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Australia made history with a $2.5B radar deal for Canada
Australia sold its Jindalee over-the-horizon radar technology to Canada in a $2.5 billion deal signed on June 22, 2026. This marks the first international export of this technology, which will enhance Canada's surveillance capabilities in the Arctic. BAE Systems Australia will support the project, with an initial operational capability targeted for December 2029.
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MARSS, an EOS company, invests in France with expanded engineering and AI base in Nice
MARSS has opened a new office in Nice, France, and is recruiting to double its global AI technology team to enhance its counter-drone capabilities. This expansion aims to meet the increasing demand for its NiDAR system, a leading counter-drone Command and Control platform. The move strengthens MARSS's presence in Europe and supports its collaboration with EOS, its parent company.
A 60-Day Map Between Washington and Tehran Puts the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon to the Gulf Deterrence Test
Washington and Tehran agreed on a 60-day roadmap for security in the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon on June 22, 2026. The negotiations included discussions on safe passage for vessels and the establishment of a non-engagement cell involving the U.S., Iran, and Lebanon. Iran indicated plans to lift port blockades and release frozen assets, while the U.S. proposed a $300 billion reconstruction fund contingent on a broader nuclear agreement.
Ahmed Al-RashidMon Jun 22 2026Loading...
Prime Minister of Takamatsu Does Not Rule Out Dispatch to the Strait of Hormuz: The Reality of the 2026 Maritime Self-Defense Force Mine Clearance Mission
Prime Minister Takishi Sanae indicated that Japan is considering the deployment of Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on mine clearance operations. The Strait is crucial for global oil transport, with 21% of the world's oil passing through it. The report highlights the need for careful political decision-making regarding military involvement, referencing Japan's previous deployment in the Persian Gulf after the Gulf War.
Tanaka TakashiMon Jun 22 2026Loading...Vlog | First Day of Military Camp Open Day, Visiting the Hong Kong Garrison Exhibition Center
The People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison opened its military exhibition center on June 20, 2026, to celebrate the 29th anniversary of its presence in Hong Kong. This event is part of the annual 'July 1' military open day activities, allowing the public to experience the military's capabilities closely.
Germany Recruits Japan to Participate in the "European Drone" Project
Germany is negotiating with Japan to participate in the European drone project, enhancing bilateral security cooperation. The German ambassador to Japan confirmed Japan's interest in joining the project, which aims to develop advanced military drones. Additionally, Rheinmetall plans to establish a military production base in Japan, further solidifying defense ties between the two nations.
Zelensky Says "NATO Needs Ukraine"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine's armed forces are effectively the 'second strongest army in NATO' during an interview on June 19, 2023. He emphasized the mutual need between NATO and Ukraine, asserting that NATO leaders have recognized Ukraine's military capabilities in resisting Russian forces. Although Ukraine is not a NATO member, its constitutional goal to join remains significant amid ongoing conflict negotiations.
Germany Establishes Hybrid Defense Center to Address "Shadow Warfare"
Germany established a new hybrid defense center to address security threats, including drone disturbances and cyber attacks. The center, inaugurated by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, aims to coordinate responses among federal and state security forces. Recent incidents, such as a drone forcing the temporary closure of Munich Airport, highlight the urgency of addressing these threats. The German Defense Ministry has warned of potential covert attacks on critical infrastructure by Russia.
America’s only landing on Venus was an accident — in 1978 NASA dropped four cone-shaped probes into the Venusian atmosphere, none built to survive hitting the ground, and one of them struck the surface, kept transmitting for 67 minutes and 37 seconds, and very likely still sits there today, the only American craft ever to land on Venus.
NASA dropped four probes into the Venusian atmosphere on December 9, 1978, as part of the Pioneer Venus mission. One probe, the Day Probe, unexpectedly transmitted data for 67 minutes and 37 seconds after landing in Dione Regio. This probe was not designed to survive impact, highlighting the differences in U.S. and Soviet approaches to planetary exploration. Future missions to Venus are planned for around 2031.
In July 2025 astronomers spotted only the third object ever confirmed to come from beyond our Solar System — a comet called 3I/ATLAS that may be 12 billion years old, older than the Sun itself, passing through once at a speed too high ever to be captured, and then gone back into interstellar space forever.
Astronomers observed the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, believed to be 12 billion years old, as it passed through the Solar System from July 2025 to October 2025. Discovered by the ATLAS system in Chile, it is the third confirmed interstellar object. The comet's hyperbolic trajectory indicates it will not be captured by the Sun, and studies using the James Webb Space Telescope confirmed its natural composition, dismissing earlier speculation of artificial origins.
In December 2024 a NASA spacecraft flew straight into the Sun’s outer atmosphere at 430,000 miles per hour, the fastest any human-made object has ever moved, through a region millions of degrees hot — and survived because a 4.5-inch carbon shield kept everything behind it at roughly room temperature.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe flew into the Sun's outer atmosphere in December 2024 at a record speed of 430,000 miles per hour, successfully transmitting data back to Earth. This mission has provided unprecedented insights into solar phenomena, including the behavior of solar wind and the temperature of the Sun's corona. The probe continues to operate and gather data, enhancing our understanding of the Sun's dynamics.
The Prime Minister stated that the Israeli military will continue to remain in southern Lebanon as needed.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that the Israeli military will maintain its presence in the 'security zone' of southern Lebanon as necessary for security. He reiterated the commitment to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and highlighted two significant military operations conducted against Iran in the past year. Netanyahu stated that this position will remain unchanged as long as he is in office.
Lebanon Ceasefire Becomes Focus, First Round of Talks Concluded, US-Iran Discussions Center on Five Key Issues
U.S. and Iranian delegations engaged in negotiations in Switzerland on October 21, 2023, focusing on the Lebanon ceasefire and nuclear issues. U.S. Vice President Pence characterized the meeting as historic, while Iran emphasized the need for a ceasefire in Lebanon as a prerequisite for further discussions. Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have led to casualties, prompting Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to perceived threats from the U.S. and Israel.
VA ends gender identity-based programs, messaging and activities
The Department of Veterans Affairs is ending gender identity-based programs and reclassifying LGBTQ+ care coordinators as 'care coordinators' as per a memo signed on June 12, 2023. VA facilities have until June 26 to comply with these changes, which follow previous executive orders aimed at limiting diversity initiatives. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential negative impact on the care of LGBTQ+ veterans.
Seventh 2026 US Philippine Maritime Drill Shows the Cutter Gap
The U.S. and Philippine forces conducted Maritime Cooperative Activities from June 14-19, 2026, in the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, involving various military branches. The exercises included training in littoral maneuver and maritime law enforcement, showcasing the cooperation between the U.S. 7th Fleet and the Philippine Armed Forces. Despite the successful drills, the report emphasizes the limitations of the current naval capabilities in the region against potential threats from China.
Marcus ChenSun Jun 21 2026Loading...
In September 1999 a NASA spacecraft that had flown 416 million miles to Mars was torn apart in the planet’s atmosphere — not by an explosion or bad luck, but by a units mix-up, one team using imperial pounds where another expected metric newtons, the same mistake that strips a bolt in a home garage.
NASA's Mars Climate Orbiter was destroyed in September 1999 after a unit conversion error led it to enter Mars' atmosphere too low. The spacecraft, intended to orbit at 226 kilometers, arrived at approximately 57 kilometers, resulting in its destruction. An investigation revealed that the error stemmed from a mix-up between imperial and metric units, compounded by systemic failures in project management and verification processes.
In September 2017, after 20 years in space, NASA deliberately flew the Cassini spacecraft into Saturn and let it burn up like a meteor — not because it had failed, but because it had found a possibly habitable ocean on the moon Enceladus that a dead spacecraft could one day contaminate.
NASA deliberately flew the Cassini spacecraft into Saturn in September 2017 to prevent contamination of the potentially habitable ocean on Enceladus. This decision followed Cassini's discovery of a global saltwater ocean beneath Enceladus' icy crust, which could support life. The mission, which lasted 20 years and cost around $3.4 billion, concluded with Cassini's final dive into Saturn's atmosphere.
The ‘Flying Barrel’: The Saab 29 Tunnan Fighter Has a Message for Russia
The Saab 29 Tunnan fighter aircraft entered operational service with the Swedish Air Force in 1951 and was deployed to the Congo in 1961 for a UN peacekeeping mission. It demonstrated its capabilities in ground-attack and reconnaissance roles during the conflict. Over 660 units were produced, and the aircraft set a world speed record in 1954, showcasing Sweden's military aviation prowess.
Italy's No to NATO's 6 Billion PURL Shows Europe's Patriot Dependency 2026
Italy's government has officially declined to participate in NATO's $6 billion PURL program aimed at financing air defense weapons for Ukraine. Defense Minister Guido Crosetto emphasized that Italy will not engage with the program, despite plans to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2026. This decision highlights the ongoing challenges within European defense cooperation and reliance on American military production.
Dr. Klaus WeberSun Jun 21 2026Loading...
NASA spent 14 years keeping the Galileo spacecraft alive through a jammed antenna and brutal radiation, then in 2003 deliberately flew it into Jupiter to be destroyed — not because it had failed, but because it had found a probable ocean on Europa it could no longer be allowed to contaminate.
NASA deliberately crashed the Galileo spacecraft into Jupiter on September 21, 2003, to prevent contamination of Europa's subsurface ocean. The decision followed Galileo's discovery of strong evidence for a salt-water ocean beneath Europa's ice, raising concerns about planetary protection. The spacecraft had survived numerous challenges during its 14-year mission, including a jammed antenna and high radiation exposure.
