DefenceTalkNew US Secretary of Defense James Mattis reassured his British counterpart on Monday (Jan 23) that Washington has an “unshakeable commitment” to Nato, despite President Donald Trump previously casting the military alliance as obsolete. During a phone call with Mr Michael Fallon on his first full day in office, Gen Mattis “emphasised the United States’ […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-chief-mattis-vows-unshakeable-commitment-to-nato-68888/

DefenceTalkAngela Merkel led a sharp European response to US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday after he branded the NATO alliance “obsolete” and criticised the German chancellor’s open-door refugee policy. In a hard-hitting interview with two European newspapers, Trump unleashed a volley of verbal attacks on Europe, hailing Britain’s decision to leave the European Union and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/europe-hits-back-at-trump-over-obsolete-nato-68821/

DefenceTalkNATO on Monday reiterated its confidence in the US security commitment to Europe, despite US President-elect Donald Trump sparking fresh uproar by saying the alliance was obsolete. Asked to comment on Trump’s remarks, a NATO spokesman made no direct response but referred to a statement by head Jens Stoltenberg on Dec 6 at an alliance […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nato-maintains-absolute-confidence-in-trump-security-commitment-68816/

DefenceTalkBritain’s defence ministry has lost more than 700 laptops and computers over 18 months, according to figures released on Wednesday. A total of 759 laptops and computers were lost and an additional 32 were stolen between the May 2015 election and October 2016, records released by the Press Association show. A further 328 CDs, DVDs […]https://www.defencetalk.com/britains-ministry-of-defence-loses-hundreds-of-laptops-68713/

DefenceTalkA big rise in drone use is likely to lead to a new wave of “dronejackings” by cybercriminals, security experts warned Tuesday. A report by Intel’s McAfee Labs said hackers are expected to start targeting drones used for deliveries, law enforcement or camera crews, in addition to hobbyists. “Drones are well on the way to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dronejacking-may-be-the-next-big-cyber-threat-68631/

DefenceTalkThe line of systems provides a unique, overall situational awareness of “on-the-ground” data and conditions, and enables a large number of users to receive real time, high-resolution imagery and even go “back-in-time” for border protection, facilities and tactical infrastructure security, counter-terrorism and other purposes. Elbit Systems presents GroundEye, an innovative line of systems for ground-based […]https://www.defencetalk.com/elbit-launches-wide-area-and-persistent-intelligence-gathering-system-68596/

DefenceTalkUS Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Monday advised NATO countries worried about the arrival of Donald Trump at the White House to talk to the incoming administration to ensure he respects the alliance. During the campaign ultimately won by Trump in a shock victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton, the Republican billionaire said he might think […]https://www.defencetalk.com/talk-to-team-donald-trump-pentagon-to-nato-68586/

DefenceTalkA massive cyberattack has hit at least five of Russia’s largest banks, Moscow-based internet security giant Kaspersky said Thursday. The country’s largest lender, state-controlled Sberbank, said it had been hacked into on Tuesday but managed to neutralise the attack automatically without disturbing its operations. Kaspersky said in a statement that the distribution of denial attacks […]https://www.defencetalk.com/massive-cyberattack-hit-five-top-russian-banks-kaspersky-68567/

DefenceTalkYoung, social media-savvy Soldiers may be the linchpin in commanders’ efforts to use cyber networks to throw virtual effects at enemies in future battlefields, according to Army leaders. “I think there is a better comfort level with our young folks that understand the complexity of the environment in which we are operating,” Col. Jerry Turner, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/facebook-to-cyber-warfare-field-commanders-social-media-savvy-force-68562/

DefenceTalkPakistan on Wednesday conveyed to the United States that India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security (NDS) are patronising terrorists groups to attack soft targets in the country. National Security Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Nasser Khan Janjua conveyed the message to US ambassador David Hale in a meeting today, said […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raw-nds-patronizing-terror-groups-in-afghanistan-pak-national-security-adviser-tells-us-envoy-68490/