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Houthis Claim Attack on Liberian-Flagged Ship in Red Sea, Trade Fire with Israel

Yemen’s Houthi movement on Monday claimed responsibility for an attack on a Liberian-flagged commercial vessel in the Red Sea. The assault, carried out on Sunday, reportedly involved missiles and explosive-laden drone boats, igniting a fire aboard the “Magic Seas.” The damage caused the ship to take on water, forcing all 19 crew members and three armed guards to abandon it. (Read More)​

Footage Shows Ukrainian FPV Drone Destroying Russian BM-21 Grad in Donetsk

A Russian BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system (MRLS) was destroyed in a high-impact explosion after being struck by a Ukrainian first-person-view (FPV) drone in eastern Ukraine. The strike reportedly occurred in Donetsk, where fighting remains intense. Video from the drone operator shows the munition-laden 122-mm launcher detonating moments after impact. (Read More)​

12 Turkish Soldiers Die from Methane Gas in Iraq Cave Operation

Twelve Turkish soldiers died after inhaling methane gas while searching a cave in northern Iraq for a soldier killed by Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) fighters three years ago, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense said Monday. According to the ministry, a total of 19 soldiers were exposed to the gas. Five died Sunday, and seven more died Monday, bringing the total to 12. (Read More)​

New Photo of China’s New Ekranoplan Emerges

A newly released image provides the clearest view yet of China’s new wing-in-ground effect (WIG) aircraft, commonly known as an ekranoplan. The vehicle, dubbed the “Bohai Sea Monster” by analysts, was first spotted last week, along the Bohai Sea. The new photo suggests it is undergoing testing. (Read More)​​

Netherlands to Deploy F-35s to NATO’s Eastern Border to Protect Ukraine Aid Routes

Dutch F-35 fighter jets will be deployed to Poland from September 1 to December 1, under NATO command to safeguard supply routes delivering military aid to Ukraine, the Dutch Ministry of Defense announced. The announcement comes just days after Norway revealed it would deploy F-35 fighter jets to Poland this fall to help secure Rzeszow–Jasionka Airport, one of NATO’s key transport hubs for delivering military aid to Ukraine. (Read More)​

Trying to Enter the Defense Industrial Base? Here’s Four Steps to Follow | Breaking Defense

The U.S. Navy is pushing for faster adoption of emerging technologies, urging companies to focus on real capability gaps and align with strategic needs. Cmdr. Adam Stein outlines four steps: solve mission-critical problems, build the right network, pursue funding through channels like SBIR and APFIT, and plan for long-term sustainment. (Read More)​​

Coast Guard Swimmer Saves 165 in First Rescue Mission During Texas Floods

A U.S. Coast Guard rescuer saved 165 people during the severe Texas floods over the July 4 weekend. Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan, 26, from Oxford, New Jersey, was deployed to Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp on the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, after a storm caused the river to surge over 20 feet in just 90 minutes, flooding the area and stranding more than 700 campers and staff. (Read More)​

Italian 'Hero' Sniffer Dog Killed with Nail-filled Sausages | BBC

Bruno, a heroic Italian sniffer dog, was killed after eating nail-filled sausages in his kennel. His trainer suspects revenge linked to Bruno’s role in busting dog fighting rings. Authorities are investigating. PM Giorgia Meloni and MP Michela Brambilla condemned the act, calling for strict penalties under Italy’s animal cruelty law. (Read More)​

Kremlin Blocks Departure of Gold Tycoon as State Moves to Seize Mining Empire

Russian authorities blocked billionaire Konstantin Strukov from leaving the country Saturday as the government escalated efforts to nationalize his gold mining company and investigate alleged corruption. Strukov, 66, was preparing to fly from Chelyabinsk to Turkey aboard his $50 million Bombardier Global 6000 when aviation officials canceled the flight, citing the jet’s “arrested” status, according to Kommersant. (Read More)​​