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15 July

A Houthi soldier stands amidst the rubble of a building destroyed after a reported air strike by the Saudi-led coalition targeting Sanaa International Airport on 21 December 2021

Houthis Shot Down Saudi-Operated Reconnaissance Drone

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they shot down a Saudi-operated reconnaissance drone on Tuesday, a day after an exchange of hostilities erupted between the two sides for the first time in years.

15 July

Middle East

Images released by Iran's Revolutionary Guards showing what they say are missile launches targeting a base used by the US military to strike Iranian territory, without specifying its location.

Staff Writer With AFP

UAE Says Iran Attacked Two Ships in Hormuz, One Dead

The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday that Iran attacked two ships in the Strait of Hormuz with missiles, killing one crew member and wounding eight others.

15 July

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Slams ‘Baseless’ EU Accusations of Cyber Attacks: Kremlin

Russia on Tuesday slammed as "baseless" accusations by the European Union and Britain that its intelligence agencies were behind a campaign of cyber attacks on Europe.

14 July

Arms

Bea Castañeda

SAMP/T: Europe’s Mobile Shield Against Modern Air Threats

SAMP/T is Europe's answer to modern air threats: integrated radar, proven missile defense, and a growing footprint on the continent's frontlines.

14 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

A German Armed Forces Puma unmanned aerial system. Photo: AeroVironment

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Buys Advanced Puma Tactical Drones From AeroVironment

AeroVironment has won a $30.9 million contract to provide Germany with next-generation Puma unmanned aerial systems under the LARUS airborne reconnaissance program.

14 July

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

TOTE to Lead US Navy’s Medium Landing Ship Construction Under $2.2B Deal

The Pentagon has awarded TOTE Services a $2.2-billion contract to streamline construction management and processes supporting the US Navy’s ongoing Medium Landing Ship program.

14 July

Sea

USS Jack H Lucas (DDG-125), the US Navy's first Flight III variant Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, is seen sailing the waters. A plain blue sky serves as the background.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Christens 81st Arleigh Burke Destroyer

The US Navy has christened its 81st Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the USS George M. Neal (DDG 131), in Mississippi, as program partner HII prepares the vessel for admittance into service.

14 July

Asia Pacific

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 1st Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and Indonesian soldiers assigned to the Indonesian Army Strategic Reserve Command, hold a secure position at the Jungle Field Training Exercise during Super Garuda Shield 25 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 29, 2025. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. John Farmer)

Rojoef Manuel

Indonesia, Singapore Deepen Defense Partnership With New Military Training Zones

Indonesia and Singapore are planning to launch military training facilities at three sites in Sumatra and Kalimantan, expanding warfighter preparatory efforts under their long-standing bilateral defense agreement.

14 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

U.S. Marine Corps riflemen with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), load a simulated warhead onto a Neros Archer first-person view drone during attack drone training on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 19, 2025. 22nd MEU(SOC) Marines are being trained and certified by the 2nd Marine Division and the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team on first-person view drone systems to enhance combat readiness. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Marines Form Robotics Unit to Lead Drone Warfare Training

The US Marine Corps has established the Marine Corps Robotics Integration Group to supervise training and standardization of small unmanned aerial systems and counter-drone solutions across the force.

14 July

Americas