Al-Qaeda Using Google Maps to Plan Attacks

The al Qaeda terror organization is using Google Maps to plan precision jihadist attacks across the Middle East, according to a new propaganda video released by Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).

Iran, Russia, Syria, Iraq Held Intelligence Committee Meeting

Iran, Russia, Syria, and Iraq held a quartet intelligence committee meeting in Baghdad last Thursday, the Mehr news agency reported. The meeting was primarily aimed at sharing intelligence in the campaign against terrorism.

Iranian Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Amir Hatami, who represented Iran at the meeting, said his country attaches great importance to efforts in fighting terrorism. 

Eitan Ben-Eliyahu Resigns as Chairman of Aeronautics

Aeronautics announced today that its chairman, Maj. Gen. (res.) Eitan Ben-Eliyahu has informed the company's board of directors of his resignation after six years in office. The board appointed Maj. Gen. (res.) Yedidya Yaari as Ben-Eliyahu's successor.

IAI's Upgraded Tac4G Allows Integration with Tactical UAVs

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has evolved its Tac4G tactical communication system to enable it to be integrated with tactical UAVs, the company recently announced. (Additional source: imrmedia)

Boosting Regional Cooperation: Behind Gulf Shield 1

Saudi King Salman attended the conclusion of the Joint Gulf Shield-1 military drill last Monday, alongside many Arab leaders who had taken part one day earlier in an Arab Summit in the Saudi city of Dammam.

This patronage came as a realization of the importance of military cooperation and coordination with friendly countries to protect the security of the region and to raise the level of readiness to ensure regional and global peace.

Prospects for Israel's Descent into Regional Chaos and War: The Trump Effect

"Hereby it is manifest that during the time men live without a common power to keep them all in awe, they are in that condition which is called war and such a war as is of every man against every other man." (Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan)

Management of Military Operations – Authority & Responsibility Assignment

As I join numerous commentators who have already addressed this issue and voice my personal opinion, it is essential, in my view, to clearly define the position and functions of the National Security Council of Israel, which has undergone many upheavals since its inception.

Report: 120% Increase in OT-Specific Vulnerabilities in 2017

"During 2017, almost 200 new OT-specific vulnerabilities were published, affecting Siemens products, Schneider Electric, Moxa, Rockwell, and other vendors. This figure represents a 120 percent increase over that of 2016," according to a recent report published by Skybox Security.

US, UK Issue Joint Statement on Malicious Cyber Activity Carried Out by Russia

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) on Monday released a joint Technical Alert about malicious cyber activity carried out by the Russian Government.

The targets of this malicious cyber activity are primarily government and private-sector organizations, critical infrastructure providers, and the internet service providers (ISPs) supporting these sectors.

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