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.
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Pentagon Chief Speaks Out on President Joe Biden’s Unprecedented Exit from 2024 Election
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin praised President Joe Biden following his announcement that he would not seek reelection.
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 U.S. Carries Out a “Self-Defense Strike” in Syria: Here’s What We Know
This week, the Department of Defense announced that the United States carried out a “self-defense strike” in Eastern Syria.
U.S. Officials Remain on Alert as Pentagon Reveals Number of Americans Injured in Recent Foreign Drone Attacks
The U.S. has revealed nearly two dozen military personnel were wounded during drone attacks at American bases in Syria and Iraq last week.
Pentagon Confirms New Details on Mysterious Balloon Being Tracked by U.S. Military Over Hawaii
A balloon of unknown origin is being tracked by the U.S. military after it passed over Hawaii, according to a Pentagon spokesperson and other officials familiar with the developing situation.
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.
The Pentagon’s Secret War Against COVID 19
With Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin testing positive for COVID 19, we look at how the coronavirus has remained a challenge to U.S. national security.
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.
Reaching New Heights
Mount Everest is now two feet taller, and as The Debrief team also continues to grow, we look at developments in the world of defense in this week's Intelligence Brief.