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 to knockout satellites and enemy aircraft in a fraction of a second because lasers destroy targets at the speed of light. One of the western satellite systems in the Chinese sights is the SpaceX Starlink satellite system which can often be seen passing over UK skies. The UK has around seven military satellites which are now vital for command and…

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 of slowing in the lead up to the presidential election. One deepfake shows Harris repeatedly fumbling her words, in contrast to the actual footage of her smooth speech alongside President Joe Biden following a major prisoner swap. The recent deepfake video, first posted on Truth Social by Donald Trump, mocked Harris with the labels “DUMB!” and “extremely Low IQ.” The…

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.

One of the Kremlin’s most senior intelligence chiefs is facing allegations of corruption amid claims that his family amassed a fortune through illicit dealings linked to a Russian state defence company. Lieutenant General Vladislav Menshchikov, the head of the FSB, the Russian counter intelligence service, is alleged to have acquired expensive properties and businesses registered under the names of his relatives, according to The Insider, an investigations website. Menschikov, is one of President Vladimir’s most trusted aides and was responsible for orchestrating the wrongful arrest of western journalists. The Insider found that Menshchikov’s daughter, Tatiana Menshchikova, has amassed a real…

Rioters responsible for a public order crisis across Britain face being charged with terror offences, Britain’s top prosecutor has warned. Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, said his team would use every legal power to jail those behind the disorder, and that terror legislation was already being used in one case. He spoke out amid fears that up to 30 far right rallies are planned across the country over the next 24 hours. Senior police sources have admitted the “outlook is bad”, but insisted they were “ready to respond”. More than 400 people have already been arrested in connection…

There will be no re-opening of diplomatic relations between Russia and the West in the wake of the historic prison exchange, according to a former US National Security advisor.

Axiom Space announced that its upcoming mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will feature a diverse international crew representing India, Poland, and Hungary. The Ax-4 mission marks a significant expansion of global participation in commercial spaceflight. It is also expected to strengthen ties between the participating countries and solidify their positions as leaders in the growing space industry. Veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson will command the 14-day mission, marking her second with Axiom Space. Joining her are Mission Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla from India, and Mission Specialists Sławosz Uznański from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary. The upcoming mission will mark…

“I think the status quo,serves quite a lot of people’s interest well and a major escalation doesn’t serve anyone.”

Iran has threatened that it will deliver a “harsh punishment” against Israel following theassassination of Hamas’s leader in an explosion. Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, was killed instantly inside his home in Tehran with some reports suggesting that a bomb had been placed inside the apartment months earlier and detonated by remote control.The threat of retaliation by Tehran raises the stakes in the Middle East with the two most powerful countries in the region moving ever closer to all out war.The Israeli government has not commented directly on the missile strike which killed Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran early…

The increasing reliance on mobile phones by both Russian and Ukrainian forces has transformed the battlefield, with devices serving as both vital tools and potential liabilities. The disclosure has led to a warning by cyber analysts of a shift in Russian cyber tactics to exploit mobile phone weaknesses. The Kremlin has also proposed a strict new law punishing soldiers for carrying phones in combat zones in a bid to clamp down on their use on the battlefield. Dan Black, Manager of Cyber Espionage Analysis at Mandiant, described how Russia’s cyber strategy has moved from high-profile, destructive attacks on civilian infrastructure…

North Korean spy chiefs are hacking into hospital computers to extort ransom payments which are then used to fund more cyber attacks, a new threat report warns. The communist state is using the attacks to fuel its nuclear ambitions, with the report from intelligence agencies in the US, UK, and South Korea, detailing a global espionage operation aimed at stealing critical technology. The state-sponsored cyber group, identified as Andariel, is waging a campaign against organisations involved in defence, aerospace, nuclear, and engineering worldwide. Andariel, also known as Onyx Sleet and APT45, operates within North Korea’s 3rd Bureau, the unit responsible…

F-16 fighters could soon be taking part in combat operations inside Ukraine’s airspace providing a well-timed significant boost to its air defences.Described by experts as the “world’s most agile fighter” – and a much hyped element of this the Nato summit in Washington – the US-made jet will be used primarily to shoot down the barrage of cruise missiles, deadly glide bombs and drones used by Russia to target Ukraine’s power infrastructure.Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said they are essential to help Ukrainians push back against Russia’s aerial dominance and “unblock the skies”.Russian forces have been preparing for the Ukrainian…