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Washington’s Cyber Shake-Up Leaves NATO and Ukraine Exposed

Washington’s Cyber Shake-Up Leaves NATO and Ukraine Exposed

After President Trump ousted the NSA and Cyber Command chief and launched an AI system to police federal workers, Washington’s cyber posture turned inward. The article argues this purge weakens NATO’s defenses and slows US-Ukraine cooperation.

Starlink Replaceable by French Eutelsat Communications SA

Starlink Replaceable by French Eutelsat Communications SA

French satellite operator Eutelsat Communications SA said talks with the EU to replace Elon Musk’s Starlink in Ukraine are intensifying as the US pulls back from its commitments there. The company is already working in Ukraine and has thousands of terminals there currently,

United States Trump Administration’s Freeze of Foreign Assets

United States Trump Administration’s Freeze of Foreign Assets

The United States Trump administration’s freeze of foreign funding has begun impacting an international effort to hold Russia responsible for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, according to numerous sources and a Ukrainian document seen by Reuters. However there are other issues.

CERN Faces Espionage Threat as Russian Scientists Exploit JINR Partnership

CERN Faces Espionage Threat as Russian Scientists Exploit JINR Partnership

Russian scientists are allegedly using the Moscow-based JINR to continue accessing CERN’s nuclear research, bypassing sanctions. The institute’s ties to Russia’s FSB, defense firms, and links with Iran and North Korea have sparked urgent calls for tighter international controls.

British Soldiers Successfully Test Drone Killer Radiowave

British Soldiers Successfully Test Drone Killer Radiowave

The British Army successfully trialed a demonstrator version of the Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapons (RFDEW). The weapon uses high-frequency waves to disrupt or damage electronic components inside devices such as drones, causing them to be immobilized.

S. Korea, U.S. Conducting Joint Research to Block N.K. Crypto Heists

S. Korea, U.S. Conducting Joint Research to Block N.K. Crypto Heists

The South Korean government and the United States government are conducting joint research to strengthen protection against North Korean backed cryptocurrency heist attempts amid growing concerns of other cyber attacks by North Korea-linked hackers.

Ukraine collects vast war data trove to train AI models

Ukraine collects vast war data trove to train AI models

The conflict has accelerated the use of AI in warfare, particularly through the extensive collection of drone footage. Oleksandr Dmitriev, founder of the non-profit OCHI, reported they have amassed 2 million hours of battlefield video since the invasion began in 2022.

Decoding the Shahed 136 Drone: Iran’s Loitering Munition Takes Flight

Decoding the Shahed 136 Drone: Iran’s Loitering Munition Takes Flight

In the ever-evolving landscape of military technology, the HESA Shahed 136, also known as Geran-2 in Russian service, has emerged as a formidable loitering munition developed by Iran’s Shahed Aviation Industries. This autonomous drone has garnered a lot of attention.

Ukrenergo Confirms No Power Outages for September 22

Ukrenergo Confirms No Power Outages for September 22

Ukrenergo announced no scheduled power outages for September 22, but urges citizens to use high-power appliances cautiously during peak evening hours. The company emphasizes responsible energy consumption to maintain grid stability.