Secretive SR-72 Hypersonic Aircraft, Successor to Lockheed Martin’s Legendary SR-71, Could Soon Take Flight
New indications suggest Lockheed Martin's secretive SR-72 hypersonic demonstrator aircraft could finally be nearing production.
defense
A Future War is Brewing in the Arctic. This is How We Stop It Before it Starts.
A new battleground is emerging in the Arctic. With vast natural resources and newly accessible shipping routes, the stakes are high.
One of the Oldest Suits of Armor Ever Found Was Just Tested by Marines in Simulated Combat
According to a new study, researchers utilized Marines to test one of the oldest suits of armor ever found.
The National Security Implications of Space Militarization: A New Frontier for Conflict Prevention
The escalation of space militarization in recent years calls for a closer examination of global security measures.
Game Changer in Underwater Warfare? New Chinese Study Claims Breakthrough Technique to Track U.S. Stealth Submarines
A new Chinese study aims to challenge U.S. dominance in submarine warfare by introducing a new method for tracking stealth subs.
Northrop Grumman’s Phantom Laser Delivers Compact, Rugged, High-Energy Beam Weapon Source to Empower U.S. Tactical Capabilities
Northrop Grumman just equipped the U.S. military with Phantom, a compact-sized high-power laser beam weapon designed for rapid deployment.
U.S. General’s Claim of Divine Ethics in American Defense Technology Misfires
A U.S. Air Force General has recently argued that American AI is "more ethical" than that of its adversaries.
DARPA is Planning to Unleash New Extreme Heat Sensors That Could Revolutionize the Defense Industry
DARPA has announced it is developing a new variety of microelectronic sensors capable of maintaining high bandwidth and high-dynamic range even in the hottest environments.
Now, I Am Become AI, the Destroyer of Worlds
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
SUBSCRIBE TO ‘THE DEBRIEF WEEKLY REPORT’: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Join guest host Micah Hanks and MJ Banias this week as...
Pentagon Releases Video of Russian Fighter Jet Forcing Down U.S. Surveillance Drone
Dramatic video from the Tuesday encounter between an American MQ-9 Reaper surveillance drone and a Russian fighter jet over the Black Sea.
Are Incels the Future Face of Terrorism?
The Radicalism of Extremist Nihilists
The Radicalism of Extremist Nihilists
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.
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
The Zephyr could be a game-changer for intelligence, surveillance, target accusation, and reconnaissance support in combat environments
Currently, the U.S. military is testing an ultra-endurance stratospheric drone capable of flying continuously for months without refueling...
Search Underway For Russian Soldier Filmed Castrating, Murdering Ukrainian POW
A search is said to be underway for the Russian soldier seen torturing and castrating a Ukrainian prisoner...
With The Belgorod, Russia Bulks Up its “Other,” Secret Navy
The world's longest submarine recently entered the shadowy fleet of Russia's "other," highly-secretive navy.
Retired Russian Colonel Gives Rare Brutally Honest Assessment of Ukraine War
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
Separatist fighters from the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic (LNR) were apparently abandoned by commanders and then detained by...
Abysmal Morale and Poor Leadership Continue To Torment Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
On Monday, a senior official from the U.S. Defense Department said Russia’s military continues to struggle with low...
Ukraine: The Greatest Challenge
This week's newsletter focuses on recent statements by U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, and why he believes the war in Ukraine represents a threat to the global international security order.
Does Russia Still Have a Path to Victory in Ukraine?
All indications point to Ukrainian forces having defeated Russia’s initial military campaign by week four of its invasion. ...
Russia Launches Military Invasion of Ukraine
In the early morning hours, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky made an impassioned televised plea to the citizens of...
Why is the Air Force AWOL on the UAP Issue?
The U.S. Air Force and its component organizations have detected and tracked thousands of UAP from 2004 to 2021... but you wouldn't know that from their official statements on the subject.
The U.S. Military Is a Bad Boy When It Comes To Climate Change
Studies have shown that if the U.S. military was its own country, it would be the top global emitter of greenhouse gasses.
Six Times The U.S. Military Completely Lost Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear weapons are the most destructive devices the world is ever known, and shockingly, the U.S. military has a habit of losing them.
Ex-Pentagon Staffer Luis Elizondo talks UFOs Over Nuclear Sites and Chinese State-Sponsored UAP Research On “Rebelliously Curious with Chrissy Newton”
Former intelligence agent Luis Elizondo joins Chrissy Newton on The Debrief's 'Rebelliously Curious" to talk about UAP over nuclear sites.
Famous Chef Julia Child Developed ‘Shark Repellent’ For the Navy
Famous Chef Julia Child was known for bringing French cuisine to America, but she also helped the Navy and the OSS develop shark repellent.
South China Sea Tensions Rise as USAF Sending Two Dozen Stealth Fighters To The Area
The South China Sea is playing host to Operation Pacific Iron 2021, a training excerise designed to game out war with China
The South China Sea is playing host to Operation Pacific Iron 2021, a training excerise designed to game out war with China
The Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to Guam, near the South China Sea, for Operation Pacific Iron 2021.
Report Urges U.S. Space Force to Begin Preparing for Space Military Action
A report urges the United States Space Force to prepare for action in space, which may become the next point of global military interest.
The US Army’s Cavalry Could Have Been Camels, But Congress Got In The Way
Horses Are Ok, but Camels Are Better.
Horses Are Ok, but Camels Are Better.
The US Army had a Camel Corps, and it was successful. However, Congress and the Confederacy got in the way, and the US got stuck with horses.
The U.S. Navy has Laid Development of its Hypersonic Railgun to Rest
The United States Navy has officially abandoned the development of its hypersonic railgun after more than a decade of development.
DARPA’s Latest Gremlins Drone Will Cause Some Serious Mischief
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The Drone Swarm You Can Use Over and Over
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The Drone Swarm You Can Use Over and Over
DARPA's Gremlins program is developing reusable air-launched drones that could carry small bombs and could raise some serious hell.
China May Just Be Sabre-Rattling, But Its Closest Neighbors Are Preparing for the Worst
The Debrief's Harrison Kass Examines How China's Neighbors Are Gearing Up for War
The Debrief's Harrison Kass Examines How China's Neighbors Are Gearing Up for War
China is emboldened and building up its forces, so its neighbors have begun funding deterrence and defense programs in reaction to China's rise.
This New ‘Metamaterial’ Lens Technology Will Change Aerospace
The first metamaterial lens has been created that uses electrical signals instead of mechanical parts to focus. Welcome to a new era.
Truly Autonomous Weapon May Have Been Used in Libya, U.N. Report States
"Fire, forget and find?" That question may have just been answered.
"Fire, forget and find?" That question may have just been answered.
The U.N. report says a drone used by Libya’s government was “programmed to attack targets" with a "true ‘fire, forget and find’ capability.”
The Top Secret “Manned Torpedo” Seemed Like A Good Idea at the Time?
It Wasn't.
It Wasn't.
One of the more odd episodes in military technological history is the 20th-century venture into the "manned torpedo." What were we thinking?
Air Force Is Making Way for the Stealthy B-21 Bomber By Phasing Out the B-1 and B-2
To make way for the upcoming B-21 bomber “Raider,” two of the US Air Force’s three strategic bombers...
US Navy opts to decommission Littoral Combat Ships, leaving future uncertain
The Navy has announced plans to decommission its first two Littoral Combat Ships. Instead of upgrades, the ships are being mothballed.
Possible Third Case of “Havana Syndrome” Reported on U.S. Soil
A third suspected case of “Havana Syndrome” may have occurred on U.S. soil, igniting concerns that more attacks could occur.
Could an ‘Artificial Skin’ lead to Invisible Soldiers?
Scientists in South Korea have developed a 'skin' that adapts to its environment, and can make anything, including soldiers, invisible.
This Battlefield Has No WiFi: How Starlink Internet Can Alter Autonomous AI Military Systems
As AI is used on the battlefield, poor internet access in remote areas can cause it to fail. Can Starlink internet solve this issue?
China has Achieved Total Global Drone Supremacy
China dominates the drone market, both from a commercial and militairy perspective.
China dominates the drone market, both from a commercial and militairy perspective.
UAV "Motherships," owning the market share, and a global hold on technology. The Drone is the future and the Chinese are winning the war.
DARPA Wants To Buy Your Best Jetpack Ideas
A recent U.S. DARPA initiative seeks innovative research submissions to aid in developing jetpack technology.
France’s Space Force Conducts First Military Drills Against Space-Based “Threats”
Alongside the US Space Force and German space command, France’s space force conducted its first military drills in...
U.S. Unprepared For Coming AI Threat, National Security Commission Finds
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) says the U.S. is unprepared to compete with China in the coming AI era.
Spirit AeroSystems’ “Loyal Wingman” Crewless Fighter Jet Will Transform Battlespace
Spirit AeroSystems is leading a team to develop a prototype of the UK's first crewless fighter aircraft, dubbed "Loyal Wingman."
Inauguration Day: Biden’s New DoD and Aerial Threats
This week's newsletter covers the inauguration of President Biden, his cabinet picks and defense strategy, and what the new administration's attitudes toward the UAP issue may be.
Are the New Chinese Aircraft Carriers a Threat?
China has announced it is building new aircraft carriers and increasing her naval power. Does this represent an increasing threat?
The Final Frontier
Nuclear energy in space, a global space alliance proposal by the EU and the Space Force’s current public relations issues are all topics in this week's Intelligence Brief.
New DARPA Night-Vision Tech Will Be As Simple As A Pair of Glasses
DARPA is developing night-vision technology that uses a single lens making a set of goggles no bigger than a pair of glasses.
Russia Developing a New Unmanned Aerial ‘Drone Killer’
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.
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.
Named Arachne, this new satellite will transfer solar energy wirelessly back to any location on the planet.
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.