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U.S. Intel Community Is Looking To Expand Its Understanding of “Cyberpsychological” Warfare

Tim McMillan·September 27, 2022

The U.S. Intelligence Community's high-risk/high-payoff brain trust, IARPA, recently put out the word that it wants to better explore "cyberpsychological warfare."

Why Do Influential Russians Keep Mysteriously Dying?

Tim McMillan·September 22, 2022

In the past few months over a dozen influential Russians have mysteriously died. What the heck is going on?

Lockheed Martin Delivers DOD the Most Powerful Combat Laser Ever Built

Christopher Plain·September 22, 2022

Lockheed Martin has provided the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) with what they say is the most powerful combat laser ever built.

It’s Classified! A Deep Dive Into the Dark World of Keeping Secrets

Tim McMillan·September 21, 2022

The Debrief takes a deep dive into the dark world of government secrecy, including everything to know about the system surrounding classified information.

This Ghost Ship Could Cause Earth’s Next Greatest Environmental Catastrophe

The UN crowdfunded the money to drain the FSO Safer, but the ship still sits off the coast of Yemen, and the winds are coming.....

MJ Banias·September 20, 2022

Loaded with 1.14 million barrels of oil, the FSO Safer is quickly falling apart, and could soon play host to an environmental disaster.

Russian Spy Successfully Infiltrated NATO Command Circles, Stunning Report Reveals

Tim McMillan·August 26, 2022

A bombshell investigative report by an international collective of journalists reveals a Russian spy who was able to successfully infiltrate top NATO Command Circles.

Ukrainian Army to Receive “Black Hornet” Military Micro-Drones

Tim McMillan·August 25, 2022

Ukraine is set to receive some "Black Hornet" military micro-drones, described as a "spy plane that fits in your hand."

The Intel Community Looks to Improve Its Ability To Spy Objects in Space

Tim McMillan·August 22, 2022

The U.S. Intel Community wants the ability to spy objects smaller than 10cm, traveling 22,500 mph, in space.

How to Survive a Nuclear War: Study Reveals the Safest Places to Wait Out the Conflict

Christopher Plain·August 18, 2022

New research indicates that Australia and New Zealand are the two best places on Earth to survive a nuclear war.

Chinese Scientists Say They Have Developed a New Covert “Anti-Stealth” Radar

Tim McMillan·August 17, 2022

A team of Chinese scientists claim they've developed a new "anti-stealth" radar system that can be covertly set up virtually anywhere.

China’s New Top Secret Spaceplane Looks Awkwardly Familiar

Tim McMillan·August 11, 2022

China recently launched its new top-secret spaceplane, which is believed to look awkwardly similar to the U.S.'s X-37B spaceplane.

Are Incels the Future Face of Terrorism?

The Radicalism of Extremist Nihilists

MJ Banias·August 10, 2022

A look at the dark online world of incels, an online community of mostly young men who share extreme views based on their perception of being unable to attract women sexually.

Opinion: What Amnesty International Got Wrong in its Ukraine Endangering Civilians Claim

Tim McMillan·August 5, 2022

In accusing the Ukrainian military of unnecessarily placing civilians in harm, Amnesty International showed off remarkable unfamiliarity with military operations.

U.S. Military Tests Record-Setting Ultra-Endurance Stratospheric Drone

The Zephyr could be a game-changer for intelligence, surveillance, target accusation, and reconnaissance support in combat environments

Tim McMillan·August 3, 2022

Currently, the U.S. military is testing an ultra-endurance stratospheric drone capable of flying continuously for months without refueling and at altitudes over 70,000 feet. Dubbed the “Zephyr,” the stratospheric drone has the potential to be a game-changer when it comes...

Search Underway For Russian Soldier Filmed Castrating, Murdering Ukrainian POW

Tim McMillan·July 30, 2022

A search is said to be underway for the Russian soldier seen torturing and castrating a Ukrainian prisoner of war in a sickening video that recently appeared online. The video, which first appeared on several pro-Russian Telegram channels Thursday evening,...

With The Belgorod, Russia Bulks Up its “Other,” Secret Navy

Tim McMillan·July 28, 2022

The world's longest submarine recently entered the shadowy fleet of Russia's "other," highly-secretive navy.

The U.S. Air Force is Gearing Up For Action With Its New Fighter-Mounted Lasers

Christopher Plain·July 20, 2022

After years of testing and development, the United States Air Force has received its first delivery of fully functional, fighter-mounted lasers.

Deep Learning “Ice Breaker” Missile Finally Revealed

Christopher Plain·July 15, 2022

Air, land, and sea-launch-able, the fully autonomous, AI-controlled missile known as the Ice Breaker has finally been revealed.

Fleeced and Furious: Russia’s FSB Steals Car from Russian Military, First Stolen From Ukraine

Tim McMillan·July 13, 2022

In a bizarre series of events, Russia's FSB steals a car from the Russian military that was originally stolen from Ukraine.

U.S. Space Force Launches Classified Payloads Aboard Satellites to Test Early Warning System

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 11, 2022

The U.S. Space Force recently launched two satellites with the help of Atlas 5 to test the new early warning weapons system.

The Russian Soyuz rocket (shown here) has a similar design to the Nuri rocket made and launched by South Korea

South Korea’s Space Program Sees Advances With Successful Satellite and Rocket Launche

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 30, 2022

South Korea recently demonstrated the capabilities of its space program with successful launches of its domestically developed Nuri rocket.

Air Force War Games Match Lasers & Kinetic Weapons

Christopher Plain·June 9, 2022

The U.S. Air Force is running war game simulations putting cutting-edge fighter-mounted lasers and kinetic energy weapons systems to the test

Documents Reveal Alleged Russian PSYOP Instructions For Dealing With Ukrainians

Tim McMillan·May 31, 2022

Kremlin documents purportedly reveal instructions to Russian soldiers on conducting effective psychological operations, or PSYOP, when dealing with Ukrainians in occupied territories. The documents were recently discovered after being abandoned by Russian troops near the Kyiv suburb of Dymer. Based on the...

Russia Using Smartphone “Game” To Recruit Ukrainian Children as Unwitting Spies

Tim McMillan·May 25, 2022

Russian intelligence is using smartphone games to turn children into unwitting spies to help locate Ukrainian military and strategic installations.

Navy Funding Drone that Can Fly for 10 Days Straight

Christopher Plain·May 25, 2022

The United States Navy is investing in a record-breaking drone that can stay aloft without refueling for up to ten days. Most U.S. military branches use the MQ-9 Reaper drone for long-duration reconnaissance missions since it can stay on target...

Know No Mercy: The Russian Cops Who Tried To Storm Kyiv By Themselves

Tim McMillan·May 20, 2022

In an exclusive feature, this is the insane and previously untold story of a group of Russian cops who tried to storm the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv by themselves.

Retired Russian Colonel Gives Rare Brutally Honest Assessment of Ukraine War

Tim McMillan·May 17, 2022

In moment rarely seen on Russian TV, retired Russian Colonel, Mikhail Khodaryonok, offered a brutally honest assessment of Russia's current situation since launching the invasion of Ukraine.

Kremlin-Backed Fighters Left Abandoned, Then Detained By Russian Border Guards

Tim McMillan·May 16, 2022

Separatist fighters from the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic (LNR) were apparently abandoned by commanders and then detained by Russian border guards as the Kremlin-backed troops attempted to escape the rapid advance of Ukrainian forces in northeastern Ukraine. Based on videos...

As House Panel Prepares to Examine Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, New Questions Emerge

Here’s what we know about next week's Congressional hearings on UFOs, and the DOD's ongoing investigations into the phenomenon.

Micah Hanks·May 12, 2022

The Debrief reached out to the DOD to learn the latest about its UAP investigative group, the AOIMSG, and its coordination with Congress on the U.S. government's ongoing UAP investigations.

Abysmal Morale and Poor Leadership Continue To Torment Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Tim McMillan·May 11, 2022

On Monday, a senior official from the U.S. Defense Department said Russia’s military continues to struggle with low morale, and Russian officers are now refusing to obey orders. In a background briefing at the Pentagon, the senior official said anecdotal...

$40 Billion Military Aid Bill for Ukraine Passes the House, as DOD Urges Support

Micah Hanks·May 11, 2022

The Ukraine bill, which adds $7 billion to the initial request for aid from President Biden, saw urging from DOD officials earlier this week.

Researchers at Stanford University have found that one of the causes for zoom fatigue is staring at oneself all day.

Have Zoom Fatigue? It’s Because You’re Staring at Yourself

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 9, 2022

Researchers at Stanford University have found that one of the causes for zoom fatigue is staring at oneself all day.

US Navy Shows Off Newest Laser Weapon

Christopher Plain·May 6, 2022

The US Navy Office of Naval Research has successfully tested an all-new, fully electric laser weapon system. Designed to fry aerial threats like drones and missiles, the new weapon system is entirely electric, so it doesn’t require chemicals. weaponized LASER...

Russian Soldiers Get In a Shootout With Each Other

Tim McMillan·April 30, 2022

On Friday, the Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR) reported that Russian troops from the far east republic of Buryatia, and fighters of the Chechen Republic, got into a large shootout with each other while participating in...

Watch Iron Beam Drone Killing Laser in Action

Video From Latest Test Shows System is Finally Ready for Deployment

Christopher Plain·April 25, 2022

A video tweeted out by the Israeli prime minister shows their Iron Beam laser system blasting an unpiloted drone from the sky.

Are Directed Energy Weapons Behind Havana Syndrome?

Christopher Plain·April 21, 2022

Since U.S. personnel working in Cuba began to experience health issues, officials have tried to identify what is causing “Havana Syndrome.”

The Battle For Donbas Has Begun. Here’s What To Expect

Tim McMillan·April 19, 2022

Late Monday evening, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Russia had launched its long-anticipated offensive along Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region. “It can now be stated that Russian troops have begun the battle for Donbas, for which they have been preparing for...

New Images and Details From the Sinking of Russia’s Flagship Moskva

Tim McMillan·April 18, 2022

Late afternoon, Thursday, April 14, the Russian Ministry of Defense acknowledged the sinking of the Project 1164 Atlant class guided-missile cruiser, the Moskva (Russian for Moscow). One of Russia’s most notable military vessels and the flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet,...

Sex, Lies, and UFOs: Pentagon’s Head of Counterintelligence and Security Ousted

Tim McMillan·April 14, 2022

As the Pentagon’s Director for Defense Intelligence and a senior executive in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security OUSD(I&S), Garry Reid was in charge of all counterintelligence, security, and law enforcement operations within the...

Air Force Finally Building THOR’s Hammer

Christopher Plain·April 14, 2022

The United States Air Force is building a working prototype of its anti-drone weapon system known as THOR's hammer.

Russia Issued a New Policy on Mass Burials Just Before Invading Ukraine

Tim McMillan·April 6, 2022

The Russian Federation put in effect a new national policy on mass burials during military conflicts a mere three weeks before launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Titled: “Urgent Burial of Corpses in Wartime and Peacetime,” the policy details the...

Day 40: Latest Update on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Tim McMillan·April 4, 2022

On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between the countries, which have been in a state of conflict since Russia first supported an invasion of the eastern Donbas region and...

Israeli Laser Wall Operational by Years End

Christopher Plain·March 30, 2022

Israel has reaffirmed their plans to build a “laser wall” defense system, including initial deployment by the end of 2022.

UPDATE: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine- Day 30

Tim McMillan·March 25, 2022

On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between the countries, which have been in a state of conflict since Russia first supported an invasion of the eastern Donbas region and...

Meet Ghost Bat: Boeing’s AI-Controlled Combat Drone

Christopher Plain·March 25, 2022

Boeing and the RAAF have officially announced the naming of their latest AI-controlled air combat drone, the MQ-28A Ghost Bat.

UPDATE: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine- Day 29

Tim McMillan·March 24, 2022

On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between the countries, which have been in a state of conflict since Russia first supported an invasion of the eastern Donbas region and...

Does Russia Still Have a Path to Victory in Ukraine?

Tim McMillan·March 22, 2022

All indications point to Ukrainian forces having defeated Russia’s initial military campaign by week four of its invasion. Moscow’s initial strategic plans centered on using light infantry and mechanized troops to seize major Ukrainian cities, including the capital of Kyiv,...

Deputy Commander of the Russian National Guard Ousted

Tim McMillan·March 18, 2022

As Moscow continues to face fierce resistance in the third week of its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has reportedly fired, maybe retired, or possibly arrested one of its top Generals. According to multiple Russia-state media outlets, on March 17, General...

Sermon of The Long Knives – An Analysis of Putin’s Latest War Cry

Tim McMillan·March 18, 2022

On March 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a fiery speech to Russian cabinet members, offering a strong message that the war in Ukraine was part of an existential fight against the Western world. Speaking publicly for the first time...

“Overcrowded With The Dead”: Latest On Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine- Day 20

Tim McMillan·March 15, 2022

On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between the countries, which have been in a state of conflict since Russia first supported an invasion of the eastern Donbas region and...