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Abc Newsworld41 min agoUpdated
U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes Near Sitka During Training Flight
A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed near Harbor Mountain in Sitka, Alaska, on Monday. All four crew members survived with injuries and were taken to a local hospital.
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theaviationist.comworld4 hrs ago
First P-8A Poseidon arrives at VX-30 for Point Mugu range testing
The Navy's oldest P-8A has joined Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 to support missile range operations. The aircraft arrived at Naval Air Station Point Mugu last week and will be followed by a second test jet.
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citizen.co.zaworld4 hrs ago
Russia Builds Protective Shelters for Strategic Bombers at Engels Air Base
Images from June 20, 2026, reveal at least 17 large protective shelters under construction at the base in Russia's Saratov region. The work covers Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers stationed there.
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middleeasteye.netpolitics6 hrs ago
China’s state broadcaster airs first public footage of DF-17 hypersonic missile launch
Newsweek reported that CCTV aired video of the DF-17 launch from the Gobi Desert. The footage included a close-up of the hypersonic glide vehicle. The Pentagon has assessed China as holding the world's leading hypersonic arsenal.
freepressjournal.inworld2 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. Military Strikes Caribbean Vessel Suspected of Drug Smuggling, Killing Two
The attack on Sunday is the latest in a series of more than 60 U.S. strikes on vessels since early September that have killed over 210 people. U.S. Southern Command said the boat was targeted along a known drug route but released no evidence of narcotics aboard.
The Independenttechnology12 hrs ago
Germany Plans 40% Stake in KNDS to Match French Holding
The German government announced Monday it intends to acquire a 40% stake in KNDS. France already holds 50% of the company formed by the 2015 merger of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter.
Military.comworld12 hrs ago
Pentagon Unveils 8.6-by-10.6-Foot Artwork Marking 70 Years of U.S.-South Korea Alliance
The Pentagon displayed Alliance 70 on May 13 during the 28th Korean Integrated Defense Dialogue. The piece, created by South Korean artist Seol Kyung-chul, contains 300,000 tiny images forming the South Korean Taeguk symbol.
thehindu.comworld13 hrs ago
U.S. Military Strikes Caribbean Vessel Suspected of Narco-Trafficking, Killing Two
The U.S. Southern Command carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean on Sunday, killing two and leaving six male survivors. A separate strike occurred the same day in the eastern Pacific as part of operations that have now exceeded 60 boat strikes.
finance14 hrs ago
Ukraine Drone Strikes Prompt Fuel Rationing in Crimea
Ukrainian drones have targeted Russian logistics in Crimea, leading local authorities to limit fuel sales and suspend new ration coupons. Strikes have killed at least five people. Officials stated the attacks aim to restrict military movement in occupied areas.
Washington Examinerpolitics14 hrs ago
U.S. Military Strike on Caribbean Vessel Kills Two, Leaves Six Survivors
Washington Examiner reported that the strike by Joint Task Force Southern Spear killed two and left six survivors. It marked the fourth such operation in June 2026.
Semaforworld22 hrs ago
Taiwan Begins Five-Day Combat Readiness Drill Amid Chinese Military Activity
Taiwan’s defense ministry said Sunday it will hold a five-day drill simulating an abrupt escalation from a Chinese exercise into an attack. Twenty-one Chinese aircraft were reported near the island the same day.
thehindu.comworld1 day ago
Israel Will Not Withdraw Troops from Southern Lebanon
Israeli officials stated that troops will remain in southern Lebanon and that no concessions will be made ahead of negotiations. The statement followed an earlier Lebanese media report claiming the United States had notified Lebanon of a planned partial withdrawal as a goodwill g…
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middleeasteye.networld1 day ago
IDF Chief of Staff Visits Family of Battalion Commander Killed by Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon
Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir met the parents, widow and five brothers of the 52nd Battalion commander on June 21, 2026, after the officer was killed in southern Lebanon.
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dutchreview.compolitics1 day ago
Dutch Prime Minister Apologizes for Mistreatment of Moluccan Soldiers
The Dutch prime minister apologized for the treatment of Moluccan soldiers who served in the colonial army and were later discharged and housed in former camps. A crowdfunded monument was unveiled in Rotterdam during the ceremony.
France 24world1 day agoUpdated
Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Depot and Fuel Sites in Crimea, Killing Four
Overnight attacks on 21 June 2026 killed at least four people and wounded 28 in Crimea, while a separate strike in Krasnodar killed one person on a ferry.
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japantimes.co.jpworld1 day ago
U.S. to Deploy Midrange Missile System to Japan for Joint Drills
The U.S. military will send its Typhon missile system to Kagoshima Prefecture starting Monday for exercises with Japan's Self-Defense Forces. The system can launch Tomahawk missiles up to 1,600 kilometers and will participate in two training periods before moving to a U.S. base.
foxnews.comscience1 day ago
Flu Outbreak at Texas Air Force Base Occurs After Pentagon Ends Vaccine Mandate
A flu outbreak at a Texas Air Force base has drawn attention to the Pentagon's decision to end the military's flu vaccine mandate. NPR reported on the situation on June 20, 2026.
tass.comworld2 days ago
Israeli Military Names Third Soldier Killed in Hezbollah Tank Attack
The Israeli military identified the third soldier killed when an object struck a tank during Hezbollah attacks. Five soldiers died and 13 were injured in the two days after a Lebanon ceasefire was announced.
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yna.co.krworld2 days ago
U.S. Air Force Adds Tankers and Surveillance Plane Near Strait of Hormuz
Additional U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers and an E-3 Sentry aircraft are moving into the region around the Strait of Hormuz. The deployments increase aerial refueling and early-warning coverage over the waterway.
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sabcnews.compolitics1 day ago
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Three Days After Reopening
Iran's top military command ordered the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels on Saturday, citing violations of a recent U.S.-mediated ceasefire. The move reverses a partial reopening that began after the agreement was signed on Wednesday.
democracynow.orgworld2 days ago
Wounded IDF Reservist Finishes 5 km Race After 2023 Gaza Explosion Injury
@Jerusalem_Post reported on veterans recovering through sport ahead of the July 2026 Maccabiah Games. Dozens of wounded soldiers are participating as athletes and volunteers.
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middleeasteye.netfinance2 days ago
Iran Defence Ministry Reports Ongoing Military Readiness Efforts
Iran's defence ministry stated it is continuing work to strengthen military preparedness and improve defence capabilities. The announcement follows routine statements on national security posture.
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rte.iefinance2 days agoUpdated
Israeli Strike in Southern Lebanon Kills One Soldier
State news agency reports one Lebanese soldier was killed in an Israeli strike on southern Lebanon. The incident occurred in a border area where cross-border exchanges have taken place in recent months.
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Japan Timespolitics2 days ago
Defense Secretary Blocks 40 Senior Officer Promotions This Year
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has prevented at least 40 promotions to general and admiral ranks. About half of those affected are women or minority officers.
morningstaronline.co.ukworld2 days ago
Ukraine Strikes Crimea Gas Storage Facility, Causing Fire
Ukrainian forces struck the Glebovskoye facility near Tarkhankut, triggering a fire at the peninsula’s sole underground gas storage site.
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Defense Newsworld2 days ago
U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs Conduct Highway Operations in Finland After Withdrawal from Norway Exercise
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 224 flew F-35B Lightning IIs from a roadway in Tervo during Ramstein Flag 2026. The June 8-12 drill involved 19 nations across 15 sites.
The War Zonepolitics1 day ago
New Presidential Aircraft Arrives at Andrews for Commissioning Flights
A modified Boeing 747 has reached the Presidential Airlift Group at Joint Base Andrews and will begin initial flights. The jet will serve until two new VC-25B aircraft arrive in 2028. Officials say security upgrades were completed under a disciplined engineering process.
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middleeasteye.netfinance3 days ago
Iran's Quds Force Commander Issues Warning to Israel Over Recent Clashes
Esmail Ghaani issued a statement Friday referencing Hezbollah drones and Gaza after clashes that left 100 casualties. The remarks invoked past warnings about Mirsad-1 drones supplied by Iran.
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pakistantoday.com.pkworld3 days agoUpdated
U.S. Army Pacific Activates 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
The new headquarters merges two Stryker brigades with the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force to integrate drones, cyber, space and electronic-warfare systems across the Indo-Pacific.
news.google.compolitics3 days ago
Bank of America to Provide World Cup Tickets to Military and First Responders
Bank of America will distribute more than $2 million in tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to U.S. military members, veterans, first responders, and their families. The program covers all tournament stages and is part of the bank's role as official FIFA World Cup 2026 bank.
morningstaronline.co.ukpolitics3 days ago
Ivory Coast Army Begins Patrols on Burkina Faso Border After Negotiations
France 24 accompanied Ivorian troops after months of negotiations. The patrol followed repeated VDP crossings and territorial claims along the poorly defined frontier.
theaviationist.comfinance3 days ago
KC-46A and F-22A refueling attempt ends with boom detaching and striking tanker off Virginia coast
An Air Force investigation found pilot and operator errors caused a July 2025 refueling mishap that damaged a KC-46A tanker by nearly $10 million.
news.sky.compolitics3 days ago
IDF Military Advocate General to Issue Key Gaza War Crimes Rulings
Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir will announce decisions on the World Central Kitchen and International Red Crescent cases within weeks, The Jerusalem Post reported.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics3 days ago
Inquiry hears Defence Force ignored equipment advice before 2023 helicopter crash
A parliamentary inquiry received testimony that the Defence Force did not follow advice on equipment before a 2023 Whitsundays helicopter crash that killed four army airmen. The hearing examined records and footage related to the incident.
koreatimes.co.krworld3 days ago
Seoul court sentences ex-defense minister to three years, less than prosecutors sought, for leaking military secrets
The Seoul Central District Court on June 19, 2026, handed down a three-year prison term after finding Kim guilty of handing over names of more than 40 intelligence personnel to a retired general ahead of the failed December 2024 martial law declaration.
Le Mondeworld3 days ago
One VC-25A Aircraft Completes Final Flight as Qatari 747 Joins Executive Fleet
The U.S. government has acquired a Boeing 747 previously owned by Qatar to serve as the VC-25B Bridge aircraft. One of the two VC-25A jets that have carried presidents since 1990 completed its final flight on or about June 18, 2026.
upi.compolitics2 days agoUpdated
Flu Outbreak Reported Among Trainees at Lackland Air Force Base
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since the vaccine mandate was rescinded. The 37th Training Wing is managing the outbreak with isolation, monitoring, and antiviral treatment.
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Pentagon Ends Mandatory Flu Shots for Service Members; Over 160 Trainees at Lackland Contract Influenza
The outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base follows the April policy change that made flu vaccination voluntary for active-duty, reserve, and civilian personnel.
Al Jazeerafinance4 days ago
U.S. Central Command Announces End of Hormuz Blockade Enforcement
U.S. Central Command ended its blockade of Iranian ports on 18 June 2026 as part of a U.S.-Iran agreement suspending military operations during negotiations. U.S. naval forces will remain in the area to monitor compliance.
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ABC Newsworld4 days ago
Flu Outbreak Among Air Force Recruits Prompts Isolation and Antiviral Treatment at Joint Base San Antonio
At least 159 cases and two hospitalizations have been recorded among trainees. The outbreak follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's April decision to make the annual flu shot optional.
Just the Newspolitics3 days agoUpdated
President holds Medal of Honor ceremony at White House
The President presented the Medal of Honor to three former service members during a White House ceremony on Thursday afternoon. The recipients include two living veterans and one posthumous honoree.
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The War Zoneworld3 days ago
Air Force Confirms Both VC-25A Jets Remain in Active Service
The U.S. Air Force stated that both existing VC-25A presidential aircraft will continue operating alongside a new VC-25B Bridge jet. Officials clarified the timeline after social media posts suggested one aircraft was retiring.
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The War Zoneworld4 days ago
B-52 Bomber Crashes at Edwards Air Force Base, Killing All Eight on Board
A B-52 Stratofortress on a radar-upgrade test flight went down shortly after takeoff Monday, killing the crew and grounding operations at the California base.
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news.google.compolitics5 days ago
Russian vessels approach British pleasure craft in English Channel
Russian-linked vessels have approached recreational boats in the English Channel. British military presence in the area remains limited according to reports.
The War Zoneworld5 days agoUpdated
B-52 Bomber Crashes Shortly After Takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15. Eight people aboard died in the crash, which occurred during a routine test mission as part of the Radar Modernization Program.
Defense Newsworld5 days ago
Pentagon Restores Pacific Command Name After Eight Years
The Pentagon restored the name Pacific Command for the combatant command previously known as Indo-Pacific Command. Officials said the area of responsibility remains unchanged and the command continues its mission with regional partners.
middleeasteye.netpolitics5 days ago
Somaliland Official Says No Israeli Military Base Exists or Planned
Somaliland's defense minister stated there is no Israeli military base in the territory and no plans to establish one. The comment comes amid existing diplomatic ties between Somaliland and Israel.
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finance5 days ago
Ukraine Sets New Combat Bonuses for Frontline Troops
Ukraine introduced a revised pay system that ties additional compensation to specific combat actions. The changes took effect at the start of June with first payouts scheduled for July.
world5 days agoUpdated
Ukraine Drone Strikes Target Russian Supply Lines to Crimea
Ukrainian drone attacks have disrupted Russian supply routes serving Crimea. The strikes hit fuel depots, rail lines, and bridge approaches as part of Kyiv's effort to restrict Russian troop and materiel movements.
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pravdareport.compolitics5 days ago
Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots at British Sailing Vessel
A Russian warship fired shots near a British recreational sailing vessel in the English Channel. A former British Army spokesperson called for NATO to invoke Article 4 in response to recent incidents.
Fox Newssports5 days ago
Nearly 200 injured service members compete in 2026 Warrior Games
Nearly 200 U.S. service members with service-related injuries participated in the 2026 Warrior Games held in San Antonio, Texas. The eight-day event featured 12 adaptive sports for athletes from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, Space Force and Special Operati…
thehindu.comfinance5 days ago
Iran says it will respond militarily if Israel strikes Lebanon
Iran's top joint military command stated that Israel should expect a hard response from Iranian armed forces if attacks on southern Lebanon do not stop. The warning follows ongoing Israeli operations in the area.
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Forbesfinance5 days ago
USS Nimitz Arrives at Naval Station Mayport After South America Transit
The nuclear-powered supercarrier USS Nimitz reached Naval Station Mayport, Florida, on Tuesday after completing its final overseas deployment and a transit around South America. The carrier is scheduled to reach its new homeport in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 25.
benzinga.compolitics5 days agoUpdated
Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Expand Munitions Output
President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Tuesday to address production constraints for munitions amid the conflict with Iran. The move delegates authority to the Defense Secretary to form voluntary industry agreements aimed at easing supply chain bottlenecks.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld6 days ago
Prosecutors Plan to Seek Death Penalty in National Guard Shooting Case
Prosecutors intend to pursue capital punishment against a man charged with shooting National Guard members. The suspect has entered a not guilty plea.
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middleeasteye.networld6 days ago
U.S. Strike on Iranian School Leaves Deaths Unexplained After Months
U.S. officials have not publicly acknowledged responsibility for deaths from a Feb. 28 strike on an Iranian school or released findings from an investigation into the incident.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld6 days agoUpdated
Russian frigate fires warning shots after UK yacht closes to 150 meters without responding to radio calls
A Russian Navy frigate fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht roughly 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight on Tuesday. The Ministry of Defence is investigating the incident.
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Breaking Defenseworld5 days ago
Army Tests Electronic Warfare Tactics by Jamming Its Own Units
The U.S. Army conducted jamming operations against its own forces during the Ivy Mass exercise to evaluate electronic warfare capabilities. Breaking Defense embedded with the service's red team and reported key takeaways that will shape future tactics and equipment purchases.
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apnews.comworld6 days ago
Traffic Stop on Interstate 5 Led to Six-Hour Manhunt and Drug Seizure at Camp Pendleton
A June 12 pursuit by Orange County deputies crossed onto the Marine base and ended with two arrests and 112 pounds of cocaine and fentanyl recovered.
finance6 days ago
Three Tech Executives Commissioned as Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonels
Dane Knecht of Cloudflare, Sam Pullara of Sutter Hill Ventures, and Serkan Piantino of Facebook AI Research joined Detachment 201. They will advise the Army on AI, cyber, and modernization.