As always, I believe what RAND has to say. At the least they make me think. This is well worth a read.

https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA4027-1.html?%3Fcutoff=true&org=1674&lvl=100&ite=308065&lea=3949426&ctr=0&par=1&trk

A great reason not to mine the deep ocean. Hopefully, someone pays attention. Click anywhere below to access the article.

Evidence of dark oxygen production at the abyssal seafloor | Nature Geoscience https://www.nature.com/articles/s41561-024-01480-8

This, at the least, makes some sense amongst the chaos.

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/09/21/denmark-says-nato-shares-responsibility-for-arctic-security-under-greenland-deal/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dfn-enr

Here we go again…

https://thebulletin.org/2026/09/pentagons-secret-plan-reviving-cold-war-doctrines-to-lower-the-threshold-for-nuclear-war/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Pentagon%20s%20secret%20plan%20to%20lower%20the%20threshold%20for%20nuclear%20war&utm_campaign=20260914%20Monday%20Newsletter&vgo_ee=HEk0%2FVO70e%2B%2B9u2On0zgNyOuNLCcgKAiaEHt6AsCBDPO%3ATMNpddYq%2FHRy09GKEcMLYswx1J8itiS3

Borneo is burning…

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/22/indonesia-bolsters-troop-numbers-to-combat-borneo-wildfires

It took 2 years to build this size of Direct Air Capture (DAC) plant in Iceland which sequesters CO2 out of the air.

It runs on (free) geothermal energy.

It will apparently capture the equivalent of about 36 seconds of global emissions annually (or 5 Taylor Swifts as we can now call it). Now we just need another 8 million of these.

Who is stupid enough to say that this will fix our problems? Of course, the fossil fuel lobby, who say that we can continue drilling and burning, as this will clear things up.

Come on guys...even they must see this isn't going to work. 36 seconds worth of emissions saved per year.

People caught in a vicious PTSD loop way well benefit from a hard reset offered by these. I used opioids very carefully to do it and it largely worked.

https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA4334-3.html?%3Fcutoff=true&org=1674&lvl=100&ite=305860&lea=3949426&ctr=0&par=1&trk=a0wQK00000JBBejYAH

I hope AGI never happens

https://thebulletin.org/2026/06/agis-eta-delayed-again-due-to-technical-difficulties/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=AGI%20s%20ETA%3A%20Delayed%20%28again%29&utm_campaign=20260608%20Monday%20Newsletter&vgo_ee=VMYSVQlJ0AfQtol2ywPKoGP2v4tJJGKzkmpynRV1r%2FcL%3A%2FJ6omrVXyElbjMbgH3Xycq6J%2Bib%2BMRyS

This study is really disturbing. Read it if you want a nightmare ridden sleep tonight.

https://thebulletin.org/2026/05/ai-can-chart-a-course-to-disaster-faster-than-humans-can-notice/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=AI%20models%20play%20nuclear%20wargames&utm_campaign=20260525%20Monday%20Newsletter&vgo_ee=1s47VN3JWOjQ0QsKUbQQQwqr420ODGz%2FfTE6K8E0Kvrn%3AlxpHnNmhFk8CqRN4Mp1cY3SvWxD0mESn

Naval mines are very effective and often overlooked apparently. RAND’ Q&A about them in the link below is timely and concise.

https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2026/05/demining-the-strait-of-hormuz-qa-with-scott-savitz.html?%3Fcutoff=true&org=1674&lvl=100&ite=305137&lea=6477683&ctr=0&par=1&trk=a0wQK00000J3LplYAF

A really smart approach to procurement and support. Timely too.

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/05/04/dutch-startup-intelic-sets-up-drone-marketplace-for-european-militaries/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dfn-enr

Churchill will make a great port quite soon I would think.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyv1zdey7pmo

I fully agree with RAND on this topic. I would also say that avoiding the birth of AGI by anyone would be preferable. The link is well worth a read.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA4347-1.html?%3Fcutoff=true&org=1674&lvl=100&ite=304764&lea=6347461&ctr=0&par=1&trk=a0wQK00000IwliXYAR

A solid look into the future of conflict. An extremely smart move.

https://www.defensenews.com/unmanned/2026/04/24/ukraine-to-field-25000-ground-robots-in-push-to-replace-soldiers-for-frontline-logistics/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dfn-enr

A prudent stance about a topic worth understanding.

https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/2026/04/20/for-germany-the-plot-thickens-toward-a-us-optional-nuclear-deterrent/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dfn-enr

A very interesting proposal. Hopefully they can pick a nimble and proper partner quickly.

https://www.militaryaerospace.com/home/article/55370178/darpa-seeks-high-assurance-artificial-intelligence-proposals-under-clara-program?utm_source=MAE+Technology+Close-up&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260408195&o_eid=1778E5749101I6P&rdx.ident%5Bpull%5D=omeda%7C1778E5749101I6P

A really smart set of near term concepts that will see reality.

https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/04/06/ukraine-missile-maker-targets-game-changer-air-defense-system-by-2027/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dfn-enr

This is an unexpected opportunity. Speed, safety, security, and efficiency would be key I would think.

https://www.militaryaerospace.com/home/article/55365862/nasa-seeks-industry-input-on-multimodal-transport-contract-for-flown-space-vehicles?utm_source=MAE+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260223013&o_eid=1778E5749101I6P&rdx.ident%5Bpull%5D=omeda%7C1778E5749101I6P

RAND just published an interesting paper well worth a read…an excerpt and a link below…

“This paper presents a primer for U.S. policymakers on China’s national security decisionmaking, describing a building block framework that identifies three universal elements (information, analysis, and authorities) that shape how governments make policy decisions.”

https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA3715-1.html?%3Fcutoff=true&org=1674&lvl=100&ite=303671&lea=3949426&ctr=0&par=1&trk=a0wQK00000IcpYbYAJ

Disinformation is the enemy of us all. Relentless fact checking is an answer. This article explains some of it very well.

https://thebulletin.org/premium/2026-03/introduction-disinformation-as-a-multiplier-of-existential-threat/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Disinformation%20%26%20existential%20threats&utm_campaign=20260312%20Thursday%20Newsletter&vgo_ee=tRRF%2BnEIUhmuZWktLCOUR5wKfNZq4pHnFPvzQUB8rsC3%3AnKFJSrDixxXlqKvnqqaXL5D4uQrDfB6T