Japan enacts new law to boost cyber defence as threats from hostile states increase
By Sean Rayment Japan is rapidly increasing its cybersecurity capabilities through new legislation, international partnerships, and training schemes, following an escalation of threats from hostile states and criminal groups. The initiative has prompted a meeting in Tokyo between the country’s…
Russia exploits the West’s failure to counter Islamic extremism in Africa, experts claim
By Ben Farmer Russia welcomed African military and security officials to Moscow this week, amid fears it is expanding its footprint on the continent by exploiting the West’s failure to counter jihadists. The Kremlin showcased its security expertise and arms…
Russia to use fibre optic drones in summer offensive against Ukraine
Russia will deploy its latest fibre-optic drones when its anticipated summer offensive in Ukraine begins, military analysts have said. Fibre-optic drones are controlled via a cable, making them immune to electronic jamming. The drones are operated through a 15km-long fibre-optic…
Russia proposes fresh round of Ukraine peace talks as Germany backs long-range missile production for Kyiv
Russia has proposed holding a second round of peace talks with Ukraine on June 02 in Istanbul, as tensions rise over Germany’s decision to support the joint production of long-range missiles on Ukrainian soil. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said…
Army chiefs have been ordered not to support SAS veterans facing murder charges after shooting dead IRA terrorists 30-years ago
Defence chiefs are being accused of attempting to prevent the Army from supporting SAS veterans facing murder charges for shooting dead IRA terrorists during The Troubles. The revelation follows the disclosure that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has ordered all…
State-based ‘terror groups’ to be outlawed in the UK
Britain will introduce new laws to allow the security services to proscribe state-based groups such as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Home Secretary has said. Following the arrests of eight Iranians allegedly involved in plotting terrorist attacks in…
China unveils a new aircraft capable of deploying hundreds of drones simultaneously
China has unveiled the world’s first aerial aircraft carrier capable of deploying hundreds of automated drones instantly. The high-altitude mothership, Jiu Tian SS-UAV – an aerial aircraft carrier – is scheduled for its inaugural test flight in June 2025, according to…
Royal Navy drone subs to protect undersea cables from Russian attack
The Royal Navy will launch a fleet of ‘drone’ submarines to protect vital undersea cables from attacks by Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’. A prototype of the unmanned 19-tonne vessel, named Excalibur, was launched at Devonport naval base last week and will pave…
Putin skips Istanbul peace talks as Kyiv accuses Russia of stalling and sending a ‘sham delegation’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has refused to attend peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, prompting criticism from Kyiv in response to Moscow’s decision to send a “sham delegation” and casting doubt over the first direct negotiations between the two countries…
Spyware able to access phone audio and cameras for data ‘of use to China’, NCSC warns
Security agencies in the UK and allied countries have warned members of the Uyghur, Tibetan and Taiwanese communities that they may be targeted by newly discovered variants of spyware. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has joined its counterparts…
