Briefing: What does the Iran war mean for the US defense sector?
Strategic angle: US defense companies are being called on to ramp up production to meet fresh demand from the war in Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
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Briefing: Gecko Robotics brings its AI to U.S. Navy ship repair in latest next-gen defense tech deal
Strategic angle: CEO Jake Loosararian said Gecko is supporting the Navy's push to have 80% fleet readiness by 2027.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
IDF launches 'limited operation' in Lebanon as 'buffer zone expands significantly'
The Israeli military initiates ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Second LPG Tanker Set to Reach India Amid Shortage
Strategic angle: The LPG-laden vessel Nanda Devi is arriving in western India, escorted by the Indian Navy, as the country faces a supply shortage due to the conflict in Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Live: UAE intercepts Iranian fire as Israel strikes Tehran and Lebanon
Strategic angle: Explosions were heard over Dubai as the UAE military intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, prompting airspace closure.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: 'For Donald Trump, the Middle East war is a way to avenge the United States' past military traumas'
Strategic angle: Political scientist Marie-Cécile Naves analyzes the White House's sensationalist war communications strategy.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: 'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan
Strategic angle: Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Iran's underground arsenal, decentralised military key to press on with strikes on Gulf states
Strategic angle: Iran continues its military operations against Gulf states, leveraging a decentralized arsenal that defies claims of its decimation.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Europeans seek clarity about Trump's Iran war aims before agreeing to his warship demands
Strategic angle: Europeans are looking for clear objectives from Trump regarding Iran before committing to his naval requests.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Iran escalates its drone and missile attacks on Gulf countries to pressure global economies
Strategic angle: Gulf nations are on high alert as Tehran expands its targets to include civilian infrastructure and major trade hubs.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Standard Lithium Bolsters National Security Focus by Adding Expert Critical Minerals and Defense Advisors
Strategic angle: Standard Lithium enhances its commitment to national security by appointing new advisors in critical minerals and defense.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Hormuz Becomes World's Most Expensive Waterway After 300% Surge in Risk Premiums
Strategic angle: Missile threats, soaring insurance premiums, and suspended voyages are reshaping the trade that once went through Hormuz — and consumers will feel it within weeks.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Mothers Defense (YC X26) Is Hiring in Austin
Explore job opportunities at Mothers Defense in Austin, a promising startup backed by Y Combinator.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Polymarket Gamblers Threaten to Kill Over Iran Missile Story
Strategic angle: Gamblers on Polymarket are making extreme threats over a disputed article.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying
Strategic angle: Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Rare daytime Russian attack rocks Kyiv with explosions
Strategic angle: Russia launched a rare daytime attack on Kyiv Monday, with air defence batteries intercepting projectiles.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Pentagon Signs $96M Deal with Australian Mining Company for Critical Materials
Strategic angle: The Pentagon has entered a significant agreement with an Australian firm to secure essential materials.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: Rare-Earth Miner Lynas Advances Plans to Supply Pentagon
Strategic angle: Lynas aims to bolster U.S. supply chains for critical minerals.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: War in Iran strains ammunition supplies, raising concern among military leadership
Strategic angle: In just two weeks of war, Israeli and US forces have fired a record number of missiles to defend against Iranian attacks.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: Kenya minister flies to Russia to halt illegal army hiring
Strategic angle: Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi is in Moscow to stop the forced recruitment of Kenyans to fight against Ukraine.
Editorial Staff Mar 15