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First-Person Combat Footage Shows Myanmar Rebels Raiding Military Outpost in Flip Flops

Newly released combat footage shows fighters from Myanmar’s People’s Defense Forces (PDF) storming a Burmese military facility in Dawei, referred to as Shwe Gu Gate by rebel associated pages. The first-person perspective video, shared by @War_Noir, a well-known armament tracker and cofounder of Militant Wire, offers a rare look at the tactics and weaponry used by the PDF against junta forces. (Read More)​

Another R9X ‘Flying Ginsu’ Missile Strike in Syria Kills Al-Qaeda Affiliated Military Trainer

At this point, the Hellfire R9X “Flying Ginsu” missile might as well have a frequent flyer account over Idlib. In yet another precision drone strike, a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper targeted and killed Muhammed Yusuf Ziya Talay, better known as Jafar al-Turki, near the towns of Killi and Kaftin in Idlib Province, Syria, early on February 23, 2025. This marks the fifth strike on Hurras al-Din (HaD) operatives in just over a month. (Read More)​​​​

Analysis: Syria’s Crackdown On Smuggling Sparks Tensions With Hezbollah And Lebanon | Long War Journal

Clashes erupted on the Lebanon-Syria border as Syrian forces deployed reinforcements to Al Qusayr to crack down on smuggling routes linked to Hezbollah and local Lebanese clans. Syrian troops clashed with armed groups, leading to arrests and rocket fire hitting Lebanese villages. (Read More)​

Israeli Jets Fly Over Beirut as Hezbollah Holds Massive Funeral for Hassan Nasrallah

Israel flew jets over Beirut on Sunday as hundreds of thousands of Hezbollah supporters gathered for the funeral of their late leader Hassan Nasrallah. Lebanese state media confirmed that Israeli planes flew at low altitude over Beirut, with AFP journalists hearing the rumbling noise. "The hostile warplanes flew at low altitude over the skies of Beirut and its suburbs," the National News Agency said. (Read More)​

Zelenskyy Says He is Willing to Resign in Exchange for Peace or NATO Membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that he is prepared to resign if it would guarantee peace for Ukraine or secure immediate NATO membership for the country. "If it is peace for Ukraine, and if you really want me to leave my post, I’m ready," Zelenskyy said at a press conference in Kyiv. (Read More)​

IDF Deploys Tanks in West Bank for First Time in 20 Years

Israeli tanks were deployed to the West Bank on Sunday morning for the first time in more than 20 years, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the expansion of an ongoing counter-terrorism operation in the northern part of the territory. Israeli tanks were last deployed in the West Bank in 2002, during Israel's fight against a deadly Palestinian uprising. (Read More)​

Italian Fighter Jets Escort American Airlines Flight After Mid-Flight Bomb Threat

An American Airlines flight from New York’s JFK Airport to New Delhi was forced to make an emergency diversion to Rome on Sunday after a bomb threat was received mid-flight. Flight 292, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, was carrying 199 passengers and 15 crew members when the threat was received via email. (Read More)​

European Military Supplier KNDS Considers IPO As Defence Sector Booms, Sources Say | Reuters

Franco-German defense firm KNDS is considering an IPO in late 2025 or 2026, with Frankfurt as a potential listing venue amid rising European defense spending. Jointly owned by Germany’s Wegmann-Gruppe and the French government, KNDS is expected to sell a minority stake to maintain control. (Read More)​

SOCOM Looking To Acquire New Drone-launched Glide Bombs | DefenseScoop

U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is developing a lightweight, air-launched glide bomb for drones, aiming for a 30-pound munition with 100 km range and GPS-independent navigation. The weapon will feature interchangeable warheads and real-time targeting updates. Vendors must submit proposals by mid-March, with demonstrations in Tampa from April 8-10. Successful solutions may lead to procurement contracts. (Read More)​