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Ukraine Braces for Sharper Russian Cyber Attacks
Kyiv recruits "IT Army," receives satellite terminals. But worse is to come, says Senate intel committee chair.
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Moscow Retaliates as Online Giants Take Steps to Stem Disinformation
As Kremlin limits access to Twitter and Facebook, Western observers say the tech companies' moves are years late.
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Kremlin Cracks Down Harder on Media, Facebook as Protests Sweep Russia
Citizens “have a certain amount of capacity to express themselves, but it’s narrowing,” one observer says
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More Cyber Attacks Disable Ukrainian Websites
Wednesday’s denial-of-service attacks on government, financial sites resemble earlier ones attributed to Russia.
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Russia’s Ukraine Claims Don’t Convince Europe, US Officials Say
The chairman of Europe’s largest intergovernmental security group calls Putin’s moves “a breach of international law.”
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Putin Orders Russian Troops to Invade Eastern Ukraine
Declaring two Ukrainian regions “independent,” Putin dispatched “peacekeepers” and warned Ukraine not to fight back. The White House issued immediate sanctions.
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‘What Are You Waiting For?’ Zelenskyy Pleads For Stronger European Response to Russia
The embattled Ukrainian president had harsh words for nearly everybody on Saturday.
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Putin has ‘Made the Decision’ to Attack Ukraine, Biden Says
Amid shelling, Ukrainian, U.S., and allied leaders derided Moscow over a series of highly unconvincing PR stunts.
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US Companies Warned to Prepare for Russian Cyber Attacks
DOJ’s Lisa Monaco warns industry to harden defenses; Ukraine’s foreign weapons systems are a likely target for Russian hackers.
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Satellite Images and Experts Challenge Russian Withdrawal Claims
Photos show attack helicopters, jets, troops moving toward forward positions near Ukraine in the midst of aggressive legislative actions in the Russian assembly.
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Drones Shooting Microwave Rays Could Be the Drone Killers of Tomorrow
Moving away from vacuum tubes is making microwave weapons smaller and smarter.
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Just Whom Would a Russian 'False Flag' Operation Seek to Convince?
Russians themselves are likely the main target of the recent crescendo of disinformation, mostly from Moscow-backed separatists in Ukraine.
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The Near Future of Military Autonomy Isn’t Robotanks, But ‘Microservices’
Instead of commanding killer robots, most troops will get helping hands from things like driving assistance software.
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Mike Bloomberg Named Chair of Defense Innovation Board
The former New York City mayor and billionaire replaces Mark Sirangelo.
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Autonomous Black Hawk Tests Will Pave the Way For Future Unmanned Missions
Software once designed to be a digital co-pilot is taking the wheel.
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China Wants to Own the Hypersonic ‘Domain,’ DOD Official Says
While the United States focuses on highly maneuverable missiles, China aims to control all of “near space.”
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‘Every Window Will Shoot’: Experts Lay Out Potential Ukraine Conflict Scenarios
If the Kremlin decides to push across the border, it has widely varying options.
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SecDef Austin Summons Hypersonics CEOs
Pentagon meeting set for next week in race to outpace China and Russia.
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New Report Offers Glimpse Of How AI Will Remake Spywork
AI could accelerate intelligence use, if the government can get out of the way, new report says
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