Today's Edition
- How US special operators are training Ukrainians—and what they’re learning in return
- Significant Weapons and Munitions Missing from Colombian Military Bases
- Ukraine Targets Russian Airbase to Mitigate Glide Bomb Threat
- Deadly Missile Strike Hits Ukraine's "Harry Potter Castle" in Odessa
- Former NSA Employee Sentenced to Nearly 22 Years for Espionage Attempt
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Global Operations
How US special operators are training Ukrainians—and what they’re learning in return | Defense One
U.S. Army Col. Lucas VanAntwerp shared insights from his experiences training Ukrainian special operations forces alongside his command of the 10th Special Forces Group. The training missions offered American troops valuable lessons from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. (Read More)
Significant Weapons and Munitions Missing from Colombian Military Bases
The President of Colombia announced significant inventory shortfalls in the nation's military armories, including over a million bullets and various high-grade weapons. The missing munitions are suspected to have been funneled into rebel hands or smuggled abroad. (Read More)
Ukraine Targets Russian Airbase to Mitigate Glide Bomb Threat
Ukrainian forces conducted a drone attack on the Kushchyovskaya airbase in Russia. The operation aimed to disrupt the deployment of glide bombs, which have been increasingly used against Ukrainian positions. (Read More)
Unconfirmed Reporting
Chinese Coast Guard Blast Another Philippine Vessel With Water Cannons in the South China Sea
Tensions escalated in the South China Sea as Chinese Coast Guard ships engaged in confrontational activities with Philippine vessels, including the use of water cannons and ramming maneuvers. (Read More)
Ukrainian SSO 3rd Separate Regiment Destroy Russian Buk-M1 Anti-Aircraft Missile System
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces reported the successful destruction of a Russian Buk-M1 anti-aircraft missile system, valued at approximately $100 million. The operation involved coordination between reconnaissance units and artillery forces. (Read More)
Deadly Missile Strike Hits Ukraine's "Harry Potter Castle" in Odessa
A Russian missile attack targeted a building in Odessa, known locally as the "Harry Potter Castle," resulting in the deaths of five individuals and injuring others. The building served as a higher education institution and the residence of a prominent former lawmaker. (Read More)
Special Interest
Former NSA Employee Sentenced to Nearly 22 Years for Espionage Attempt
A former National Security Agency employee, was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for attempting to sell classified U.S. information to what he believed was a Russian government agent, who was actually an undercover FBI agents. (Read More)
Silvus Technologies & Kägwerks Unveil Cutting-Edge Tactical Networking Systems Redefining Tactical Networking for Elite Operators
The compact, chest-mountable DOCK StreamCaster system integrates advanced StreamCaster MANET radios with Samsung’s S23TE devices, enhancing mobility and operational efficiency with its low-profile, modular design and high-performance communication capabilities. (Read More)
Strategic Command, US Special Operations, and SOFWERX Host Innovation Event on Smart Cities
The fifteenth Innovation Foundry event, hosted by Strategic Command in partnership with US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and SOFWERX, focused on the theme "Smart Cities – Future Challenges for Special Operations Forces." (Read More)
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