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Researchers chained two Oj parser bugs to achieve GitLab RCE via Jupyter notebook diffs, affecting authenticated users on unpatched versions. Depthfirst researchers published a working remote code execution exploit for GitLab on July 24, chaining two memory corruption bugs in Oj, a Ruby JSON parser with a native C implementation, into full command execution inside […]
EFF says most smart wearables lack basic privacy protections, with Apple standing out for end-to-end encryption and transparency. Most smart wearables still treat privacy like an optional extra, and that’s a problem. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)’s review of major smart watches, rings, and bands makes the case plainly: these devices collect deeply personal health […]
British, US and Australian forces ran uncrewed underwater systems across a six-week trial, Exercise Lanternfish, rehearsing how the three AUKUS nations would protect critical seabed infrastructure.
The post Royal Navy tests seabed defence tech with AUKUS allies first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Port GLasgow shipyard Ferguson Marine has completed three structural units for the Type 26 Frigate frigate HMS Birmingham, with the sectiosn being moved by sea from Port Glasgow to BAE Systems’ Govan yard up river.
The post Ferguson Marine delivers Type 26 blocks to BAE on Clyde first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
A new report links 148 ransomware attacks to Italian organizations in H1 2026, with manufacturing the most targeted sector. Six months, 148 confirmed ransomware claims against Italian targets, and one sector taking the brunt of it. That’s the headline number from a new semi-annual tracker compiled by ransomNews under its RedACT project, which pulls together […]
Saab has received an order to deliver and integrate combat systems, sensors and composite structures for four of the German Navy’s new MEKO A-200 DEU class frigates.
The post Saab wins huge deal to fit out German frigates first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
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A new rugby hub and indoor sports centre are to be built at Catterick Garrison under a £12.3m investment, funded through Army charities and announced during a gun salute for the Queen’s birthday in York.
The post Catterick Garrison to get £12.3m sports facilities first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
The US Air Force, Marine Corps and Royal Australian Air Force spent four days building munitions around the clock at Dyess Air Force Base, testing how fast the joint force can arm up under pressure.
The post US, Australia and Marines drill mass bomb-building in Texas first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
The UK Government says it is ready to send Chinook helicopters and standby battalion troops to help tackle the Cairngorms wildfire.
The post UK offers Chinooks and troops for Cairngorms wildfire first appeared on UK Defence Journal.