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azernews.azfinance49 min ago
U.S. Central Command to Resume Blockade of Iranian Ports
U.S. Central Command announced it will resume blockading maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports starting July 14 at 4 p.m. ET. The move follows an earlier pause in enforcement operations.
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middleeastmonitor.compolitics1 hr ago
Democratic Senators Urge Release of Findings on Iran School Strike as Pentagon Says Probe Ongoing
More than two dozen Democratic senators led by Kirsten Gillibrand called on July 13 for the Trump administration to disclose within one week the results of a U.S. military investigation into a Feb. 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran. The letter also requests a plan to pr…
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southfront.orgworld2 hrs ago
Storm Shadow Missiles Strike Sana'a Airport as Houthi Missiles Target Saudi Arabia
A strike hit Sana'a International Airport using British-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles. The missiles were likely fired from Saudi jets operating inside Saudi airspace. Houthi ballistic missiles have been fired into Saudi Arabia.
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news.sky.compolitics3 hrs ago
British Troops to March in Paris Bastille Day Parade Alongside Forces from Nearly 30 Countries
Soldiers from the Grenadier Guards and Royal Navy cadets will join the July 14 parade alongside an RAF F-35 and A400M. Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attend while meeting leaders on Ukraine support.
world4 hrs ago
CSIS Report Finds U.S. Defense Industrial Base Gaining Capacity but Still Short on Resilience
A new CSIS study shows measurable gains in the U.S. defense sector since late 2025. New firms and contract spending have risen sharply. Gaps remain in lead times, stockpiles, and supply chains.
nbcnews.compolitics5 hrs ago
U.S. Denies Iranian Claims of Strikes in Kuwait as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command rejected reports that three American service members were killed in Iranian strikes in Kuwait. The denial followed Iranian claims of drone attacks and coincided with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
finance5 hrs ago
Ukrainian brigade deploys naval drone and ground robot in assault on Kinburn Spit
Ukraine's 123rd Separate Territorial Defense Brigade used a naval drone to transport and deploy an armed ground robot onto Russian-held territory. The Monday mission on the Kinburn Spit marked the first known fully robotic amphibious assault.
rt.comworld5 hrs ago
French military helicopters conduct final practice flight over Paris
Tiger helicopters completed a rehearsal flyover above the Champs-Elysees. The aircraft are preparing for a scheduled parade on Tuesday.
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Breaking Defenseworld5 hrs ago
Rocket Lab Launches Electron for US Space Force Victus Haze Mission
A Rocket Lab Electron lifted off June 19 from New Zealand carrying a spacecraft for the US Space Force Victus Haze demonstration. Rocket Lab and True Anomaly will conduct unscripted rendezvous and proximity operations over the next six months.
South China Morning Postworld7 hrs ago
Taiwan to Outsource Guard Duties at Nine Military Academy Sites
Taiwan’s defence ministry will begin a pilot programme on September 1 that assigns private security firms to routine access control at five military academies. Four additional sites will join in January 2027, freeing troops for combat training while raising questions about contra…
France 24world7 hrs ago
Tiger Helicopters Scheduled to Fly Over Paris July 14 Parade
Four Tiger helicopters that recently destroyed Iranian Shahed drones in the Middle East will participate in the Bastille Day flyover. France 24 reported the aircraft are scheduled to pass over the French capital in less than 24 hours.
nypost.comworld9 hrs ago
U.S. Central Command Strikes Dozens of Iranian Military Targets
Strikes hit air-defense systems, coastal radar, missile and drone sites, and small boats across Iran early Monday. The operation targets threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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South China Morning Postpolitics15 hrs ago
Kim Jong-un Holds Joint Meeting on Senior Military Corruption, Denounces Former General
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un convened a joint party, state and military meeting on 10 July 2026 to address corruption among senior officials. He publicly denounced former major general Pak Hui-chol over a four-year scheme involving bribes and embezzlement.
Fortunefinance21 hrs ago
U.S. Forces Conduct Five Rounds of Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces carried out five rounds of attacks in the past week, including three in the last 24 hours. Oil futures rose 3.2 percent while U.S. stock futures declined less than half a percent.
Newsweekpolitics1 day ago
Retired U.S. general proposes seizing Iran's main oil-export island to pressure Tehran
McKenzie said on CBS that occupying the oil terminal would give the U.S. leverage in talks with Iran. The comments followed U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets after an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Independentpolitics1 day ago
Convicted Navy Contractor 'Fat Leonard' Seeks Pardon From President Trump
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as 'Fat Leonard,' is seeking a pardon after his November 2024 sentencing to 180 months in prison for defrauding the U.S. Navy of millions. The Independent reported details of his 2022 escape and ongoing health issues.
Fortunefinance1 day ago
U.S. Conducts Strikes on Iranian Targets Near Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. carried out strikes Sunday against Iranian military targets around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by launching missiles and drones toward Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.
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thehindubusinessline.comworld1 day ago
U.S. and Iran Exchange New Strikes Despite Ongoing Peace Talks
U.S. Central Command carried out strikes on Iranian targets on July 11 and July 12, 2026, following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to resume negotiations and warned of catastrophic global consequences from…
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ndtv.comfinance1 day ago
Iranian Media Reports Revolutionary Guards Struck U.S. Systems in Kuwait
Iranian state media said Revolutionary Guards used drones to hit U.S. rocket launcher systems in Kuwait. No independent confirmation of damage or casualties has been reported.
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Yonhapworld1 day ago
South Korean Military Recorded 18,951 Cyberattack Attempts in 2025
Cyberattack attempts against the South Korean military reached 18,951 in 2025, the highest total in five years, according to data from the defense ministry. Most targeted website administrator privileges, and the military's Cyber Operations Command noted North Korea's apparent ad…
Yonhapworld1 day ago
U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Praises South Korea's RIMPAC 2026 Performance
Vice Adm. Jeffrey Jablon said he was extremely pleased with the South Korean Navy during the ongoing exercise. South Korea holds the first command role assigned to an Asian nation at RIMPAC.
jns.orgworld1 day ago
IDF troops locate Hezbollah anti-tank position from 2006 war
Soldiers from Division 36 found a fortified Hezbollah anti-tank missile site in the Wadi Saluki area of Lebanon. The position had fired on Israeli forces during the Second Lebanon War.
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Yonhapworld1 day ago
South Korea and U.S. Hold First Joint Exercise on Wartime Information Operations
South Korea and the United States conducted their first joint tabletop exercise to counter foreign disinformation campaigns during wartime. The drill took place Friday at the Joint Chiefs of Staff headquarters in Yongsan with participation from multiple commands and ministries.
koreaherald.comworld17 hrs agoUpdated
Navy Sailor Missing After Overnight Watch on East Sea Patrol
A South Korean Navy seaman apprentice disappeared between midnight and 2 a.m. Sunday during a patrol mission near the Northern Limit Line. The military launched a search with roughly ten ships and aircraft and notified North Korea through merchant ship channels.
foxnews.comworld1 day ago
China Tests Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Into Southern Pacific
China conducted a submarine-fired ballistic missile test into the southern Pacific Ocean on Monday. The test involved a dummy warhead and drew statements from the U.S. and regional powers.
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asiaone.comworld1 day agoUpdated
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After US Strikes Kill 17 and Damage Ship
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy closed the Strait of Hormuz on July 12 except for the northern Iranian route. The action followed a warning shot at a Cyprus-flagged container ship that used an unauthorized passage.
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interestingengineering.comworld2 days ago
Chinese Military Scientists Disclose 100-Gigawatt Microwave Weapon for Satellites
@MarioNawfal reported that Chinese military scientists publicly disclosed a high-power microwave weapon outputting up to 100 gigawatts. The system is designed to disable satellites by frying their electronics from a distance. One gigawatt is described as sufficient to achieve tha…
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Yonhapworld2 days ago
Court to Hear Arrest Warrant Request for Former Army Commander Over Martial Law Allegations
A special counsel team filed an arrest warrant on July 11 for Kang Ho-pil, former head of the Army Ground Operations Command, over alleged involvement in discussions ahead of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration. The hearing is scheduled for Monday at the Seou…
finance2 days ago
Marine Corps Creates Robotics Group and Counter-Drone Team
The Marine Corps is forming the Marine Corps Robotics Integration Group to standardize drone training. It is also launching a counter-drone team to test defensive tactics against small unmanned systems.
rt.compolitics2 days ago
Trump Orders U.S. Military to Strike Iran if Assassination Attempted; Iran Accuses U.S. of Violating June Agreement
President Donald Trump said on July 10 he ordered the military to prepare strikes against Iran in response to any assassination attempt by Tehran. The statement followed U.S. strikes on more than 170 Iranian targets earlier that week.
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rt.compolitics2 days agoUpdated
Trump Says U.S. Military Has Orders to Destroy Iran Areas for One Year if Targeted
President Trump stated that the U.S. military has orders to decimate all areas of Iran for a one-year period if the government attempts to assassinate him. He added that 1,000 missiles are locked and loaded with thousands more to follow.
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+4politics2 days ago
National Guard lifts suspension of eight pilots after July 4 flyover
The South Carolina National Guard reinstated eight pilots to flight status hours after an administrative suspension following a low-altitude Independence Day flyover. Officials cited routine review procedures and said the pilots remained in good standing throughout.
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news.sky.comworld2 days ago
USS Boxer Returns to Operations After Engine Repair at Diego Garcia
The amphibious assault ship experienced a cooling system failure early in the conflict and required repairs at the Indian Ocean base. After completion the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group resumed operations supporting renewed U.S. activities in the Middle East.
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The War Zoneworld3 days ago
T-45 Goshawks Conduct Carrier Qualifications on USS Eisenhower
Twenty-six student naval aviators completed carrier qualifications aboard the carrier at the end of June. The Navy continues to advance plans for a new jet trainer that will shift more preparation into simulators.
nbcnews.compolitics3 days ago
U.S. Navy deploys more than 20 warships near Iran
U.S. Central Command said more than 20 Navy warships are patrolling Middle East waters. The deployment follows President Trump's statement about possibly reinstating a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
news.sky.compolitics3 days ago
Navy Sets One-Year Treatment Limit for Shaving Conditions Before Separation Review
A July Navy directive sets medical evaluation and waiver rules for sailors with skin irritation from shaving. Sailors whose conditions persist beyond one year face administrative separation from active or reserve service.
dailykos.compolitics3 days ago
Trump Administration Releases Fourth Batch of Declassified UAP Records
The Trump administration on Friday released its fourth tranche of declassified UAP records. The materials include infrared videos from military sensors and a Department of Energy report on a 2015 incident near the Pantex nuclear weapons plant.
abcnews.go.comworld2 days agoUpdated
U.S. Air Force Reverses 135 Airmen Promotions After Exam Scoring Error
The service discovered a scoring error on a required promotion exam and reversed the decisions earlier this week. The 135 airmen had already been notified they qualified before the mistake was found.
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news.google.comfinance3 days ago
Satellite Images Place U.S. Carriers Near Iranian Coast
Satellite photos show two U.S. aircraft carriers positioned close to Iran's shoreline. The images were circulated on social media but have not been confirmed by either government.
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Defense Newsworld3 days ago
U.S. Marines on Guam test medium-range air-defense system during exercise
U.S. Marines on Guam intercepted an aerial target with the Medium-Range Intercept Capability system on June 30, 2026. The test took place during Exercise Valiant Shield at Camp Blaz. Defense News reported the firing as the first validation of the Corps' new medium-range air defen…
focustaiwan.twworld3 days ago
Air Force Revokes 135 Technical Sergeant Promotions After Exam Scoring Error
The U.S. Air Force rescinded 135 promotions to technical sergeant after an outdated answer key was used on the Specialty Knowledge Test for security forces airmen. Officials rescored all 2,285 exams and will promote 135 previously passed-over candidates instead, keeping the total…
nypost.compolitics3 days ago
Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Facilities in Stavropol Tver Bashkortostan Rostov and Omsk
Strikes hit depots pumping stations and a terminal plus a refinery 2500 kilometers away. Zelensky and Trump commented during the NATO summit in Ankara.
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nypost.compolitics3 days ago
Greek F-16 Crash-Lands at Zakynthos Airport on Training Flight
A Greek F-16 fighter jet developed a technical fault during a training flight and crash-landed at Zakynthos Airport. The pilot escaped unharmed, but the runway closure delayed flights until at least 9pm and diverted several international services.
rt.comworld3 days ago
Russia and China Develop Jamming Tools and Malware Aimed at Starlink Satellites Used by Ukraine
Semafor reported that Russia and China are collaborating on malware and jamming devices to disable Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network. The July 9, 2026, investigation by three outlets details their military technology exchange. China maintains it has not aided Russia's action…
world3 days ago
USS Abraham Lincoln Marks 210 Days at Sea Without Port Call Since December
The Nimitz-class carrier has operated without a port call since December 2025 while supporting strikes in the northern Arabian Sea. Carrier Strike Group 3 remains on station after the June memorandum of understanding with Iran.
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Yonhapworld3 days ago
Kim Jong-un Orders Nuclear Force Expansion and Intelligence Upgrades at Military Commission Meeting
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un led the first enlarged meeting of the ninth Central Military Commission on July 9. The session set tasks to expand the General Reconnaissance and Intelligence Bureau and strengthen nuclear forces in quality and quantity.
cnet.compolitics3 days ago
UK Defence Releases First Female Physiology Training Guide for Servicewomen
The Ministry of Defence issued a new guide covering fitness, nutrition, recovery and injury prevention tailored to women. It follows a decade of research tracking servicewomen in arduous roles. Defence Minister Calvin Bailey said the material maintains existing standards while im…
abcnews.go.comworld4 days ago
Israeli forces kill two militants in Gaza, one described as a weapons operative
@MarioNawfal reported that Israeli forces killed a senior PFLP-GC operative in southern Gaza responsible for manufacturing weapons and gear. The same report stated that a Hamas sniper was killed in northern Gaza.
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swarajyamag.comworld4 days ago
J-15T fighter launches from Fujian carrier with four anti-ship missiles in first observed loadout
An image shows a Chinese J-15T launching from the Fujian with four anti-ship missiles, the first such load observed. The catapult-equipped carrier enables heavier payloads than previous ski-jump designs.
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The War Zoneworld4 days ago
Video from YouTube channel shows unidentified aircraft with canards and swept wings near Area 51
Footage released June 5, 2026, depicts an aircraft with a shovel-like nose, large canards, and rear-set wings. Analysts connect the design to Boeing's F-47 sixth-generation fighter program.
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foxnews.comscience4 days ago
China Tests Submarine-Launched Missile for First Time
China fired an intercontinental ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the Pacific this week. The launch marked the first submarine-based test of its long-range missile arsenal in two years.
globalresearch.cafinance4 days ago
Defense Department requests $67 billion supplemental funding
The Defense Department, funded with nearly a trillion dollars, is running out of cash according to multiple officials. It requested supplemental funding to cover operations until the October budget.
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koreaherald.comfinance4 days ago
Israeli Defense Minister Says Military Prepared to Resume Operations in Iran
Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated that the military stands ready to resume its campaign and conduct operations in Iran. The remarks were reported by multiple accounts on social media.
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foxnews.compolitics4 days ago
U.S. Army Finishes Investigation Into Iranian Drone Strike That Killed Six Troops in Kuwait
The investigation examined the Iranian drone strike on a tactical operations center at the Port of Shuaiba. Gold Star families will receive a briefing on the findings Thursday.
ABC Newspolitics4 days ago
U.S. Forces Strike 90 Iranian Military Targets Overnight
U.S. forces hit approximately 90 military targets across at least nine Iranian towns and cities on July 8-9. Iran responded with missile and drone launches toward Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar that were largely intercepted by regional defenses.
world4 days ago
Iranian State Media Reports Missile Strike on U.S. Base in Jordan
Iranian state media reported that 10 ballistic missiles struck the Al-Azraq air base. The report described the action as the second phase of a response to recent U.S. strikes and warned of further targets if the U.S. retaliates.
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upi.comworld4 days ago
Argentine Court Convicts One Former Naval Chief, Acquits Three Others in 2017 Submarine Disaster
An Argentine court convicted Claudio Villamide on July 8 for aggravated negligence in the ARA San Juan implosion that killed 44 crew. He received a suspended sentence and a six-year ban from public office while three other officers were acquitted.
Breaking Defenseworld4 days ago
Army Launches Low-Cost Interceptor Program to Counter Drone Threat
The U.S. Army started its low-cost interceptor program to address high consumption of expensive air-defense missiles against low-end drone threats. Analysts said the effort aligns with current combat needs but noted production and budget hurdles ahead.
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deccanchronicle.compolitics4 days agoUpdated
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes on Military Targets; No Damage Reported
The U.S. military hit 170 targets in Iran over two days to curb attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran struck U.S. bases in Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait on July 9 with no reported damage or casualties.
israelnationalnews.comworld4 days ago
U.S. Forces Conduct Self-Defense Strikes Against Iranian Targets
@sentdefender reported 10 U.S. Air Force aerial refueling aircraft and one E-3 Sentry visible over the Middle East. The Pentagon described the strikes as self-defense following Iranian attacks on shipping and U.S. interests.
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