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China Unveils YJ-20 Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile

China just revealed its game-changing YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile, capable of traveling 1,000-2,000 km at mind-boggling speeds of Mach 6-10. The stunning footage and photos show the missile in action aboard a Type 55 destroyer, marking a major leap in China's naval capabilities.

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KAAN P1 prototype fighter jet on a tarmac, angled to suggest movement.

Turkey Accelerates KAAN Fighter Jet Program with P1 Taxi Test

Türkiye's next-gen fighter jet, KAAN, just took a major leap forward with its second prototype, P1, successfully completing its first taxi test, rolling under its own power at the Turkish Aerospace Industries facility in Ankara. This milestone paves the way for P1's maiden flight, expected in the coming months.

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Space Force Launches $981M Initiative to Bolster Training Capabilities

The Space Force is supercharging its training capabilities with a $981 million initiative, partnering with 15 top vendors to develop cutting-edge resources for Guardians, who currently face a shortage of instructors, facilities, and simulators for key missions. This five-year contract pool is set to revolutionize training for the next generation of space defenders.

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Forum Vigilance Bolsters Online Security Discussions

Meet 2nd Lt. Garret Burgess, a nuclear and missile operations officer who's on high alert 24/7, as captured in a gripping photo inside a launch control center at Malmstrom Air Force Base. He stands guard behind a blast door that safeguards access to the underground control center.

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Adobe Patches CVSS 10.0 Flaw in Campaign Classic

Adobe has patched a critical flaw in Campaign Classic, a vulnerability rated 10.0 on the CVSS scale that could allow attackers to run malicious code without user interaction. This maximum-severity issue, tracked as CVE-2026-48449, enables arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user.

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Trump Misattributes Water Sector Cyberattacks to Minnesota

President Trump sparked confusion by suggesting Minnesota was behind a series of cyberattacks on US water systems, calling the state grossly incompetent. But federal agencies and industry partners have actually attributed the attacks to other culprits - not Minnesota.

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HII Expands Sea Drone Business Amid Modest Revenue Growth

HII is rapidly expanding its sea drone business, with CEO Chris Kastner describing it as a strategic game-changer for the Navy, despite modest revenue growth. The company's unmanned systems are poised to play a key role in future missions, but aren't expected to be a major cash driver just yet.

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Chinese Hacker Exploits DeepSeek AI to Automate Vulnerability Attacks

A Chinese hacker leveraged the DeepSeek AI model to supercharge their vulnerability attacks, using an open-source AI framework to rapidly scan, research, and exploit targets with alarming speed and scale. This alarming automation was achieved through a clever combination of tools, including the Hermes Agent and Telegram.

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Amgen Discloses Cloud Data Breach Exposing Patient Health Info

Amgen recently discovered a cloud data breach that compromised patient health information, prompting immediate action to contain and investigate the incident. The breach, detected in July 2026, involved unauthorized access to multiple cloud systems operated by third-party service providers, resulting in the theft of sensitive data, including proprietary information and protected health records.

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Arch Linux Disables AUR Package Adoption Amid Malware Surge

To protect its users, Arch Linux has temporarily disabled package adoption on its Arch User Repository (AUR) due to a surge in malware takeovers. The move is a temporary measure to handle the situation, with the team promising to reinstate the feature once it's safe to do so.

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Adform Script Compromised to Steal Cryptocurrency

A security breach at Adform has led to a malicious script that can compromise your device with cryptocurrency-stealing malware, simply by visiting a website that uses their ad tech. This sneaky malware can infiltrate your device through seemingly harmless websites, just by embedding a compromised Adform script.

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Pentagon Moves to Ease Industry Burden on Critical Mineral Restrictions

The Pentagon is giving industries a break, offering a phased approach to ease restrictions on critical minerals sourced from China and other prohibited countries, with a deadline to adapt by early 2027. They're also pledging to collaborate with companies to ensure a smooth transition.

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Counter-drone system tech displayed with a drone on a table.

CACI Secures $500M Contract for Non-Kinetic Counter-Drone Systems

CACI has just landed a $500 million contract to deploy its game-changing non-kinetic counter-drone system, SkyValor, to protect warfighters from the growing threat of drones. The cutting-edge technology will be delivered to critical mission locations, giving troops a decisive advantage in the field.

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M-Code Rollout Nears Completion with 2027 Testing Deadline

The M-Code rollout is nearing its finish line, with development activity complete and just a final operational checkout remaining, says Col. Jameson Locklear. The program is now on track to wrap up operational testing by 2027.

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TF Kaan P1 prototype fighter jet conducting powered taxi test on runway.

Turkey Advances Kaan Fighter Program with Taxi Tests

Turkish Aerospace is making strides with its Kaan Fighter Program, recently releasing footage of the P1 prototype's powered taxi tests, a crucial step towards taking to the skies. The tests verify critical functions, including engine operation and flight controls, and come with notable design refinements.

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Pentagon Tightens Rules on Critical Mineral Waivers

The Pentagon is tightening its rules on critical mineral waivers, following President Trump's executive order aimed at securing America's defense supply chains and prioritizing domestic acquisition of critical materials. This move closes a loophole that previously allowed the Pentagon to bypass restrictions on buying strategic materials from certain countries.

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A dimly lit server room with rows of computer servers and network equipment on racks, surrounded by neatly organized cables…

Kaspersky's Network Anomaly Detection Exposes Stealthy Attacks

Stay one step ahead of sneaky attackers with Network Anomaly Detection, a powerful tool that uncovers stealthy threats like Kerberoasting and DNS tunneling that often evade signature-based security tools. By spotting unusual network activity, you can shut down hidden attacks before they cause damage.

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Chinese Hackers Target Central Asian Governments with OctLurk and SilkLurk Malware

Chinese hackers have launched a stealthy cyberattack on government organizations across six Central Asian countries, infiltrating ministries, hospitals, and schools with sophisticated malware. The targeted countries include Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and the Syrian Arab Republic.

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Cluttered developer workstation with Xcode project on screen amidst papers and coffee cups in soft daylight.

XCSSET Malware Evolves With Advanced Evasion Tactics

Malicious hackers have unleashed a powerful new version of XCSSET malware that can turn unsuspecting developer workstations into launchpads for supply-chain attacks, infecting thousands of users through poisoned Xcode projects. This latest variant, XCSSET v40, uses advanced evasion tactics to spread rapidly and quietly.

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Hugging Face Breach Exposes Defense Gaps in AI Age

In a shocking revelation, Hugging Face fell victim to a breach that exposed vulnerabilities in AI-powered defenses, with over 17,000 attack events detected across its sandboxes. The incident was linked to a sophisticated attack chain involving OpenAI's models, highlighting the need for stronger security measures in the AI age.

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Damaged F-35B fighter jet on Miramar runway with emergency vehicles and smoke.

F-35B Crashes, Catches Fire at Miramar Air Station

A dramatic crash: an F-35 jet broke apart and burst into flames at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego on Friday morning, with emergency crews rushing to the scene after heavy smoke was spotted around 10 a.m. The cause of the mishap is currently under investigation.

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GCAP Timeline Accelerates, Leonardo CEO Says

The timeline for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is likely to accelerate, with the CEO of Leonardo, Lorenzo Mariani, revealing that ministers are pushing to bring the initial in-service date forward from 2035 by a couple of years. This accelerated timeline may require adjustments to the programme's initial requirements and a phased approach to achieving full capability.

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OpenAI Cuts GPT-5.6 Model Prices to Boost Efficiency

Big news: OpenAI just slashed the prices of its GPT-5.6 Luna model by a whopping 80%, making it way more affordable at $0.20 per million input tokens and $1.20 per million output tokens. This dramatic price cut means you can enjoy top-notch performance without breaking the bank!

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HollowFrame Loader Deploys Matryoshka Backdoor in Targeted Law Firm Attacks

Cyber attackers have deployed a sneaky duo, HollowFrame and Matryoshka, to gain a persistent foothold in targeted law firm attacks, allowing them to execute remote commands, snoop on Active Directory, and transfer files. It all started with a cleverly crafted spear-phishing message containing a malicious link that set off a multi-stage chain of events.

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