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  1. IDF Says It’s Eliminated 50% of Hezbollah’s Commanders in Southern Lebanon
  2. Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Fuel Depots in Russia Despite US Warnings
  3. US Special Forces Are Prioritizing Stinger Missile Training Again
  4. Canadian Police Charge Former UN Employees with Arms Trafficking Conspiracy
  5. DARPA Sponsored AI-Controlled Fighter Jet Competes in Aerial Dogfight Against Human Pilot

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IDF Says It’s Eliminated 50% of Hezbollah’s Commanders in Southern Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has stated that IDF operations have successfully eliminated half of Hezbollah’s commanders in southern Lebanon, significantly impacting the command structure of the group. The IDF has conducted new airstrikes, including one that killed a senior Hezbollah. (Read More)


Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Fuel Depots in Russia Despite US Warnings

Ukrainian drones have successfully targeted two fuel storage facilities in Russia's Smolensk region, despite warnings from the US concerning the potential destabilization of global markets. The strikes have led to significant losses for the Russian oil giant Rosneft. (Read More)


US Special Forces Are Prioritizing Stinger Missile Training Again | Task & Purpose

The U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS) has updated its training curriculum to include older yet crucial military technologies such as the Stinger surface-to-air missile. (Read More)



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Ethnic Guerrilla Rebels Lose Strategic Myanmar Border Town in Latest Reversal

The town of Myawaddy, on Myanmar's eastern border, has seen intense conflict as the Karen National Union (KNU) withdrew under pressure from the Karen National Army (KNA), disrupting trade and displacing thousands. (Read More)


Canadian Police Charge Former UN Employees with Arms Trafficking Conspiracy

Two ex-UN employees are facing charges in Canada for allegedly conspiring to sell military drones and equipment to Libya. The charges involve attempts to profit from illicit sales of military hardware and oil, leveraging their positions within a UN agency. (Read More)​​


Russian Deputy Defense Minister Detained Following Ukrainian Intelligence Operation

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been arrested and charged with corruption, reportedly influenced by a Ukrainian intelligence operation that exposed sensitive information. (Read More)​​



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DARPA-Sponsored AI Fighter Jet Takes on Human Pilot in Aerial Dogfight

DARPA conducted a test at Edwards Air Force Base, California, where an AI-controlled X-62A VISTA aircraft—an F-16 fighter jet modified for AI testing—engaged in aerial combat against a human pilot in another F-16. (Read More)​​


Podcast: Public Affairs & Special Operations: An NCO's Journey | Hotel Havoc

Hotel Havoc interviews Sergeant Major Jason Baker, a veteran Public Affairs Soldier with extensive experience in Airborne and Special Operations units. Baker discusses his unexpected journey from college art student to military service. (Read More)​​


Decade-Long CIA Operations in Ukraine Enhancing Security Measures Against Russian Aggression | Strategy Page

German authorities have arrested an aide to a Member of the European Parliament, Maximilian Krah, under suspicion of espionage for China, raising concerns about potential interference in the upcoming European Union elections. (Read More)​​



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