Israeli Strikes on Gaza Hospital Kill 20, Five Journalists Among the Dead
Israeli strikes on Nasser hospital in southern Gaza killed at least 20 people Monday, including five journalists covering the war, Palestinian health officials said. The hospital in Khan Younis was hit twice within minutes. The first blast struck an upper floor used by reporters, killing Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri. The second strike occurred as medics and journalists responded to the scene. (Read More)
US Jets Intercept Russian Aircraft Near Alaska for Third Time in a Week
U.S. Air Force fighters intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Sunday, the third such encounter in less than a week, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). In a statement, NORAD said an Ilyushin Il-20 “Coot” entered the ADIZ on Sunday. (Read More)
Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Orlan-30 reconnaissance drone that had been modified to carry smaller strike drones, the 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade reported. The unit said the “mother drone” it shot down was carrying two quadcopter-style drones under its wings. A Ukrainian First-Person View (FPV) drone captured an image of the drone just seconds before impact. The exact time and location of the strike were not disclosed. (Read More)
Air Force Clears M18 Pistol for Use After Inspection Following Airman’s Death
The Air Force command responsible for operating and securing nuclear weapons has resumed use of the Sig Sauer M18 pistol after completing inspections prompted by the fatal shooting of an airman at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. The Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) grounded its 7,970 pistols on July 21, a day after 21-year-old Airman 1st Class Brayden Lovan died from a gunshot wound. (Read More)
US Approves Transfer of 3,350 Long-Range ERAM Strike Missiles to Ukraine
The Trump administration has authorized the transfer of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munitions (ERAMs) to Ukraine in an $850 million package largely funded by European allies, The Wall Street Journal reported. Deliveries of the ERAMs are expected to begin within six weeks, according to WSJ. (Read More)
The Pentagon Plan to Americanize Drone Warfare | Defense One
The Pentagon is moving to scale up drone forces, drawing lessons from Ukraine but aiming to build doctrine, communications, and production capacity in advance. At this month’s T-REX event, officials highlighted autonomous systems, resilient command-and-control, and mass manufacturing as keys to preparing U.S. forces for large-scale drone warfare. (Read More)
US Military Contractor in Germany Indicted for Alleged Espionage Offer to China
German federal prosecutors have indicted an American citizen for allegedly offering to spy for China while employed at a U.S. military facility. The indictment, filed earlier this month in the Koblenz state court, accuses the man, identified as Martin D., of approaching Chinese authorities in summer 2024 with an offer to share sensitive U.S. military information, the prosecutors said in a statement. (Read More)
Israel Signals Willingness to Reduce Presence in Lebanon if Hezbollah Disarmed
Israel said Monday it is prepared to scale back its forces in southern Lebanon if Beirut follows through on its decision to disarm Hezbollah. "If the Lebanese Armed Forces take the necessary steps to implement the disarmament of Hezbollah, Israel will engage in reciprocal measures, including a phased reduction,” the statement of the prime minister’s office reads. (Read More)
Pentagon Releases Design for Mexican Border Defense Medal | Task & Purpose
The Pentagon released the Mexican Border Defense Medal, replacing the Armed Forces Service Medal for troops deployed to the southern border. Modeled after the 1918 Mexican Border Service Medal, it features a bronze gladius and yellow-green ribbon. Eligible troops must serve 30 days within 100 nautical miles of the border or 24 miles offshore. (Read More)
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