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Bodycam Footage Captures Ukrainian Special Ops Wiping Out Russian Unit in Covert Mission

Newly released footage from Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SSO) shows a Ukrainian unit eliminating an eight-man Russian assault group during a covert mission beyond the front line. Recorded with body-mounted cameras, the video reveals a brief but intense close-quarters firefight between the two sides. (Read More)​

Burkina Faso Army Responsible for 130 Civilian Deaths in March, Says Human Rights Watch

A recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) revealed that Burkina Faso’s army, in coordination with allied militias, killed at least 130 civilians during a military operation near the western town of Solenzo in March. The majority of the victims were members of the Fulani ethnic group. (Read More)​

Hamas Releases Last Known American Hostage from Gaza After 19 Months

Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old American-Israeli soldier, was released by Hamas on Monday after spending 584 days as a hostage in the Gaza Strip. His release marks the end of the longest-known U.S. captivity related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. “This is a very emotional moment — Edan Alexander has returned home,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. He credited the release to “military pressure” by Israel and “diplomatic pressure” from President Donald Trump. (Read More)​​

US Air Force Plans to Equip MQ-9 Reaper Drones with Cruise Missiles for Long-Range Strikes

The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is planning to equip drones like the MQ-9 Reaper with small cruise missiles (SCM). If successful, this would transform these drones into long-range strike platforms, similar to modern fighter aircraft. At the Global SOF Foundation’s SOF Week event, AFSOC Commander Lt. Gen. Michael Conley said SCMs could give aircraft like the MQ-9 Reaper and OA-1K Skyraider II the ability to hit targets up to 600 miles away. (Read More)​

Taiwan Set to Receive Second Batch of Abrams Tanks by End of June

Taiwan is expected to receive its second shipment of U.S.-made M1A2T Abrams tanks, comprising 42 units by the end of June, according to a recent Ministry of National Defense (MND) report. The Taiwanese government has allocated NT$40.52 billion (approximately US$1.33 billion) for the procurement, which includes a total of 108 Abrams tanks along with related equipment. (Read More)​

Tech Companies Have a Big Remote Worker Problem: North Korean Operatives | Politico

North Korean operatives are infiltrating U.S. tech firms by posing as remote IT workers using stolen identities and AI deepfakes, often supported by domestic “laptop farms.” Companies like Google and SentinelOne report thousands of fake applications, with earnings funneled to North Korea’s weapons program. Despite federal crackdowns, the scheme is growing, creating major compliance and security risks. (Read More)​

Kurdish PKK Disbands After 40 Years of Conflict with Turkey

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced Monday that it is disbanding and laying down its arms, ending a 40-year conflict with the Turkish state. The decision came after PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, who is serving a life sentence on an island near Istanbul, urged the group to disband. In March, the PKK declared a unilateral ceasefire in response to Öcalan’s call. (Read More)​

Famine Risk Grows in Gaza Amid Israeli Aid Blockade, UN-Backed Experts Warn

Gaza is at serious risk of famine unless Israel ends its blockade and military operations, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a UN-backed group warned on Monday. In its latest report, the IPC warned of a “major deterioration” in Gaza’s food security situation, stating that Palestinians in the territory face “a critical risk of famine.” (Read More)​

Breaking Down Trump’s Executive Order Mandating Multiple VA Reforms | Military Times

President Trump signed an executive order directing major reforms at the Department of Veterans Affairs, including new facilities for homeless veterans in Los Angeles, plans for a full-service VA hospital in New Hampshire, reduced healthcare wait times, and renewed efforts to fire underperforming employees. (Read More)​