France has decided to vastly increase its suicide drone and missile stockpiles by 2030 to be ready for a more volatile world.
There will be a 400% increase in drones, and 30% increase in missiles while $9 billion will be spent weapons such as guided bombs and air-defense systems
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) Apr 4, 2026
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This isn’t true, I’m afraid.
This isn’t true, I’m afraid.Shaun Pinner (@ShaunPinnerUA)Reports from French outlet RFI claim that GRU General Andrey Averyanov, linked to sabotage and assassination operations abroad, was killed during an attack on the Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker Qendil in December 2025.
According to the report, the vessel was carrying multiple Russian intelligence officers disguised as crew, and the operation may have involved Ukrainian forces operating from Libyan territory.
However, this remains unconfirmed. Separate sources indicate Averyanov is alive and currently in Russia, but as it stands: conflicting reports, no independent verification.— https://x.com/ShaunPinnerUA/status/2040392186101899596
— Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss) Apr 4, 2026
Legislative Reform: Congress is debating the SECURE Act, a major counterintelligence reform effort – Google Search google.com/search?q=Legislat…
As of late 2025, Congress is advancing the Strategic Enhancement of Counterintelligence and Unifying Reform Efforts Act—or the SECURE Act—as part of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (H.R. 5167). [1, 2]
This legislation represents a major overhaul aimed at addressing vulnerabilities in the U.S. counterintelligence (CI) system, shifting it from a reactive, law-enforcement-centric model to a more proactive, offensive posture. [3, 4, 5]
Key Aspects of the SECURE Act (119th Congress, 2025-2026):Redefining Counterintelligence: The Act amends the National Security Act of 1947 to expand the definition of counterintelligence, allowing agencies to not only “protect against” but also “deter, disrupt, investigate, exploit” foreign intelligence operations.
National Counterintelligence Center: The legislation establishes a new National Counterintelligence Center within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), headed by a Senate-confirmed Director who will serve as the principal advisor to the President on CI matters.
Proactive Capabilities: The proposed reforms aim to utilize deception techniques to neutralize foreign spies and counter intelligence threats from nation-states, including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
Congressional Transparency: The House Intelligence Committee has included provisions requiring the FBI to notify Congress when it initiates a counterintelligence investigation into a candidate for or holder of federal office.
Modernization & AI: The act aims to speed up the usage of artificial intelligence in the Intelligence Community (IC) and strengthen cyber requirements for vendors. [3, 4, 5, 6, 7]Context and Status:House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford developed the legislation in response to reports of a permissive US landscape allowing foreign spies to operate with impunity. The House and Senate have been navigating the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY2026 through the committee process in late 2025, with experts calling for rapid implementation to avoid a 9/11-scale intelligence failure. [2, 4, 8]
Note: The SECURE Act discussed in the context of counterintelligence reform (H.R. 5167) is distinct from the 2019/2022 “SECURE Act” retirement legislation that has updates taking effect in 2026. [9]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] congress.gov/bill/119th-cong…
[2] intelligence.house.gov/2025/…
[3] intelligence.house.gov/2025/…
[4] intelligence.house.gov/2025/…
[5] intelligence.house.gov/2025/…
[6] warner.senate.gov/public/ind…
[7] congress.gov/bill/119th-cong…
[8] intelligence.senate.gov/2025…
[9] fidelity.com/learning-center…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 4, 2026
The U.S. born Iranian Professor Marandi went viral for saying he is not eligible to become President because his “name is not in the Epstein Files”.
Here he is with Scott Ritter, who was convicted of several criminal offenses after engaging in sexually explicit online activity with a police officer who was posing as a 15-year-old girl.
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) Apr 4, 2026