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War Is Complicated.

Trying to Understand the World • 3 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🌍 World Politics War Military Defense Mercenaries Strategy
  1. War is incredibly complex, involving strategic objectives, sectoral policies, and defense capabilities.
  2. Equipment alone does not equate to capability in warfare; there is a need for proper training, integration, and maintenance.
  3. The concept of modern mercenaries in warfare is often rooted in misconceptions and unrealistic expectations of their capabilities and impact.

From BMW Bargains to Cyber Battles: A Deep Dive into APT29's Deceptive Tactics

Deceiving Adversaries • 2 HN points • 16 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Psychology Deception Tactics Defense
  1. Understanding deception tactics is crucial in cybersecurity for both attackers and defenders.
  2. Psychological manipulation plays a significant role in cyber deception, exploiting human emotions like curiosity, greed, and fear.
  3. Cyber deception can be an effective defense strategy against sophisticated threats like APT29, allowing organizations to mislead attackers and protect valuable assets.

Exclusive: Inside 'Trident Spectre', the yearly tech experimentation program for Navy SEALs

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 1 HN point • 13 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Military Intelligence Surveillance Defense Artificial Intelligence
  1. Trident Spectre is a technology experiment program for Navy SEALs focused on deterrence and experimentation with various capabilities.
  2. The Trident Spectre exercise includes classified sessions, international participation, and testing in a 'high fail' environment at Fort Story.
  3. Trident Spectre encourages teamwork and innovation, seeking unexpected effects similar to the accidental discovery of Viagra.

Anatomy of Storm Shadow Interception

Simplicius's Garden of Knowledge • 1 HN point • 30 Jun 23
🌐 International Military Technology Conflict Defense Security
  1. The Storm Shadow missile is extremely fast, hitting almost supersonic speeds, making it challenging to intercept.
  2. The Pantsir air defense system showed the capability to detect and engage stealthy targets at significant ranges.
  3. The videos provide rare insight into the dynamics of tracking and engaging low observable or stealth targets, confirming figures from actual literature.

The Mind Games : Psychological Warfare in Cyber Deception

Deceiving Adversaries • 1 HN point • 30 May 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Psychology Sociology Deception Defense
  1. Cyber deception involves intentionally manipulating reality to mislead attackers and stay ahead in cybersecurity.
  2. Understanding psychology and sociology helps predict attackers' moves and develop effective defense strategies.
  3. Adversaries exploit psychological tools like urgency and cognitive biases, while defenders can use the same principles to create deceptive defenses.
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Dialectics of Offset

World Game • 1 implied HN point • 08 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Defense Innovation Military
  1. Technology is a force multiplier in warfare, helping to offset numerical advantages of adversaries.
  2. Secretary of Defense Harold Brown introduced the concept of using technology to counter the large Soviet nuclear arsenal.
  3. The potential of technology to balance power dynamics was highlighted in the context of warfare.

Gambling with House Money

The Radar • 0 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Military Policy Defense Leadership Strategy
  1. Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) airmen play a critical role in providing air support to ground forces, especially in close-quarters combat situations.
  2. The Air Force's decision to reduce TACP workforce by 44% over three years lacks transparency and may leave a gap in crucial air support during intense combat situations.
  3. The reduction in TACPs could have severe consequences if ground forces find themselves in a conflict without adequate air support, putting lives at risk.