Ukrainian Special Forces Raid Russian-Occupied Island in the Black Sea
Ukrainian special forces from the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) carried out a raid on a Russian military position on an island in the northern Black Sea on Monday night. According to HUR’s press service, operatives landed on Tendra Spit, a narrow strip of land located approximately 30 kilometers off Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region. (Read More)
Ukrainian SOF Kill 7, Seize Russian-Held Positions in North-Slobozhanskyi
A recent operation by Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) in the North-Slobozhanskyi direction resulted in the deaths of at least seven Russian soldiers and the capture of Russian-held positions in the area. According to SOF’s Telegram post, the mission was executed by operators from the 73rd Marine Center in coordination with personnel from the 144th Special Operations Center. (Read More)
Serbia Holds First Joint Special Forces Drills with China
Serbian special forces carried out a 10-day joint military training exercise with Chinese forces, according to Serbia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The exercise Peace Guardian 2025 ended on July 28 and involved Serbia’s 72nd Special Operations Brigade alongside a special forces unit from China’s People’s Liberation Army. It was held in Hebei Province near Beijing. (Read More)
Army Tests Minigun-Equipped Abrams in New Anti-Drone Exercise
The U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division has tested an M1 Abrams main battle tank equipped with an M134 Minigun, a 7.62x51mm six-barrel rotary weapon more commonly seen on helicopters. Photos shared on social media show the Minigun mounted at the loader’s hatch, replacing the standard M240 machine gun. (Read More)
Regent Launches 'Regent Defense' and New Line of Military Ekranoplans
Electric seaglider developer Regent has launched a dedicated military division to accelerate the development of ekranoplans for the U.S. Marine Corps and other defense clients. The new unit, called Regent Defense, was unveiled at the recently held Reindustrialize Summit in Detroit, alongside a new line of ekranoplans, tailored for military use. (Read More)
Japan to Deploy First Batch of US-Made F-35B Stealth Jets at Base Near Taiwan
Japan will begin deploying its first U.S.-made F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters to the country’s southern region starting August 7, according to a July 29 announcement by the Japanese Ministry of Defense. The move marks the operational debut of the F-35B, manufactured by U.S. aerospace and defense company Lockheed Martin, within Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force. (Read More)
Britain’s Spies-for-hire are Running Wild | Politico
London’s private intelligence industry is thriving with little oversight, staffed by ex-spies and investigators offering surveillance and data-gathering to the highest bidder. These firms have been linked to harassment, hacking, and operations for foreign governments like Russia and Iran. Despite warnings from security officials and new disclosure rules, insiders say regulation is weak and abuses continue largely unchecked. (Read More)
Arab States Join Global Call for Hamas to Disarm, Relinquish Gaza Control
Arab and Muslim nations, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey, have for the first time jointly called for Hamas to disarm and cede control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority (PA). The move came during a United Nations conference co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. (Read More)
How Navy SEAL and SWCC Training Is Alike and Different | Military
Navy SEALs and SWCCs are elite U.S. Navy units with different missions and training. SEALs focus on direct action and reconnaissance. SWCCs specialize in high-speed boat operations for insertion and extraction. Both share demanding physical and water-based training, but follow separate paths tailored to their roles. They often work together, with each playing a critical part in maritime special operations. (Read More)
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