Defense Archives

Update: U.S. Special Operations Command Central’s Twitter Account Was NOT Hacked

Tim McMillan·April 27, 2021

This weekend, The Debrief reported U.S. Special Operations Command Central (SOCCOENT) had claimed their official Twitter account had been hacked. Claims of the hack came after SOCCOENT published a bizarre tweet with the words: “Afghanistan” “Islamic State.” Hours later, the tweet was...

U.S. Special Operations Command Central Claims Twitter Account Was Hacked

Tim McMillan·April 25, 2021

Saturday, April 24, the official Twitter account for U.S. Special Operations Command Central (SOCCOENT) published a bizarre tweet that simply said, “Afghanistan” “Islamic State.” Hours later, SOCOM Central deleted the tweet, saying that their Twitter account had been “hacked.” “In...

Uncensored Satellite Internet Will Weaken Dictatorships

Low-orbit satellite internet can be weaponized against authoritarian states, and those regimes are getting jittery.

MJ Banias·April 20, 2021

Low-orbit internet satellites pose a problem for dictators because regulators can't control them, and they can provide an uncensored internet.

Moon’s Ancient Lava Tubes May Be Explored by A ‘Hopping Robot’ Drone

Christopher Plain·April 19, 2021

The ESA is investigating the use of "hopping robot" drones to explore the ancient lava tubes that exist deep inside the Moon.

China has Achieved Total Global Drone Supremacy

China dominates the drone market, both from a commercial and militairy perspective.

Graeme Rendall·April 14, 2021

UAV "Motherships," owning the market share, and a global hold on technology. The Drone is the future and the Chinese are winning the war.

X-58A Valkyrie Drone Successfully Launches a Smaller Drone in Recent Test

Tim McMillan·April 6, 2021

The United States’ experimental stealthy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie, successfully launched a smaller drone from inside its internal weapons bay, the Air Force announced on Monday, April 5. According to the Air Force, on March 26, 2021, the...

Royal Navy’s NavyX Welcomes “Madfox” Autonomous Ship

Tim McMillan·March 30, 2021

The Royal Navy recently announced a brand new autonomous surface vessel, the Madfox, is in the hands of the U.K.’s NavyX and will soon be entering the naval fleet. Formally named the Maritime Demonstrator For Operational eXperimentation (MADFOX), the ship is manufactured...

FBI Warns Imminent Deepfake Attacks “Almost Certain”

Tim McMillan·March 26, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a unique Private Industry Notification (PIN) on deepfakes, warning companies that “malicious actors almost certainly will leverage synthetic content for cyber and foreign influence operations in the next 12-18 months.” The FBI’s...

“It isn’t Ours.” Marco Rubio Says the Government is Taking Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Seriously

Micah Hanks·March 24, 2021

Marco Rubio recently weighed in on unidentified aerial phenomena, saying that the “stigma” associated with the subject has hindered government efforts at studying it.

Army Develops New Plasma-Treated Nanoparticles For Future Weapons

Tim McMillan·March 24, 2021

Scientists at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, and the Center for Nanoscale Materials at Argonne National Laboratory, say they have developed a new class of plasma-treated aluminum nanoparticles that could significantly improve future explosive weapon systems. By adding a mixture...

This is the New High-Speed Propulsion System the DoD and Norway are Working On

Micah Hanks·March 24, 2021

The DoD and Norway aim to produce a new advanced solid fuel ramjet propulsion system with applications for future hypersonic weaponry.

DARPA Will Use Marine Life to Spy on Enemy Subs

Tim McMillan·March 16, 2021

With PALS, DARPA is turning the sensors towards marine life in hopes of recruiting them as underwater spies.

DARPA Wants To Buy Your Best Jetpack Ideas

Jazz Shaw·March 15, 2021

A recent U.S. DARPA initiative seeks innovative research submissions to aid in developing jetpack technology.

Mysterious Insignias and Symbols from the Classified World

From Aliens, Wizards, to Dragons. The Classified World is Teeming With Hidden Messages

Tim McMillan·March 12, 2021

The Debrief takes a look at 9 of the most mysterious emblems we've come across from within the classified world.

France’s Space Force Conducts First Military Drills Against Space-Based “Threats”

MJ Banias·March 10, 2021

Alongside the US Space Force and German space command, France’s space force conducted its first military drills in outer space to counter threats from space based objects. The head of France’s newly created Space Command, Michel Friedling, said the drills...

Russian Hackers Currently Targeted In Mysterious Cyberwar

Four Major Dark Web Russian Cybercrime Forums Have Been Hacked Recently

Tim McMillan·March 9, 2021

A mysterious person or group is currently waging cyberwar on online forums used by Russian hackers and cybercriminals on the dark web. According to security analysts, at least four major Russian-language cybercrime forums, serving thousands of experienced cybercriminals, have been...

Top 7 “Drone Killers” Currently in Development

Militaries around the world know UAVs are a threat. Here is The Debrief's list of the top 7 "Drone Killers."

Christopher Plain·March 5, 2021

Militaries around the world know UAVs are a threat. Here is The Debrief's list of the top 7 "Drone Killers."

U.S. Unprepared For Coming AI Threat, National Security Commission Finds

Tim McMillan·March 3, 2021

The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) says the U.S. is unprepared to compete with China in the coming AI era.

Mysterious Malware ‘Silver Sparrow’ Infects Tens-of-Thousands of Macs

Tim McMillan·February 22, 2021

The cybersecurity firm Red Canary reports finding a mysterious and previously undetected macOS malware, dubbed "Silver Sparrow," lurking on nearly 30,000 Macs worldwide.

A Ton of the New Defense Technologies Being Unveiled at IDEX-2021

Tim McMillan·February 22, 2021

A host of brand new defense technologies will be on display at this years International Defense Conference and Expo in Abu Dhabi.

UK Launching “high risk” Scientific Agency ARIA to take “great leaps into the unknown”

ARIA To Rival US Based DARPA In Developing Cutting-Edge and Novel Technology.

MJ Banias·February 19, 2021

The UK has just announced the spending of £800 million over five years on ARIA, a "high risk" science agency designed to take "great leaps into the unknown."

Major Breakthrough in Quantum Electronic Warfare Achieved by Army Research

Tim McMillan·February 12, 2021

U.S. Army Research Labs say they are on their way to developing quantum electronic warfare, rendering adversaries EW systems obsolete.

Meet the Apache V6- The Army’s Newest Version of the Iconic AH-64 Gunship

Tim McMillan·February 11, 2021

The U.S. Army recently announced the latest version of their iconic helicopter gunship, the AH-64E Apache V6, has entered service. Purpose-built to defeat enemy armor, personal, and reconnaissance, the AH-64 Apache has been one of the world’s most fearsome attack...

DARPA’s ‘Manta Ray’ Underwater Drone Could Be a Game Changer

Tim McMillan·February 10, 2021

DARPA's new UUV, Manta Ray, could end up having an immense impact on all sectors of the naval and maritime industry.

Syn-SCOBY is a new living material developed by Army Research backing.

Army Research Develops ‘Living Material’ that Interacts with its Environment

Inspired by the trendy Kombucha tea, "Syn-SCOBY" is a living material capable of detecting and defending itself from threats in its environment.

Tim McMillan·February 5, 2021

Inspired by Kombucha tea, "Syn-SCOBY" is a living material capable of detecting and defending itself from treats in its environment.

Lockheed’s SR-72 Spy Plane May Be Autonomous and Reach Mach 6

Christopher Plain·February 4, 2021

Lockheed-Martin is developing a replacement for the long-retired SR-71 called the SR-72. With a host of upgrades, this plane is still a big mystery.

Spirit AeroSystems’ “Loyal Wingman” Crewless Fighter Jet Will Transform Battlespace

Graeme Rendall·February 1, 2021

Spirit AeroSystems is leading a team to develop a prototype of the UK's first crewless fighter aircraft, dubbed "Loyal Wingman."

Russia's Su-57, test pilot claims it can "easily kill" F-35

Russia’s Su-57 will ‘Easily Kill’ the F-35, claims Russian Pilot as the Fighter Enters Service

Tim McMillan·January 22, 2021

Despite over a decade of problems and questions about capabilities, Russian pilot say's Russia's Su-57 could "easily kill" the F-35.

Section 31: The Military Coders Who Hacked How We Track Objects in Space

MJ Banias·January 21, 2021

Section 31 is a group of coders that have hacked their way into keeping track of all objects in Earth's orbit, both known and unknown.

Trump Signs Order on Threats Posed By Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Tim McMillan·January 19, 2021

In one of his final acts as president, Trump signs an executive order aimed at addressing threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems.

Air Force Says Second B-21 Raider Currently In Production

Tim McMillan·January 18, 2021

The Air Force recently announced the production of a second B-21 Raider, and revealed first flight for the stealth bomber should come in 2022.

Are the New Chinese Aircraft Carriers a Threat?

Jazz Shaw·January 15, 2021

China has announced it is building new aircraft carriers and increasing her naval power. Does this represent an increasing threat?

Ghost Fleet Overlord Passes Latest Sea Trials

Tim McMillan·January 14, 2021

The Navy says its Ghost Fleet Overlord recently proved itself capable of sailing nearly 5,000 nautical miles autonomously.

Senior NASA Scientist Pleads Guilty To Lying About Ties To China’s ‘Thousand Talents Program’

Tim McMillan·January 14, 2021

On January 13, 2021, a former senior NASA scientist pled guilty in Manhattan federal court for making false statements about their involvement with China’s Thousand Talents Program. A program U.S. authorities say amounts to a spy ring, seeking to steal...

New DARPA Night-Vision Tech Will Be As Simple As A Pair of Glasses

Ryan Sprague·January 14, 2021

DARPA is developing night-vision technology that uses a single lens making a set of goggles no bigger than a pair of glasses.

Shocking Documents Show Government Paid Millions to Chase UFOs and Werewolves

MJ Banias·January 13, 2021

A Debrief investigation and new unredacted documents shows the odd history of a secretive government program into UFOs and the paranormal.

A Secretive Technology Could Be Bad News For Capitol Rioters

Tim McMillan·January 12, 2021

Unbeknownst to them, a secretive technology that might have been in use could spell bad news for pro-Trump extremists who stormed the U.S. Capitol Building. On Wednesday, January 6th, hordes of pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol, sending elected representatives,...

Russia Developing a New Unmanned Aerial ‘Drone Killer’

Christopher Plain·January 8, 2021

Russia is developing a 'drone killer' that will be able to hunt down and destroy lethal enemy drones to fill a major gap in their air defense.

Pentagon Releases New Counter-Drone Strategy

Tim McMillan·January 8, 2021

The Pentagon just released its new joint forces counter-drone strategy, detailing their plans for addressing small unmanned aircraft threats.

Air Force Spacecraft Will Beam Solar Power to Earth

Named Arachne, this new satellite will transfer solar energy wirelessly back to any location on the planet.

Christopher Plain·January 5, 2021

The Arachne spacecraft is scheduled for launch in 2024. It is built to capture solar energy, convert it and then transmit that power to Earth.

The Nevernight Connection – A ‘Candy Store’ for Espionage

Tim McMillan·January 5, 2021

Dramatically shaking his head, “Five years working side-by-side. You think you know a guy,” mutters the fictional Rob Carson with palpable disgust. In the next scene, a static video characteristic of a police car-mounted camera captures a sheriff’s deputy, gun...

The Nashville Bombing, an In-Depth Analysis of this Bizarre Event

Tim McMillan·January 4, 2021

Early Christmas morning, residents of the trendy condos along Second Avenue overlooking the bustling historic district of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, found themselves jolted awake by the startling sounds of rapid gunfire. Just a block shy of the Cumberland River, the...

Police, FAA Notified After Sightings of Unidentified Aerial Object Over Hawaii

Micah Hanks·January 2, 2021

An unidentified aerial object that recently appeared in the night sky over Honolulu resulted in 911 calls to local law enforcement, as well as inquiries with the Federal Aviation Administration.

Robotic Combat Vehicles and AI Aircraft Announced by U.S. Military

A series of recent announcements indicate the U.S. armed forces are placing big money into robotics and AI.

Christopher Plain·December 30, 2020

A trio of recent announcements in December indicate that the US military is investing in robotic combat vehicles and AI fighter aircraft.

UAP Task Force to Provide Report to Senate Intelligence Committee

The recent passing of the Intelligence Authorization Act for 2021 may help shed light on the Pentagon's current investigations into UFOs.

Ryan Sprague and Tim McMillan·December 29, 2020

While the Intelligence Authorization Act for 2021 has been passed, questions remain about a forthcoming report by the Navy's UAP Task Force.

Europe At The Forefront of Hypersonic Missile Defense

Germany joined its European allies this month in the space based hypersonic missile defense system, TWISTER.

Christopher Plain·December 23, 2020

Europe may be technologically poised to lead the world in defense against future hypersonic missiles via its space-based TWISTER program.

New Commercial Satellite’s Images Are So Clear They Raise Privacy Concerns

Ryan Sprague and MJ Banias·December 19, 2020

Capella Space just announced that it has created a satellite so powerful that it can see through walls and take crystal clear photos anywhere.

Space Force to Triple in Size by 2021

Collin Jones·December 19, 2020

As the U.S. Space Force nears its first anniversary, the plan is to expand from 2,400 active-duty troops to 6,400 by the end of 2021.

Cozy Bear — Russia’s Cyberspies Suspected In Latest Government Hacks

Tim McMillan·December 18, 2020

Earlier this week, The Debrief reported U.S. government networks were targeted by a Russian hacking group called Cozy Bear, in what could end up being one of the most significant hacking incidents to date. Currently, the true scope and implications...

Former CIA Director John Brennan Says We Should be Open-Minded About UFOs

Collin Jones·December 17, 2020

Former CIA Director John Brennan said UFOs possibly "could involve some type of activity that...constitutes a different form of life."