‘A missile reaches Kyiv in 2-4 minutes’ — official explains air alarm lag during Russian ballistic strikes (2026-07-15 01:37 UTC)
Kurz: “All information about launches or launch preparations comes to us from our partners. … No system can be perfect, so failures do occur, and the alert may be delayed,” Defense Ministry Advisor Serhii Beskrestnov said.
Deadly Russian strike hits foreign vessel in Odesa port for second day in row, killing 2 (2026-07-15 00:00 UTC)
Kurz: “During the attack, a hostile drone struck a civilian vessel flying the flag of the Marshall Islands, damaging the ship’s superstructure,” Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper said.
NATO’s Unity on Paper and Fractures Beneath the Surface (2026-07-14 18:00 UTC)
Kurz: On July 7-8, NATO held its 36th official summit in Ankara, Turkey. There were several consequential topics to discuss at this year’s meeting, chief among them the wars in Ukraine and Iran and the uncertain future of European defense and security. We asked five experts to assess t…
Kurz: Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The IRGC detailed in several statements Iran’s most recent strikes across the region, targeting sites in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. US Central Command (Centcom) on the other hand said it completed its latest seven-hour wave of …
Trump, US administration officials discuss expanding Iran strikes — media (2026-07-15 05:15 UTC)
Kurz: The meeting reportedly involved US Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Dan Caine, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and other senior officials
US strike hits wheat storage silo in Iran’s Hoveyzeh (2026-07-15 05:10 UTC)
Kurz: US strike hits wheat storage silo in Iran’s Hoveyzeh A US strike hit a grain storage silo in Hoveyzeh, south west of Iran, early on Wednesday, state media reported. According to the deputy governor for security affairs in Khuzestan, another silo site in Dasht Azadegan County was …
Iran relocates exam centres away from military sites (2026-07-15 05:02 UTC)
Kurz: Iran relocates exam centres away from military sites Iran’s Education Ministry says examination centres located near sensitive or army infrastructure have been moved to safer locations, including public halls and religious centres, Fars news agency.
ICC vs former Darfur JEM commander Abdallah Banda: Prosecutors ask for withdrawal of war crimes charges as ‘evidence deteriorated after 10+ years’ (2026-07-14 20:26 UTC)
Kurz: In a blow to the prospects of ensuring accountability and eliminating impunity for war crimes… The post ICC vs former Darfur JEM commander Abdallah Banda: Prosecutors ask for withdrawal of war crimes charges as ‘evidence deteriorated after 10+ years’ appeared first on Dabanga R…
West Africa and the Sahel: Terrorism is changing its face (2026-07-14 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: Jihadist groups are no longer content with launching attacks in West Africa and the Sahel: they administer territories, control trade routes, exploit new technologies and are gradually pushing their influence all the way to the Gulf of Guinea.
Video of US flag desecration by Somali army trio sparks uproar amid stepped-up support (2026-07-13 11:07 UTC)
Kurz: Troops involved in a video that showed the American flag being stepped on and kicked were detained and an investigation is underway, the Somali defense ministry said.
US refocuses air campaign in Somalia on Shabaab (2026-07-12 19:57 UTC)
Kurz: The United States is on pace for another record year of military strikes in Somalia in 2026. At least 74 strikes have been carried out so far, the majority targeting Al Qaeda’s Shabaab—a clear shift from 2025, when the US set a record for strikes and focused most of them on the I…
US pulls troops from Nigeria following anti-ISIS mission, focuses on ‘African-led’ future (2026-07-06 10:42 UTC)
Kurz: The U.S. has withdrawn most of the troops that were sent to Nigeria earlier this year to help root out Islamic State insurgents, according to the head of U.S. Africa Command.
Chinese in the driver’s seat? India-China reset hits a bump on Delhi’s streets (2026-07-15 06:00 UTC)
Kurz: It was supposed to be just another hectic day on New Delhi’s roads. Instead, early this month, several e-rickshaws on the Indian capital’s crowded streets reportedly came to a halt mid-ride in separate incidents that left drivers stranded and passengers searching for answers. Vid…
China’s rare earth weakness, new rocket to rival SpaceX: 7 science highlights (2026-07-15 04:30 UTC)
Kurz: We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s satellite engine smashes record, leaves US rival far behind China has tested a sate…
USS Essex at the Center of Additive Manufacturing Trials During RIMPAC 26 (2026-07-14 18:54 UTC)
Kurz: USS Essex (LHD-2) is the centerpiece of large-scale additive manufacturing tests during Rim of the Pacific 2026 exercise, as the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps lean on modern machine-made parts to hone self-repair capabilities. RIMPAC 26, which is being held in Hawaii through July 31…
Heavy security for England-Argentina World Cup clash (2026-07-15 04:50 UTC)
Kurz: Atlanta has tightened security for the England-Argentina semi-final as the historic rivalry returns with Messi in the spotlight Read Full Article at RT.com
Lowering the nuclear threshold: Is NATO’s new ‘deterrence’ initiative a path to disaster? (2026-07-15 01:49 UTC)
Kurz: NATO military buildup plans increasingly include sharing nuclear weapons, with nations bordering Russia willing to host them Read Full Article at RT.com
SDA awards L3Harris, Sierra $1.75B for missile defense satellites (2026-07-14 20:51 UTC)
Kurz: The new satellites for missile warning, tracking and targeting are being developed under an “accelerated” schedule to meet the Pentagon’s 2028 plans for demonstrating its Golden Dome missile defense shield.
How Turkey’s 2016 coup attempt changed the country for good (2026-07-14 19:00 UTC)
Kurz: Ten years ago, parts of the Turkish military attempted to overthrow the government of President Erdogan. The consequences of the failed coup continue to shape Turkey to this day. A look back.
Army honors soldiers lost in Morocco, reveals officer died trying to save teammate (2026-06-30 13:24 UTC)
Kurz: An Army officer who died during training in Morocco was posthumously awarded the service’s highest decoration for noncombat heroism in recognition of his efforts to save a fellow soldier who had fallen into the ocean.