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Middle east crisis prompts UK NCSC warning on potential Iranian cyber activity

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned organizations of a potential increase in Iranian cyber threats amid the escalating Middle East conflict....

Israel does not rule out ground invasion in Lebanon against Hezbollah – breaking

The IDF's new offensive against Hezbollah ‘will be broad and comprehensive and could include a (ground) invasion’: stated by an Israeli security source to...

According to Reuters online, the Pentagon had no indication that Iran intended to attack the US first – breaking

Reuters online, citing two sources familiar with the matter, reported the Pentagon officials admitted during a closed-door briefing to the US Congress on Sunday...

Pentagon–Anthropic brawl demands rethink of AI industry

(David Wroe - ASPI The Strategist) Imagine we found a way to build gods—or demons. Would we want private companies to have sole responsibility...

Copying Ukraine, Russia has begun using uncrewed boats at sea

(David Kirichenko - ASPI The Strategist) Ukraine’s most significant success in fighting off Russia has arguably been in the Black Sea. It forced Russia’s...

Beyond bombs: cyber and information operations targeting Iran’s regime

(Justin Bassi and James Corera - ASPI The Strategist) US-Israeli airstrikes may dominate the footage from Tehran, but a decisive contest is also unfolding...

China & Taiwan Update, March 1, 2026

(Institute for the Study of War) PLA Nuclear Submarine Development: The PLAN may be preparing to launch a new type of guided missile nuclear submarine...

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 1, 2026

(Institute for the Study of War)  Russia continues to offer no support but boilerplate condemnations to Iran following the deaths of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali...

Iran Update Morning Special Report: March 1, 2026

(Institute for the Study of War) The US-Israeli combined force appears to be increasingly targeting the Iranian internal security apparatus, which is consistent with the...

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