Archive for the 'War' Category
The Hidden Debt That Apple Owes to the CIA
August 20th, 2026Via: Wall Street Journal: Without CIA funding that helped keep NeXT afloat in the ’80s, Steve Jobs might not have made a triumphant return to Apple—and the iPhone might not have its foundational operating code. … “How many units are you prepared to deliver on an annual basis?” Romello asked. “That’s privileged information,” Jobs shot […]
Current State of Battlefield Robots in Ukraine War
August 19th, 2026Mostly Chinese-made components + 3D printing + Starlink… Related: U.S. and Ukrainian Forces Went Head-to-Head in an Exercise. Ukraine’s Drones Won.
Babies Born Under Sugar Rationing Grew Into Adults with Lower Cancer Risk
August 18th, 2026Via: The Conversation: Could how much sugar you consumed before your second birthday shape your health decades later – even into your 70s? A new study that my colleagues and I conducted suggests the answer could be yes. People who had less sugar exposure during the first few years of life were much less likely […]
“What if America Went Completely Dark?”
August 18th, 2026The New York Times Magazine… Preparing the terrain? Via: New York Times Magazine: Since 2021, the average wait time for a large power transformer — the kind you’d find at a major substation, capable of handling tens or hundreds of thousands of volts — has climbed from less than a year to 128 weeks, with […]
Why the World’s Most Powerful Navy is Losing the Logistics War
August 15th, 2026Peace dividend? Federal Defense Spending: $1.198T as of June 2026 Via: What’s Going on With Shipping?:
New Anti-Satellite Weapons Now Officially A Top U.S. Priority
August 14th, 2026Via: The War Zone: The head of U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) says having a “credible, acknowledged” means of damaging or even destroying enemy assets in space is vital to deterring opponents and surviving if a major fight in orbit does break out. American officials have already been steadily more open about their desire for new […]
U.S. Not Prepared To Handle Domestic Drone Attack
August 14th, 2026Mmm hmm. I guess the Pentagon needs to feed another trillion dollars into the incinerator. Via: The War Zone: The deputy commander of United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM) was asked on Thursday if he could defend against an attack by a swarm of drones in the homeland. His reply was blunt and chilling: “No.” “We […]
U.S. Launching International One-Way Attack Drone Task Force In The Middle East
August 14th, 2026Via: The War Zone: With one-way attack drones playing an ever larger role in American military operations, U.S. Central Command announced it is creating what it calls “the first multinational attack drone task force.” The move comes as combat between the U.S. and Iran has paused, but tensions in the region remain high, including ongoing […]
Toka: Israeli Company Hacks Security Camera Systems, Can Alter Live Feeds and Past Recordings
August 14th, 2026This is from 2022. Via: Haaretz: The company sells technologies that allow clients to locate security cameras or even webcams within a given perimeter, hack into them, watch their live feed and even alter it – and past recordings – according to internal documents obtained by Haaretz and reviewed by a technical expert. Its activities […]
Massive Blast Rocks Italian Munitions Plant At Heart Of Europe’s Ammo Supply Chain
August 13th, 2026Via: ZeroHedge: A massive explosion has been reported at a major Italian manufacturer of medium- and large-caliber ammunition, formerly known as Simmel Difesa. The plant operates in Colleferro and Anagni, near Rome. … Fire and explosion at Colleferro, in the facility of the former Simmel Difesa, currently owned by KNDS Ammo Italy. The company, located […]
