Israel Launches New Operations in Syria After Strikes on Military Sites
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a series of strikes on a former army barracks in Kiswa, southwest of Damascus, Syria’s state-run Al-Ekhbariya TV reported Wednesday. The strike comes a day after the Israeli forces struck Syrian military sites in Kiswa, killing at least six soldiers. (Read More)
Ukrainian ‘Ghost’ Sniper Claims Record 2.5-Mile Kill Using AI and Drones
A Ukrainian sniper has set a new world record by killing two Russian soldiers with a single shot from 4,000 meters (2.5 miles). According to military journalist Yurii Butusov, the record-breaking shot was fired by the Pryvyd (Ghost) sniper detachment along the Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad defensive line on August 14. (Read More)
US Jets Track Russian IL-20 Spy Plane Near Alaska for Fourth Time in a Week
U.S. fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft near Alaska on Tuesday, the fourth such incident in seven days, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). In a news release, NORAD said the IL-20 COOT, a Cold War-era surveillance plane, entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), which lies just outside U.S. and Canadian airspace. NORAD deployed an E-3 Sentry, two F-16s, and a KC-135 tanker to monitor the flight. (Read More)
General Atomics’ YFQ-42A Fighter Drone Conducts First Flight
The U.S. Air Force announced that General Atomics’ YFQ-42A prototype has flown for the first time in California, marking a key milestone in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. The YFQ-42A is one of two Increment 1 designs competing under the effort, alongside Anduril Industries’ YFQ-44A. Both were selected in April 2024 to deliver production-representative prototypes, with a final selection expected in fiscal year 2026. (Read More)
US Army Advances Production of Short Range Reconnaissance Drones
The U.S. Army has begun production of the second tranche of its Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) unmanned aircraft systems as part of its push to modernize battlefield capabilities. In a news release, the Army announced that Teal Drones, along with its Black Widow system, has been selected to produce the SRR platform, which will equip the service’s Transformation in Contact (TIC) units. (Read More)
Turkey Unveils ‘Steel Dome’ Air Defense System
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday inaugurated the country’s new Steel Dome air defense system, which he called a turning point for national security and the defense industry. Developed by state-owned firms and led by contractor Aselsan, the system integrates missile batteries, radar units, electronic warfare platforms, and command centers into a multi-layered shield against aerial threats. (Read More)
This Is the Group That's Been Swatting US Universities | Wired
An online group called Purgatory, linked to the extremist network The Com, has claimed responsibility for recent swatting attacks on U.S. universities. The group’s leader, “Gores,” told WIRED they charge up to $95 per hoax call, while researchers confirmed members livestreamed the incidents. Schools in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Colorado were among those targeted, and the FBI says it is investigating the surge in swatting. (Read More)
National Guard Deployed to Pick Up Trash, Support Beautification Efforts in Washington DC
National Guard personnel deployed to Washington D.C. are tasked with picking up trash as part of the district’s beautification projects, the overseeing military task force said Monday. A video posted by the D.C. National Guard on X showed troops cleaning an area around a trail. “Today here, we are right outside the waterfront. Had everyone with gloves and trash bags and all the materials they needed, and instructions to head out and pick up the trash,” one member said. (Read More)
An Astonishing Number of Men Are Dying Because They Refuse to Go to the Doctor | Futurism
Men are dying disproportionately from preventable diseases, often because they delay medical care. Heart disease and prostate cancer remain major killers that can be treated if caught early, but doctors say many men avoid screenings. The rise of telehealth prescriptions for medications like Viagra has also reduced routine checkups, missing opportunities to spot serious conditions. Experts warn this reluctance to see a doctor is costing lives. (Read More)
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