurity #DefenseOperations
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Treasury hits Russia’s VTB Bank with new sanctions over Iran ties
A photo shows an exterior view of a branch of Russia’s VTB Bank, on May 23, 2023 in…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #breakingnews #BreakingNews:Economy #BreakingNews:Politics #businessnews #DonaldTrump #donald-j-trump #Economy #Elections #Governmentandpolitics #Governmentdebt #Iran #nationalsecurity #Politics #Russia #ScottBessent #UnitedStates #XiJinping
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IC Brief Morning — 2026-09-15
European counterintelligence services are accelerating prosecution and attribution of Russian intelligence networks, a tempo likely to produce formal actions by at least two NATO member states by October 31. Moderate confidence rests on converging signals: Germany paired the Ilona W. indictment with expulsion of the Russian deputy military attaché, Latvia faces pre-election pressure after public identification of the SVR station chief in Riga, and MAD's first mandated annual report framed the Bundeswehr as a prioritized Russian target. Latvian action before the October 3 vote would confirm the trajectory.
CIA Director Ratcliffe's engagement with Russian counterparts on Ukraine peace terms will very likely continue through the same window, given Trump's on-record confirmation and the August Ratcliffe-Naryshkin contact. The assessment carries moderate confidence absent a formal negotiating mandate. European CI actions naming Russian officers will strain but not sever this channel, given Moscow's pattern of insulating diplomatic channels from espionage friction.
Domestically, Brennan's grand jury testimony is unlikely within 60 days after diGenova's resignation created grounds for delay and a motion to quash. DOJ's first successful use of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court will likely produce additional ATRC filings within 12 months, converting a dormant statute into an active classified-evidence removal channel with untested constitutional standing.
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US Airmen Describe Battling Iranian Barrages on US Bases
Airmen at US bases bravely withstood Iranian missile barrages, and one heroic security forces noncommissioned officer even saved trapped personnel by prying open a damaged bunker door.
#NationalSecurity #MilitaryOperations #UsAirForce #Centcom #EmergingThreats
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White House Taps Cao for Permanent Navy Secretary Role
President Trump has nominated Hung Cao, a seasoned leader who's been serving as acting Secretary of the Navy since April, for the permanent role, urging the Senate to confirm him quickly. Cao's nomination, along with other senior Navy civilian posts, is now before the Senate, pending confirmation.
#UsGovernment #Navy #PersonnelAppointment #WhiteHouse #NationalSecurity
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Japan's Defence Budget Pivots to AI-Driven Integration
Japan's Ministry of Defense is shaking things up with a bold new budget plan, shifting focus from mere hardware to smart, AI-driven integration - and it's asking for around 8.9 trillion yen to make it happen. This strategic pivot comes as Japan faces a more treacherous security landscape, prompting a defence spending surge.
#ArtificialIntelligence #DefenceBudget #Japan #NationalSecurity #EmergingThreats
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AI Targets Defense Industrial Base's Supply Chain Woes
The traditional military platform development process, which can take years or even a decade, is a strategic liability in today's fast-paced operational landscape. To stay ahead, we need to redesign workflows with humans in the lead, leveraging AI-powered operations and secure, real-time data to drive faster and more…
#DefenseIndustrialBase #ArtificialIntelligence #SupplyChain #EmergingThreats #NationalSecurity
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US Deploys On-Orbit Space Control Weapons
The US has officially deployed space control weapons into orbit, designed to shield the joint force from hostile attacks, as confirmed by Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink at a major conference. Meink remained tight-lipped about specifics, but emphasized the systems are now operational and ready to defend against adversary action.
#SpaceControlWeapons #NationalSecurity #EmergingThreats #UsMilitary #SpaceDefense
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China's Security Chief Warns of AI Threats to Communist Party Rule
China's top security chief warns that AI poses a significant threat to the Communist Party's rule, framing it as a high-stakes battleground in the global technological competition. AI's uncertainties in social governance and public order have raised the alarm, with concerns over algorithmic opacity adding to the urgency.
#ArtificialIntelligence #NationalSecurity #China #CommunistParty #Geopolitics
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Russia plans 800 km ballistic missile test to strain Ukraine defenses: expert
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Moscow is preparing for a final test of a new…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #airandspace #armedforcestopics #foreignaffairs #Military #nationalsecurity #Russia #Ukraine #World
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US Nuclear Control Mission Set for Drastic Overhaul with Looking Glass-Next
The US nuclear control mission is on the brink of a major transformation with the introduction of Looking Glass-Next, a next-generation system that will overhaul the nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) architecture. This overhaul is crucial, as the NC3 is the backbone of America's nuclear…
#UsNuclearCommand #Nc3 #NuclearDeterrent #NationalSecurity #StrategicModernization