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Ukrainian Forces Claim to Down Tu-22M3 Russian Bomber
Published 19 days ago • 3 min read
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Ukrainian Forces Claim to Down Tu-22M3 Russian Bomber
Israel Conducts Subdued Drone Strike on Iran in Retaliation to Recent Attacks
Marine Raiders Enhance Skills with French Special Operations in Language Immersion Training
Intense Israeli Airstrikes Target PMF Base in Iraq, Causing Casualties and Damage
USSOCOM Inducts 18 Distinguished Members into Commando Hall of Honor
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Ukrainian Forces Claim to Down Tu-22M3 Russian Bomber
The Ukrainian air force stated that they, along with military intelligence, utilized anti-aircraft missiles to down the bomber, which has been employed by Russia to launch cruise missiles. (Read More)
Israel Conducts Subdued Drone Strike on Iran in Retaliation to Recent Attacks
Israel conducted a missile strike on Iran, confirmed by two U.S. officials. The strike was in response to Iran's recent attack. Iranian reactions have been muted, with officials downplaying the impact of the strike. (Read More)
Marine Raiders Enhance Skills with French Special Operations in Language Immersion Training
Marine Raiders from the Marine Forces Special Operations Command participated in a two-week language immersion training with France's 13th Parachute Dragoon Regiment, enhancing both tactical skills and linguistic proficiency. (Read More)
Unconfirmed Reporting
Intense Israeli Airstrikes Target PMF Base in Iraq, Causing Casualties and Damage
Israeli airstrikes targeted the Kalsu Base in Eastern Iraq, operated by the Iranian-aligned Popular Mobilization Forces, resulting in significant damage. This strikes marks a 2-day continuation of Israel's operations against Iranian asset. (Read More)
Reports of Increased Use of Tear Gas by Russian Forces in Ukraine
Ukrainian military officials report a significant increase in the use of riot control agents by Russian forces in conflict zones. The gas attacks are particularly used to clear trenches, complicating battlefield conditions for Ukrainian troops. (Read More)
Boeing Whistleblowers Allege Safety Violations and Cover-Up in Senate Hearings
In recent U.S. Senate hearings, Boeing whistleblowers accused the company of covering up safety risks associated with its aircraft, particularly the 787 Dreamliner and the 777 widebody jets. (Read More)
Special Interest
Silvus and Kägwerks Unveil DOCK StreamCaster Family of Tactical Networking Systems Redefining Tactical Networking for Elite Operators
Silvus Technologies and Kägwerks have launched the DOCK StreamCaster, an advanced tactical networking system designed for the connected warfighter, featuring integrated StreamCaster MANET radios and Samsung's S23TE devices in a compact, chest-mountable setup. (Read More)
USSOCOM Inducts 18 Distinguished Members into Commando Hall of Honor
he U.S. Special Operations Command recently held a ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, to induct 18 former special operators, including nine Medal of Honor recipients, into the USSOCOM Commando Hall of Honor. (Read More)
Senate Moves Forward with Vote on Warrantless Surveillance Program Reauthorization
The U.S. Senate has advanced the process for reauthorizing a key warrantless surveillance program, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), amid debates over civil liberties. (Read More)
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