// IN TODAY’S EDITION
China’s secret spaceplane revealed
Hegseth fires top military planner
Iran’s secret procurement network
Toronto CEO’s family shot
Anduril laptop misses Buy American
// ALERT LINE
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File image: A Long March 10B rocket launches and its first stage conducts a vertical recovery at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site in Wenchang, China, July 10, 2026. (Credit: DingYi1122 / Shutterstock)
U.S. Intelligence Releases Clearest Image Yet of China's Secret Spaceplane
The Defense Intelligence Agency has released the clearest image yet of China's secretive reusable spaceplane in orbit, captured by a commercial satellite in 2024.
The spacecraft resembles the U.S. Space Force’s X-37B but has longer wings. Commonly known as Shenlong, the vehicle has flown four orbital missions since September 2020. The DIA report also said China has tripled its fleet of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance satellites since 2018, bringing the total to more than 510. MORE›
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A Reuters investigation found Iran used more than 5,000 secret Defense Ministry agencies to evade a US naval blockade. Since January 2025, they imported at least $2 billion in weapons materials, including rocket-fuel ingredients, explosives and heavy trucks that Iranian forces field as disguised missile launchers. Read ›
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Joint Staff's top planner, after an official said he leaked classified details on the Iran and Ukraine wars and failed three polygraph tests. Two Pentagon sources told CBS News the accusations are untrue. Read ›
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A researcher alleges Samsung smart TVs may collect audio even without built-in microphones, by tapping mics on connected devices such as soundbars and Bluetooth speakers. The researcher also said the TVs track activity inside apps, including YouTube. Read ›
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China is reportedly testing a new uncrewed trimaran submarine at Huludao, according to satellite imagery analyzed by Naval News. The vessel is estimated to displace about 900 tons underwater and carry at least eight, possibly 16 to 18, missile tubes. It reportedly uses diesel engines and a snorkel, meaning it must surface to launch its missiles. Read ›
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Anduril and Qualcomm are developing BlueChip laptops for government and military customers, using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Series processors. Anduril has built functional prototypes, with orders expected to open in 2027. Read ›
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