Israeli start-ups looking at nano-technology applications in space
Israel is looking to grab a chunk of the $300 billion (annually) civilian space industry with the launch of three nano-satellites. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Pentagon building cruise missile shield to defend major U.S. cities
The Pentagon is constructing a defense network that would protect U.S. cities from Russian cruise missile attacks. Officials say the network will include radars, National Guard F-16 fighter jets, (more…)
Israeli military plans a unified cybersecurity command
In its pursuit to become a world cyber power, Israel plans to develop a military command focused exclusively on cyberwarfare. “The IDF is required to excel in every aspect (more…)
Latest cyber attack gives China secured data on all U.S. personnel
By Jack Caravelli Only this month did the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) admit that in April the final phase of a massive breach of its confidential files occurred (more…)
China boasts hypersonic vehicle could defeat U.S. defenses
China on June 7 said it successfully tested a hypersonic vehicle that “could render existing U.S. missile defense systems less effective and potentially obsolete.” SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Hackers hit 4 million government employees, easy health care data
The massive attack, apparently by China, on U.S. government employees past and present has affected up to 4 million people. Attacks on health data are another indication of how (more…)
U.S. seeks new rocket system to end reliance on Russian engines
The U.S. Air Force is taking proposals for development of a rocket propulsion system that will replace Russian-built engines by a 2019 deadline set by Congress. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Russian hackers implicated in IRS data breach
Cyber hackers, likely operating from the safety of Russia, have been implicated in a massive breach of taxpayer data held by the IRS. Experts say it is highly unlikely (more…)
Iran seen behind 2012 cyber attack on Saudi energy giant Aramco
After decades of focusing on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs and Teheran’s support of terrorist organizations Hizbullah and Hamas, the West is beginning to recognize a third threat — (more…)