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Israel and Iran Trade Missile Strikes for Third Day, Civilian Death Toll Rises

Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated further on Sunday, marking the third consecutive day of cross-border missile strikes that have left hundreds dead and injured across both nations. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it had carried out a targeted airstrike on surface-to-surface missile sites in Iran. “The Air Force is currently attacking surface-to-surface missile sites in central Iran,” the IDF said in a statement posted on X. (Read More)​​

US Airstrike Kills Islamic State Official in Northwestern Syria

The U.S. military killed an Islamic State (ISIS) official in a drone strike in northwest Syria, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). CENTCOM confirmed the strike in a June 12 statement posted on X. “On June 10, U.S. Central Command Forces conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria killing Rakhim Boev,” the post said. (Read More)​

Boeing Facility in Kyiv Damaged in Russian Missile Strike

A building used by U.S. aerospace and defense giant Boeing in Kyiv, suffered significant damage during a major Russian airstrike last week, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The report, based on six sources including Boeing employees, Ukrainian officials, and the head of the American Chamber of Commerce (ACC) in Ukraine, said the strike appeared to deliberately target the U.S. aerospace company. (Read More)​

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Army Taps Tech Executives from Palantir, Meta, and OpenAI for New Innovation Corps

Four high-ranking technology executives have joined the U.S. Army Reserve as lieutenant colonels to help bring commercial tech expertise into military operations. According to the Army, Shyam Sankar, Chief Technology Officer at Palantir; Andrew Bosworth, Chief Technology Officer at Meta; Kevin Weil, Chief Product Officer at OpenAI; and Bob McGrew, advisor at Thinking Machines Lab and former Chief Research Officer at OpenAI—will join Detachment 201, a new “Executive Innovation Corps.” (Read More)​

Army Celebrates 250 Years with Display of Robotic Dogs and Unmanned Combat Vehicles

The U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C., combined traditional military hardware with advanced robotic systems in a spectacular parade. For the first time in over 30 years, tanks rolled through the capital’s streets, accompanied by 150 vehicles, 50 aircraft, and approximately 6,600 troops. (Read More)​

Massive Stealth Flying Wing Emerges At Secretive Chinese Base | TWZ

Satellite imagery from May 14 reveals China’s largest known stealth drone at Malan Air Base. The 52-meter flying-wing design suggests a long-range, high-altitude role. Its appearance hints at China's expanding next-gen air combat programs—and may be a deliberate show or decoy. (Read More)​

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Ex-Syrian General Claims Assad Ordered Execution of Missing Journalist Austin Tice, BBC Investigation Reveals

Bassam al-Hassan, a former commander in the Republican Guards reportedly claimed that ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had ordered the execution of missing American journalist Austin Tice. This revelation is part of a BBC investigation into Tice’s disappearance. (Read More)​​

Flash Flooding Kills Five, Damages Infrastructure in Virginia

Flash flooding killed five people, including a 3-year-old child, after heavy rain hit northern West Virginia Saturday night. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain fell in 30 minutes in parts of Wheeling and Ohio County. The sudden downpour overwhelmed streams and roads in towns like Triadelphia and Valley Grove, according to WTRF-TV. Photos and videos circulating on social media show vehicles submerged in water and damaged roads. (Read More)​

By Fusing Intelligence And Special Operations, Israel’s Strikes On Iran Are A Lesson In Strategic Surprise | Atlantic Council

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion combined years of Mossad intelligence with covert special operations to strike Iran’s nuclear sites, missile systems, and military leadership. By pre-positioning weapons and using internal drone bases, Israel achieved strategic surprise and overwhelmed Iran’s defenses. The operation offers a new model for preemptive action through long-term planning and intelligence-SOF integration. (Read More)​

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