1. Russian Wagner Mercenaries Pursue Warlord Joseph Kony in Central African Republic
2. Ukraine’s 8th Separate SSO Regiment Used FPV Drones to Swarm and Destroy Armored Vehicles in the Donetsk Region
3. Marine Special Operators Are Using Fiction to Envision the Future
4. Russian Oil Refineries Utilize Anti-Drone Nets & ‘Cope Cages’ as Ukraine Steps Up Strikes on Energy Facilities
5. German Army Captain Admits to Espionage for Russia Citing Nuclear Fears

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Russian Wagner Mercenaries Pursue Warlord Joseph Kony in Central African Republic

Russian mercenaries associated with the Wagner Group have intensified efforts to capture one of the world's most elusive fugitives, Joseph Kony, the notorious leader of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). (Read More)​

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Ukraine’s 8th Separate SSO Regiment Used FPV Drones to Swarm and Destroy Armored Vehicles

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces reported the successful use of FPV drones to neutralize nine Russian soldiers and disable several armored vehicles in the Donetsk region. (Read More)​

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Marine Special Operators Are Using Fiction to Envision the Future | Defense One

Marine Raiders are utilizing fiction as a strategic tool to explore and predict future military scenarios and challenges as part of the "MARSOF 2040" vision, incorporating insights into how special operations might evolve. (Read More)​​

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Russian Oil Refineries Utilize Anti-Drone Nets & ‘Cope Cages’ as Ukraine Steps Up Strikes on Energy Facilities

n response to increasing drone attacks on its oil facilities, Russia has begun installing protective structures, commonly referred to as "cope cages," at its refineries to mitigate aerial threats. (Read More)​

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China's 3rd Aircraft Carrier Fujian Prepares for First Sea Trial

China's most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has been spotted preparing for its first sea trial. This marks a significant step in China's naval capabilities, with the Fujian being the first to feature electromagnetic catapults. (Read More)​

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Chechen Leader Kadyrov Appoints Teenage Son as Supervisor at Special Forces School

Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, has appointed his 16-year-old son, Adam Kadyrov, as the supervisor of a special forces training school in Gudermes, Chechnya. (Read More)​​

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German Army Captain Admits to Espionage for Russia Citing Nuclear Fears

A German Bundeswehr officer has confessed to spying for Russia, reportedly driven by concerns over nuclear escalation in the Ukraine conflict. His trial in Düsseldorf follows charges of espionage and leaking state secrets. (Read More)​​

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International Conference in Vienna Addresses Autonomous Weapons and AI Integration in Military Systems

Leaders and experts from over 100 countries convened in Vienna to discuss the regulation of autonomous weapons systems (AWS), with Austrian officials urging rapid action to address the ethical and legal challenges. (Read More)​​

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Kidon: Mossad’s Tip of the Spear | Grey Dynamics

The Kidon unit, part of Mossad's Caesarea Division, is a specialized group within Israel's national intelligence agency known for its covert operations including targeted assassinations. (Read More)​​

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