Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy talks on the occasion of the Air Forces Day standing against the background of Ukraine's Air Force's F-16 fighter jets. (photowalking / Shutterstock.com)
Israel Kills Senior Hezbollah Commander in Southern Lebanon Strike
An Israel Air Force (IAF) strike killed Ahmad Adnan Bajjiga, a battalion commander in Hezbollah's elite Radwan Forces, during an overnight operation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Thursday. According to the IDF, the strike—executed by the 91st Division—targeted Bajjiga’s vehicle in the Derdghaiya region in Southern Lebanon. (Read More)
Ukrainian Pilot Confirms F-16 Jets Now Used for Electronic Intelligence
A Ukrainian F-16 pilot has confirmed that Western-supplied fighter jets are now taking part in electronic intelligence (ELINT) missions over Ukraine, according to a video interview released Wednesday by the Ukrainian Air Force. The video, originally shared on youtube by the Ukrainian Air Force, was partially translated on X by the account @wartranslated, providing insight into how Ukraine is deploying these advanced jets, originally supplied by NATO countries to strengthen its air force. (Read More)
Top MS-13 Leader Arrested in Virginia in Federal Gang Crackdown
Federal agents arrested an alleged MS-13 gang leader early Thursday morning in a raid near Dale City, Virginia. Authorities said the suspect, Henrry Josue Villatoro Santos, 24, is one of the top three MS-13 leaders in the United States. Villatoro Santos, a citizen of El Salvador, was living in the U.S. illegally. (Read More)
North Korea Unveils First Early-Warning Aircraft, AI Suicide Drone as Military Ties with Russia Grow
North Korea has officially revealed its first airborne early-warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. The plane, based on a Russian-made Il-76 transport aircraft, was shown for the first time this week during a visit by leader Kim Jong Un at Pyongyang International Airport, according to North Korean state media. (Read More)
‘Nothing Will Be Safe’ From Army’s Kit Overhaul | DefenseOne
The U.S. Army is overhauling infantry gear to reduce weight and mental strain. Leaders at the AUSA Global Force Symposium said the focus is shifting from individual equipment to treating squads as integrated systems. Key updates include the all-in-one IVAS headset, the heavier Next Gen Squad Weapon, and a push for lighter, more efficient radios and voice-controlled drones. The goal: less burden, more combat power. (Read More)
US Approves Potential $1.96 Billion Sale of MQ-9B Drones to Qatar
The U.S. government has approved a potential $1.96 billion sale of eight MQ-9B armed drones to Qatar, marking the first time this advanced drone model could be sold to a Middle Eastern country. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the deal includes 300 general-purpose bombs, 110 Hellfire missiles, radar systems, radios, and satellite communications equipment necessary for operating the drones via satellite. (Read More)
Pikachu Protester Joins Mass Demonstrations in Turkey
A person dressed as Pikachu joined mass protests in Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s main political rival. The protester dressed as the Pokémon character was initially seen marching alongside demonstrators before sprinting away as security forces deployed water cannons. A video of the moment quickly went viral. (Read More)
Sectarian violence in Syria has reached Damascus, where masked men raided homes in the al-Qadam neighborhood on March 6, detaining at least 25 Alawite men. Eight were later found dead, while others remain missing. The raids followed an Alawite-led insurgency in the coastal region that sparked deadly retaliation. (Read More)
US General Says Iran Could Generate Enough Uranium to Produce Nuclear Bomb in Under a Week
Iran could generate enough weapons-grade uranium for a nuclear bomb in under a week if it chose to, U.S. Strategic Command chief General Anthony Cotton told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. In his written testimony, Cotton stated that Iran has significantly expanded its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and deployed more advanced IR-6 centrifuges, particularly at the Fordow facility. (Read More)
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