Pentagon, Federal Investigators Say New Jersey ‘Mystery Drones’ Remain Unidentified
This week, federal officials remain perplexed by the ongoing sightings of mystery drones in U.S. airspace.
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“Drone Fever” Strikes Eastern U.S. as FBI Joins Investigations of Alleged Mystery UAVs
This week, residents in northern New Jersey are reporting "mystery drone" sightings, amid sensational media coverage and FBI investigations.
What’s Really Going On With All the “Mystery Drone” Incidents Over U.S. Bases?
This week, we explore what's really going on with recent "mystery drone" incidents reported over American bases in the U.S. and in Britain.
A New Hope? Three Reasons Why the Pentagon’s UAP Investigations May Be Course Correcting
The DoD’s UAP investigations are back in the spotlight. But what do early indications tell us about AARO’s direction under its new leadership?
2024 UAP Annual Report Released in Wake of Congressional Hearing Addressing Claims of U.S. Secret Programs
This week, we cover the release of the 2024 UAP annual report by the DoD following a recent congressional hearing on the topic.
How the Pentagon, NATO, and U.S. Foreign Relations Could be Reshaped by Trump’s Return
This week, we examine how the incoming administration’s policies will shape U.S. national defense and global issues.
October Surprise: North Korea Tests New Missile Revealing Country’s Latest ICBM Capabilities
This week we examine North Korea's launch of a new ICBM that showcases the country’s move toward use of powerful new projectile technologies.
U.S. Space Force Tracking Debris After “Anomaly” Leads to Unexplained Satellite Loss
This week, we examine what U.S. Space Force officials and others have said about a Boeing-built satellite that recently exploded due to an "anomaly."
Russian Disinformation On the Rise as U.S. Election Approaches
This week, we examine recent revelations involving online propaganda groups and their dissemination of Russian disinformation.
Misinformation Complicates Recovery Efforts in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
This week, we examine misinformation and conspiracy theories that have remained prevalent online in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene: An On-the-Ground Report from a Devastated Region
In this special installment of The Intelligence Brief, The Debrief's Editor in Chief Micah Hanks reports from Asheville, NC, on the impact of Hurricane Helene.
Project Pele: The Pentagon’s Ambitious Effort to Build a Portable Nuclear Reactor
This week, we look at Project Pele, the Pentagon's ambitious new effort to construct a portable nuclear power source.
Pager and Walkie-Talkie Blasts Rock Lebanon in Unprecedented Wave of Attacks
This week, we examine the recent pager explosions in the Middle East, which have reignited concerns about further escalation in the region.
The Path to 2050: Researchers Reveal New Requirements to Ensure the Health of Earth and Its Populations
This week, a new report argues that the Earth and its ability to sustain basic standards of living for everyone is at risk.
U.S. Authorities Reveal Alleged Covert Funding of Propaganda Linked to Russia
This week, U.S. authorities reveal new evidence of actions by Russian state-sponsored media to fund propaganda efforts targeting U.S. voters.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rockets Temporarily Grounded Following Landing Mishap
This week, an FAA decision has temporarily grounded future launches of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets following a fiery landing failure.
Imminent: Former Counterintelligence Agent’s New Memoir Reveals an Insider’s Look at UFOs
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… this week, a new memoir by former U.S. counterintelligence agent Luis Elizondo was officially released, and in our analysis, we’ll be looking at 1) the release of Elizondo’s Imminent: Inside the...
Alleged Security Breach May Have Exposed 3 Billion People’s Personal Data
Security experts have warned about an alleged breach earlier this year that may have exposed sensitive personal information collected from billions of individuals.
Boeing Starliner Astronauts Could Remain in Space Until 2025, NASA Says
Welcome to this week’s Intelligence Brief… Houston, we’ve got a problem, and it has now kept two astronauts carried to space in June aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft on the International Space Station for weeks longer than their original mission plan...
Russia Releases Wrongfully Accused Americans in Historic Prisoner Swap
A multi-nation prisoner swap has led to the release of reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who were freed by Russia on Thursday.
America’s Moment of Uncertainty Continues Amid Unprecedented Exits and Odd Questions
This week, U.S. President Joe Biden exits the 2024 race for the White House, the Secret Service Director resigns, and the FBI has questions about a recent assassination attempt.
Officials Search for Answers in Wake of Recent Presidential Assassination Attempt
This week we examine the recent assassination attempt on the life of a former U.S. President, as intelligence officials continue to search for clues about the would-be assassin.
China Pushes Back as NATO Calls It an “Enabler of Russia’s War Against Ukraine”
This week, China pushes back after NATO characterized the country as an enabler of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Independence Day 2024: America Has Issues, but Science and Technology Remain Promising
In this Independence Day edition of The Intelligence Brief we look at how science and technology are poised to improve the lives of Americans.
Julian Assange, Famous and Controversial Wikileaks Founder, is a Free Man
This week Julian Assange, the famous founder of Wikileaks, finally returned to his home in Australia a free man.
NASA Restores Communication to Voyager Spacecraft in Seemingly Impossible Feat
This week, NASA has achieved the seemingly impossible by restoring full communication to its iconic Voyager I spacecraft.
Emergency on the ISS? Disturbing Audio Led to Concerns About a Medical Situation in Space
This week, we examine an incident that unfolded this week that led to concerns about a possible medical emergency on board the International Space Station.
Boeing’s Starliner Makes History With Successful First Crewed Launch
Welcome to this week’s Intelligence Brief… this week, Boeing made history with the launch of its first crewed Starliner flight, a significant final flight test for the eagerly anticipated—and long-delayed—spacecraft. In our analysis, we’ll be looking at 1) the historic...
How Concerned Should We Be About Falling Space Debris?
This week, we examine recent events that are causing heightened concerns about the potential threats associated with falling space debris.
Pentagon Officials Say Russia Has Launched a Counter Space Weapon into Orbit
This week, a counter space weapon was reportedly placed into orbit by Russia in near proximity to a U.S. government satellite.
NASA’s Experimental X-59 “Quiet” Supersonic Aircraft Moves One Step Closer to Flight
This week, we examine NASA's efforts to bring quiet supersonic flight to commercial aviation as its X-59 experimental aircraft faces its most crucial challenges yet.
Generative AI for Top Secret Missions? Microsoft Deploys GPT-4 for Classified Operations
Welcome to this week’s Intelligence Brief… on Tuesday, it was announced that Microsoft is deploying its GPT-4 large language model for use with its cloud services for classified work. In our analysis, we’ll be examining 1) the tech giant’s recent...
DoD Official Warns Congress About Russia’s Potential Use of a Nuclear Weapon in Space
This week, lawmakers in Washington were warned about a potentially devastating Russian anti-satellite nuclear weapon during a House Armed Services subcommittee hearing.
AARO Has Only “Moderate Confidence” in Findings From Its Latest UAP Investigation. It’s Easy to See Why.
The Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office has released a report on its findings involving a UAP sighting reported by a military pilot near Eglin Air Force Base in January 2023.
Leaked Document Reveals Russia’s Latest Efforts to Weaken the West
This week we examine a newly leaked secret document outlining Russia’s aims to wage a campaign aimed at weakening the U.S. and other western nations.
FBI Warns of Potential ‘Coordinated Attack’ in Wake of Russian Massacre
In this week’s analysis, we look at why the FBI's concerns have been elevated since a tragic attack that occurred in Moscow last month.
The Pentagon Has Just Unveiled Its New Commercial Space Integration Strategy
The DoD reveals its goals for strengthening its efforts in space with the official release of its new Commercial Space Integration Strategy.
Project Convergence: The U.S. Army’s Latest Experiments with the Warfighting Tech of Tomorrow
This week, the U.S. Army is looking ahead to the battlefield environment of tomorrow with the completion of its massive Project Convergence experiments.
U.S. Air Force Confirms Speculations Over Recent AGM-183A Hypersonic Missile Test
We examine the recent USAF test of an AGM-183A hypersonic missile, and why it marks a pivotal moment for U.S. weapons technology.
AARO’s Historical Report: A Tale of Factual Errors and Old Mistakes Repeated
The long-awaited historical report on UAP by the DoD's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office is finally out... but there are a few problems.
GPS Jamming by Russia is On the Rise in Northern Europe, Officials Warn
Officials in Europe have been on alert following the observation of a concerning rise in the use of GPS jamming near the borders of NATO nations.
Russia’s Tactical Nuclear Weapons Threshold Revealed in New Document Leak
Newly leaked information has revealed Moscow’s threshold for the use of tactical nuclear weapons in a series of formerly secret documents.
Leaked Documents Reveal Beijing’s Big Business of Hacking
The existence of newly leaked documents revealing the Chinese government’s use of hackers for hire offer new insights into Beijing’s ongoing espionage efforts.
Mysterious ‘National Security Threat’ Revealed in Cryptic Statements by House Intel Chair
This week, a concerning statement issued by the Chair of the House Intelligence Committee about a mysterious national security threat is examined.
Global Conflict From AI? The Startling Decisions AI Makes in Wargame Simulations
This week, we look at the question of whether AI might be able to provoke a global conflict based on recent wargame simulations.
The Pentagon’s Former Chief UFO Hunter Speaks Out, But Some of His Arguments Don’t Hit the Mark
The Pentagon’s former chief UFO investigator, Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, has spoken out about his time investigating anomalous phenomena for the Department of Defense.
NASA’s Scout System Just Predicted an Asteroid Impact. Here’s What That Means for Planetary Defense.
This week, NASA’s Scout impact assessment system succeeded in calculating the trajectory of an asteroid that entered Earth’s atmosphere over Germany.
Will Scientists Soon Confirm the Existence of Alien Life?
This week, tantalizing hints that a major scientific discovery involving alien life may be on the way are afoot... but is there more here than hype?
The Saga of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s Recent ‘Medical Mystery’
This week, we explore details about Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s recent “medical mystery,” and what it means in terms of U.S. government transparency.
The Epstein File: What We Know About This Week’s Document Release
In this first installment of 2024, we look at the first batch in a series of U.S. court records detailing people associated with Jeffrey Epstein that were released on Wednesday