John W. Little
@johnwlittle.com
Formerly: Blogs of War / Covert Contact Podcast
Exploring how AI and emerging technologies transform national security, intelligence tradecraft, and our cultural landscape. Relapsed #audiophile and #vinyl acquirer.
Blog: https://johnwlittle.com
Exploring how AI and emerging technologies transform national security, intelligence tradecraft, and our cultural landscape. Relapsed #audiophile and #vinyl acquirer.
Blog: https://johnwlittle.com
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🛰️Design locked 🔒 We’ve completed Critical Design Review for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Transport Layer constellation. We’re now moving into full-scale production of 18 spacecraft to support the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. Read more bit.ly/4l5e5cL
July 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🛰️Design locked 🔒 We’ve completed Critical Design Review for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Transport Layer constellation. We’re now moving into full-scale production of 18 spacecraft to support the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. Read more bit.ly/4l5e5cL
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Rocket Lab launches second Electron within 48 hours
A Rocket Lab Electron placed an undisclosed satellite into orbit June 28 on the company’s second launch within 48 hours and fourth this month.
A Rocket Lab Electron placed an undisclosed satellite into orbit June 28 on the company’s second launch within 48 hours and fourth this month.
Rocket Lab launches second Electron within 48 hours
A Rocket Lab Electron placed an undisclosed satellite into orbit June 28 on the company’s second launch within 48 hours and fourth this month.
spacenews.com
June 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Rocket Lab launches second Electron within 48 hours
A Rocket Lab Electron placed an undisclosed satellite into orbit June 28 on the company’s second launch within 48 hours and fourth this month.
A Rocket Lab Electron placed an undisclosed satellite into orbit June 28 on the company’s second launch within 48 hours and fourth this month.
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Our next Electron rocket is lined up at Launch Complex 1 for launch later today - our second mission in less than 48 hours from the same site 🚀🚀
The launch window for 'Symphony In The Stars' opens:
⏰NZT | 6:45 p.m.
⏰UTC | 06:45
⏰EDT | 2:45 a.m.
⏰PDT | 11:45 p.m.
The launch window for 'Symphony In The Stars' opens:
⏰NZT | 6:45 p.m.
⏰UTC | 06:45
⏰EDT | 2:45 a.m.
⏰PDT | 11:45 p.m.
June 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Our next Electron rocket is lined up at Launch Complex 1 for launch later today - our second mission in less than 48 hours from the same site 🚀🚀
The launch window for 'Symphony In The Stars' opens:
⏰NZT | 6:45 p.m.
⏰UTC | 06:45
⏰EDT | 2:45 a.m.
⏰PDT | 11:45 p.m.
The launch window for 'Symphony In The Stars' opens:
⏰NZT | 6:45 p.m.
⏰UTC | 06:45
⏰EDT | 2:45 a.m.
⏰PDT | 11:45 p.m.
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Absolutely striking numbers. 65% of Germans support Germany significantly increasing its defence expenditures to reach NATO’s 5%* goal.
*it’s a 3,5%+ goal, to be exact.
*it’s a 3,5%+ goal, to be exact.
June 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Absolutely striking numbers. 65% of Germans support Germany significantly increasing its defence expenditures to reach NATO’s 5%* goal.
*it’s a 3,5%+ goal, to be exact.
*it’s a 3,5%+ goal, to be exact.
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Electron is vertical on the launch pad in preparation for this morning’s mission for HawkEye 360.
📍 Launch site: LC-1 Pad A
🛰️ Payload: 4x satellites
🎯 Orbit: 520km LEO
🚀 Launch window opens: 5:00 am NZT / 17:00 UTC
Tune into the live broadcast at T-20 minutes: rocketlabcorp.com/live-stream/
📍 Launch site: LC-1 Pad A
🛰️ Payload: 4x satellites
🎯 Orbit: 520km LEO
🚀 Launch window opens: 5:00 am NZT / 17:00 UTC
Tune into the live broadcast at T-20 minutes: rocketlabcorp.com/live-stream/
June 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Electron is vertical on the launch pad in preparation for this morning’s mission for HawkEye 360.
📍 Launch site: LC-1 Pad A
🛰️ Payload: 4x satellites
🎯 Orbit: 520km LEO
🚀 Launch window opens: 5:00 am NZT / 17:00 UTC
Tune into the live broadcast at T-20 minutes: rocketlabcorp.com/live-stream/
📍 Launch site: LC-1 Pad A
🛰️ Payload: 4x satellites
🎯 Orbit: 520km LEO
🚀 Launch window opens: 5:00 am NZT / 17:00 UTC
Tune into the live broadcast at T-20 minutes: rocketlabcorp.com/live-stream/
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Perfect!
June 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Perfect!
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Next on the pad at LC-1 🚀 ‘Symphony In The Stars’ will deploy a single satellite to a 650km orbit for a confidential commercial customer at the end of this week.
Launch window opens NET June 20th.
More info: bit.ly/3xAxsql
Launch window opens NET June 20th.
More info: bit.ly/3xAxsql
June 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Next on the pad at LC-1 🚀 ‘Symphony In The Stars’ will deploy a single satellite to a 650km orbit for a confidential commercial customer at the end of this week.
Launch window opens NET June 20th.
More info: bit.ly/3xAxsql
Launch window opens NET June 20th.
More info: bit.ly/3xAxsql
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I think a lot of the terror of the modern age can be understood by the fact that the Internet accelerated the development of the worst type of person, the "Anti-Intellectual Nerd."
June 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I think a lot of the terror of the modern age can be understood by the fact that the Internet accelerated the development of the worst type of person, the "Anti-Intellectual Nerd."
Working with LLMs closely for an extended period is to be constantly awed by both their intelligence and stupidity.
June 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Working with LLMs closely for an extended period is to be constantly awed by both their intelligence and stupidity.
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Language models may not get us to “superintelligence”, but they’re definitely already powerful enough to create very socially and economically destabilizing technologies so it doesn’t really matter. We have to make the world ready for that.
June 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Language models may not get us to “superintelligence”, but they’re definitely already powerful enough to create very socially and economically destabilizing technologies so it doesn’t really matter. We have to make the world ready for that.
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"Massive Stealth Flying Wing Emerges At Secretive Chinese Base
This appears to be China's largest high-altitude, long-endurance drone, and one that has clear low observable qualities."
@twz.com h/t @alxluck.bsky.social
www.twz.com/air/massive-...
This appears to be China's largest high-altitude, long-endurance drone, and one that has clear low observable qualities."
@twz.com h/t @alxluck.bsky.social
www.twz.com/air/massive-...
Massive Stealth Flying Wing Emerges At Secretive Chinese Base
It's possible we are seeing a very large high-flying stealth drone or China's long awaited H-20 stealth bomber.
www.twz.com
June 15, 2025 at 7:21 AM
"Massive Stealth Flying Wing Emerges At Secretive Chinese Base
This appears to be China's largest high-altitude, long-endurance drone, and one that has clear low observable qualities."
@twz.com h/t @alxluck.bsky.social
www.twz.com/air/massive-...
This appears to be China's largest high-altitude, long-endurance drone, and one that has clear low observable qualities."
@twz.com h/t @alxluck.bsky.social
www.twz.com/air/massive-...
Then prioritize/resource accordingly (they won't).
Cyberattacks top list of global business concerns, Kroll finds
Cyberattacks top list of global business concerns, Kroll finds
Many companies feel unprepared to comply with global privacy and security rules, according to the advisory firm’s annual business sentiment survey.
buff.ly
June 15, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Then prioritize/resource accordingly (they won't).
Beefing up my AI log assistant tool. It proactively alerts me to system issues and I can chat with it about the activities of my various agents.
June 15, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Beefing up my AI log assistant tool. It proactively alerts me to system issues and I can chat with it about the activities of my various agents.
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“A second Israeli security source said the Mossad operations were years in the making, involving both intel-gathering efforts & the deployment of Mossad commandos deep behind enemy lines. Some of the Mossad commando forces operated in the Iranian capital” www.cnn.com/2025/06/13/m...
Israel’s unprecedented attack shows Iran has become a ‘playground’ for the Mossad | CNN
Before Israel launched a wave of strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities and top military leaders this week, its spies were already on the ground in enemy territory.
www.cnn.com
June 15, 2025 at 6:11 AM
“A second Israeli security source said the Mossad operations were years in the making, involving both intel-gathering efforts & the deployment of Mossad commandos deep behind enemy lines. Some of the Mossad commando forces operated in the Iranian capital” www.cnn.com/2025/06/13/m...
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What happened to Austin Tice? He vanished in Syria over a decade ago, but questions remain. One man may have the answer https://econ.trib.al/WeoWyxr
Shining light on America’s missing man in Syria
A top official in the Assad regime says it seized the American
econ.trib.al
June 15, 2025 at 6:25 AM
What happened to Austin Tice? He vanished in Syria over a decade ago, but questions remain. One man may have the answer https://econ.trib.al/WeoWyxr
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Wired - Minnesota shooting suspect railed in sermons against abortion and LGBTQ rights. https://www.wired.com/story/shooting-minnesota-melissa-hortman-vance-boelter/
Suspect in Minnesota Shooting Linked to Security Company, Evangelical Ministry
The alleged shooter is a 57-year-old white male; according to his ministry's website, he “sought out militant Islamists in order to share the gospel and tell them that violence wasn't the answer.”
www.wired.com
June 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Wired - Minnesota shooting suspect railed in sermons against abortion and LGBTQ rights. https://www.wired.com/story/shooting-minnesota-melissa-hortman-vance-boelter/
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USAGM today urgently called back to work the staff of the Voice of America's Farsi language service. All had been on paid admin leave for the past three months with the rest of VOA's silenced journalists.
June 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
USAGM today urgently called back to work the staff of the Voice of America's Farsi language service. All had been on paid admin leave for the past three months with the rest of VOA's silenced journalists.
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"Given Israel’s unilateral decision to strike Iran, Tehran will be reluctant to take actions that draw Gulf States and the United States into a broader war," write CSIS Futures Lab experts.
Read more on Iran's options for retaliating against Israel: www.csis.org/analysis/ira...
Read more on Iran's options for retaliating against Israel: www.csis.org/analysis/ira...
Iran’s Options for Retaliating Against Israel
Iran faces a critical decision in responding to Israel’s unprecedented attacks; with an increasingly narrow options, the likely option will be a choice of missile and drone retaliation directly target...
www.csis.org
June 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
"Given Israel’s unilateral decision to strike Iran, Tehran will be reluctant to take actions that draw Gulf States and the United States into a broader war," write CSIS Futures Lab experts.
Read more on Iran's options for retaliating against Israel: www.csis.org/analysis/ira...
Read more on Iran's options for retaliating against Israel: www.csis.org/analysis/ira...
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Times of Israel - Sirens are sounding in the Jerusalem area and southern West Bank settlements following the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen. https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/ballistic-missile-from-yemen-triggers-sirens-in-jerusalem-and-west-bank/
June 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Times of Israel - Sirens are sounding in the Jerusalem area and southern West Bank settlements following the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen. https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/ballistic-missile-from-yemen-triggers-sirens-in-jerusalem-and-west-bank/
On the bright side, this is an excellent opportunity to fine tune an AI-powered automated intelligence platform...
June 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
On the bright side, this is an excellent opportunity to fine tune an AI-powered automated intelligence platform...
The platform I'm building generates a ton of log entries so I created a custom model and script that runs in terminal and updates me, informally, on the system status every 5 minutes. I can ask it questions about the logs as well.
June 13, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The platform I'm building generates a ton of log entries so I created a custom model and script that runs in terminal and updates me, informally, on the system status every 5 minutes. I can ask it questions about the logs as well.
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Exclusive: The role of Elon Musk's SpaceX in an ambitious new US missile defense system is in question following the dramatic feud last week between the billionaire entrepreneur and President Donald Trump, according to three people familiar with the project. reut.rs/4045Zsl
Exclusive: After Trump feud, role of Musk's SpaceX in Golden Dome missile shield in question
The role of Elon Musk's SpaceX in an ambitious new U.S. missile defense system is in question following the dramatic feud last week between the billionaire entrepreneur and President Donald Trump, according to three people familiar with the project.
reut.rs
June 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Exclusive: The role of Elon Musk's SpaceX in an ambitious new US missile defense system is in question following the dramatic feud last week between the billionaire entrepreneur and President Donald Trump, according to three people familiar with the project. reut.rs/4045Zsl
AI Search Agents Redefined: Agentic Research, MCP, & Tool Calling www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUUz...
AI Search Agents Redefined: Agentic Research, MCP, & Tool Calling
YouTube video by IBM Technology
www.youtube.com
June 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
AI Search Agents Redefined: Agentic Research, MCP, & Tool Calling www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUUz...