Defense Post

A Washington Post opinion piece argues that Iran's recent actions have shattered a long-standing assumption underpinning U.S. military planning in the Middle East. The column contends that American strategists can no longer take for granted the superiority or deterrence framework that shaped decades of policy toward Tehran, prompting debate among defense analysts about what this means for regional stability and future U.S. posture.

Posts are claiming that Iran has seized a second American military underwater drone, an ROV operating beneath the sea surface. The reports, circulated in French and English with hashtags about the capture, point to defense-focused coverage of the alleged incident. Details about when and where the seizure took place remain sparse in the circulating posts.

Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council, has submitted his resignation. He had held the post since January 2024. Kovalenko said he remains involved in national security work and cognitive confrontation with Russia. It is not yet known who will replace him as head of the center.

Polish space startup Eycore is capitalizing on growing demand for satellite intelligence as governments boost defense and security spending following the end of the post-Cold War 'peace dividend' era. The company is positioning itself within a rapidly expanding market for commercial satellite imagery and geospatial data, driven by geopolitical tensions and renewed military investment across Europe.

A US startup is pursuing a drone concept designed to carry a 300-kilowatt-class laser weapon, according to Defense Post reporting. The idea points to growing interest in high-power laser systems mounted on unmanned aircraft, potentially for missile defense or counter-drone missions. Details about the company, funding, and timeline of the project remain limited.