The U.S. Navy has released a newly declassified image of the USS Preble (DDG-88) utilizing its HELIOS laser weapon system. The HELIOS (High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-Dazzler and Surveillance) is engineered for multi-mission operations, providing the capability to counter: - Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) - Fast-attack craft The integration of directed energy systems aboard naval vessels not only enhances operational flexibility but also conserves traditional munitions.

The deployment of U.S. military reconnaissance assets along the southern border and adjacent regions has notably intensified, potentially signaling preparations for future military operations: - A USAF RC-135V Rivet Joint signals intelligence platform is conducting prolonged surveillance over Baja California Sur. - A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon recently executed racetrack flight patterns along the Texas-Mexico border. This elevated operational tempo of ISR platforms suggests a comprehensive effort to gather actionable intelligence and maintain situational awareness along the border. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth affirmed that "all options remain on the table" regarding counter-cartel operations in Mexico. Speculation arises that this sustained ISR presence may be part of contingency planning for future military operations, possibly involving the deployment of special operations forces and precision strike capabilities.

The mobilization and deployment of active-duty personnel from the U.S. Army and Marine Corps remain ongoing to support operational efforts along the southern border. According to a recent U.S. Border Patrol memo, Mexican drug cartels have issued threats to employ drones for aerial bomb attacks against Border Patrol agents. Reports indicate escalating violence in the Rio Grande Valley sector.

Declassified drone footage has been released depicting U.S. Navy F/A-18 precision strikes against ISIS targets in Somalia.

A Jet Rescue air ambulance has crashed in Philadelphia, resulting in the tragic loss of all personnel onboard, including the flight crew, medical team, and the patient under transport.

Divers have confirmed fatalities resulting from the collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. No survivors have been recovered from the water thus far, though rescue operations remain ongoing. Nineteen bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River. Efforts continue within the fragmented fuselage, as first responders report the aircraft is extensively broken apart and submerged.

Dashcam footage has captured the precise moment of the collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and PAT25, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Fox News has confirmed that the Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter involved in the collision with American Airlines Flight 5342 was not transporting senior officials. However, three U.S. soldiers were aboard the aircraft at the time of the incident.

Emergency services have confirmed that American Airlines Flight 5342, which was involved in the crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was carrying 64 individuals, including four crew members. The exact number of personnel aboard the PAT-designated UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter remains unconfirmed. The PAT helicopter is part of the Army's VIP transport unit, commonly known as the "Gold Top" helicopters. These aircraft are routinely tasked with transporting high-ranking government officials, agency leaders, senior Department of Defense personnel, key lawmakers, and, under certain circumstances, visiting dignitaries.

BREAKING: American Airlines Flight 5342 has collided with a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The military aircraft, identified as PAT25, is believed to be a Priority Air Transport mission, typically designated for VIP transport operations.

Combat engineers from the 1st Marine Division, based at Camp Pendleton, have arrived at the southern border utilizing MV-22 Ospreys and armored vehicles. The U.S. Army is expected to reinforce the deployment with additional units, including military police and combat engineers. Standby orders have been issued to elements of the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division and 82nd Airborne Division. Additionally, a mechanized unit equipped with Stryker vehicles from the 4th Infantry Division may be included in the operation.

The Marine deployment is being treated as a real-world emergency contingency operation, involving the issuance of weapons, ammunition, and equipment consistent with the deployment of a Marine Expeditionary Unit per Fox News.

President Trump has signed an executive order re-designating the Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The executive order directs that it is the policy of the United States to work in close coordination with regional allies to neutralize Ansar Allah's operational and logistical capabilities, disrupt its resource networks, and bring an end to its hostile actions against U.S. personnel, allied forces, civilian populations, and maritime operations in the Red Sea.

Approximately 10,000 active-duty troops are set to deploy to the southern border to support Joint Task Force-North. The force will include rotary-wing assets and unmanned aerial systems. Marines from Camp Pendleton are expected to arrive imminently and have been directed to prepare for contingency operations, including rapid-reaction and sustained long-term missions. - U.S. Transportation Command has been tasked with planning logistics for potential operations at the southern border. - President Trump is expected to decide within 90 days whether to invoke the Insurrection Act at the U.S.-Mexico border. In the coming weeks, substantial groundwork is anticipated to establish a larger military presence. It remains unclear whether this will involve operations targeting cartels near the border or extending into Mexico. Notably, airlift operations are expected to commence shortly as part of this expanded effort.

NATO has commenced Operation Baltic Sentry in the Baltic Sea to deter and prevent potential threats to critical undersea infrastructure. This operation will deploy a variety of assets, including frigates, maritime patrol aircraft, and a specialized fleet of naval drones, to ensure robust surveillance and protection. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the alliance’s commitment to security, stating, “Ship captains must understand that any threats to our infrastructure will be met with consequences, including boarding, impounding, and arrest.” The operation follows multiple reported sabotage attempts targeting undersea cables in the Baltic.

BREAKING: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested and taken into custody for questioning, marking an unprecedented event as the first sitting president in the nation's history to face arrest.

Russian forces reportedly struck a North Korean variant of the Tor air defense system in what appears to have been a friendly fire incident. This development underscores North Korea's involvement in providing not only personnel but also military vehicles and equipment.

South Korea's Defense Intelligence Agency has reported the operational deployment of North Korean Hwasong-11D ballistic missile transporter-erector-launchers (TELs) to frontline units near the Demilitarized Zone. These systems are assessed to be nuclear-capable, significantly increasing the strategic threat posed by their deployment. This activity follows an order from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in August 2024. As directed, 250 Hwasong-11D TELs are anticipated to be positioned along the DMZ

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) reported that North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) from an area near Pyongyang. However, it remains unclear if the launch involved hypersonic glide vehicle technology or if an in-flight failure occurred, which could account for the missile's short flight duration. Speculation suggests the launch may have been timed to coincide with the U.S. Secretary of State’s visit to South Korea or to assess South Korea's response posture. This development adds to a period of heightened activity in South Korea, marked by political turmoil surrounding ongoing impeachment trials, the Jeju Air crash investigation, and the renewed ballistic missile threat from North Korea.

According to Japan's Ministry of Defense, the missile reportedly impacted in the Sea of Japan.