An absolutely riveting interview with the two F-16 pilots seeking the jets attacking America on 9/11, as it all was unfolding. They were both prepared to do a kamikazi strike on the hijacked jets.
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F-47 will almost double F-22’s combat radius, Air Force says
Infographic says service plans to buy at least 185 of the sixth-gen fighter.
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https://www.defenseone.com/defense-systems/2025/05/f-47-will-almost-double-f-22s-combat-radius-air-force-says/405309/
Trump’s Qatari Air Force One would pose massive security risks
Treating the aircraft as safe for the commander in chief with just a few modifications is "absurd," one former senior defense official said.
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2025/05/trumps-qatari-air-force-one-would-pose-massive-security-risks/405295/
How China’s tech giants wired the Gulf
Ubiquitous Chinese gear, infrastructure, and deals belie the narrative of close U.S.-Gulf cooperations—and raise grave security concerns.
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2025/05/china-tech-giants-wired-gulf/405283/
If you are a #UK voter who wants a tough line against #immigration, to cut international #aid in favour of #defence, to defend the biological definition of a #woman, to stand with #Israel, and to insist on lower #taxes and tight control of government #spending, understanding that #netzero cannot be a priority, you now have three choices of who to vote for.
Choice is important.
AI is helping the Pentagon go from finding targets to predicting threats
With the next chapter of Maven, NGA aims to spot not just known objects but “anomalies.”
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https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2025/05/ai-helping-pentagon-go-finding-targets-predicting-threats/405279/
The D Brief: Why Yemen strikes ended; Gitmo flights, tallied; Spectrum battle; Turkey’s PKK disbands; And a bit more.
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2025/05/the-d-brief-may-13-2025/405274/
#AI has sparked a renewed arms race. In this context, where does #Europe stand? In this article, we go through the latest report on #defence and AI, issued by the European Parliamentary Research Service.
While the #EU is ramping up its military spending, including research on AI, it still endorses a ban on lethal autonomous weapons.
We also mention some of the report's blind spots, such as AI's use in the ongoing #war in #Gaza and #India 's role in AI governance.
https://the-debugger.ghost.io/defence-and-artificial-intelligence-where-does-europe-stand/
The Debugger · Defence and Artificial Intelligence. Where does Europe stand?
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Gabriel Andrés Molero 
regained positions near #Lyptsi, bordering #Belgorod
advanced near Romanivka, Oleksandropol and Nova Poltavka
lost another 1,310 soldiers
Starmer, 
Macron, 
Merz and 
Tusk visit #Ukraine on the 80th anniversary of VE week, honour the memory of fallen soldiers in the Independence Square in #Kyiv, discuss defence cooperation and a 30-day ceasefire proposal
sign historical treaty that includes a guarantee of mutual #defence
expels two 
diplomats after uncovering spy network
Air Force Special Operations wants to fire cruise missiles from Reaper drones
The demand for AFSOC forces is increasing, creating new pressure to re-imagine current tools.
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https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2025/05/air-force-special-operations-wants-fire-cruise-missiles-reaper-drones/405210/
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The United States was not “protecting” Europe, but rather implicitly involving itself in any crisis with the Soviet Union, and now Russia, which might arise there.
The Russians have the advantage of being a single player and may kick into the open goal presented by NATO.
Brave New Europe · Aurelien - The Day After. And the day after that. - Brave New EuropeEurope is facing up to the egregious failure and the consequences thereof of its political class A number of these essays have dealt with the consequences of the war in Ukraine for western states, and [...]
Remains of Indian S-400 missile found in Pakistan
Pakistan claims that its long-range air defense system intercepted an Indian S-400 missile over its territory. According to statements circulating in Pakistani defense circles, the missile was a 40N6E, the longest-range interceptor deployed with India’s Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defense system. The incident reportedly occurred near the town of Din…
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https://defence-blog.com/remains-of-indian-s-400-missile-found-in-pakistan/
The D Brief: State’s cuts; Trans ban, in effect; Concerns about Army plan; B-52s join B-2s; And a bit more.
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2025/05/the-d-brief-may-09-2025/405198/
"Warsaw has long relied exclusively on the US and Nato for its security and has resisted any #EU role in #defence. But with Donald Trump pursuing rapprochement with Russia, Poland’s arch-foe, and his willingness to let Moscow prevail in Ukraine and reduce US military exposure to Europe, #Tusk is rushing to build closer ties with Paris, Berlin and London in a quest for extra security insurance" #europeday #politicsfromtheeuropeanpointofview https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/08/france-and-polands-reconciliation-is-a-sign-of-europes-alarm-over-us-disengagement
The Guardian · France and Poland’s reconciliation is a sign of Europe’s alarm over US disengagement
«Adapt or die»: The defensive war against Russia has been a boon for the Ukrainian defence industry.
Unmanned aerial vehicles have radically changed the nature of war.
Ukraine has become a hub for manufacturing drones. Its experience with them is preparing the country to become a major exporter of armaments.
Neue Zürcher Zeitung · «Adapt or die»: The defensive war against Russia has been a boon for the Ukrainian defence industry.
https://www.europesays.com/2060961/ KI-Spezialist Solita auf der NATO Locked Shields 2025 #CyberSecurity #defence #Europa #europe #nato #OTAN #security #Solita
Rheinmetall’s sales surge as soaring defence demand continues.
Rheinmetall, Germany’s largest arms manufacturer, reported a 46% year-on-year surge in sales to €2.3 billion during the first three months of the year, driven by a 73% increase in its defence business due to increased defence spending across Europe.
The company noted that 70% of its sales were generated abroad, with defence revenue rising to €1.8 billion.
Euronews · Rheinmetall’s sales surge as soaring defence demand continues.
UK
Starmer Promises Biggest Defence Overhaul Since 1945
PM vows major military revamp to boost economy & security. Defence budget to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, 3% in 10 years. Plan funded by cuts to foreign aid, sparking backlash from Labour MPs. Gov calls it UK’s most ambitious security rebuild since WWII.
Could striking first in cyber be new Pentagon policy?
Bolstering cyber operations is top of mind for Katie Sutton, the White House’s pick to lead Defense Department cyber policy.
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https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/05/could-striking-first-cyber-be-new-pentagon-policy/405128/
