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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israel's intense fighting in Gaza will decrease, and focus may shift to Hezbollah in Lebanon. Getty Images

Netanyahu: Israel may shift focus to Hezbollah in Lebanon

Ukraine is using U.S.-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) against Russia to decimate sensitive sites deep behind enemy lines. Moscow Times

Latest Ukraine ATACMS strike could cripple comms in Russia

Rheinmetall is proposing a new Frankentank for Ukraine. The concept combines a Leopard 1 chassis with a Skyranger turret for air defense. Rheinmetall

This Frankentank could revolutionize air defense in Ukraine

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are taking very different approaches to preparing for next week's debate. Getty Images

Biden preps at Camp David, Trump remains on campaign trail ahead of debate

Women currently do not have to register for selective service, but the 2025 budget could require them to register for a potential draft. DVIDS

Should women be required to register for military draft? Some lawmakers say yes

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

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. Reuters

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. Reuters

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. Getty Images

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. Blueye Robotics

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. JFD

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. JFD

Exploring innovation in the maritime battlespace

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

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. Getty Images

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. Getty Images

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. Rafael

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. Getty Images

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. Getty Images

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. AP Images

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

Israeli airstrike kills Hezbollah commander, prompting rocket strikes from Lebanon. Tensions rise as cease-fire talks remain stalled in Gaza. Getty Images

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. Getty Images

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.  Getty Images

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. AP Images

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. Getty Images

How drones are changing national defense: Weapons and Warfare