IDF Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen After Missile Attack on Israel
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck multiple sites in Yemen’s Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa, on Sunday, following a ballistic missile attack on Israel two days earlier. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said strikes targeted a military compound housing the presidential palace, two power stations, and a fuel depot, all of which were allegedly being used for Houthi military activity. (Read More)
Ukraine Launches Drone Strikes on Russian Energy Sites
Ukrainian forces carried out an overnight drone attack on Russian territory targeting energy facilities including Novatek’s Ust-Luga fuel terminal in Leningrad Oblast and the Syzran oil refinery in Samara Oblast, Russian and Ukrainian officials said Sunday. Leningrad Oblast Governor Alexander Drozdenko confirmed the strikes on Ust-Luga port and said no casualties were reported. (Read More)
Nigeria Says Airstrikes Kill 35 Suspected Jihadists in Borno State
Nigeria’s military said it carried out precision airstrikes in the country’s northeast on Saturday, killing at least 35 suspected jihadists amid ongoing battles with militants and a renewed Boko Haram threat. Air Force spokesperson Ehimen Ejodame said the strikes hit four locations around Kumshe in Borno State, near the border with Cameroon. (Read More)
Video Shows Ukraine’s Su-27s Armed With US-Made MALD Decoys
Footage released by the Ukrainian Air Force on Saturday shows Su-27 fighter jets equipped with American ADM-160 Miniature Air Launched Decoy (MALD) missiles, mounted alongside R-27 and R-73 air-to-air missiles. In the video, a Su-27 pilot described the decoys’ role: “Today, I conducted launches of ADM-160 MALD missiles. They are designed to absorb the main blow of enemy air defenses and create electronic interference. These missiles act as decoys for air defense systems.” (Read More)
Singapore and U.S. Launch First Modular Attack Vessel for Indo-Pacific Security | Army Recognition
Strategic Marine and Eureka Naval Craft will jointly build the Aircat Bengal MC in Singapore, a 36-meter high-speed craft with modular payloads, 40-ton capacity, and autonomous operation. Designed for strike, ISR, mine warfare, and humanitarian missions, it targets Indo-Pacific navies seeking adaptable platforms for littoral and archipelagic security. (Read More)
Army Black Hawks to Launch Drones Mid-Flight Under New $43M Sikorsky Contract
The Army will upgrade its UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to launch drones in flight under a $43 million deal with American aerospace company Sikorsky, the company announced on Wednesday. The upgrades, scheduled for 2026, will allow crews to operate drones directly from the cockpit. (Read More)
China said it is willing to play a “constructive role” in resolving the war in Ukraine after Russia suggested Beijing could act as a security guarantor. German news outlet Welt, citing anonymous EU sources, reported that China has indicated it is willing to send peacekeeping forces to Ukraine if a ceasefire is reached. (Read More)
Pentagon Fires Navy Reserve Chief, SEAL Command Leader in Latest Shake-Up
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Vice Adm. Nancy Lacore, chief of the Navy Reserve, and Rear Adm. Milton “Jamie” Sands III, commander of Naval Special Warfare Command, as part of a leadership shakeup initiated under President Donald Trump. USNI News first reported the decision. Both officers had been in their respective positions for just over a year. (Read More)
Why Green Berets Want to Join Conventional Combat Discussion | Military Times
A new Army manual, FM 3-05: Army Special Operations, redefines the Green Berets’ role in large-scale combat by integrating them into corps- and division-level planning. The doctrine emphasizes disrupting enemy command and sustainment networks while securing bypassed areas, moving away from independent counterinsurgency missions. Green Berets will still train foreign militaries, but their focus is shifting toward direct support of the joint fight. (Read More)
Alert Line Hi Team. After years of watching Big Tech mine our communications for profit, we decided to build our own solution. SOFX.NET is email without the surveillance, no AI reading your messages, no tracking your behavior, no selling your information. Sometimes the best technology is the kind that simply leaves you alone. If this sounds like something you need, head over to SOFX.NET and get started. Sam Havelock CEO, SOFX Are you a first time reader? Subscribe. A screenshot from the Main...
Alert Line The window to enter the SOFX & Gatorz giveaway is closing fast. The final day is August 31, and winners will be contacted Tuesday after Labor Day. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can do so here. After signing up, you’ll get a personal referral link to share with friends and family, you can also grab it anytime here. Sam Havelock CEO, SOFX Are you a first time reader? Subscribe. A screenshot from the video feed from a Russian Naval drone before it struck a Ukrainian reconnaissance...
Alert Line NSTR. Sam Havelock CEO, SOFX Are you a first time reader? Subscribe. Footage shows a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian Buyan-M class warship in the Azov Sea, forcing it to retreat from patrol waters near occupied Crimea. (Source: Ukraine’s military intelligence service (HUR) via Telegram) Armed Conflict Open-Source Reporting on Global Conflict Ukrainian Special Forces Strike Russian Kalibr Missile Ship in Azov Sea Ukrainian military intelligence forces struck a Russian...
