President Donald Trump has canceled the planned June 12 summit in Singapore with North Korea’s dictator, Kim Jong-un. This came after repeated complaints from North Korean officials and news organizations, the latest by a North Korean Deputy Foreign M … [Read more...] about Trump Cancels Summit in Singapore as Kim’s Regime Totters
Contributor: Stephen Bryen
Taiwan’s Submarines – New Thinking Needed*
Left: Photo of one of the two Hai Lung class submarines in service with the Taiwanese Navy. These subs are old and badly in need of a major overhaul. New subs would cost billions and take a decade to deliver. Photo: National Defense Ministry of … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s Submarines – New Thinking Needed*
Mobile apps and smartphones pose a clear and present danger*
Most people don't realize that the mobile phone is being 'weaponized. New revelations show that Iran has posted apps found on Google’s Play Store which give the Iranians the ability to easily spy on anyone who downloads them to their smartphone. Som … [Read more...] about Mobile apps and smartphones pose a clear and present danger*
The Story Behind the Meltdown and Spectre Threats
Left: First IBM PC, 1981 - (IBM Model 5150). The latest revelations that Intel, AMD and ARM microprocessors have major security vulnerabilities should have surprised no one. In 2004 IBM sold its PC group to the Chinese Lenovo, and Intel opened its f … [Read more...] about The Story Behind the Meltdown and Spectre Threats
Russia’s S-400 missile: A new Middle East invasion*
Right: The flexible and fast S-400 missile system. Photo: Russian Defence Ministry. Powerful and popular anti-missile/aircraft system is a game changer with its ability to use ultra-fast long- and short-range missiles Saudi Arabia’s agreement to … [Read more...] about Russia’s S-400 missile: A new Middle East invasion*
What’s Ailing the US Fleet?
After the fourth accident involving a US warship this year, Secretary of Defense James Mattis has stood down the entire Pacific fleet. In the latest disaster, the USS John S. McCain collided with a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the Strait o … [Read more...] about What’s Ailing the US Fleet?
Getting Chipped: A Dangerous Practice
Left: Microchip implant demonstrated in Helsinki Finland, posted on Biohax Facebook page, March 9, 2017. Injecting Near Field Communication (NFC) chips between the thumb and index finger of volunteer workers is becoming an unsettling trend in Scan … [Read more...] about Getting Chipped: A Dangerous Practice
US Gov. Fails Protecting Personal Information, Again
Once again the U.S. government has failed to protect sensitive personal information, this time highly sensitive information on 4,000 Air Force officers. This information, contained in extensive 127-page individual security questionnaires known a … [Read more...] about US Gov. Fails Protecting Personal Information, Again
Will NATO fight? And for What? (la NATO combatterà? E per cosa?)
The one thing I am convinced about is that the Russians can count. They know the size and capability of NATO-directed forces deployed in the Baltic States and Poland, and they know that NATO is, despite recent frenetic activity and the delivery of … [Read more...] about Will NATO fight? And for What? (la NATO combatterà? E per cosa?)
U.S. Nuclear Deterrent to North Korea
Can the United States provide sufficient help to offset the growing North Korean and Chinese threat to the independence and security of South Korea and Japan? It can. It should put Pershing missiles in both countries. How should the U.S. respond to … [Read more...] about U.S. Nuclear Deterrent to North Korea