Military
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Israel Conducts “Groundbreaking” Arrow Missile Defense Test to Secure Technological Edge
Israel and the U.S. completed a groundbreaking Arrow missile defense test, integrating AI and advanced tech to secure a vital edge against regional threats.
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Massive Russian Strike on Kyiv Kills 17, Exposing Patriot Missile Shortage and Diplomatic Rift
A devastating Russian missile strike on Kyiv has killed 17 people, exposing a critical shortage of Patriot interceptors amid a diplomatic row over US production rights.
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Marine Corps F-35B Crashes in California; Pilot Safely Ejects
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B crashed near MCAS Miramar on Friday, marking a Class A mishap; the pilot ejected safely and is now in stable medical condition.
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USS Minnesota Completes First Deployment as Navy Expands Submarine Fleet
The USS Minnesota has finished its first forward deployment to Guam, marking a milestone as the Navy secures $76 billion for new Virginia and Columbia-class vessels.
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Canadian NATO Intern Arrested Over Alleged Espionage for China
A Canadian intern at NATO’s Supreme Headquarters in Belgium was arrested following an investigation into alleged espionage and ties to a criminal organization.
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North Korea Deepens Military Ties with Russia, Rejects Denuclearization
Pyongyang has rejected denuclearization calls as ‘foolish’ while reports indicate Moscow seeks 30,000 additional North Korean troops for the war in Ukraine.
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Ukrainian Forces Repel Intense Assaults Amid Record-Breaking Drone Usage
Ukrainian forces report 231 combat engagements and the use of nearly 5,000 Russian kamikaze drones in a single day, with heavy fighting across the front.
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Ukraine Military Overhauls Command and Medical Training Amid Critical Personnel Shortages
Ukraine appoints Mykhailo Drapatyi as new army chief while the military expands medical training to address critical shortages of surgeons and combat medics.
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Pentagon Data Revision Sparks Controversy Over Iran War Casualty Reporting
The Pentagon lowered its official Iran war death toll from 18 to 14, sparking criticism over transparency after four recent combat deaths were removed from the database.
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Ukrainian F-16 Scores First Air-to-Air Kill Against Russian Fighter
A Ukrainian F-16 has downed a Russian Su-35, marking the first confirmed air-to-air kill for the Western-supplied fleet and signaling improved air defense integration.
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US-Nigeria Security Alliance Deepens as Tinubu Expands Army Structure
President Tinubu has expanded the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions, following a renewed defense pact and supportive correspondence from US President Donald Trump.
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Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Logistics Hubs in Escalating Long-Range Campaign
Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk injured 15 people, marking an expansion of Kyiv’s long-range campaign.
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Security vs. Sovereignty: Inside the Fragile Rollout of Lebanon’s Southern ‘Pilot Zones’
The deployment of Lebanese troops into new southern pilot zones under a US-brokered deal faces immediate friction after Israeli forces fired warning shots.
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US Launches 11th Night of Strikes on Iran as Trump Threatens ‘Heavy’ Attack on Nuclear Site
Following an 11th night of US strikes on Iran and Trump’s nuclear threats, Iranian retaliations and a Houthi blockade have sent global oil prices soaring.
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Pentagon Investigating Mysterious UAP Swarm Near Virginia Coast
The Pentagon’s AARO is investigating a Navy report of a massive swarm of 100 UAP and two surface vessels off the Virginia coast, citing urgent security risks.
