5,807 source-backed defence & security facts - each attributed to a named person and a number, linked to the original source. Page 24 of 59.
“111 missiles shot a few weeks ago were launched by our lovely friends from Iran — they were aimed at the Abraham Lincoln, which is a beautiful aircraft, by the way... Out of the 111 missiles shot, 111 were knocked into the sea.”
“The US Navy has launched a prob after chaos erupted on a Florida beach when jets shot just over beachgoers' heads.”
“Took over a Ministry of Defense with zero budget, took a risk, reallocated funds from payroll from the end of the year, and effectively invested them in mid-strike capabilities, fiber-optic FPVs, low-cost reconnaissance, ground robotic pla…”
“But by the time the bunkers were complete, they were already obsolete — long-range missile targeting had advanced and nuclear bombs had become too powerful. Instead, the Debert bunker became a provincial emergency warning centre before it …”
“stated strike range of 40-70km with up to a 8kg payload”
“Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure have pushed the country's refining capacity back to levels not seen since the early 2000s, creating a domestic fuel crunch that now affects an estimated 50 million people, according to …”
“Ships equipped with these systems were deployed off Israel’s coast to defend against Iranian salvoes.”
“During an arrival manoeuvre, an aircraft flew lower than standard profiles, resulting in a disturbance on the beach that affected civilian chairs and umbrellas”
“Ukraine has a chronic issue with a lack of personnel, Federov boosted salaries, increasing the pay for frontline infantry from $2,500 to $7,000 a month and offering an amnesty rather than punishment for the hundreds of thousands of soldier…”
“a 74-day conflict that resulted in the deaths of 649 Argentine soldiers, 255 British combatants and three civilians.”
“With a control range of up to 30KM and a flight duration of 20 minutes (with a payload) and a cruising speed of 60-100 km/h”
“Ukrainian officials have highlighted the success of the drone strikes, noting that they have now hit every major refinery in the European part of the Russian Federation and, for the first time, the large Omsk refinery in Siberia.”
“In December 2024, a US Navy F/A-18 was downed in a friendly-fire incident involving an SM-2.”
“Demonstration jets are generally kept at a minimum height of 500 feet above ground level, but can fly as low as 50 feet above ground level for specified manoeuvres.”
“On arrival, Fedorov instituted a large-scale audit which reportedly uncovered billions of dollars of corrupt deals. Implementation was swift and ruthless. "We said that let’s put everyone through a polygraph. Those who did not agree were i…”
“An Israeli air strike on a post belonging to Gaza's Hamas-run police force has killed at least seven people, including a senior officer, health and police officials say.”
“a Vyriy 15 quadcopter, flown by Ukraine's 5th Border Guard Detachment and fitted with his company's AI terminal-guidance module, had flown 110 km (68 miles) to strike a Russian logistics target.”
“The first operational units could be fielded as early as this year, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.”
“The United States has approved the possible sale of 20,000 Advanced precision kill weapon system (APKWS) II laser-guided rockets to Saudi Arabia in a deal worth $1.96 billion.”
“The safety of our hometown community, spectators, and our pilots is our highest priority. Team leadership is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the manoeuvre and conducting a thorough safety review to ensure all operations adhere to s…”
“Some of these wins have been widely celebrated, like getting Elon Musk’s SpaceX to block Starlink access to Russia, throwing their command and control into chaos.”
“Witnesses told the BBC that an Israeli drone fired four missiles at the post near a busy market in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza.”
“at its purported price tag of $500”
“The coalition's ability to supply Ukraine with air‑defence systems may also influence the intensity of Russian strikes, as the Kremlin appears to rely increasingly on ballistic missiles to compensate for the loss of air superiority.”
“BAE Systems will serve as the principal contractor.”
“According to the Cabinet Office, since the full-scale invasion by Russia, the UK has provided £25billion, £16billion in military assistance, and £5.6billion in non-military support.”
“On the battlefield Fedorov implemented Operation Auchan,a drone blitz which brought Russian offensive operations to a virtual standstill for six months.”
“An air strike killed a man and injured three other people in the Khan Younis area, medics told Reuters news agency.”
“fixed-wing drones that can cost upwards of $5,000, a 10-fold increase in cost”
“Saudi Arabia wants to buy 10,000 APKWS II air-to-air guidance sections and up to 10,000 air-to-ground guidance sections.”
“Around 50,000 US troops were involved in the strikes overnight.”
“According to Ukrainska Pravda, Fedorov wanted to rebuild the military around technology and insisted on supplying the equipment that he believed was needed rather, than what the generals asked for.”
“Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry has said at least 1,110 people have been killed by Israeli fire since then.”
“According to BAE Systems, APKWS II has a calibre of 70 mm, measures about 1.87 metres in length, weighs approximately 15.8 kg and can employ the full range of standard Hydra 70 warheads, including high-explosive, smoke and illumination var…”
“In a letter to Congress on July 10, obtained by Politico, the President said the strikes which began on July 7 represent 'military action consistent with my responsibility to protect Americans and United States' interests both at home and …”
“A new and ongoing password-stealing campaign targeting LastPass users has been confirmed by the password manager’s Threat Intelligence Mitigation and Escalations team. The attack, which the LastPass TIME team identified on July 13, begins …”
“The Israeli military has said four of its soldiers have been killed in Palestinian attacks.”
“Depending on the launch platform, it has a maximum effective range of around 6.5 km when fired from helicopters and up to 14 km from fixed-wing aircraft, while achieving an accuracy of roughly two metres from the designated target.”
“That gives his administration another 60-day period to use the military in the Middle East without the need for congressional approval.”
“According to the LastPass TIME team, “The attacker registered two lookalike domains, lastpassnewsletter(dot)com and lastpasscompliance(dot) com, neither of which is affiliated with LastPass in any way.”
“Israel responded to the attack by launching a military campaign in Gaza, during which more than 73,230 people have been killed, according to the territory's health ministry.”
“Starmer also announced that the first batch of 150 British-made artillery barrels would be delivered to Ukraine under a £61 million contract with BAE Systems, aimed at strengthening Kyiv's defence capabilities.”
“LastPass has made it clear that its systems are unaffected and that there has been no hack or compromise.”
“A Chinook helicopter carrying 25 passengers and four crew crashed in the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland on 2 June 1994, killing all of those on board.”
“When I became prime minister, I knew the UK must not simply stand with Ukraine in the moment, but help build the foundations of its long-term security and success,”
“then throwing in the urgency factor by warning that if the new terms are not agreed within 14 days “your account access may be temporarily restricted.””
“The Railways recently announced plans for a 35-km underground line designed to safeguard military and civilian supplies during conflict or sabotage.”
“If you did enter your master password on the phishing site,” TIME advised, “change it immediately from a trusted device at LastPass.com and review your vault for any unexpected activity.”
“Over 120 acres of land have been transferred to the BSF (Border Security Force) and other central agencies to enhance surveillance and facilitate smoother troop movements.”
“The Houthis launched missiles at Saudi Arabia on Monday after accusing the country of striking an airport in Sana’a, and previously launched strikes against military targets in Israel earlier in the war.”
“Notably, Hasimara houses the IAF's 101 Squadron—one of the country's two operational Rafale squadrons.”
“The flyovers will continue until morale improves”
“During this interaction, General Seth outlined his vision with the clarion call 'VIJAY' — an acronym representing: Vigilance, Innovation, Jointness, Atmanirbharta (Self-reliance), and Yodha First (Warrior First).”
“multiple branches of the military have reported already meeting their 2026 recruitment goals, which the Pentagon has said is the strongest recruiting performance in 15 years”
“In February, the company landed a $10 billion contract renewal with the US Department of Defense, awarded after a competitive evaluation process.”
“The suspensions of the pilots with the South Carolina National Guard’s Alpha 1-151 Attack Battalion were lifted Friday, after backlash from state and federal Republican lawmakers, including Gov. Henry McMaster”
“US Central Command (Centcom) forces observed Curacao-flagged M/T Belma transiting international waters toward Kharg Island... The commercial vessel ignored multiple warnings as it attempted to violate the US blockade. A US aircraft disable…”
“NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services, based in Vernon, Vermont, was awarded a $418.5 million contract to completely dismantle, recycle, and dispose of the former USS Enterprise.”
“During the first 24 hours of enforcement, Centcom has redirected two compliant commercial vessels and disabled one non-compliant vessel.”
“Following a second round of bidding, the U.S. Navy awarded the new contract of $418.5 million, roughly $118 million, or 22% less than the previous award.”
“During the previous blockade, which lasted nearly two months before being lifted in mid-June under a temporary US-Iran memorandum of understanding, Centcom said it had redirected 142 commercial vessels and disabled nine non-compliant ships.”
“According to Naval News, upwards of 35,000 tons of steel that is salvaged from the ex-USS Enterprise could be used in the construction of the future USS Enterprise (CVN-80), the third Gerald R. Ford-class supercarrier, now under constructi…”
“At 3 pm ET today, US Central Command forces began launching an additional round of strikes against Iran... The new strikes focused on Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels freely transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.”
“The United States Navy’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise (CVN-65), was retired from service in 2012 and officially decommissioned in February 2017.”
“The US had already disabled at least eight merchant vessels during the first phase of the blockade, including one strike that killed three sailors.”
“The ex-CVN-65 will be the first U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft to be recycled, but not the last.”
“the information claimed to be available in the public domain pertains only to conventional balance of plant common service facilities and does not relate to any nuclear safety or nuclear security-related systems or information”
“Trump officially terminated the ceasefire with Iran last week as the two sides have failed to agree on which controls the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has said repeatedly the key waterway is closed, while the U.S. argues it is open. Attacks have…”
“They (files) are not related to nuclear safety or nuclear security systems.”
“France would transfer 16 Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine in 2028-29”
“The United States carried out another round of airstrikes against Iran on Wednesday (local time), targeting coastal defence systems and missile infrastructure linked to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington …”
“Early on July 14, Russia launched another ballistic attack on Kyiv (its fifth this month), firing eight missiles and 137 drones.”
“US forces began strikes at 6 am ET (1100 GMT) against Greater Tunb Island, targeting Iranian coastal defence systems as well as cruise missile storage and launch sites. Centcom said the operation was completed within about 90 minutes.”
“Ukraine's Air Force intercepted five ballistic missiles, the highest success rate recorded in weeks”
“seven soldiers were killed and several others wounded”
“Fires broke out at Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat in Bashkortostan (some 800 miles from Ukraine) and at the Afipsky refinery in southern Krasnodar Krai. Together, the two plants process nearly 20 million tonnes of crude oil a year.”
“13 missiles hit the military centre's barracks, guesthouse and guard posts”
“Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, said his units had hit 14 vessels from Russia’s shadow fleet overnight on July 14, bringing the total to 116 over the previous nine days.”
“expected to provide up to €2 billion in new funding”
“Half of the funds will go toward expanding joint production of drones and missiles”
“up to €1 billion will be invested in Ukrainian defence companies manufacturing dual-use equipment”
“In the eastern Kharkiv region, 11 people, including an 11-year-old child, were injured in drone and artillery attacks”
“the US military said it had begun a fresh round of strikes to continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.”
“more than 260 people were wounded”
“four locations in the western port city were struck”
“caused no casualties”
“launching 13 missiles”
“killing seven military personnel”
“more than 30 civilians had been killed”
“lasting seven hours”
“The United Arab Emirates ministry of defence said two UAE oil tankers travelling through the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters were struck by Iranian cruise missiles. The attack killed one Indian crew member…”
“In Iran, the semi-official YJC news agency reported seven explosions in Bandar Abbas and two more on Kish Island, indicating continued US strikes on strategic locations.”
“Spain opened the scoring in the 22nd minute after Yamal’s sharpness caught the French defense off guard.”
“Operation Sheruwali, a joint combing operation underway since May 23 in the forested Dorimal-Gambhir-Mughlan belt in Rajouri's Manjakote sector for a group of two to three elusive ultras.”
“The joint teams fanned out across Bhanghai Top and adjoining villages to track the two suspects,”
“"US forces resumed the naval blockade against vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas today at 4 pm ET," Centcom said in a post on X.”
“"There are currently more than 20 US Navy warships and hundreds of military aircraft operating across the Middle East."”
“"The latest action marks the fourth consecutive day of US strikes against Iran."”
“"At least 19 US warships were operating in the northern Arabian Sea, including two aircraft carriers and an amphibious assault ship carrying more than 1,000 Marines."”
“the conflict that lasted 74 days and led to the deaths of 649 Argentine military personnel and 255 British military personnel.”
