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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."

Japan Invests $48 Billion in Development of “Metamaterial” F-X Stealth Fighter

Collin Jones·December 17, 2020

Japan has announced its partnership with defense giant Lockheed Martin in an effort to build a sixth-generation F-X stealth fighter that will be decorated with radar-evading “plasma stealth” and whose manufacture will include “metamaterial application,” potentially ushering in a new...

Here Goes the Air Force’s ‘Big News’

Tim McMillan·December 16, 2020

For nearly two weeks, the Air Force has been teasing some big news was coming. Now, today, the Air Force have announced jsut what it is.

Cutting-Edge Simulation Technology Being Developed for Military Training

Combining real-life historical military engagements with modern simulation technology, the program is touted as “the ultimate tool for military education and battle analysis."

Christopher Plain·December 16, 2020

With hopes of improving the training of future U.S. military leaders, researchers at Purdue University have developed a cutting-edge simulation program that offers students a virtual reality 3-D tour of the famed WWII D-Day battle at Normandy, France. By taking...

The Army’s Next Generation Prototype Tanks Have Arrived

Soldiers with the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg will soon begin testing prototypes for the Army’s light tanks of the future.

Tim McMillan·December 15, 2020

Soldiers with the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg will soon begin testing prototype tanks set to become the Army’s future light armored vehicle.

Leaked Photo of Russia’s Secret Laser Weapon Appears Online

The photos offer a first glimpse at what is believed to be the new “tactical laser,” first reported by Russian press in January.

Tim McMillan·December 14, 2020

The photos offer a first glimpse at what is believed to be the new “tactical laser,” first reported by Russian press in January.

Watch: The U.S. Space Force “Origins” Video is Pretty Impressive

Tim McMillan·December 12, 2020

Space Force has released its new "Origins" video, and we’ve got to admit: America’s cosmic defense force is starting to look a little more badass.

Battelle Designing Materials For Breakthrough Hypersonic Speeds

Battelle Memorial Institute awarded nearly $50 million dollars by the DoD to manufacture materials capable of withstanding speeds excess of Mach 5.

Tim McMillan·December 11, 2020

The global race for hypersonic flight continues to heat up. Presently, the United States, Russia, China, Australia, India, France, and Germany are all actively developing technologies to allow for flight at over five times the speed of sound. But engineering...

France latest to get OK to develop ‘super soldiers’

Military Ethics Committee to Allow ‘Augmented’ Army.

Mike Damante·December 10, 2020

On Tuesday, a French military ethics committee approved development of “augmented soldiers” for the French army, according to CNN. The approval allows for medical advancements like prosthetics and implants, as well as tracking and connectivity technology. BACKGROUND: French Super Soldiers?...

Mind Reading Soldiers: US Army Develops New Tech That Could Make this A Reality

The US Army is working to make it possible for soldiers to communicate telepathically by decoding signals from the brain.

Collin Jones·December 8, 2020

New research into brain signals presents a future with mind reading soldiers and their possible ability to communicate telepathically.

Lethal Drones Won’t Transform Warfare But They Will Transform Terrorism

Rogue Actors and the Future Threat of Lethal UAVs.

MJ Banias·December 6, 2020

Experts are concerned that lethal drones will be truly transformative when placed into the hands of non-state actors and terrorists.

Leaked UFO Photo Surfaces Showing Purported “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena”

Taken from the cockpit of an F/A-18 fighter jet, the photo shows an unidentified aerial object as it hovered above the ocean.

Tim McMillan·December 3, 2020

Taken from the cockpit of an F/A-18 fighter jet, the photo shows purported unidentified aerial phenomena observed as it hovered above the ocean.

‘Fast Movers’ and Transmedium Vehicles – The Pentagon’s Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force

Classified briefings and intelligence Reports offer an unprecedented glimpse into The Pentagon’s current investigation of UFOs.

Tim McMillan·December 2, 2020

Classified briefings and intelligence Reports offer an unprecedented glimpse of the UAP Task Force and The Pentagon’s current investigation of UFOs.

DARPA’s Dream of a Tiny Robot Army Is Close To Becoming a Reality

DARPA edges closer to its dream of having 250 AI drones for urban warfare environments.

Tim McMillan·December 1, 2020

DARPA edges closer to its dream of having 250 AI drones for urban warfare environments.

Kidon – Israel’s Shadowy Group of Elite Killers

The assassination of Chief Iranian Nuclear Scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, bear all the hallmarks of Mossad's expert group covert killers.

Tim McMillan·November 30, 2020

The assassination of Chief Iranian Nuclear Scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, bear all the hallmarks of Mossad's expert group covert killers- Kidon.

Chief of Naval Operations Receives Briefing on Directed Energy Weapons

Once considered science fiction, the future of warfare may rely on these advanced laser weapons systems.

Micah Hanks·November 30, 2020

Once considered science fiction, the future of warfare may rely on advanced directed energy weapons systems being developed by the Navy.

The DoD Has Officially Announced It Has a UAP Task Force

What will the military's review of information about UAP reveal?

Micah Hanks·August 18, 2020

The latest in a now long series of developments related to government studies of unidentified aerial phenomena, more commonly known as UFOs, culminated in a new official Statement released by the Department of Defense on Friday. In it, the official...

Unidentified: Navy Confirms Objects In These Videos Can’t Be Explained

Micah Hanks·October 9, 2019

In a noteworthy, but widely overlooked official statement, the U.S. Navy appears to have acknowledged that it cannot identify objects seen in a series of controversial videos. The unidentified objects appear in a series of three videos released by Tom...