Blue Mountains City Council requests $15 million in government funding to permanently reopen the historic 134-year-old Lapstone Hill Tunnel, warning its temporary lease expires at the end of the year.
US Pentagon munitions stocks have dropped to dangerously low levels, primarily due to the war with Iran, with THAAD and Patriot missile supplies heavily depleted, according to CNN sources.
The Indian Air Force issues RFI for a .50 BMG sniper rifle for Garud Special Forces to enhance anti-material capabilities and extended range engagements, alongside seeking man-portable loitering munitions under 'Make in India'
Wildfires in Le Porge, southern France, triggered over 100 explosions from a previously unknown cache of 400 historic World War Two shells and munitions detonated by the heat.
One year after heavily armed immigration agents raided a Camarillo greenhouse complex, detaining hundreds and causing one death, three men—an undocumented worker, a protester and a security guard—reflect on the lasting fallout of aggressive federal operations.
The US has signed a deal exceeding $3 billion with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to significantly increase production of Patriot and THAAD interceptor missile parts. This move aims to replenish stockpiles strained by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The Pentagon has finalized over $3 billion in agreements with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to significantly boost production capacities for Patriot PAC-3 and THAAD air defense system munitions, aiming to triple and quadruple output respectively.
Two civilians were wounded and infrastructure damaged in 34 shelling attacks by Ukrainian armed groups on the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past day, according to the DPR department for documenting war crimes.
A video released by the PLA-affiliated China Military Bugle showcases PHL-191-launched airburst rockets, designed to attack personnel and lightly protected equipment. Analysts suggest this indicates Beijing's potential strategy to disrupt Taiwan's detection, communication, and response capabilities in a conflict before larger operations begin.
A Saudi-owned vessel was attacked in the Red Sea, causing a fire, confirmed by Saudi state media. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group claimed responsibility, stating it launched missile and drone attacks on two Saudi oil tankers as part of a 'maritime blockade' linked to the US-Iran conflict, raising concerns about escalating regional tensions and global oil supply disruption.
Overnight attacks by Russia and Ukraine resulted in nine fatalities. Russian strikes in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region killed three, including two at an industrial site in Kryvyi Rih. A drone attack in Kherson killed one person. Ukrainian strikes in Enerhodar, Russia-occupied Ukraine, killed four, while a drone strike in Russia's Samara region killed one.
India is increasingly integrating loitering munitions, or 'suicide drones,' into its military strategy. These systems combine ISR and strike capabilities, reducing the kill chain and enabling precision strikes or extended observation. They reflect a shift towards technology-driven, non-contact warfare and are being deployed to supplement traditional artillery and missile systems, particularly in contested border areas.
Russia's permanent representative to the OPCW, Vladimir Tarabrin, stated that Russia expects a reaction from the organization and its member states regarding information provided about Ukraine's alleged use of toxic chemicals. Russia cited examples of smoke grenades with chloropicrin and a drone attack using the substance.
Russia has banned diesel exports to stabilize its domestic market following Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, which have caused gasoline shortages and price spikes. Meanwhile, Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least three in Kyiv and four in Odesa.
Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukraine may be allowed to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors. This offer, made at the Nato summit in Ankara, could be a diplomatic coup for Kyiv, but faces significant hurdles.
Rostec states that using Krasnopol guided shells with Msta-S self-propelled artillery offers a dual economic benefit by reducing ammunition use and gun barrel wear. The high accuracy of these munitions allows for fewer shots per target and extends the service life of the artillery system itself.
Ein Waldbrand in der Wahner Heide bei Köln breitet sich aus. Die Feuerwehr kann wegen Munitionsgefahr aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg nur eingeschränkt agieren. Der Flugbetrieb am Flughafen Köln-Bonn ist nicht betroffen.
In der Wahner Heide bei Köln brennt ein Waldbrand auf 200 Quadratmetern. Die Löscharbeiten werden durch Munitionsverdacht auf der Fläche erschwert. Eine Gefahr für die Bevölkerung besteht derzeit nicht, sie wird aber gebeten, den Bereich zu meiden. Bis zu 200 Einsatzkräfte sind vor Ort.
In Laos, unexploded cluster bombs from the Vietnam War era continue to pose a deadly threat, hindering development and impacting livelihoods in rural communities. Demining teams work tirelessly to clear contaminated land, while education campaigns aim to prevent further casualties.
Kiev a été frappée par une nouvelle attaque russe dans la nuit du 5 au 6 juillet, faisant au moins 14 morts. L'Ukraine demande des munitions antiaériennes pour contrer les missiles balistiques, tandis que des infrastructures pétrolières russes ont été ciblées par des drones.
In Rostock hat das neue Bundeskompetenzzentrum Munitionsbergung aus dem Meer seine Arbeit aufgenommen. Es soll die Bergung von 1,6 Millionen Tonnen Kriegsmunition aus deutschen Meeren vorantreiben und den Austausch zwischen Forschung, Wirtschaft und Politik erleichtern.
Andy Burnham faces immediate international crises upon becoming Prime Minister, inheriting a volatile global landscape shaped by Trump's actions and Putin's aggression. The article contrasts his lack of foreign policy experience with Keir Starmer's perceived weaknesses in handling defence and international relations.
Russia's Battlegroup West used a TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system to destroy a Ukrainian army stronghold near Krasny Liman in the Donetsk People's Republic with thermobaric munitions, enabling assault groups to advance.
Modern militaries are developing specialized anti-drone bullets as a close-range defense against unmanned aerial systems. These bullets, designed to fragment or disperse, offer frontline soldiers a practical tool to counter drones that evade larger air defense systems. India's ARDE and private firm SSS Defence are among those developing this technology.
