Why Ukraine entered Russia: Shifting the narrative, demonstrating strength, negotiation leverage
The incursion into Russia is “definitely a blow to Putin’s image” according to Prof Haran.
Africa needs more than 10 million doses of vaccines for mpox outbreak
There are only 200,000 doses of mpox vaccines available according to the Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) has reported, resulting in a shortfall of 9.8 million.
AUKUS alliance achieves AI breakthrough with autonomous drone trials
Autonomous AI drones capable of independently locating and destroying ground targets have been successfully tested in a “ground breaking” multinational military exercise. The exercise is the first use of autonomy and AI sensing systems in a real-time military environment according…
British tanks used inside Russia for the first time.
British Challenger 2 tanks have reportedly been used by Ukrainian troops inside Russia for the first time.The disclosure follows the recent announcement by the British Ministry of Defence that weapons supplied by the UK can be used inside Russia –…
UK nuclear plant cyber failures expose national security risk
Britain’s largest nuclear plant operator has apologised after admitting to a series of cyber security failings that could have jeopardised national security. Sellafield, a government-owned facility which is home to the largest store of plutonium in the world, left sensitive…
New Israeli intelligence suggests Iran could attack Israel by Thursday
The United States has deployed a nuclear-powered guided missile submarine and a carrier strike group to the Middle East in anticipation of an imminent attack on Israel by Iran. The deployment of USS Georgia follows new intelligence from Israel indicating…
U.S. offers $10m reward for Iranian hackers targeting critical infrastructure
A $10 million reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of a team of Iranian hackers targeting critical infrastructure within the U.S., National Security News has learned. The move comes as the U.S. government intensifies its efforts…
China is planning to arm submarines with lasers capable of destroying satellites
Chinese defence chiefs are planning to install a star wars type laser on its nuclear submarines so that it will be able to shoot down British and US spy satellites while hidden beneath the ocean. Chinese scientists claim the weapon will be able…
Deepfakes targeting Kamala Harris spread on X as election disinformation escalates
Doctored videos of Vice President Kamala Harris have gone viral on social media platform X gaining millions of views. The surge in deepfake content targeting Harris began less than 24 hours after her first campaign speech and shows no sign…
Russia’s image of Africa junta protector has taken a hit, says Sahel expert
The recent significant losses suffered by Russian mercenaries at the hands of Tuareg rebels in Mali have undermined the perception that Russia’s Wagner Group can enhance security for local communities in the Sahel, according to Sahel expert Professor Sebastian Elischer from the University of Florida.
