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Deadly Rocket Attack by Hamas Leads to Closure of Key Aid Crossing in Israel

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  1. Training the Nation’s Heroes: An interview with the President of Athenix Special Missions
  2. Deadly Rocket Attack by Hamas Leads to Closure of Key Aid Crossing in Israel
  3. Intense West Bank Raid Results in Five Palestinian Gunmen Killed, Israeli Officer Seriously Wounded
  4. Investigation Reveals Privatization of Australian SAS Operations to a Security Firm
  5. US AFRICOM General Confirms Ongoing Engagement with West African Juntas Despite Troop Withdrawals

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Training the Nation’s Heroes: An interview with the President of Athenix Special Missions

Athenix Special Missions (ASM) is an industry leader when it comes to supporting the nation’s intelligence and defense forces. “It’s the bread and butter of what we do,” said Lee Hudson, President of Athenix Special Missions. (Read More)​​


Deadly Rocket Attack by Hamas Leads to Closure of Key Aid Crossing in Israel

Three IDF soldiers were killed and several wounded in a Hamas rocket attack targeting the Kerem Shalom crossing, leading to its closure and disruption of humanitarian aid into Gaza. (Read More)


Intense West Bank Raid Results in Five Palestinian Gunmen Killed, Israeli Officer Seriously Wounded

An Israeli military operation in the West Bank town of Dayr al-Ghusun resulted in the death of five Palestinian gunmen and serious injuries to an Israeli counter-terrorism officer. The raid targeted a terror cell involved in recent attacks. (Read More)



Unconfirmed Reporting

Investigation Reveals Privatization of Australian SAS Operations to Omni Security Firm

A Stuart McCarthy investigation has unearthed concerns regarding the privatization of certain Australian SAS operations through the establishment of Omni Executive Pty Ltd, a private security and intelligence company. (Read More)


Russia Formally Adds Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Its Wanted List

On May 5, 2024, Russian authorities announced the addition of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to their national wanted list. The Russian Interior Ministry has initiated a criminal case against Zelenskyy under undisclosed charges. (Read More)​​


Russian Oil Refineries Utilize Anti-Drone Nets & ‘Cope Cages’ as Ukraine Steps Up Strikes on Energy Facilities

In response to increasing drone attacks on its oil facilities, Russia has begun installing protective structures, commonly referred to as "cope cages," at its refineries to mitigate aerial threats. (Read More)



Special Interest

US AFRICOM General Confirms Ongoing Engagement with West African Juntas Despite Troop Withdrawals

General Michael Langley, the head of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), confirmed ongoing US involvement with the governments of Niger and Chad in spite of recent troop withdrawals from these countries. (Read More)


SAS Recruitment Challenges Amid Shrinking Military Numbers

The United Kingdom's Special Air Service (SAS) is currently facing recruitment challenges due to a reduction in overall Army personnel and a concurrent increase in operational demands. (Read More)​​


Too Few Planners Understand What Special Operators Can Do Today | Defense One

U.S. Special Operations Forces are increasingly vital for their unique capabilities in strategic competition. Their role extends beyond traditional combat, playing a critical part in intelligence, cyber operations, and global relationship-building. (Read More)​​



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