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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Northrop Grumman reveals Sentinel ICBM in new test photo
For the first time, photographs of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile have appeared in public, showing the nose section of America’s future nuclear deterrent sitting on the floor of a test chamber in Redondo Beach, California, after completing a structural validation milestone that clears one of the last major engineering hurdles before the missile’s first []
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Kyiv Post
· Jul 7, 2026
US in Talks to Bring PAC-3 Missile Maintenance to Europe
The US is reportedly eyeing joint production of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles and maintenance centers for PAC-3 Patriot missiles in Europe, which is set to be announced on the sidelines of Tuesday’s NATO summit. However, the proposal falls short of joint production of PAC-3s in Germany as speculated earlier, with Kyiv appealing for the missiles following recent waves of deadly Russian missile strikes.
Intel Slava
· Jun 30, 2026
🇺🇸⚡️ — The US tested a long-range LRASM missile, launched from a B-2 bomber during exercises [...]
— The US tested a long-range LRASM missile, launched from a B-2 bomber during exercises in the Pacific Ocean, according to the US Air Force Global Strike Command.During the maneuvers, the aircraft struck a target ship north of the Mariana Islands.The B-2 bomber used the LRASM anti-ship missile, which the US military emphasizes is an important step forward in countering maritime threats.The LRASM missile belongs to the class of stealthy anti-ship weapons and is capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 930 kilometers.@Intelslava
Vision Times
· Jul 8, 2026
China Tests Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile During US-Led RIMPAC Exercise
A nuclear submarine of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, July 6, during the large-scale RIMPAC 2026 naval exercise led by the United States. The launch came just hours after Beijing notified several Pacific island nations of the planned test, according to []
OpsLens
· Jul 1, 2026
‘Any basic skank’: One simple trick suggested for Trump to solve birthright-citizenship problem * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff
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NK News
· Jun 30, 2026
Seoul says it tracked North Korea missile test despite no real-time alert
South Korea’s defense ministry on Monday sought to dispel speculation that the military failed to detect North Korea’s June 25 missile launch and said it tracked the projectiles in real time alongside the United States. Deputy Ministry Spokesman Lee Kyung-ho told reporters at a regular briefing that South Korean and U.S. forces detected and tracked []
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
South Korea in 'close' coordination with US after belated disclosure of North Korea's latest missile launch
North conducted tests of new multiple rocket launcher, key weapons, overseen by Kim Jong Un
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Related coverage for "Northrop Grumman reveals Sentinel ICBM in new test photo": Kyiv Post — US in Talks to Bring PAC-3 Missile Maintenance to Europe. Intel Slava — 🇺🇸⚡️ — The US tested a long-range LRASM missile, launched from a B-2 bomber during exercises [...]. Vision Times — China Tests Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile During US-Led RIMPAC Exercise. OpsLens — ‘Any basic skank’: One simple trick suggested for Trump to solve birthright-citizenship problem * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff. NK News — Seoul says it tracked North Korea missile test despite no real-time alert. Anadolu Agency — South Korea in 'close' coordination with US after belated disclosure of North Korea's latest missile launch