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New footage shows a South China Sea clash where Chinese coast guard members attacked Philippine vessels, escalating regional tensions.

Video shows intense South China Sea clash between China, Philippines

IDF spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari's comments during an interview appeared to show a rift between the army and Benjamin Netanyahu.

IDF comment appears to show rift with Netanyahu over goal to destroy Hamas

The Philippines doesn't want China to dominate the South China Sea, so its building a BrahMos anti-ship missile base.

Philippines building BrahMos missile base aimed at South China Sea

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a comprehensive partnership agreement today.

Putin, Kim sign comprehensive partnership agreement in North Korea

This nautical tool is here to help the military explore the parts of the sea that have so far been inaccessible to divers.

Norwegian company taking nautical tech to new depths: Weapon of the week

This episode of Weapons and Warfare is taking a nautical turn, diving into what tech the U.S. is using to stay ahead in maritime battlespace.

Maritime battlespace is growing, needs innovations: Weapons and Warfare

Maritime innovation will play a key role in how the U.S. can adequately prepare for marine warfare without needing dozens more large ships.

Exploring innovation in the maritime battlespace

China, Philippines clash in South China Sea; collision near Second Thomas Shoal fuels diplomatic tensions.

China, Philippines clash over South China Sea ship collision

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war cabinet as his military announces "tactical pause" in Gaza.

Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet as IDF announces ‘tactical pause’ in Rafah

A top Hamas official says it is known how may hostages are alive as ceasefire negotiations continue between Israel and Hamas.

Hamas official says it is not known how many hostages are still alive

Israel’s Iron Dome is one of the world’s premier air defense systems. Now, the technology behind it is scoring kills at sea too.

Israel’s Iron Dome naval variant scoring kills at sea

In a bipartisan vote, the Armed Services Committee approved a pay raise for junior enlisted troops, now it faces White House opposition.

19.5% pay raise for junior enlisted troops faces White House opposition

Attorney General Merrick Garland says House has "turned a serious congressional authority into a partisan weapon" after contempt vote.

Attorney General Merrick Garland held in contempt of Congress

Russian warships and a nuclear-powered submarine enroute to Cuban conducted military drills in the Atlantic on Tuesday. The U.S. military has been monitoring the activity, but said it sees no "imminent threat" from the drills.

Russian naval forces conduct drills 100 miles off coast of Florida in show of force

Israel confirmed it struck Beirut, killing Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukur, an Iranian adviser, and at least five others.

Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel after airstrike kills commander

Hamas responds to U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal with amendments, Israel views it as rejection, amid ongoing Gaza conflict and tensions.

Hamas submits its response to cease-fire proposal

A United Nations inquiry published Wednesday morning, June 12, found that both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes during the early stages of the Gaza war. The U.N. Commission of Inquiry, which also accused Israel of crimes against humanity due to significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Gaza, released the findings in two separate reports.

Israel, Hamas committed war crimes, UN inquiry says

What's next now that Hunter Biden has been convicted on all 3 federal gun charges? Learn more in the Morning Rundown for June 12.

Hunter Biden Convicted on all 3 federal gun charges

This week on Weapons and Warfare, learn about how drones are changing warfare and national defense and how they need to improve.

How drones are changing national defense: Weapons and Warfare

As drones become more common in warfare, the U.S. military needs to find ways to defend itself from the changing combat styles.

Drones are changing combat, US military needs to adapt

This weapon of the week from Performance Drone Works has a few highlights that make it stand out from the rest of the pack for the military.

Smaller drones finding a home in the military: Weapon of the week

Ukraine is trying to take the momentum on the battlefield, which means the country's armed forces saw several 'firsts' in this war.

Ukraine stabilizes frontlines, posts notable firsts

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Israel urges acceptance of a U.N.-endorsed ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas.

Blinken in Israel as UN Security Council endorses cease-fire plan

It's day two of jury deliberations in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial. The president's son could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

Jury deliberations to resume in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial