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Hezbollah Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Vulnerabilities in Israeli Defenses

Hezbollah Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Vulnerabilities in Israeli Defenses

Along Israel’s northern border, a silent yet significant change is happening on the battlefield. Hezbollah now uses fiber-optic drones, which can outsmart Israel’s high-tech defenses. These aren’t your regular radio…
Hezbollah Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Vulnerabilities in Israeli Defenses

Hezbollah Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Vulnerabilities in Israeli Defenses

Along Israel’s northern border, a silent yet significant change is happening on the battlefield. Hezbollah now uses fiber-optic drones, which can outsmart Israel’s high-tech defenses. These aren’t your regular radio…
Chinese Spies Use LinkedIn to Lure UK Spy Recruiters and Military Staff
Chinese Spies Use LinkedIn to Lure UK Spy Recruiters and Military Staff
Ukrainian Drones Strike St. Petersburg as Putin’s Economic Forum Opens
Ukrainian Drones Strike St. Petersburg as Putin’s Economic Forum Opens
Israel-Lebanon Fighting Surges Despite Trump’s Washington Truce Push
Israel-Lebanon Fighting Surges Despite Trump’s Washington Truce Push
Russia’s Deadliest Offensive Hits Ukrainian Cities in Months
Russia’s Deadliest Offensive Hits Ukrainian Cities in Months
U.S. and Cuban Military Officials Meet in Rare High-Level Security Talks 
U.S. and Cuban Military Officials Meet in Rare High-Level Security Talks 
Chinese Spies Use LinkedIn to Lure UK Spy Recruiters and Military Staff

Chinese Spies Use LinkedIn to Lure UK Spy Recruiters and Military Staff

Chinese spies are ramping up digital espionage on UK professionals. They use LinkedIn and similar sites, where they pose as…
Ukrainian Drones Strike St. Petersburg as Putin’s Economic Forum Opens

Ukrainian Drones Strike St. Petersburg as Putin’s Economic Forum Opens

The Ukrainian drone strike on St Petersburg coincided with the start of Vladimir Putin’s key economic forum, transforming an event…
Israel-Lebanon Fighting Surges Despite Trump’s Washington Truce Push

Israel-Lebanon Fighting Surges Despite Trump’s Washington Truce Push

While talks between the two states continue in Washington DC, the situation back in Lebanon is telling an entirely different…
Russia's Deadliest Offensive Hits Ukrainian Cities in Months

Russia's Deadliest Offensive Hits Ukrainian Cities in Months

One of the most destructive air raids that has been seen in months hit the important Ukrainian cities on Tuesday,…
U.S. and Cuban Military Officials Meet in Rare High-Level Security Talks 

U.S. and Cuban Military Officials Meet in Rare High-Level Security Talks 

An unusual occurrence in diplomacy and military affairs, which has attracted worldwide attention, includes the meeting between U.S. and Cuban…

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Militarization in the Middle East: Strategic Autonomy or Escalation?

Militarization in the Middle East: Strategic Autonomy or Escalation?

The Middle East has long been a focal point of global geopolitical tension, marked by persistent instability, regional rivalries, and…
The Evolution of Terror Threats in Europe: From Coordinated Attacks to Lone Actors
The Evolution of Terror Threats in Europe: From Coordinated Attacks to Lone Actors
Middle East Power Plays Saudia’s Role
Middle East Power Plays Saudia’s Role
Middle East Power Plays: The UAE’s Role
Middle East Power Plays: The UAE’s Role
Militarization in the Middle East: Strategic Autonomy or Escalation?
Militarization in the Middle East: Strategic Autonomy or Escalation?
The Evolution of Terror Threats in Europe: From Coordinated Attacks to Lone Actors
The Evolution of Terror Threats in Europe: From Coordinated Attacks to Lone Actors
Middle East Power Plays Saudia’s Role
Middle East Power Plays Saudia’s Role

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Statement on Iranian Attacks Posing Risks to Regional Stability and Maritime Security

Statement on Iranian Attacks Posing Risks to Regional Stability and Maritime Security

Tactics Institute for Security and Counter-Terrorism London, 24 of April 2026 The Tactics Institute for Security and Counter-Terrorism strongly condemns and unequivocally denounces the actions of Iran in targeting Arab Gulf countries, critical energy infrastructure, and international maritime routes. These deliberate and sustained attacks constitute a grave threat to regional…
Tactics Institute for Security and Counter-Terrorism Welcomes UK Sanctions Expansion and Urges Further Action on UAE-Based Enablers of Russian Sanctions Evasion
The Tactics Institute for Security and Counter Terrorism Concludes AI Counterterrorism Conference in Rome
Israel attack on Qatar is organised “state terrorism”
Tactics Institute condemns the systematic campaign of genocide conducted by Israel in Gaza. 
Tactics Institute strongly condemns the Israeli military’s latest assault on northern Gaza
Tactics institute warns of the growing role of food in African insurgencies

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UAE-Israel joint arms manufacturing and impact on regional security

UAE-Israel joint arms manufacturing and impact on regional security

The Tactics Institute for Security and Counter Terrorism hosted a noteworthy event titled “UAE-Israel joint arms manufacturing and impact on…
Italian Parliamentarian discuss ending arms export to UAE and KSA

Italian Parliamentarian discuss ending arms export to UAE and KSA

Tactics Institute For Security and Counter Terrorism organized a seminar at the Italian Parliament, the Senate House in partnership with…
Webinar: The UAE: A Reliable U.S. Ally?

Webinar: The UAE: A Reliable U.S. Ally?

Webinar: The UAE: A Reliable U.S. Ally? The United Arab Emirates has historically been one of the United States’ foremost…

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