One of the last commissioned Hercules M88 recovery vehicles off a maintenance lot on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, August 17, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah J. Abernathy)
Four US Soldiers Missing After Vehicle Found Submerged in Lithuania
Four U.S. Army soldiers went missing during a training exercise in Lithuania, leaving behind a submerged military vehicle, officials said Wednesday. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte told reporters in Poland that the soldiers had been killed, but a NATO spokesperson later clarified that his comments were based on unconfirmed news reports. (Read More)
Sudan Army Declares Capital ‘Free’ After Airport Capture
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) recaptured the Khartoum International Airport from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a rival paramilitary group on Wednesday. “Khartoum is free, it’s done,” Sudanese Army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said during his visit to the palace in Khartoum on Wednesday for the first time in nearly two years. (Read More)
US Launches Fresh Airstrikes on Houthi Strongholds After Attacks on USS Harry Truman, Israel
The U.S. military launched fresh strikes on Houthi bases, facilities, and command centers in Saada Governorate, northern Yemen, early Wednesday, according to reports. “The U.S. military launched a new series of airstrikes early Wednesday morning, targeting militia barracks and hideouts east of Saada city and Al Salem district in the same governorate,” Al-Ain reported. (Read More)
SM-6 Demonstrates Hypersonic Defense Potential in Recent MDA Test
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully simulated the interception of an advanced hypersonic missile using a Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) as part of its efforts to bolster defense capabilities. Conducted off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii, the test—known as Flight Test Other-40 (FTX-40) or Stellar Banshee—was a collaborative effort between the MDA, U.S. Navy, and Lockheed Martin. (Read More)
Coast Guard Awards $951M to Bollinger for First New Heavy Icebreaker in 50 Years
The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded Bollinger Shipyards a $951.6 million contract to advance work on the service’s first new heavy icebreaker in nearly five decades, the United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Polar Sentinel (WMSP-21). The Louisiana-based shipbuilder announced that the contract moves the U.S. Coast Guard’s Polar Security Cutter (PSC) program into the design and construction phase. (Read More)
See The Competing F-47 Stealth Fighter Jet Concepts From Boeing, Lockheed, And More That Led To The Air Force's NGAD | Business Insider
Boeing won a $20 billion contract to build the U.S. Air Force’s new F-47 stealth fighter under the NGAD program, replacing the F-22 and flying alongside drone wingmen. The F-47 name honors the P-47, the Air Force’s 1947 founding, and the 47th president, Donald Trump. Lockheed Martin lost the bid; Northrop Grumman withdrew in 2023. (Read More)
Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration’s Regulation of Ghost Guns in 7-2 Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Biden administration rule regulating ghost guns—untraceable firearms without serial numbers—by a 7-2 vote. The decision allows the enforcement of serial number requirements, background checks, and age verification for the purchase of ghost gun kits. (Read More)
Annotating The Trump Administration's Yemen War Plans From Their Signal Group Chat | CNN
A leaked Signal chat among Trump administration officials revealed sensitive details about planned U.S. airstrikes on Houthi militants in Yemen. The Atlantic obtained the messages—mistakenly shared with its editor—which included classified operational info sent via an unsecured app. Officials debated political fallout more than strategy, and records may violate federal laws. (Read More)
UN Warns South Sudan on Brink of Civil War After Barrel Bomb Strikes
The United Nations has warned that South Sudan is at risk of falling back into civil war following continued fighting between government forces and the Nuer White Army Militia. The South Sudanese government has been accused of dropping barrel bombs filled with flammable liquid, causing severe burns and civilian deaths. At least 63,000 people have fled the violence. (Read More)
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