An airman fires a Sig Sauer P320-M18 handgun during a qualification session, Sep. 24, 2021. (Photo: U.S. Air National Guard / Senior Airman Hunter Hires)
Air Force Command Suspends M18 Pistol Use After Death of Security Airman
The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) has suspended the use of all Sig Sauer-manufactured M18 pistols following the death of a Security Forces airman at F.E. Warren Air Force Base over the weekend. Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, head of Global Strike Command, announced in a July 21 memo that the command would temporarily suspend use of the M18 handgun for both training and operations, pending the outcome of the investigation into the recent incident. (Read More)
Iran Claims Helicopter Confronted USS Fitzgerald Near Iranian Waters
An Iranian naval helicopter confronted the USS Fitzgerald, a U.S. guided-missile destroyer, near Iranian-claimed waters Wednesday morning, according to Iranian state media. The encounter was the first direct military contact between Iran and the U.S. since last month’s 12-day war between Iran and Israel. (Read More)
IDF Probe Finds Gaza’s Only Catholic Church Hit by Misfired Munition
A probe completed Tuesday night by the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) Southern Command found that the Holy Family Church, Gaza’s only Catholic church, was struck by a misfired munition during military activity in the area. The IDF said targeting adjustments were made during the operation to improve accuracy, and that “guidelines for opening fire near religious buildings, shelters, and other sensitive sites were further clarified” to help prevent similar incidents. (Read More)
US Army Fires Typhon Missile in Western Pacific for First Time
The U.S. Army’s Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system, known as Typhon, was successfully test-fired for the first time in the Western Pacific during a joint live-fire exercise with Australian forces, the U.S. army announced Tuesday. The launch occurred on July 16 at the Bradshaw Field Training Area in northern Australia as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. (Read More)
UK, Turkey Sign Agreement for Eurofighter Typhoon Jets
The United Kingdom and Turkey have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Wednesday to advance a potential sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets. The agreement was signed at the International Defense Industry Fair in Istanbul by Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey. (Read More)
China’s CCA UCAV Seen Flying With Y-8: First-ever Footage | Bulgarian Military
China’s stealth UCAV, known as the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), was seen flying with a Y-8 transport aircraft in new video footage, indicating the program has entered operational testing. Designed for missions such as electronic warfare, deep strikes, and suppression of enemy air defenses, the CCA is expected to operate alongside platforms like the J-20 or Y-8. (Read More)
Zelenskyy Vows to Restore Anti-Corruption Agency Independence After Public Outcry
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced he will introduce new legislation to restore the independence of the country’s anti-corruption institutions, following public backlash over a controversial law he signed this week. The law places the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) under the direct authority of the prosecutor general, a presidential appointee. (Read More)
Rome Researchers Develop Wi-Fi-Based System to Identify Individuals Without Cameras or Devices
Researchers at La Sapienza University of Rome have developed a system that can identify individuals using only Wi-Fi signals, eliminating the need for cameras, smartphones, or wearables. The system, called WhoFi, was introduced by computer scientists Danilo Avola, Daniele Pannone, Dario Montagnini, and Emad Emam in a study titled WhoFi: Deep Person Re-Identification via Wi-Fi Channel Signal Encoding. (Read More)
A Former Security Guard at the US Embassy in Norway is Accused of Spying for Russia and Iran | AP News
A former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo has been indicted in Norway for allegedly spying for Russia and Iran. He’s accused of sharing details about diplomats and embassy security. His lawyer admits the facts but denies it was a crime, arguing the information wasn’t classified. The case is linked to his reaction to U.S. support for Israel. He faces up to 21 years in prison. (Read More)
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