Radar Sweep
Israel and Iran Exchange More Attacks
Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles at Israel early June 16, hours after the Israel Defense Forces said it was striking surface-to-surface missile sites in central Iran, as the conflict entered a fourth day.
In Twist, U.S. Diplomacy Served as Cover for Israeli Surprise Attack
Talks seen as a way to keep the peace gave Israel the opportunity to land heavy military blows.
Military Parade Rolls Through DC as ‘No Kings’ Protesters Across US Decry Trump
The grand military parade that President Donald Trump had been wanting for years barreled down Constitution Avenue on June 14 with tanks, troops and a 21-gun salute, playing out against a counterpoint of protests around the country by those who decried the U.S. leader as a dictator and would-be king.
Close Trump Allies Sponsored the Military Parade, Raising Ethical Concerns
Federal regulations prohibit government employees from using their public office for private gain.
Exclusive: US Marines Carry Out First Known Detention of Civilian in Los Angeles, Video Shows
Marines deployed to Los Angeles temporarily detained a civilian on June 13, the U.S. military confirmed after being presented with Reuters images, in the first known detention by active-duty troops deployed there by President Donald Trump.
Air Force Relieves Commander of Pilot Training Squadron
Lt. Col. Brian Seymour was removed following a "loss of confidence in his ability to lead." He took over the squadron in May.
Supreme Court Rules Unanimously Against Time Limits on Combat-Related Disability Pay
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously June 12 against the federal government in a class-action suit over combat-related special compensation, paving the way for an estimated 9,000 retired service members to receive thousands of dollars in retroactive pay.
Massive Stealth Flying Wing Emerges At Secretive Chinese Base
The photo shows China’s secretive test base near Malan in Xinjiang province, which is known to be on the leading edge of the country’s unmanned aircraft development efforts.
Dawn’s Aurora Spaceplane Will Fly From Oklahoma
Dawn Aerospace’s Aurora spaceplane will begin launching from Oklahoma in 2027, positioning the state to play a prominent role in microgravity research.
Quadcopters Do Not Redefine Air Superiority—They Redefine Land Warfare
Lt. Gen. Dave Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Lt. Col. Grant Georgulis, and Heather “Lucky” Penney dive into an incredibly insightful discussion on the battlefield impact of small drones.
The Reverence for Old Glory That Inspired Flag Day Arose Decades After Betsy Ross Sewed Her First
The woman often credited with sewing the first national U.S. flag—at the request of George Washington himself, her descendants claimed—might have been puzzled by the modern Flag Day.