1. Israeli Airstrike Kills Senior Hezbollah Commander in Lebanon
2. Cyber Warfare Looms Between Israel and Iran
3. Special Forces Engineers Are Training to Dig Ditches and Destroy Tanks
4. House Panel Accuses China of Fueling U.S. Fentanyl Crisis
5. Lockheed Martin Secures $17 Billion Contract for Missile Defense

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Israeli Airstrike Kills Senior Hezbollah Commander in Lebanon

The IDF confirmed that an airstrike targeted and killed Ismail Yusaf Baz, a commander of Hezbollah's coastal sector, in Ain Ebel, Lebanon. The IDF described Baz as a senior figure within Hezbollah, involved in orchestrating rocket and anti-tank missile launches. (Read More)​

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Cyber Warfare Looms Between Israel and Iran

The recent drone and missile attack by Iran on Israel has escalated tensions, leading experts to anticipate a surge in cyber warfare between the two nations. This comes after a significant history of covert hostilities. (Read More)​

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Special Forces Engineers Are Training to Dig Ditches and Destroy Tanks | Task & Purpose

The U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS) is updating its training program to include Cold War-era tactics such as constructing and overcoming tank ditches. (Read More)​

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Ukrainian Special Forces Neutralize Russian Strela-10 Air Defense System

Ukrainian HUR Special Forces successfully targeted and disabled a Russian 9K35 Strela-10 air defense system on Russian Air Defense Forces Day. The Strela-10 is a highly mobile short-range surface-to-air missile system designed to protect against aircraft, helicopters, and cruise missiles. (Read More)​

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House Panel Accuses China of Fueling U.S. Fentanyl Crisis

New report by the U.S. House Select Committee on China alleges that the Chinese government is complicit in the U.S. fentanyl crisis by subsidizing the manufacture and export of fentanyl precursors. (Read More)​

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Boeing Expands MQ-25 Stingray's Role Beyond Refueling to Include Armed Missions

Boeing is set to enhance the capabilities of the MQ-25 Stingray, originally designed for aerial refueling, to undertake surveillance and strike missions. This expansion was showcased at the Sea Air Space conference. (Read More)​

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Lockheed Martin Secures $17 Billion Contract for Missile Defense

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $17 billion contract by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency to develop the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) designed to enhance the United States' defense against intercontinental ballistic missiles. (Read More)​​

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Norway Proposes Doubling Defense Budget with a $51 Billion Increase Over 12 Years

The Norwegian government has proposed a significant increase in defense spending, aiming to double the current budget by 2036 to enhance its military capabilities and infrastructure. (Read More)​​

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Last Surviving Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient to Lie in Honor at U.S. Capitol

olonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. This honor recognizes his valor and contributions during the Korean War. (Read More)​​

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