Threats

As Ukraine braces for winter drone attacks, allies rush to provide defenses

But some of the very latest U.S. systems are being held back—so far.

  • Sam Skove
Policy

SecDef: Pulling Ukraine support would hand Putin a major win

Secretaries of state and defense urge Congress to pass $106B supplemental to support Israel and Ukraine—and send aid elsewhere as well.

  • Lauren C. Williams and Patrick Tucker
Ideas

Regional conflicts have given Turkey more room for a 'middleman strategy'

Still, several recent moves by Turkish leader Erdoğan look like a more pro-Western approach.

  • Ozgur Ozkan, The Conversation
Threats

Today's D Brief: US warns Iran; Ukrainian progress; Russia’s new drone; Australia’s DC visit; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: Biden’s speech; Attacks on US forces; State warns Americans abroad; Ukraine’s winter challenge; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Marines prep for Med float; Putin to Beijing; Avdiivka slog; 2023 recruiting scorecard; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

US Army scrambles to catch up to rising drone threat

Years after it eviscerated its air-defense units, the service hunts for ways to fend off quadcopters and their deadly ilk.

  • Sam Skove
Ideas

The newest threat to elections is AI-boosted disinformation

Studying how Russia, China, and Iran meddle in other countries can help the U.S. prepare for 2024.

  • Bruce Schneier
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia kills 51 in grocery; US jet downs Turkish UAV; Army’s big 155mm order; Immigration trends; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Estonia discussed sending offensive cyber tools to Ukraine after Russia invaded

Tallinn expects Moscow’s cyber attacks to increase—even after Russia is ejected.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russian warships leave Crimea; Ukraine support slips; Security pact with Saudi?; Border wall, going up; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Russian pilots chill in Mideast skies after Pentagon’s name-and-shame effort

Air Force three-star says U.S. moves in the region have also deterred Iran and ISIS.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Hill drama delays aid debate; Russia’s new railroad; F-35’s many variants; Revolving door, quantified; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Army misses recruit goal; Ukraine aid: what’s next; Kenyan force OKd for Haiti; National alert test; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Shutdown deal clouds Ukraine aid; Incursions spike near Taiwan; New drug tests for SEALs; Milley’s last message to troops; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Lessons from Ukraine: U.S. Army using conflict in Europe to prepare soldiers for the next war

Chief concerns are drones, electronic surveillance, and artificial intelligence.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

Today's D Brief: UK defense chief in Kyiv; After Putin visit, Kim vows more nukes; Taiwan unveils sub; Robot-wingman flap; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Science & Tech

EU official calls out X as largest promotor of disinformation

“My message for Twitter/X is…We will be watching what you do,” official says.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Shutdown watch; US tanks in Ukraine; Russia’s wartime adjustments; China’s maritime tactics; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Ukraine hits Black Sea fleet; Russian casualties pile up; F-35 repair backlog; Iran’s big new drone; And just a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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