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Safety Stand-Down for Army Special Forces After Live Ammunition Incident During Training

Published 13 days ago • 3 min read

  1. Safety Stand-Down for Army Special Forces After Live Ammunition Incident During Training
  2. UK Ministry of Defence Suffers Major Data Breach Impacting Armed Forces Personnel
  3. Israeli Forces Capture Palestinian Side of Rafah Border Crossing As Cease-Fire Talks Stall
  4. Russia Alleges Downing of US-Made ATACMS Missiles Over Crimea
  5. Silvus Technologies and Kägwerks Unveil DOCK StreamCaster Family of Cutting-Edge Tactical Networking Systems

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Safety Stand-Down for Army Special Forces After Live Ammunition Incident During Training

The US Army has suspended all live weapon training for its Special Forces units following a training accident where live ammunition was mistakenly used instead of blanks, injuring a soldier. The Army is conducting a safety stand-down to review and enhance its ammunition handling and training protocols. (Read More)


UK Ministry of Defence Suffers Major Data Breach Impacting Armed Forces Personnel

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has experienced a data breach involving the unauthorized access to personal information of an unspecified number of serving and former military personnel. This breach targeted a payroll system managed by an external contractor and included sensitive details such as names & bank details. (Read More)


Israeli Forces Capture Palestinian Side of Rafah Border Crossing As Cease-Fire Talks Stall

Israeli tanks and ground forces have taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing as part of a wider military operation in Gaza, aimed at dismantling Hamas' control and managing the entry of humanitarian aid. (Read More)​​



Unconfirmed Reporting

Russia Alleges Downing of US-Made ATACMS Missiles Over Crimea

Russia claims to have intercepted four U.S.-made ATACMS missiles fired by Ukraine over Crimea, as confirmed deliveries of these advanced long-range weapons from the U.S. bolster Ukrainian military capabilities. (Read More)


Russia Initiates Nuclear Weapons Drills Amid Escalating Tensions with the West

Russia has announced plans to conduct military drills involving tactical nuclear weapons in response to escalating tensions and recent confrontations with Western officials. These drills are set against the backdrop of threats to target British military installations. (Read More)


U.S. Army Launches First Drone Obstacle Course at Fort Moore to Enhance Tactical Skills

The U.S. Army has debuted a drone obstacle course at Fort Moore to train soldiers in advanced drone operations through simulated combat scenarios. This training initiative is part of the Army's broader strategy to integrate more sophisticated unmanned systems into their operational capabilities. (Read More)​​



Special Interest

Silvus Technologies and Kägwerks Unveil DOCK StreamCaster Family of Cutting-Edge Tactical Networking Systems Redefining Tactical Networking for Elite Operators

Designed for the Universally Connected Warfighter, DOCK StreamCaster combines advanced StreamCaster MANET (Mobile Ad-hoc Network) radios with Samsung’s S23TE EUDs (End User Device) in one fully integrated chest-mountable DOCK system. (Read More)​​


Challenges and Progress in U.S. Navy's Adoption of Sea Drones Amidst Growing Maritime Threats

The U.S. Navy faces hurdles in its effort to integrate unmanned vessels into its fleet, despite the advantages and cost-effectiveness of sea drones. Challenges include entrenched budgetary practices and slow adaptation processes, even as the Pentagon attempts to accelerate drone deployment to counter global naval threats. (Read More)​​


Spyware Threats on Apple iPhones in Multiple Countries

Described as "mercenary spyware," these attacks are typically funded by nation-states and are aimed at specific high-profile targets including journalists, political figures, and activists. This makes the spyware both highly effective and difficult to detect. (Read More)​​



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