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U.S. Navy Utilizes SM-3 Interceptors in Combat for First Time

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  1. U.S. Navy Utilizes SM-3 Interceptors in Combat for First Time
  2. Hezbollah Drone and Missile Attack Injures 14 Israeli Soldiers
  3. Over 50,000 Russian Military Fatalities Reported in Ukraine Conflict
  4. Ukrainian Special Ops Successfully Target Russian T-90 Tank Using Drone Technology
  5. Russian-Linked Cyberattack Targets Texas Water Facility

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U.S. Navy Utilizes SM-3 Interceptors in Combat for First Time

The U.S. Navy has confirmed the first-ever combat use of Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) interceptors. Over the weekend, the USS Arleigh Burke and USS Carney, stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean, launched SM-3s to intercept Iranian ballistic missiles targeted at Israel. (Read More)


Hezbollah Drone and Missile Attack Injures 14 Israeli Soldiers

A drone and missile attack by Hezbollah on a northern Israeli border village has resulted in 14 Israeli soldiers being injured. This recent hostility follows Israeli airstrikes that killed two Hezbollah commanders. (Read More)


Israeli Military Operations Resume in Northern Gaza and Rafah

Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have re-entered northern Gaza, specifically the areas of Beit Hanoun and Jabalya, and conducted airstrikes in Rafah as tensions escalate once more in the region. (Read More)



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Over 50,000 Russian Military Fatalities Reported in Ukraine Conflict

More than 50,000 Russian soldiers have died since the onset of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, with further data suggesting the number could be substantially higher based on inheritance claims. (Read More)


IDF Displays Remains of Intercepted Iranian Ballistic Missile

The Israel Defense Forces showcased the remnants of an Iranian ballistic missile intercepted over Israel, a part of Iran's recent extensive missile and drone assault. The missile was identified as an Emad with a substantial warhead. (Read More)


Ukrainian Special Ops Successfully Target Russian T-90 Tank Using Drone Technology

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces reported a successful drone strike on a Russian T-90 tank, utilizing first-person view (FPV) drones which immobilized the tank and injured its crew. (Read More)



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GATORZ Eyewear Unleashes HAVOK: For When Protection and Versatility Matter

With a focus on versatility, the HAVOK offers a range of ANSI impact rated, GATORZ TruRay™ Optic lens options, ensuring users have the perfect clarity, tint, and protection for any activity. (Read More)​​


Russia to Withdraw Troops from Nagorno-Karabakh

The Kremlin confirmed plans to withdraw approximately 2,000 Russian troops from the Nagorno-Karabakh region now controlled by Azerbaijan. This announcement follows a period during which Azerbaijan took full control of the area after a series of conflicts and a blockade. (Read More)​​


Russian-Linked Cyberattack Targets Texas Water Facility

A cybersecurity firm has attributed a recent cyberattack on a Texas water facility to a hacking group with connections to Russian military intelligence. The incident involved manipulating controls and caused a water tank to overflow. (Read More)​​



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