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Iran Pulls Troops from Yemen as US Bombing Escalates

Iran has ordered its military personnel to leave Yemen, effectively cutting off direct support to the Houthi rebel group, British news outlet The Telegraph reported. The move comes as the United States continues daily airstrikes against the Iran-backed fighters. A senior Iranian official told the newspaper that the decision aims to prevent a direct confrontation with the U.S., especially if an Iranian soldier were to be killed. (Read More)​​

Israel Hits Syrian Air Bases, Including T4, Amid Turkey’s Takeover Plans

Israel carried out a wave of airstrikes across Syria on Wednesday, targeting key military installations in the cities of Damascus and Hama.According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the strikes also targeted the T4 air base, which Turkey is reportedly planning to take over and use for drone operations and air defense systems. (Read More)​

Israel to Seize Large Areas of Gaza as Military Operation Expands

Israel’s military will take over more parts of Gaza, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday, as the country steps up its campaign against Hamas. “Operation ‘Might and Sword’ in Gaza is expanding,” Katz said in a statement. He called for a large evacuation of Gaza’s population and urged residents to turn against Hamas to help secure the return of hostages. (Read More)​​

Leonardo, Airbus, and Thales Plan European Satellite Network to Offer Alternative to Starlink

European defense companies Leonardo, Airbus, and Thales are working on a satellite partnership that could be announced within months, according to Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani. The goal is to build a European satellite network that offers an alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink. (Read More)​

Japan Signs $216M Missile Deal with Mitsubishi

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has signed a 32 billion yen ($216 million) contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to develop a new generation of long-range, precision-guided missiles. According to the Ministry, the weapons are designed to “prevent and eliminate invading troops” and will offer high accuracy against land and maritime targets, including in mountainous terrain. (Read More)​

Colombia Plans to Buy Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets to Replace Aging Fleet

Colombia has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to purchase new Saab Gripen fighter jets, President Gustavo Petro announced on Wednesday. The deal would replace the country’s aging fleet of Israeli-made Kfir aircraft. In a post on X, Petro said the new jets are the latest Gripen E/F models, already in use by Brazil. He described the purchase as a move to upgrade Colombia’s air force with modern technology. (Read More)​

Army Planners Are Weighing Force Reductions of Up to 90,000 Active-Duty Soldiers | Military

The U.S. Army is considering cutting up to 90,000 active-duty troops, potentially shrinking its force from 450,000 to as low as 360,000. The move reflects growing budget pressures at the Pentagon and a strategic shift away from counterterrorism and large-scale operations in Europe. Defense officials say the Army is aiming to become a more agile and tech-driven force, better suited for future conflicts. (Read More)​

Army Reduces Troops’ Mandatory Training Requirements to Streamline Combat Preparation

The U.S. Army has reduced its list of mandatory training requirements, following a directive by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to eliminate tasks that do not directly contribute to combat readiness. The updated Army Regulation 350-1, released this week, cuts the number of required training courses from 27 to 16. The revised policy gives commanders more authority to determine what training their units need based on mission demands. It was in 2017 when the regulation was last updated. (Read More)​

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Tops 3,000 With Hundreds Still Missing | ABC News

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, last Friday has left 3,085 people dead, 4,715 injured, and 341 missing, according to the country’s military government. The quake caused widespread destruction across Myanmar, damaging infrastructure and hindering relief efforts. In neighboring Thailand, 22 people died and 35 were injured in Bangkok, mostly from the collapse of a high-rise under construction. (Read More)​