Army ROTC Cadet Dies During Land Navigation Training at Fort Knox
A 22-year-old Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cadet from Rutgers University died Thursday during a training exercise at Fort Knox, according to the U.S. Army Cadet Command.In a statement, the U.S. Army Cadet Command said Neil Edara of Ridgewood, New Jersey, became unresponsive “while conducting land navigation training” during Cadet Summer Training on July 24. (Read More)
Video Appears to Show Fano Militia Firing Improvised Single-Shot Device at Ethiopian Republican Guard
A video circulating online is believed to show Amhara Fano militiamen firing a tripod-mounted single-shot weapon, reportedly aimed at an Ethiopian Republican Guard position near Termaber. The footage does not reveal the target, and there are no confirmed reports of casualties or damage. The claims made in the video, which was uploaded by an open-source account, have not been independently verified. (Read More)
Houthis Claim to Hold Crew From Greek-Operated Ship Sunk in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi forces claim to be holding crew members from the Eternity C, a Greek-operated, Liberian-flagged cargo ship they attacked and sank earlier this month in the Red Sea. In a statement on Monday, the Houthis said: “Eleven crew members were rescued at sea, including two injured, who were provided with medical care. One body, found aboard the ship before it sank, was transported to the hospital morgue.” (Read More)
Secretive Space Force X-37B Set for 8th Orbital Mission
The U.S. Space Force (USSF) and Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office will launch the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle’s eighth mission (OTV-8) on Aug. 21 from Kennedy Space Center. In a statement, the USSF said the X-37B Mission 8 will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, designated USSF-36. (Read More)
Golf Force One: Armour-Plated Cart Follows Trump Around Course | Telegraph
An armored Polaris Ranger UTV, dubbed “Golf Force One,” was spotted closely shadowing President Trump during a round of golf at Turnberry, drawing attention for its reinforced build and ballistic features. The White House confirmed it’s part of the presidential specialty vehicle fleet but withheld further details. The vehicle is likely modified by a defense contractor for off-road security following two assassination attempts in 2024. (Read More)
Spanish F/A-18 Hornet Seen Nearly Crashing Into Surf During Beach Airshow (Updated) | TWZ
During the Gijón airshow, a Spanish Air Force EF-18 Hornet executed a sudden low-altitude roll to avoid a flock of birds while flying toward a crowded beach. The Spanish Air Force later confirmed the maneuver was part of standard safety protocol and praised the pilot’s swift response. The jet recovered without incident, avoiding what could have been a major accident. The incident also underscored the ongoing risks of bird strikes during air displays. (Read More)
Germany Submits Request to Buy US-Made Typhon Missile System
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced Germany’s intent to buy the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system. According to a July 15 news release from Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defence, Berlin has submitted a formal Letter of Request to the U.S. to initiate the Foreign Military Sales process. Pistorius reportedly discussed the proposal with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during their meeting in Washington on July 14. (Read More)
Thailand, Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire After 5 Days of Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate ceasefire late Monday, ending five days of border clashes that killed at least 35 people and displaced over 300,000. The agreement followed talks in Putrajaya, Malaysia, brokered by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with backing from the United States and China. (Read More)
Investigation: Despite Sanctions, American Trucks Are Being Used by Russia to Launch Kamikaze Drones | Kyiv Independent
At least 130 U.S.-made Ram 1500 pickup trucks have reached Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, despite U.S. sanctions banning such exports, according to the Kyiv Independent. A Virginia-based company and several UAE firms facilitated the transfers, likely through third-country re-exports. (Read More)
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