France transfers a new batch of armored vehicles to New Caledonia after anti-France riots.

Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets accompany Azerbaijan President Aliyev's aircraft in Pakistani airspace.

Azerbaijan reportedly signed a $1.6 billion contract with Pakistan to purchase an unspecified number of JF-17C Block 3 multi-role combat aircraft for the Azerbaijani Air Force in February 2024.

Greek Coast Guard vessel rammed and damaged a Turkish fishing boat while it was fishing in international waters, 4 miles off Zurafa Island in the northern Aegean Sea.

BIG: US intelligence discovered a Russian plot to assassinate Armin Papperger, CEO of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall.

— The US informed Germany, whose security services then protected Papperger and foiled the plot.

— This was part of a series of planned assassinations targeting defense industry executives across Europe supporting Ukraine.

— The assassination plots are part of a larger campaign including sabotage, arson, and other covert activities.

— US military bases in Europe were placed on heightened alert due to potential Russian-backed sabotage threats.

— Various arrests and investigations across Europe related to Russian-linked sabotage activities.

Obstacle course training for Ukrainian FPV & bomber drone operators.

Operators work with caged civilian cars & under EW.

Foreign surgeons working in Gaza hospitals have reported devastating injuries to civilians, particularly children, caused by Israeli-made weapons designed to spray high levels of shrapnel.

— They use "fragmentation sleeves" around explosive warheads to maximize casualties.

— Weapons include small metal cubes (about 3mm wide) and ball bearings. Examples mentioned: Spike missiles, M329 APAM shells, and M339 rounds.

— Tiny entry wounds (1-2mm) that cause extensive internal damage. Severe damage to bones, organs, blood vessels, and nerves. High rates of amputations, especially among children. Injuries are often more severe in children due to their smaller bodies.

— Many survivors face long-term health issues and need ongoing care.

— A 6-year-old boy died from internal injuries despite surgery. A 9-year-old girl named Jouri suffered severe injuries and needed multiple surgeries. A 7-year-old girl had her left arm amputated due to shrapnel injuries.

Source: The Guardian

Russian Tor-M2 SAM fires at Ukrainian reconnaissance drone, but misses. Then it gets hit by GMLRS.

Equivalent of over 250 tonnes of TNT exploding in Tianjin, China. (2015)

— The explosions killed 173 people, including 104 firefighters, and injured over 800 others.

— The initial explosion was caused by the auto-ignition of a container of dry nitrocellulose, which then triggered the detonation of around 800 tons of ammonium nitrate stored at the facility.

— The second explosion was equivalent to the detonation of 21 tons of TNT.

— The explosions caused extensive damage, destroying 304 buildings, 12,428 cars, and 7,533 shipping containers. The blasts also affected nearby residential areas, shattering windows and damaging ceilings up to 2 km away.

— The total economic loss was estimated at around $9 billion.

New Hamas clash footage from Gaza.

Denmark must give Ukraine all its air defense systems, Prime Minister Frederiksen says.

“We decided many months ago to give all our artillery to Ukraine. Why? Because in Ukraine it will be used better than in Denmark. And now we have to do the same with air defense.”

Biden just introduced Ukrainian President Zelensky as “President Putin”.

Zelensky says he’s “better” than Putin after Biden’s goof.

In a very rare move, a Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force destroyer Suzutsuki entered Chinese territorial waters off the eastern province of Zhejiang on July 4, 2024.

— The Suzutsuki was originally tasked with monitoring Chinese military drills on the high seas.

— The warship entered Chinese waters despite repeated warnings from Chinese vessels.

— The Japanese defence ministry has launched an investigation into the ship's captain.

Hungary's Orban after meetingt Trump:

We discussed ways to make peace. The good news of the day: He’s going to solve it!

Chinese PLA training for the landing operations with Type 05 amphibious armored vehicles.

Live firing by the amphibious brigade of the 73rd Group Army of the China's People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF).

The unit's primary mission is likely preparation for conflict in or about the Taiwan Strait.

Russian Ka-52 helicopter on the beaches of Crimea.

Russia continues to maintain a significant military presence in Crimea, and the territory remains a key strategic location for Russian military operations in Ukraine.

Chinese drone market is experiencing rapid growth.

The number of companies producing drones has exceeded 14,000, and the number of people with valid drone operator licenses has reached 225,000.

Some 608,000 drones were registered in the first half of the year, up 48% from the end of last year.

North Korea executed 30 teens for watching South Korean TV shows.

The execution was carried out publicly last week.

The students were accused of watching South Korean dramas stored on USBs, sent with balloons from South Korea.

Source: TV Chosun