If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has ignited a debate over freedom of speech and potential censorship within the media. Brown specified that and commentators Dan Wootton and Laurence Fox should be barred from broadcasting, according to statements made…
The first F-15EX parks next to a F-15E Strike Eagle on the ramp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., after delivery 11 March, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hoskins) WASHINGTON — A new electronic warfare kit for the Boeing F-15 fighter jet incurred its second “significant” cost breach due to a…
Kelly Hammett, director of the Space Rapid Capabilities Office. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. JD Strong) AMOS 2023 — The Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO) is now “finalizing” a plan to acquire software for command and control (C2) of highly mobile satellites and spacecraft being envisioned for future “dynamic space operations,” according to Director Kelly…
Artificial intelligence and technology (Getty images) WASHINGTON — The Army today announced an initial award to Booz Allen Hamilton and Red Hat for Project Linchpin, the service’s first program of record to help build out a trusted artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) pipeline. “With a combined value of up to $2M, this contract…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Neutral video sharing platform Rumble is taking a stand against the recent government and media pressure it has faced by launching a #SupportFreeSpeech campaign via its membership platform Locals. “It’s our creators who bring us the truth,” Rumble said…
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis down the flightline before taking off from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 24, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski) WASHINGTON — The Czech government has approved a deal with the US government and…
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If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The CEO of X, Linda Yaccarino, is once again plunged into a conversation surrounding the principles of free speech, shedding light on her standpoints which seem to contain inconsistencies. Yaccarino, in her conversation with the Financial Times, appeared initially…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) find themselves at the center of a robust constitutional dispute as America First Legal (AFL) condemns the school district for alleged First Amendment infringements. AFL, acting on the grounds of defending constitutional liberties, dispatched…
Capt. Mike Aiena, left, commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, and U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert, 42nd District of California and chairman of the Defense Subcommittee in the House Appropriations Committee, engage in a tour of the warfare center in Norco, California, Nov. 2, 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Neil Mabini) On Tuesday…
An AH-64E Apache taxis down the flight line at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, in March 2021. (US Army/ Sgt. Andrew McNeil) WASHINGTON — For nearly two years the Army’s fleet of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters have experienced an uptick in the number of electrical power generator failures causing pilots to experience “potentially hazardous” flight conditions…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Apple, the tech giant famous for its walled garden approach in handling its hardware and software ecosystem, has been directed by the European Union to thaw its boundaries. According to European Commissioner Thierry Breton, the mandate given by the…
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) attends at a news conference with fellow House Republicans at the US Capitol on January 20, 2022, in Washington, DC. McCarthy is fighting against his own caucus in order to try and avoid a government shutdown. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — With four days left in the fiscal year,…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The recent severe sentence of an underage Saudi Arabian schoolgirl by the kingdom’s legal system has drawn global attention and raised significant concerns among human rights advocacy groups. The Saudi Specialised Criminal Court sentenced 18-year-old Manal al-Gafiri to 18…
Taiwan Dutch submarine Hai Lung class. (Taiwan National Defense Ministry) SYDNEY — Taiwan plans to unveil its first conventionally powered submarine Thursday, with a second to follow by 2027, according to a recent briefing by the national security advisor to Taiwan’s president and head of the program. The autonomous island’s current president, Tsai Ing-wen, started what’s…
US Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, sit on an M1 Abrams main battle tank preparing for qualifications at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany (US Army) BELFAST — At first glance the Monday announcement from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the first US M1 Abrams…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. During an interview with CBS Mornings, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan framed the platform as a place where all creators can be heard before discussing how it censors in the name of “safety” and stacks the deck in favor of…
The Griffon Aerospace Valiant (shown above) and Textron Systems’ Aerosonde are proceeding onward for the Army’s FTUAS Increment 2 competition. (US Army) WASHINGTON — Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems have been selected to move ahead with the second phase of the Army’s Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (FTUAS) Increment 2 competition, the service announced today….
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Amazon, the e-commerce and web services titan, is under legal scrutiny again as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unleashes an antitrust lawsuit upon it. The suit, a clear warning shot fired from the FTC, places Amazon in the crosshairs;…
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser Monterey (CG-61) was the subject of early testing for the Forge, the software factory and sister program of the Foundry. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Chelsy Alamina) WASHINGTON — The Navy next month will host industry vendors capable of providing shipboard computing hardware in preparation for a new initiative, dubbed “the…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. There was a time when Brazil was considered to have had some of the finest diplomats serving their country and the UN as representatives of the world organization, around the world. Their mission was to mediate in real crises…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. A renewed scrutiny over the deployment of facial recognition technology by law enforcement arises as an innocent man, misidentified and subsequently incarcerated because of it, has brought forth a lawsuit. This event underscores the ever-evolving tensions between advancing technology…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The idea of a pandemic was just recently seared into everybody’s minds (rightly so, given the level of disruption caused by the reaction to Covid at personal/business/national level) – and now, building on that state of fear – we…
Joby Aviation’s eVTOL aircraft. (Joby Aviation) WASHINGTON — California startup Joby Aviation announced Monday that it delivered its inaugural electric air taxi to the Air Force, in what the company says is the first delivery of its kind in the United States. The battery-powered and curiously-shaped six-rotor aircraft was delivered to the Emerging Technologies Integrated…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. In the wake of a political maelstrom sparked by his congratulatory applause for a World War II veteran who had served the Nazis, Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, did what many modern day politicians do – deflect and tell…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Media outlets and architects of the UK’s censorship law, the Online Safety Bill, are increasing the pressure on neutral video sharing platform Rumble after it refused to bow down to the UK Parliament’s pressure to demonetize comedian Russell Brand….
F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 308th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, taxi the flight line at Tyndall AFB, Florida, Jan. 27, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anabel Del Valle) WASHINGTON — The Air Force has selected Northrop Grumman to build a new ground-attack missile for the F-35 Joint…
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken (R) and Poland’s Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau (L) give a press statement at the Bristol Hotel on March 05, 2022 in Rzeszow, Poland. (Omar Marques/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has issued a $2 billion loan to Poland to help cover costs from Warsaw’s spending spree…
Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division used the latest prototype of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) during a trench clearing exercise in October at Fort Pickett, Va. The event was part of a larger Soldier Touch Point, the third major milestone in the development and testing of the IVAS, which will undergo one more…
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F-35s during an exercise at Hill Air Force Base in 2020 (US Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw) WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has proven enormously popular around the globe, with new nations signing on annually and older members increasing their buys. It’s a good problem to have — but one…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. In a bid to stand up for freedom of speech, Australian free-to-air broadcast networks have raised criticisms about a proposed legislation aimed at combating so-called “misinformation.” The targets of controversy are the bill’s nebulous definitions of harm, potential violations…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The cold grip of censorship threat has finally lost its hold on military hero and doctor, Colonel Dr. Kelvin Wright, vindicating his freedom to express deeply held beliefs about gender. The esteemed Army veteran, known for his life saving…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. On the brink of implementing Humza Yousaf’s highly contentious legislation early next year, a specialized hate crime unit has been announced by Police Scotland. With the unit scheduled to be operational by November, a comprehensive training of about 16,400…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The trial of a Chinese journalist and her labor rights activist ally is again laying bare China’s increasingly oppressive statute on civil society. Huang Xueqin, at one time an influential figure in the Chinese #MeToo movement, and Wang Jianbing,…
BlueHalo’s phased-array antenna system, called BADGER, will provide a crucial upgrade for the Space Force’s decaying Space Control Network. (Photo: BlueHalo) AMOS 2023 — Virginia-based startup BlueHalo has passed a first milestone in testing of a new antenna system to upgrade the Space Force’s antiquated Satellite Control Network (SCN), and is “on track” to deliver…
BlueHalo’s phased-array antenna system, called BADGER, will provide a crucial upgrade for the Space Force’s decaying Space Control Network. (Photo: BlueHalo) AMOS 2023 — Virginia-based startup BlueHalo has passed a first milestone in testing of a new antenna system to upgrade the Space Force’s antiquated Satellite Control Network (SCN), and is “on track” to deliver…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. In a clash of political parties and ideologies, US lawmakers are gearing up for a major debate over the concept of a Central Bank Digital Currency (Central Bank, Digital Currency (CBDC)). The Democratic and Republican factions are wrestling over several bills, each aiming…
A photo taken on Nov. 9, 2022 shows the JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft, a two-seater combat trainer, at the Airshow China in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China. (CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Ft. Lauderdale, FLA. — The global influence struggle between the United States and the People’s Republic of China has quietly arrived in America’s backyard,…
Image: Courtesy of Mack Defense. The Bulldog brand’s rich heritage of delivering outstanding vehicles for the United States military opened a new chapter in 2023 with the award to Mack Defense of a contract to design, build, and deliver trucks for the prototype and testing phase of the U.S. Army’s Common Tactical Truck (CTT) program….
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Australia’s government has unveiled audacious plans to implement a universal digital ID system for its citizens, stirring up controversial issues related to privacy, surveillance, and free speech. Finance and Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher made the announcement this month,…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Fresh revelations regarding a $2.5 million contractual agreement between the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) at Fort George G. Meade and social media scrutinizer Dataminr have emerged. These claims, unveiled by a US government notice, imply a new era…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Comedian and civil liberties commentator Russell Brand finds himself at the center of a tumultuous controversy following sexual assault allegations, leading to extensive repercussions across various media platforms. Though Brand has not been convicted, or even formally charged, the…
This week I have enjoyed the fun of someone trying to use cancel culture to silence me. That person, a retired nurse so I am told, believes her own unassailable belief in Lucy Letby’s guilt should be the only voice you hear on the matter. The final word, if you will. This ‘retired nurse’ believes…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The online free speech war has found a new battlefield with the video platform Rumble at its center, following recent accusations leveled against comedian Russell Brand. Numerous companies, including Burger King, Asos, the Barbican, and meal delivery service HelloFresh…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Mayor Eric Adams of New York City, who once said that “Big Brother is protecting you” has unveiled a new policing initiative involving a robotic law enforcement officer. Announced in a press conference on Friday, the NYPD plans to…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is continuing to hold back information about its efforts to police online speech in response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. The Americans For Prosperity (AFP) Foundation, a political advocacy group, has…
The orbital population of active satellites and dangerous debris continues to grow by leaps and bounds. (NASA) AMOS 2023 — The Defense Department plans to start transferring its extremely precise data about the whereabouts of satellites and dangerous space debris to the Department of Commerce (DoC) next year to help underpin the latter’s effort to…
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If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The Biden regime’s practice of flagging content for censorship and pressuring platforms to remove content that it deems to be “misinformation” is so pervasive that it’s the subject of a major censorship lawsuit where an appeals court recently ruled…
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Merrick Garland, the US Attorney General, came under the spotlight as he was put on the spot by Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie during a recent House Judiciary Committee hearing. The contentious subject at hand was the Department of…
