US Gaza Aid Security Contractor Responds to Negative Press Attack

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A special operator from the Raven Group of the Main Directorate of Intelligence’s (GUR) Timur Special Unit is shown during a 2024 operation targeting Russian positions on the Petro Hodovalets gas platform off the coast of occupied Crimea. (Photo: GUR via Telegram) — A special operator from the Raven Group of the Main Directorate of Intelligence’s (GUR) Timur Special Unit is shown during a 2024 operation targeting Russian positions on the Petro Hodovalets gas platform off the coast of occupied Crimea. *(Photo: GUR via Telegram)*

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US Gaza Aid Security Contractor Responds to Negative Press Attack | GHF

On July 29, GHF held a virtual briefing disputing claims by former contractor Tony Aguilar, presenting evidence he was fired for misconduct, fabricated documents, and praised GHF during his short tenure. Officials denied allegations of excessive force and emphasized their continued aid mission, with over 95 million meals delivered in Gaza since May 27. (Read More)

Ukraine Releases Footage of First FPV Drone Attack Launched from Boats

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR), has released footage of what it says is its first use of boat-launched first-person-view (FPV) drones. The operation was carried out on September 11, 2024, by the Raven Group of GUR’s Timur Special Unit and targeted Russian positions on the Petro Hodovalets gas platform off the coast of Crimea in the Black Sea. (Read More)

Air Force Officer Arrested in Ukraine for Allegedly Leaking Data on Western Jets

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) announced Wednesday that it had arrested a Ukrainian Air Force major accused of leaking sensitive information about Western-supplied fighter jets and Ukrainian airbases to Russian military intelligence. In a statement, the SBU said the unnamed officer was a flight instructor and served as a major in one of the Air Force brigades. (Read More)

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Seen For First Time: Ukraine’s Original Naval Drone | Naval News

In 2022, four Ukrainian engineers secretly built a naval drone using a fishing boat, launching a quiet revolution in maritime warfare. Their invention became the Magura series, remote-controlled sea drones that have sunk Russian warships and kept the Black Sea Fleet in port. With over 20 confirmed hits, Ukraine’s drone fleet now controls the waters while Russia rushes to develop its own. (Read More)

Naval Group Investigates Alleged Cyber Attack

Naval Group, France’s leading naval defense contractor, is investigating a data breach after a hacker claimed to have leaked sensitive information online related to the company’s submarine and frigate programs. The incident began on July 23, when a hacker using the alias Neferpitou posted a 13GB bundle of files on DarkForums, claiming the data belonged to Naval Group. (Read More)

Chinese Researchers Suggest Lasers and Sabotage to Counter Musk’s Starlink Satellites | ABC News

Chinese military and government researchers are developing strategies to counter Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network, viewing it as a U.S. military asset and security threat. Proposed tactics include space-targeting lasers, supply chain disruption, and co-orbital satellites. Starlink’s role in Ukraine and ties to U.S. defense have heightened Beijing’s concerns. China is also racing to build its own satellite networks, while other nations question reliance on Musk’s growing space infrastructure. (Read More)

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Swedish IS Fighter Sentenced to Life for Role in Jordanian Pilot’s Execution

A Swedish court on Thursday sentenced 32-year-old Osama Krayem to life in prison after finding him guilty of committing a war crime for his role in the 2015 execution of Jordanian pilot First Lt. Mu’ath al-Kasasbeh in Syria. Al-Kasasbeh, 26, was captured by Islamic State (IS) militants after his F-16 crashed near Raqqa in December 2014 during a coalition mission. He was later burned alive in a cage, a killing filmed and released by IS in a widely condemned propaganda video. (Read More)

Myanmar Military Ends State of Emergency

Myanmar’s military government announced Thursday that it has ended the state of emergency imposed after the 2021 coup, paving the way for elections expected to take place in December and January. The military also reported the establishment of a caretaker administration, along with a special commission tasked with overseeing the upcoming vote. (Read More)

Marine Corps Offers Early Discharge to Enlisted Marines

The Marine Corps is allowing active-duty enlisted Marines with 2025 separation dates to leave service early under a new program announced Thursday. The initiative applies to Marines with an “end of active service” (EAS) date on or before Sept. 30, 2025. Approved participants will separate before their contract ends but still be considered to have completed full active-duty service. The program excludes Marine Corps Reservists. (Read More)