A U.S. Army soldier prepares an M67 grenade for deployment from a Skydio X10 drone during a live test in Germany, June 25, 2025. The exercise marked the Army’s first live grenade drop from a small unmanned aircraft system using an Audible dropper. (Photo: U.S. Army / Sgt. Collin Mackall)
US Army’s First Drone Grenade Drop Draws Criticism Over Outdated Tactics
A video posted Monday by the U.S. Army on its official X account intended to highlight a new capability but instead drew criticism for showcasing what many see as an outdated tactic: dropping grenades from small drones. The footage showed soldiers from the 7th Army Training Command (7th ATC), Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine (JMTG-U), and the 173rd Airborne Brigade using a commercial quadcopter to drop M69 practice grenades and M67 fragmentation grenades. (Read More)
Russia Claims to Down Ukrainian Airborne Drone Carrier Over Kherson
Russian military channels released footage Sunday that they claim shows the destruction of a Ukrainian drone carrier over the occupied Kherson region. The video, circulated on pro-Kremlin platforms, appears to show a Russian drone intercepting a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to launch and control multiple First-Person View (FPV) attack drones. (Read More)
Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Planting New Landmines Along Border
Thailand has accused Cambodia of planting anti-personnel landmines in a disputed border area near the Chong Bok region in Ubon Ratchathani province. The mines were discovered after one detonated during a patrol on July 16, injuring three Thai soldiers and causing one to lose a foot. Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the PMN-2 anti-personnel mines found at the explosion site “were not of a type used by Thailand” and were recently laid in a “blatant violation of international law.” (Read More)
Ukraine Uncovers Russian Decoy Drone Built Entirely with Chinese Components
A newly identified Russian drone intended for use in the war against Ukraine was found to contain components sourced entirely from Chinese manufacturers, including one that had previously pledged to avoid involvement in the conflict, according to Ukrainian intelligence. (Read More)
20 Dead After China-Made Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crashes Into School
A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in northern Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 20 people, most of whom were students, and injuring more than 170, officials confirmed. The Chinese-made aircraft took off from A.K. Khandaker Air Force Base at 1:06 p.m. local time and crashed minutes later due to a mechanical failure, according to the military’s Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR). (Read More)
“We Must Not Say It’s For The War”: Hundreds Of Thousands Of Russian Schoolkids Are Building Drones That Kill Ukrainians | The Insider
Russia is funneling gifted children into its defense industry through programs like Berloga and Big Challenges. Teens as young as 13 build drones, train soldiers, and assist military-linked firms, all under the cover of educational games and science competitions. An Insider investigation shows these initiatives support the war effort while grooming future engineers for the defense sector. (Read More)
Air Traffic Controllers Blamed for B-52 Near Collision over Minot
Air traffic controllers at North Dakota’s Minot International Airport failed to alert a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crew about a nearby SkyWest passenger aircraft, resulting in a near miss, the military said in a statement released Monday evening. The incident occurred Friday but disaster was avoided after the pilot of SkyWest Flight 3788, en route from Minneapolis to Minot, spotted the bomber in time and executed a go-around maneuver, safely avoiding a collision before landing at the airport. (Read More)
Stranded RAF F-35B Fighter Jet Departs India After Repairs
A British F-35B stealth fighter that was grounded for over five weeks in southern India due to mechanical failures has resumed its journey after repairs by U.K. engineers, officials said Tuesday. The jet was en route from the U.K. to Australia on June 14 when it encountered a technical issue, prompting a detour to Kerala. With fuel running low and weather conditions worsening, the pilot requested an emergency landing at the nearest airport. (Read More)
New Details of USS DeHaven Shipwreck in Iron Bottom Sound | Nautilus Live
A new high-resolution survey of the WWII destroyer USS DeHaven in Iron Bottom Sound has revealed structural collapse, exposed torpedo warheads, and the ship’s bell, which had not been documented since the vessel sank in 1943. The DeHaven was lost with 167 crew during Japan’s Operation Ke near Guadalcanal. Using sonar and ROVs, the NA173 expedition documented the site’s condition and growing marine life. The data will support historical research and long-term preservation. (Read More)
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