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Pentagon Pegs $25 Billion Cost for Two-Month Iran Operation

The Pentagon is estimating a staggering $25 billion price tag for a two-month military operation against Iran, with munitions making up the bulk of the costs. This eye-watering figure was revealed to a skeptical Congress as the Pentagon prepares a supplemental budget request.

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Australia's Innovation Funds Face Mission Clarity Test

Can Australia's A$500 million Advanced Capability Investment fund live up to its promise of driving innovation, or will uncertainty around its mission and structure hold it back? The government's ambitious plan to spark investment in strategically important technologies hangs in the balance.

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Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess Emerges as Likely Next Leader of Space Force

Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess is poised to take the reins as the next leader of the Space Force, with insiders indicating he's the likely nominee to succeed Gen. Chance Saltzman as chief of space operations. If confirmed, Schiess will guide the Space Force as it matures into a more defined mission-driven force.

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CH-53K King Stallion helicopter on production line with others in background.

US Marine Corps Ramps Up CH-53K King Stallion Deliveries Ahead of Deployment

The US Marine Corps is gearing up for the CH-53K King Stallion's first operational deployment, with deliveries ramping up and 25 aircraft already rolling off the production line. The Corps is thrilled with the helicopter's performance, and is on track to meet its goal of 200 aircraft.

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Pentagon's Iran War Spending Hits $25 Billion in 60 Days

The Pentagon has burned through a staggering $25 billion in just 60 days of operations against Iran, a jaw-dropping figure that highlights the intense military efforts in the region. This massive outlay has prompted the administration to prepare a supplemental budget request to Congress to cover the costs of munitions and operations.

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Space Force Bolsters Satellite Defenses with Radar Warning Contracts

The US Space Force is taking satellite defenses to the next level with $3 million contracts awarded to three innovative companies to develop cutting-edge radar warning receivers. These game-changing sensors will empower the Space Force to detect whether their satellites are being tracked or targeted, ensuring a critical edge in space awareness.

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Quad Nations Urged to Share Critical-Mineral Intel

As China tightens its grip on rare earth elements, the US and its allies are racing to secure critical mineral supplies, but there's a glaring gap in their knowledge of global mineral flows. Can the Quad nations bridge this gap by sharing intelligence and turning cooperation into action?

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Israeli military vehicle with anti-drone netting system installed above.

Israel Deploys Anti-Drone Netting to Counter Hezbollah Threat

Israel is fighting back against Hezbollah's drone threat with a surprisingly simple solution: anti-drone netting that looks like a soccer goal, draped over its combat vehicles to shield them from devastating strikes. This low-tech innovation comes as FPV drone attacks from Lebanon have been launched from as far as 15 kilometers away.

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Marine Corps Eyes Army's MV-75 as Attack Helicopter Replacement

The Marine Corps is casting a wide net in search of its next attack helicopter, with Brig. Gen. Bob Finneran revealing that they're considering the Army's MV-22 as a potential replacement. This move signals a fresh start for the Future Attack Strike program, with the Marines exploring all options before making a decision.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before House Armed Services Committee with US flag and committee seal in background.

Hegseth Details Iran War Strategy Before House Panel

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alongside top Pentagon officials, stepped into the spotlight at the House Armed Services Committee, marking a crucial moment of transparency in the ongoing Iran war. This high-stakes hearing, the first public appearance of its kind since the conflict began, offers a rare glimpse into the US war strategy.

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China's Expanding Presence Fuels Friction in Indo-Pacific Region

As China's military and paramilitary presence grows in the Indo-Pacific, the risk of incidents, friction, and escalation is increasing - not due to deliberate aggression, but due to the growing proximity of operations. This shift from episodic to routine activity is transforming the region into a hotbed of potential conflict, where accidents and miscalculation could have serious consequences.

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US Weighs Critical Infrastructure Status for Data Centers

Protecting data centers is a must, and considering them part of the country's critical infrastructure is a crucial step towards achieving that goal. This idea was recently discussed at a House Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing, where lawmakers and industry experts explored the possibility of designating data centers as a standalone critical infrastructure sector.

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Linux Flaw Enables Fast Root Access via Cryptographic Code

A newly discovered Linux flaw, dubbed Copy Fail, allows unprivileged users to gain root access by writing controlled bytes into the page cache of readable files, enabling a swift and stealthy privilege escalation. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-31431, poses a significant threat to Linux systems, putting them at risk of exploitation.

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SAP npm Packages Compromised in Supply-Chain Attack

Security researchers have uncovered a supply-chain attack that compromised four official SAP npm packages, allowing attackers to extract sensitive secrets from CI runner memory. The affected packages, which support SAP's Cloud Applications, have been deprecated on NPM and users are urged to update to secure versions.

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Elon Musk stands near a podium in a California federal courthouse interior.

Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Threatens $852 Billion AI Empire

Elon Musk is taking on OpenAI in a lawsuit that could shake up the $852 billion AI industry, claiming the company's shift from nonprofit to profit-driven motives betrays its founding promise to develop technology for the public benefit. He's asking the court to undo OpenAI's corporate transition and restore its original mission.

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FBI Disrupts Global Crypto Scam Network

In a massive global crackdown, US and international authorities have dismantled a notorious network of cryptocurrency scam centers, arresting at least 276 individuals across the Middle East and Southeast Asia. This historic operation marks one of the largest US-assisted enforcement efforts against transnational cybercrime networks to date.

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Silverfort Injects AI into Access Decisions with Fabrix Buy

With Fabrix acquisition, Silverfort supercharges access decisions with AI, aiming to revolutionize identity security by automating routine tasks and reserving human oversight for high-stakes situations. This game-changing move enables businesses to scale security efficiently, freeing up human experts to focus on critical decisions.

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WordPress Plugin Exposes 70,000 Sites to Backdoor Vulnerability

A shocking security vulnerability has been uncovered in a popular WordPress plugin, leaving over 70,000 sites open to backdoor attacks that can inject malicious code on demand. The issue was discovered in the Quick Page/Post Redirect plugin, which was infected with a hidden backdoor five years ago.

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FDA Pilots AI for Real-Time Clinical Trials

The FDA is shaking up the 60-year-old clinical trial process by piloting AI and data science to speed up the development of life-changing drug therapies. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, the agency aims to enable real-time monitoring of safety signals and endpoints, cutting years off the traditional trial timeline.

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Hackers exploit Qinglong flaws for cryptomining deployments

Hackers are taking advantage of two major flaws in the Qinglong open-source task scheduler, CVE-2026-3965 and CVE-2026-4047, which can be combined to gain remote control of vulnerable systems. These authentication-bypass vulnerabilities affect Qinglong versions 2.20.1 and older, and have been exploited for cryptomining deployments.

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UK Biobank Data Surfaces for Sale on Alibaba Amid Security Probe

UK Biobank data was mysteriously listed for sale on Alibaba, but thankfully, the listings were swiftly removed with the help of the UK and Chinese governments, and no sales were made. The sensitive data, which includes genomic information, health records, and medical imaging, had been shared with researchers but was de-identified to protect participants' identities.

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Researcher holds portable GPS interference detector in lab setting with technical equipment.

Researchers Develop Powerful GPS Interference Detector

Meet the game-changing GPS interference detector from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, designed to safeguard navigation systems from spoofing and jamming threats - and it's hitting the road first. This portable powerhouse uses cutting-edge tech to filter out fake signals and noise, giving drivers and fleets a reliable route to accurate location data.

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Microsoft to Discontinue Legacy TLS Versions in Exchange Online by July 2026

Microsoft is putting the brakes on outdated security protocols, announcing that it'll start blocking legacy TLS 1.0 and 1.1 connections to Exchange Online in July 2026 - so it's time to upgrade and stay secure! This move marks the end of an era for older clients that still rely on these outdated protocols.

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Microsoft Patch Fails to Quell Russian Spy Exploitation of Windows Flaw

Microsoft's latest patch isn't enough to stop Russian spies from exploiting a Windows flaw, leaving sensitive information vulnerable to exposure. The incomplete fix is linked to a previously patched vulnerability from February, highlighting the urgent need for a more robust solution.

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