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From billion-dollar exchange heists to 'digital laundromats' that blur the trail, Pyongyang has built a pipeline that turns hacked tokens into cash and critical resources for its weapons programs.

Defense Trends 2026-02-04

Latest signs of corruption shake foundation of Xi’s ambitions

The Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced on January 24 that Gen. Zhang Youxia and Gen. Liu Zhenli are under investigation.

From billion-dollar exchange heists to 'digital laundromats' that blur the trail, Pyongyang has built a pipeline that turns hacked tokens into cash and critical resources for its weapons programs.

Defense Trends 2026-01-19

Ukraine's Soviet engineering legacy shapes today's conflict

For Moscow, the loss of Ukraine's engineering legacy represented strategic deprivation.

From billion-dollar exchange heists to 'digital laundromats' that blur the trail, Pyongyang has built a pipeline that turns hacked tokens into cash and critical resources for its weapons programs.

Defense Trends 2026-01-15

Strategic imperative: Washington presses for Arctic security integration

Some argue that with the rapid militarization of the Arctic by rival powers, the status quo in Greenland is no longer sufficient to guarantee the safety of the Western hemisphere.

From billion-dollar exchange heists to 'digital laundromats' that blur the trail, Pyongyang has built a pipeline that turns hacked tokens into cash and critical resources for its weapons programs.

Defense Trends 2026-01-14

China's covert campaign to destabilize the Philippines

Leaked documents reveal a sophisticated disinformation campaign aimed at reshaping Filipino perceptions of China and undermining Philippine sovereignty.

From billion-dollar exchange heists to 'digital laundromats' that blur the trail, Pyongyang has built a pipeline that turns hacked tokens into cash and critical resources for its weapons programs.

Defense Trends 2026-01-08

Ukraine's resilience, ingenuity redefine modern warfare

Ukrainian forces have fundamentally reshaped the rules of conflict.

From billion-dollar exchange heists to 'digital laundromats' that blur the trail, Pyongyang has built a pipeline that turns hacked tokens into cash and critical resources for its weapons programs.

Defense Trends 2026-01-07

Unveiling of nuclear-armed battleships marks bold overhaul of US naval strategy

The new 'Trump-class' ships are expected to carry nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles.

From billion-dollar exchange heists to 'digital laundromats' that blur the trail, Pyongyang has built a pipeline that turns hacked tokens into cash and critical resources for its weapons programs.

Defense Trends 2026-01-02

US response to ISIS sends clear message of deterrence

When American service members are attacked, the response is not rhetorical. It is measured, forceful and designed to ensure that groups like ISIS remain contained.

From billion-dollar exchange heists to 'digital laundromats' that blur the trail, Pyongyang has built a pipeline that turns hacked tokens into cash and critical resources for its weapons programs.

Defense Trends 2025-12-10

Winning without fighting: China's cognitive warfare against Taiwan

The goal is to convince Taiwan's population and leadership that resistance is futile, portraying the PLA as an unstoppable force with endless resources.

From billion-dollar exchange heists to 'digital laundromats' that blur the trail, Pyongyang has built a pipeline that turns hacked tokens into cash and critical resources for its weapons programs.

Defense Trends 2025-12-01

Sweden beefs up air defense in rearmament push amid Russian threat

Sweden has accelerated its increase in military spending following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and its own NATO membership in 2024.

From billion-dollar exchange heists to 'digital laundromats' that blur the trail, Pyongyang has built a pipeline that turns hacked tokens into cash and critical resources for its weapons programs.

Defense Trends 2025-11-27

The Kremlin's superweapons saga: hype collides with hard truths

Russia's nuclear bravado is growing louder, but Ukraine's long-range strikes are exposing the limits behind the threats.