#national-security — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #national-security, aggregated by home.social.
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#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
copy: @renewedresistance #politics #NationalSecurity #military -
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
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Despite efforts to stay clear of #TrumpsWar with #Iran, #SaudiArabia faced missile attacks from the #Houthis in July, ending a 4-year de facto ceasefire between the rebel group & the kingdom.
Women & #children were among the wounded in Tuesday’s attacks, Al-Maliki said in a statement.
#Trump #IranWar #US #Israel #Yemen #war #WarCrimes #RulesOfWar #InternationalLaw #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast
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A #SaudiArabia led coalition forces vow a resolute response to a wave of attacks from #Yemen’s #Iran backed #Houthi rebels early Tuesday that it said wounded at least 73 #civilians.
Maj Gen Turki Al-Maliki, spox for the Saudi-led Coalition, described the attacks as “senseless,” saying Houthi forces had targeted “civilian & economic sites” in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, & Najran.
#Trump #TrumpsWar #IranWar #US #Israel #WarCrimes #law #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast
https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/08/middleeast/houthis-attack-saudi-arabia-yemen-intl-hnk -
@IndyMediaAus
To put it in another way…Australia retains exclusive use of less than half of its own military bases.
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Trump says he made ‘Hundreds of Billions’ on stocks in AI posting spree
US Presid…
#NewsBeep #News #Artificialintelligence #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #BreakingNews:Politics #BreakingNews:Technology #Business #businessnews #DonaldJ.Trump #DonaldTrump #Foreignpolicy #Governmentandpolitics #IntelCorp. #Iran #Nationalsecurity #Politics #robertdeniro #SocialMedia #Technology #TrumpMediaAndTechnologyGroupEqutyWarrantsExp25thMar2029 #UK #UnitedKingdom #UnitedStates
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Trump says he made ‘Hundreds of Billions’ on stocks in AI posting spree
US President D…
#NewsBeep #News #Artificialintelligence #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AU #Australia #BreakingNews:Politics #BreakingNews:Technology #Business #businessnews #DonaldJ.Trump #donaldtrump #Foreignpolicy #Governmentandpolitics #IntelCorp #Iran #nationalsecurity #Politics #robertdeniro #Socialmedia #Technology #TrumpMediaAndTechnologyGroupEqutyWarrantsExp25thMar2029 #UnitedStates
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US government limits travel to Mexican border city amid security warning
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Travel restrictions have been placed on U.S. government employees in…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #locationmexico #nationalsecurity #Travelsafety #UnitedStates #Us #USA #World
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Trump says he made ‘Hundreds of Billions’ on stocks in AI posting spree
US President Donald Trump sp…
#NewsBeep #News #Artificialintelligence #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #BreakingNews:Politics #BreakingNews:Technology #Business #businessnews #CA #Canada #DonaldJ.Trump #DonaldTrump #Foreignpolicy #Governmentandpolitics #Irán #Nationalsecurity #Politics #RobertDeNiro #SocialMedia #Technology #TrumpMediaAndTechnologyGroupEqutyWarrantsExp25thMar2029 #UnitedStates
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UK Food Supply Chain Faces Rising Cyberattack Threats
The UK food supply chain is under growing threat from cyberattacks, with the National Audit Office warning that the sector's drive for efficiency has also increased its vulnerability to disruption. Cyber threats are rising in likelihood and severity, and experts are urging the government to strengthen emergency preparedness plans.
#FoodSupplyChain #CyberattackThreats #UnitedKingdom #NationalSecurity #EmergingThreats
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IC Brief Morning — 2026-09-07
Iran will likely sustain or escalate dual-domain pressure on US forces within 60 days, combining Strait of Hormuz kinetic operations with publicly attributed cyberattacks on Western critical infrastructure. Moderate confidence reflects assessments of a unified Iranian leadership with intact offensive capacity calculating that Hormuz leverage holds through the midterms. The concurrent domains could decouple if Tehran calculates that cyber deniability outweighs overt dual-domain signaling. A negotiated off-ramp or verified capability degradation would weaken the assessment.
At least one state-directed attack or confirmed disrupted plot against Israeli or Jewish targets abroad is very likely through October 8, compounding Iran's multi-domain pressure. High confidence rests on documented tempo: dozens of foiled plots over the past year and 25 killed abroad since the war began.
At least one NATO or EU state beyond Germany will likely restrict Russian diplomatic presence within 60 days, after Berlin disclosed the Bonn consulate coordinated SVR, FSB, and GRU operations against NATO institutions. A Five Eyes or EU government is very likely to initiate formal security review of Chinese-origin components in a non-telecom sector within 90 days, driven by convergent COSCO maritime SIGINT and UK agricultural IoT disclosures.
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Pacific Leaders Unite to Counter China's Influence
Pacific leaders gathered at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, a strategic location that stands firm in its diplomatic ties with Taiwan, to tackle the growing presence of China in the region. With China looming large, tensions ran high as leaders navigated a complex web of influence and diplomacy.
#Geopolitics #PacificIslandsForum #China #NationalSecurity #EmergingThreats
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AUKUS Revitalizes Australia's Submarine Ambitions
As Australia embarks on the AUKUS defence program, a crucial question arises: who's the enemy we're preparing to defend against? The answer lies in the country's complex history of submarine planning, shaped by two distinct policy frames and the looming threats of a volatile region.
#Aukus #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics #DefenseStrategy #Australia
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Reuters: US military turns off ad trackers on devices amid Middle East targeting reports. “U.S. military officials say they have disabled advertising trackers on a range of phones and computers, according to letters released on Friday by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and statements given to Reuters, a development that follows reports that commercially available location data had been used to […]
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More than 80 generals and admirals have been fired, forced into retirement, or had their promotions blocked (behind the scenes) by Pete #Hegseth.
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Daniel Hannan: "The free world has assumed, since 1941, that the U.S. would ultimately side with the good guys. Yet, in Venezuela, as in Ukraine, its attitude is predatory, mercenary, shameless. For the first time in my life, US policy actually resembles the caricature drawn by Latin American leftists. Yes, it is the policy of one man, but it has been enabled by the entire system. Some things are hard to unsee.”
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With the government of the United States under the control of #PutinsPuppet Donald Trump, loyal #NATO nations understand that they cannot rely on help from the United States in any future military conflict against Russia, as this military activity shows:
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/05/nato-iceland-allies-trump-us-01065450
"The absence of American ships or aircraft is striking for an exercise, known as the Northern Viking, that the U.S. has led for decades."
#Trump #UnderPutinsThumb #NationalSecurity