Vaughn Cockayne

Army leads U.S. strategy to thwart developing next generation threats

As U.S. rivals dedicate enormous resources to developing next-generation threats that can circumvent traditional defense, the Army is working to create systems that can thwart that peril, a top general told Threat Status.

August 17, 2025

Trump, Putin unlikely to reach Ukraine ceasefire but may find common ground on nuclear deal

Although Friday's summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin may not result in a ceasefire in Ukraine, it may represent the first step toward a new nuclear deal between Washington and Moscow.

August 15, 2025

Norwegian intelligence service blames Russian hackers for seizing control of hydro dam

Pro-Russian hackers took control of a Norwegian hydroelectric dam earlier this year, Norway's intelligence agency admitted this week, the first time the country has blamed Moscow for the cyberattack.

August 14, 2025

Space Force launches L3Harris-built experimental satellite system

The U.S. Space Force successfully launched L3Harris' Navigation Technology Satellite-3 into orbit on Wednesday, with defense leaders hoping the satellite will provide service members with reliable tracking and navigation capabilities.

August 14, 2025

Golden Dome to include a four-layer defense system

The Trump administration's Golden Dome for America missile defense shield will incorporate space- and land-based defenses to create a four-layered system, according to a new report.

August 13, 2025

Pentagon might create national rapid-response force for civil unrest

The White House is reportedly considering a Pentagon plan that would create a National Guard-led rapid response force to quell civil unrest in major American cities.

August 12, 2025

North Koreans in Russia working like slaves, says new report

Thousands of North Korean laborers have been sent to work in punishing conditions in Russia as Moscow's wartime economy struggles to complete construction projects, a new investigation reports.

August 12, 2025

U.S. labels Pakistani Balochistan Liberation Army as ‘foreign terrorist organization’

The State Department on Monday officially designated the Pakistan-based Balochistan Liberation Army as a "foreign terrorist organization," significantly ramping up pressure against the militant group.

August 12, 2025

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Russia not interested in peace, Moscow preparing new offensive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday accused Russia of not being interested in ending the war, adding that Moscow is now preparing for a new offensive campaign despite participating in peace negotiations with the U.S. this week.

August 12, 2025

Golden Dome center of discussion at Space & Missile Defense Symposium, despite Hegseth’s gag order

Despite it being the marquee defense policy of the second Trump administration, the Pentagon went to lengths to ensure that top U.S. military officials avoided talking publicly about the president's push for a next-generation "Golden Dome for America" missile defense shield this week at the Space & Missile Defense Symposium.

August 8, 2025

Defense technology companies team up to support Trump’s Golden Dome

Defense technology companies AeroVironment and SNC announced a strategic partnership this week aimed at building an integrated, adaptable air and missile defense system to support President Trump's Golden Dome for America.

August 8, 2025

Iran remains guarded over U.S. talks as EU negotiations continue

Iran's foreign minister refused to commit to further nuclear negotiations with the U.S., asserting that talks couldn't take place under hostile conditions.

August 7, 2025

Man executed in Iran over spy allegations was nuclear scientist

The man executed by Iran on Wednesday for allegedly sharing sensitive nuclear information with Israel was himself a nuclear scientist, Iranian state-affiliated media reported Thursday.

August 7, 2025

Army must integrate with AI to create efficient, affordable fighting force, says general

Artificial intelligence will be an integral tool for reducing the cognitive load placed on U.S. Army soldiers and will be the driving force behind a leaner and more lethal fighting force, the leader of the Army Space and Missile Defense Command said this week.

August 7, 2025

Justice Department charges two Chinese over allegedly smuggling Nvidia chips to China

U.S. authorities arrested two Chinese accused of illegally transporting millions of dollars' worth of microchips used in artificial intelligence applications to China.

August 6, 2025

Iran executes man accused of spying for Mossad

Iran has executed a man accused of transmitting information about an Iranian nuclear scientist to the Israeli spy agency Mossad.

August 6, 2025

Trump’s transactional diplomacy hangs heavy over upcoming South Korea summit

As Washington and Seoul prepare for a meeting between their leaders, diplomatic experts debate the impact that President Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy will have on the Indo-Pacific region.

August 6, 2025

Denmark, Norway, Sweden commit $486 million to NATO-led project to send Ukraine U.S.-made weapons

Denmark, Norway and Sweden have promised to collectively spend $486 million on a NATO-led initiative to send U.S.-manufactured weapons to Ukraine, the Norwegian government announced Tuesday.

August 5, 2025

Pentagon moves to slash staffing at Defense Technical Information Center as part of efficiency push

The Defense of Defense announced a major shake-up at the Defense Technical Information Center, promising to streamline its operations and significantly reduce its staff.

August 5, 2025

Russian, Chinese coders secretly insert malicious code in open-source software, says new report

As businesses and government services continue to adopt open-source software, a new report indicates that foreign actors are secretly infiltrating software infrastructure with ill intent.

August 4, 2025