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Seven Israeli Soldiers Killed in Khan Younis Blast

At least seven Israeli soldiers were killed Tuesday when a bomb was dropped into their Puma armored combat engineering vehicle (CEV) in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said. The IDF identified the fallen as Lt. Matan Shai Yashinovski, 21; Staff Sgts. Ronel Ben-Moshe, 20; Niv Radia, 20; Alon Davidov, 21; Sgts. Ronen Shapiro, 19; Shahar Manoav, 21; and Maayan Baruch Pearlstein, 20. All served in the 605th Combat Engineering Battalion. (Read More)​

Ukrainian Special Forces Kill Russian Assault Group in Donetsk

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) on Tuesday said they have eliminated a Russian assault group and captured a Wagner mercenary during a recent operation in the Pokrovsk sector of Donetsk. According to the SSO’s Telegram channel, the 144th SSO Center carried out the mission with support from reconnaissance UAVs, FPV drones, drone drop teams, and mortar and grenade launcher crews. (Read More)​

Moscow Accused of Deceiving African Farmers with Fake Job Offers to Join Ukraine Conflict

African farmers have become the latest foreign nationals allegedly lured by Moscow into fighting in Ukraine, according to a report by The Telegraph. The report states they were promised jobs in Russia but were instead sent to the front lines. Victims like Jean Onana, a Cameroonian father of three, said he was specifically promised work at a shampoo factory in Moscow but was ultimately trained and deployed to fight in Ukraine. (Read More)​

UK to Acquire 12 Nuclear-Capable F-35A Jets

The United Kingdom will purchase from the United States 12 F-35A fighter jets, capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the move at Wednesday’s NATO summit in The Hague. “This is about ensuring our armed forces have what they need, and strengthening our contribution to NATO,” Starmer said in a statement. “We can no longer take peace for granted.” (Read More)​

Russia Starts Using Naval AK-630 Guns for Ground Air Defense in Crimea

Russian forces have begun deploying AK-630 naval anti-aircraft guns in occupied Crimea. Photos shared by the Crimean Wind Telegram channel show these six-barreled 30mm rotary cannons mounted on fixed positions and mobile platforms like military trucks to reinforce ground defenses. (Read More)​​

U.S. Navy Destroyer Tests Gun-Based Hypervelocity Projectiles in Support of Counter-UAS Development | Naval News

In August 2024, the U.S. Navy tested four counter-drone systems during fleet exercises. USS Jason Dunham trialed BAE’s Hypervelocity Projectile, while USS The Sullivans tested systems from Lockheed, Anduril, and Raytheon. Three systems are now deploying. The Navy aims to lower costs and improve ship-based air defenses. (Read More)​​

Iran Executes Three Over Mossad Links Amid Widening Crackdown

Iran executed three men on Wednesday for allegedly working with Israel’s Mossad agency. According to news outlet Tasnim, the three individuals brought “assassination equipment” into the country disguised as shipments of alcoholic beverages. The equipment was allegedly used in the assassination of a public figure. (Read More)​​

Iran Confirms US Strikes Caused Significant Damage to Nuclear Program

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei on Wednesday confirmed that the country’s nuclear facilities had been “badly damaged” in American strikes over the weekend, amid differing assessments of the success of operations against Tehran’s nuclear program. "Our nuclear installations have been badly damaged, that’s for sure," Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei told Al Jazeera. (Read More)​

Japan Launches Surface-to-Ship Missile Test on Domestic Ground for the First Time

Japan’s military conducted its first missile test on home soil Tuesday, aiming to strengthen deterrence against growing threats from China and North Korea, the military announced. The Ground Self-Defense Force’s 1st Artillery Brigade fired a Type 88 surface-to-ship missile at the Shizunai Anti-Air Firing Range in Hokkaido. (Read More)​