Source: Defense News By David B. Larter and Andrew Chuter Britain’s Ministry of Defence unveiled Monday its top three contenders for the planned Type 31e frigate, a scaled-down frigate that it wants to be able to both export and buy in numbers to eventually grow the size of the fleet. The MoD announced contract awards… Continue reading THE TOP 3 CONTENDERS FOR THE ROYAL NAVY’S NEW BUDGET FRIGATE
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RUSSIA LAUNCHED CYBER ATTACK AGAINST UKRAINE BEFORE SHIP SEIZURES
Source: Defense One By Patrick Tucker Researchers claim to have uncovered Russian cyber-attacks aimed at the Ukrainian military and government before and during the Sea of Azov captures. Russian government-affiliated actors launched coordinated cyber-attacks against Ukrainian government and military targets before and during the attack and seizure of Ukrainian ships and sailors on November 25,… Continue reading RUSSIA LAUNCHED CYBER ATTACK AGAINST UKRAINE BEFORE SHIP SEIZURES
TACTICAL NANO SATELLITES FOR CRITICAL EARTH OBSERVATION AND HUMANITARIAN APPLICATIONS
Space currently provides critical mission access for military tactical communications and other activities, but has become a growing civilian element in social and economic life. The US Department of Homeland Security estimates that £1.6 trillion of US revenues in 2016 derived from space-related data. A substantial number of existing military satellites near the end of… Continue reading TACTICAL NANO SATELLITES FOR CRITICAL EARTH OBSERVATION AND HUMANITARIAN APPLICATIONS
PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (PFSO) (DEPT. FOR TRANSPORT)
Seapower and Strategy at University of Plymouth, Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) (Dept. for Transport) About the course: The International Ship and Port-Facility Security (ISPS) Code specifies that the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) is responsible for the development, implementation, revision, and maintenance of the Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP). The PFSP outlines the required… Continue reading PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (PFSO) (DEPT. FOR TRANSPORT)
ALBANIA PUBLICLY POSTING SENSITIVE INTELLIGENCE DATA ONLINE
Source: The Independent By Borzou Daragahi Vincent Triest Albania, a Nato country, is posting sensitive information about its most senior intelligence operatives on the internet, making details about their identities, vehicles, operational roles, travel movements, and daily habits publicly available in what appears to be a major and potentially dangerous breach that could have international… Continue reading ALBANIA PUBLICLY POSTING SENSITIVE INTELLIGENCE DATA ONLINE
NORTH KOREA IS BUILDING MORE NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND MISSILES
Source: National Interest By Daniel R. DePetris President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may or may not be meeting again early next year for their second blockbuster summit. But just because preparations are in the works doesn’t mean Pyongyang is going to stop the nuclear locomotive from barreling full steam ahead. According… Continue reading NORTH KOREA IS BUILDING MORE NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND MISSILES
PRO-RUSSIA SOCIAL MEDIA TAKES AIM AT MACRON AS YELLOW VESTS RAGE
Source: Bloomberg By Carol Matlack Emmanuel Macron successfully dodged cyberattacks and fake news reports that were widely blamed on a Kremlin effort to destabilize his 2017 presidential campaign. Now, with France convulsed by violent protests, the Russians appear to be back – and may be hitting closer to their mark. Among 600 Twitter accounts known… Continue reading PRO-RUSSIA SOCIAL MEDIA TAKES AIM AT MACRON AS YELLOW VESTS RAGE
RUSSIA LAUNCHED CYBER ATTACKS AGAINST UKRAINE BEFORE SHIP SEIZURES
Source: Defense One By Patrick Tucker Researchers claim to have uncovered Russian cyber attacks aimed at the Ukrainian military and government before and during the Sea of Azov captures. Russian government-affiliated actors launched coordinated cyber attacks against Ukrainian government and military targets before and during the attack and seizure of Ukrainian ships and sailors on… Continue reading RUSSIA LAUNCHED CYBER ATTACKS AGAINST UKRAINE BEFORE SHIP SEIZURES
CHINA’S STEALTH FIGHTER: IT’S TIME TO DISCUSS J-20’S AGILITY
Source: The Diplomat By Rick Joe When the Chinese J-20 stealth fighter was revealed nearly nine years ago, speculation was rife about its role and mission upon entering service in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). In English language defense media, the most highly circulated and popular theories suggested it was a dedicated interceptor… Continue reading CHINA’S STEALTH FIGHTER: IT’S TIME TO DISCUSS J-20’S AGILITY
BRITISH NEW NUCLEAR TO BE NAMED HMS VALIANT
Source: UK Defence Journal By George Allison Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the name of a new Dreadnought class submarine, HMS Valiant. The Dreadnought class will replace the Vanguard class submarines from 2028 onwards and will host the United Kingdom’s nuclear deterrent. The United Kingdom’s nuclear deterrent today is hosted by the Vanguard Class… Continue reading BRITISH NEW NUCLEAR TO BE NAMED HMS VALIANT