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Cyber & Space

AI-Centric Cyber Infiltration Operation from Beijing: White House and Anthropic Identities Impersonated

The China-linked cyber espionage group TA419 conducted advanced phishing attacks targeting AI policy experts by impersonating former White House and State Department officials.

2 Oct 2026 491 Views

Cyber & Space

Major Move by ASELSAN in the Global Defense Market: Critical Export Contract Worth 488.5 Million Euros

ASELSAN, the leader of the Turkish defense industry, has signed a massive 488.5 million euro contract covering the export of air defense systems with an international end-user.

2 Oct 2026 441 Views

Cyber & Space

Critical Shipment in Asia-Pacific: Delayed F-16V Block 70 Aircraft Touch Down in Taiwan

The first batch of F-16V Block 70 fighter jets, long delayed due to supply chain and software issues, has reached Taiwan. The delivery, realized under a colossal $8 billion agreement, is reshaping the air supremacy balance in the region.

2 Oct 2026 366 Views

Naval Systems

Major Move from the Pentagon: Historic $24.4 Billion Contract from the US Navy for SM-6 Missile Procurement

To replenish depleted munition stocks due to the Middle East and global crises, the US Navy has signed a massive $24.4 billion Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) procurement contract with Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX.

2 Oct 2026 842 Views

Air Systems

Ukraine's Domestic Ballistic Threat: FP-7 Conducts First Field Test

Ukraine announced that it has used the FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, developed by Fire Point, in combat for the first time. Featuring a 250-kilometer range, the system represents a new era in the country's long-range domestic strike capability.

2 Oct 2026 507 Views

Air Systems

Ongoing CR Process: Regular Operation of Over 150 Military Programs Blocked

Research continues on how the ongoing CR period, caused by the failure to approve the state budget, affects military programs.

2 Oct 2026 507 Views