BIZARRE: 14 - What They Never Told You

Is NATO ready to fight? The Ukraine war is raising doubts among military analysts

The Ukraine conflict highlights NATO's struggle to adapt quickly to modern warfare. Cheap drones are rendering traditional military assets like tanks increasingly obsolete. Ukrainian officials are now teaching NATO valuable lessons from the ongoing battlefield experiences. Europe faces a critical air and missile defense vulnerability, relying heavily on US systems.…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

From mountain fighters to Red Sea power: How the Houthis rose to control Bab el-Mandeb

Yemen's Houthi group now controls the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This group evolved into a formidable fighting force with Iranian support. They have disrupted vital shipping and struck critical oil facilities. Houthi missiles and drones have reached over 1,000 miles away. Their military tactics focus on infiltration and drone attacks.

The Economic Times · Sep 17

US drone maker Powerus signs Pakistan Army MOU, gets initial order

US drone maker Powerus has signed an MoU with the Pakistan Army that includes an initial order for unmanned aerial systems, co-founder Brett Velicovich told Reuters. The value and specific details of the order were not disclosed due to security and confidentiality concerns.

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Ukraine war briefing: Drone kills Russian commander just decorated after fake victory claim

Maj Gen Anton Grunis was praised by Vladimir Putin for purported capture of Kostiantynivka; UK names intel officer who died in Ukraine road crash. What we know on day 1,667

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17

China's 'Monster of Malan' Drone Could Be Bigger Than a B-2 as New Images Raise Stealth Questions

New photographs provide the clearest view yet of China's enormous WZ-X drone, revealing unusual wing features associated with low observability while leaving its mission and capabilities unconfirmed.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Exploding Packages, Cyberattacks and Sabotage Plots Expose Scale of Russia's War on Europe, ISW Warns

The Institute for the Study of War says Germany's attribution of the Leipzig drone incident marks a shift in Europe's willingness to publicly address alleged Russian kinetic and hybrid operations.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Crude Oil Prices Sharply Lower as Middle East Disruptions Ease

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -3.40 (-3.21%) on Wednesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0198 (+0.57%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with gasoline climbing to a 3-week nearest-futures high. Crude prices fell sharply on Wednesday as signs emerged that more...

Barchart · Sep 16

Capture of Mocha marks turning point in Yemen war, with ripples across Red Sea

Days after Houthis captured the Red Sea port of Mocha from Yemeni forces, Saudi Arabia has accused the rebels of firing a drone towards the holy city of Mecca – a target Saudi officials say is a "red line". Analysts warn the Houthis' territorial gains could open a new and…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 16

Alleging Houthi attack on Mecca, Saudis hit Yemen

Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen while Houthi fighters launched drones and missiles at Saudi cities. The United States tightened its travel warning for Saudi Arabia due to the worsening conflict. The extension of the war threatens to worsen global energy supply shortages. The price of Brent crude hovered around $108 a…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Russia used Claude AI for espionage, disinformation and drone swarms

Anthropic's latest report on the abuse of its AI model found that a Russian-linked hacking group used Claude to automate attacks on more than 20 organisations, including Ukrainian defence ministries and drone suppliers, while separate operators ran pro-Kremlin disinformation in Africa and Moldova.

Euronews · Sep 16