MILITARY
How the U.S. Military Buys Location Data from Ordinary Apps
A Muslim prayer app with over 98 million downloads is one of the apps connected to a wide-ranging supply chain that sends ordinary people's personal data to brokers, contractors, and the military.
Joe Biden Just Named a Trans Veteran to His Transition Team
A retired commander in the U.S. Navy, Shawn Skelly became one of the first trans people to receive a presidential appointment under President Obama.
How Wargames Help the Military Actually Wage War
Similar to traditional board games, wargames have been instrumental in training officers and giving insight into actual battle.
South Koreans Are Divided Over BTS' Looming Mandatory Military Service
Pop culture critics say the whole conversation has been politicized, with some officials using it to boost their popularity.
U.S. Troops Might be in Danger. Why Is the Military Trying to Hide It?
Formerly secret files raise questions about the security of American military bases in Africa.
Canadian Military Halts ‘Influence Activity’ Training After Wolf Psyop Gone Wrong
“I have directed the Canadian Army to pause training related to these sort of influence activities until the conclusion of the investigation,” said Minister of Defence Harjit Sajjan.
Military Incompetence Unleashed a Wolf Psyop on Unsuspecting Canadians
The tactical psyop training, which included loudspeakers in the woods and a forged letter warning of invading wolves, somehow leaked to the public.
The Pentagon Wants Elon Musk to Yeet Cargo Around the Planet In an Hour
Officials said SpaceX is working on rocket-based delivery of military supplies around the globe just days after the news that it's developing missile-tracking satellites.
Dealing With Its Own Extremism Scandals, Canadian Military Trolls Proud Boys
Some critics say the Canadian Armed Forces have been too lenient on members holding far-right views.
Inside the Secret Tibetan Force That Is Helping India Take On China
Apart from being expert paratroopers, members of the Special Frontier Force are trained in mountain warfare and guerilla combat.
Neo-Nazi Terror Leader Said to Have Worked With U.S. Special Forces
The leader of The Base, Rinaldo Nazzaro, worked as a private military contractor for the Pentagon in 2014, which included briefing special forces.
Everything You Need to Know About India and China’s Ongoing Border Dispute
This time, the experts say, the conflict could potentially spiral out of control.