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Mar- 2026 -

26 March

The “Juniper” series of events are designed to test collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improve the interoperability of defense systems. These exercises offer prime opportunities for USCENTCOM and the IDF to partner and innovate together, solidifying the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Israel while contributing to regional stability. The U.S. remains committed to the security of Israel and supports Israel’s qualitative military edge. (Photo courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson's Office)

Israeli Brothers Indicted Over AI-Generated Fake Intel Sent to Iranian Spy

Two brothers from the Jerusalem area are in hot water after allegedly feeding an Iranian operative fabricated intelligence — much of it generated with AI tools like ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini.

16 March

Americas

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., flies during career day at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., on May 5, 2007. (DoD photo by Kenn Brown, U.S. Air Force. (Released))

Rojoef Manuel

Chinese AI Monitoring System Allegedly Tracked US B-2 Bombers After Iran Strike

Chinese defense technology has intercepted radio transmissions from US B-2 Spirit bombers involved in a March 1 strike on Iran, claiming its AI-powered monitoring system detected the signals despite the aircraft’s stealth capability.

12 March

Americas

Satellite view over the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: MizarVision

Rojoef Manuel

Chinese AI Startup Watching US Military Assets in Middle East From Space

The company released high-resolution images showing American bases, fighter jets, warships, and missile defense systems across the conflict-ridden region.

Feb- 2026 -

11 February

Asia Pacific

Specialists from the Joint Task Force 661 Defensive Cyber Operations team at Camp Ricarte, Puerto Princesa City in the Philippines during Exercise ALON 25. *** Local Caption *** Exercise ALON 25 is a bilateral training activity planned and led by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Australian Defence Force. Conducted from 15 to 29 August, it is the largest overseas military exercise for Australia in 2025. Over 3,600 personnel are participating in Exercise ALON 25 including members of the ADF and AFP, as well as elements of the Royal Canadian Navy, and the United States Marine Corps Marine Rotation Force Darwin. Exercise ALON 25 demonstrates the strength of the Strategic Partnership between Australia and the Philippines. It allows both nations to practice multi-domain warfighting skillsets while collaborating on regional security.

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Charges Two Chinese Nationals With Foreign Interference

Australian police said Wednesday they have charged two Chinese nationals with foreign interference, accusing them of spying on a Buddhist group at the behest of police in China.

Dec- 2025 -

6 December

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Burkina Faso Releases 8 NGO Members Arrested for ‘Spying’

An international NGO in Burkina Faso said Friday that eight of its members had been released, months after the country's military rulers arrested them on accusations of spying.

Nov- 2025 -

12 November

Americas

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC)

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Says Dismantled US-Israeli Spy Network

Iran said Tuesday it had broken up a spy network linked to both Israeli and US spy agencies, months after the war between the Islamic republic and its archenemy Israel.

Oct- 2025 -

17 October

Americas

Norwegian soldiers conduct training during an exercise with Light Tactical Vehicles during an exercise at an undisclosed location within the European Theater, on Sept. 2, 2025. The Norwegian-led arctic operation was a first-of-its-kind mission to conduct rapid insertion of military assets to remote and austere location. The operation focused on NATO sea denial and maritime domain awareness capabilities and helps set conditions to quickly respond and defeat any crisis or threat to NATO allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Addysyn Tobar)

Staff Writer With AFP

Ex-US Embassy Guard in Norway Convicted of Spying for Russia, Iran

A Norwegian court has sentenced a former US embassy security guard to three years and seven months in prison for spying for Russia and Iran.

15 October

Europe

A Sayad-3 missile is displayed during Iran's unveiling of two new air defense systems

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Hands Two French Nationals Prison Sentences for Spying: Judiciary

Iranian authorities handed down lengthy prison sentences to two French nationals after convicting them on multiple charges including spying for Israel.

14 October

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Beijing’s False Radar Signals Trick Foreign Spy Plane Over South China Sea

China’s electronic warfare forces have allegedly misled a foreign spy plane over the South China Sea using a vehicle-mounted system that created fake radar signals.

9 October

Americas

Airmen attending a base all-call use their smart phones to follow along and interact during the presentation at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 26, 2018. Fairchild leadership supporting Airmen is a high priority, and were testing out the interactive format as a means to better connect with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)

Staff Writer With AFP

US Air Force Employee Sentenced for Sharing Defense Info on Dating App

A former civilian employee of the US Air Force was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for sharing classified information on an online dating platform.

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