The D Brief: Russia’s helping Iran; Updated strike map; Drone threats; DOD’s new CDO; And a bit more.March 6, 2026
The D Brief: Death toll, oil prices rise; Ukraine to send anti-drone help; WH calls industry meeting; Claude at war; And a bit more. Defense March 5, 2026 US-Israeli war on Iran, day 6: The war’s death toll has risen to at least 1,230 Iranians after more 3,600 U.S.…
The US built up its missile defenses—and will need to do it again Defense March 4, 2026 Over the past several days, integrated air and missile defense forces from the United States, Israel, and key Gulf partners…
Iran-linked hacktivists could target US state and local targets, experts warn Defense March 4, 2026 Further escalating hostilities in Iran could leave state and local governments in the crosshairs of hacktivists aligned with the regime…
The D Brief: US-Israel strikes continue; Hormuz closed; 4 US dead, ID’d; SOF join Ecuador drug ops; And a bit more. Defense March 4, 2026 US-Israeli war on Iran, day 5: The global economy is still slipping as the war proceeds against Iran, with oil tankers…
Trump’s CISA nominee to exit Coast Guard role, but still in running to lead cyber agency Defense March 4, 2026 President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is leaving the Department of Homeland Security, where…
The Army just launched an open call for industry ideas Defense March 3, 2026 The Army is looking to stretch its limited research and development dollars by teaming up with private industry to develop…
Pentagon’s war on Anthropic based on ‘dubious’ legal thinking and ideology—not real risk, sources say Defense March 3, 2026 The Pentagon’s Friday move to label Anthropic’s AI models a “supply-chain risk” likely won’t stand up in court and could…
The D Brief: Iran war spreads across Mideast; Trump: ‘Wars can be fought forever’; Iranian, US death tolls rise; State urges evacuations from 16 nations; And a bit more. Defense March 3, 2026 Amid airspace and airport closures throughout the Middle East, the U.S. is urging Americans to depart immediately from more than…
Cyber, Space Commands were among ‘first movers’ in strikes on Iran: top general Defense March 2, 2026 U.S. Cyber Command and Space Command were among the “first movers” to begin “layering non-kinetic effects” as the U.S. launched its war…
Intelligence firms watch for uptick in Iran cyber activity after US, Israel strikes Defense March 2, 2026 Tehran-linked hackers are stepping up digital reconnaissance and preparing for potentially disruptive cyber activity following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes…
Hegseth: second operation against Iran won’t lead to another ‘forever war’ Defense March 2, 2026 The Pentagon is adamant that the new U.S. bombing campaign in Iran will not lead to another decades-long war, but…
The D Brief: War on Iran; Retaliation throughout the Gulf; Friendly fire downs F-15s; Anthropic ejected from federal service; And a bit more. Defense March 2, 2026 Trump launches second war in two months: Four U.S. troops have died and more than 550 Iranians have been killed so…
