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The current overall Defcon level OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) estimate is now Defcon level 3. Confused about the Defcon Level? Read the FAQ on our About Page.
We don't believe the current situation warrants a Defcon Level 2. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's nuclear deterrent forces on alert in response to Western sanctions and rising tensions over Putin's invasion on Ukraine.
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Updated: July 26, 2024 - UTC - Current geopolitical climate: Highly Active. Recent active regions: Deir ez-Zor, Syria (US responded to Iranian proxy group's missiles fired at base with heavy artillery on their positions in Deir ez-Zor), Yemen (US forces destroy Houthi drones, surface vessels), Iraq, Syria: Conoco gas field in Deir ez-Zor, Syria - NOTES: Rockets fired on bases hosting US troops: In the vicinity of the Ain al-Assad base in Anbar province. Read below alert feed to stay updated:
July 26, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 6 Houthi Drones, 3 Unmanned Surface Vessels In Yemen. U.S. Central Command: "It was determined these weapons presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region". Read more
July 26, 2024 - Rockets Fired At Bases Hosting US Troops In Iraq, Syria. A U.S. official said that initial reports indicate the rockets landed outside the base and did not cause any injuries or damage to the base itself. Read more
July 26, 2024 - Russian, Chinese Aircraft Enter Alaskan ADIZ Amid Increased Military Cooperation, US 2024 Arctic Strategy. The Pentagon addressed China's growing military presence in the Arctic, demonstrating its ability to operate in the Arctic by conducting operations with the Russian Navy in the region. Read more
July 25, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 1 Houthi Drone Launcher In Yemen. The drone launcher was determined to be an imminent threat to U.S. and coalition forces, as well as merchant vessels navigating the region. Read more
July 25, 2024 - NORAD aircraft are conducting a planned exercise supporting Operation Noble Eagle over Alaska today. NORAD F-16s, military transport, and civilian aircraft will participate in the exercise, and operate at various altitudes and may be visible at times. Read more
July 25, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 2 Houthi Missiles On Launchers In Yemen. CENTCOM reported that the missiles presented an imminent threat to U.S. and coalition forces, as well as merchant vessels navigating the region. Read more
July 24, 2024 - NORAD detects, tracks and intercepts Russian and Chinese aircraft operating in the Alaska ADIZ: NORAD detected, tracked, and intercepted two Russian TU-95 and two PRC H-6 nuclear-capable bombers operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on July 24, 2024. Read more
July 24, 2024 - Israel Defense Forces (IDF): Sirens sounded in Malkia, northern Israel and Hanita, northern Israel.
July 24, 2024 - Demonstrations At US Capitol Turn "Violent" As Israeli Prime Minister Speaks In Washington DC. The demonstrations come as Netanyahu gives a speech to a joint meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives. Read more
July 24, 2024 - Israel Issues Evacuation Order, Carries Out Military Operation In Khan Younis, Rafah. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq also claimed that it targeted Eilat, Israel with drones, after which the Israeli Air Force reported it had intercepted and shot down two drones coming from the east. Read more
July 24, 2024 - CENTCOM Commander Concludes Trip To Engage with Regional Partners for Enhanced Security Cooperation. "The leaders gathered to discuss the current state of security in the CENTCOM area of operations and discussed ways to strengthen the security cooperation". Read more
July 24, 2024 - U.S. Central Command: "In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed three Iranian-backed Houthi missile launchers in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen". Read more
July 24, 2024 - 22 Chinese Military Aircraft, 9 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan. The number of military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island continues to be greatly heightened and a daily occurrence. Read more
July 23, 2024 - South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS): North Korea continues to send balloons carrying trash into South Korea toward the northern Gyeonggi Province. One balloon fell on the Yongsan Presidential Office Building. JCS: “Be careful of falling cargo, and if you find a fallen balloon, do not contact it and report it to the nearest military base or police.” Read more
July 22, 2024 - Knesset Passes 3 Bills Aimed To Shut UNRWA Down In Israel, Declare It A Terrorist Organization. UNRWA said Israel is carrying out a campaign to equate it with Hamas, and added that the war in Gaza has produced a blatant disregard for Its mission. Read more
July 21, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 4 Houthi Unmanned Surface Vessels In Red Sea. It was determined the USVs presented an imminent threat to U.S. and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
July 21, 2024 - Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson has released a report regarding his investigation of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Read more
July 21, 2024 - Israeli Military's Interception Of Surface-To-Surface Missile Approaching Israel, Full Report. IAF: "The air defense fighters successfully intercepted with the "Hats 3" system a surface-to-surface missile that made its way towards the territory of the country from Yemen. Read more
July 21, 2024 - Shortly after the strike in Yemen by Israel using U.S.-manufactured F-15 and F-35 fighter jets, the Israeli military reported that it shot down a Houthi missile fired from Yemen. Read more
July 21, 2024 - Saudi Arabia Following Military Escalation In Yemen "With Great concern", Denies Involvement In Attack By Israel On Port. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the strikes on Yemen were a “direct response” to the Houthi attack on Tel Aviv on Friday. Read more
July 20, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 1 Houthi UAV Drone Over Red Sea. U.S. Central Command: In the past 24 hours U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) over the Red Sea. Read more
July 20, 2024 - Israeli Fighter Jets Strike Houthi Locations In Al Hudaydah, Yemen Port. The Israel Defense Forces added that the retaliatory response also comes after “hundreds of attacks carried out against the state of Israel in recent months”. Read more
July 19, 2024 - Houthi Drone Strike Hits Tel Aviv, Israel. TEL AVIV - At least one person was killed and around a dozen injured after a Houthi drone strike hit Tel Aviv located near the U.S. Embassy in Israel. Read more
July 19, 2024 - Services Affected Worldwide Traced To Microsoft And A CrowdStrike Update. An update is reported to have affected Windows operating systems globally, with many systems showing a "Blue Screen of Death" or BSOD on systems worldwide. Read more
July 19, 2024 - Attack Incident Reported Near Aden, Yemen. CENTCOM Commander Visits Israel. An attack incident has been reported 83 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen. US Central Command has also addressed the conclusion of the JLOTS Capability in Gaza. Read more
July 18, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 2 Surface-To-Air Missiles, 4 Drones In Yemen. Firing Drills By ROK Naval Units Near Somalia. The UKMTO reported firing drills by ROK naval units from July 19th through July 22nd and on July 25th. Read more
July 18, 2024 - Temporary Gaza Aid Pier Mission Ended After 20 Million LBS Of Aid Delivered. The pier was projected by the Pentagon in April to cost around $320 million and was reduced by $90 million by the Pentagon in early June to $230 million. Read more
July 17, 2024 - 20 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan. Additionally, Taiwan's military said it carried out the annual Han Kuang 40 exercise. Read more
July 17, 2024 - 20 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan July 17th, 2024. The number of Chinese military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island remains heightened. Read more
July 17, 2024 - ISIS Attempting To Rebuild Following Several Years Of Decreased Capability, On Pace To Double Attacks Claimed In 2023 - From January to June 2024, ISIS claimed 153 attacks in Iraq and Syria. Read more
July 16, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 5 Houthi Drones Near Yemen, UKMTO Reports Multiple Incidents In Region. One of the vessels attacked was MT Bentley I a Panama-flagged, Israel-owned, Monaco-operated tanker vessel in the Red Sea carrying vegetable oil from Russia to China and was attacked multiple times. Read more
July 14, 2024 - US Destroys 2 Houthi Drones, 1 Unmanned Surface Vessel In Red Sea, 1 Drone In Yemen. U.S. Central Command said, "It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region." Read more
July 13, 2024 - Assassination Attempt On Former President Trump During Rally, Shots Fired. Just breaking: Former President Donald Trump appears to have been shot in the ear after shots were fired during a rally in Pennsylvania. Read more
July 13, 2024 - 30 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan July 13th, 2024. The number of Chinese military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island of Taiwan remains substantially heightened. Read more
July 13, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 3 Houthi Drones In Yemen, Carrier Strike Group Arrives In 5th Fleet Area Of Operations. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) also arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet of Operations on July 12th to deter aggression, and promote regional stability. Read more
July 11, 2024 - Russia: US Plans To Deploy Long-Range Missiles In Germany In 2026 May Trigger Uncontrollable Escalation. Moscow says the plans by the United States to deploy long-range missiles in Europe could trigger an "uncontrollable escalation" and a new missile arms race. Read more
July 11, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 5 Houthi Unmanned Surface Vessels, 3 Drone Systems In Red Sea, Concludes Counter-Terrorism Exercise With Pakistan. The United States concluded the first “Paramount Cobra Exercise" with Pakistan, "aimed at refining drill procedures and sharing counter-terrorism experiences. Read more
July 11, 2024 - China Carries Out Exercises With Carrier Around Taiwan, Anchors Its Largest Coast Guard Vessel In Philippine EEZ. The Philippine Coast Guard reported that a Chinese Coast Guard vessel, 165-meter (541-foot) CCG-5901 anchored itself at the Escoda Shoal (Sabina Shoal), for at least two days in a row, maintaining a proximity to the Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua. Read more
July 11, 2024 - 66 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan - The number of military aircraft remains substantially heightened, and the number of naval vessels spotted around the island also remains heightened. Read more
July 10, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 2 Houthi UAVs, 1 USV On The Red Sea. U.S. Central Command said, "It was determined the UAVs and USV presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region." Read more
July 10, 2024 - 72 Chinese Military Aircraft, 8+ PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan July 10th, 2024. The number of military aircraft spotted is greatly heightened today as China conducts military exercises around the island. Read more
July 10, 2024 - Hurricane Beryl Caused 8 Deaths In The US, 10 In The Caribbean. Coast Guard Reopening Ports And Waterways. In Houston's airport over 1,100 flights were canceled due to the hurricane on Monday. Read more
July 10, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 1 Houthi Drone In Yemen. It was determined the UAV presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
July 10, 2024 - The main Defcon Level website was down for a few hours due to network interruptions from the hurricane which did not affect our other platforms. It is now once again operational.
July 9, 2024 - Explosion Near Merchant Vessel Close To Nishtun, Yemen. After the incident, the vessel and its crew were reported to be safe, and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call. Read more
July 9, 2024 - Syrian Military: Israel Carried Out Air Attack Near Baniyas City. Although Israel rarely ever acknowledges attacks within Syria, the country is known to target Iranian proxy groups or Iranian weapons being transported to the region. Read more
July 9, 2024 - Hurricane Beryl Kills At Least 3 People, Power Outages For 2.7 Million. The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the storm could generate tornadoes in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana after numerous tornado warnings were broadcast for multiple states. Read more
July 9, 2024 - US, Philippines Enter Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, Thailand Also Plans Installing Reactors. The agreement allows the transfer of nuclear equipment, material, and information from the US to the Philippines. Read more
July 8, 2024 - Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall In Texas, Millions Without Power. The effects may be felt for days. Use caution if you are in a storm-affected areas. Read more
July 8, 2024 - US Destroys 2 Houthi Drones In Yemen, Partner Forces Destroy 2 Drones Over The Gulf Of Aden. A statement by U.S. Central Command said, "There were no injuries or damage reported by U.S., coalition, or merchant vessels". Read more
July 8, 2024 - Beryl Regains Hurricane Status, Strengthens As It Approaches Texas Coast. Hurricane Advisory: Beryl Strengthening as the Center Approaches the Middle Texas Coast. Read more
July 7, 2024 - 15 Chinese Military Aircraft, 10 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan July 7th, 2024. Yesterday, 30 Chinese military aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island including fighter aircraft and drones. Read more
July 7, 2024 - Greek Frigate Engages 4 UAV Drones Near Yemen, Shoots Down 2. The EU naval mission confirmed that the Psara had destroyed two unmanned aerial vehicles in the Gulf of Aden. Read more
July 7, 2024 - Iran Elects New President After Death Of Former President Raisi. President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has vowed to work more closely with the West. Read more
July 6, 2024 - Beryl Reduced To Tropical Storm, Expected To Speed Up As It Heads To Texas. As Beryl travels toward Texas, it's expected to intensify and gain wind speed again as it travels through the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Read more
July 5, 2024 - Russia Carries Out Planned Nuclear Exercises With Yars Land-Based Mobile Missile Systems. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense: "A similar exercise will soon be carried out in other missile formations". Read more
July 5, 2024 - 62 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan. Of the aircraft spotted there were fighter aircraft, drones, and helicopters, with 36 aircraft being spotted initially and then another 26 spotted after that. Read more
July 4, 2024 - Happy Independence Day everyone! May God Bless you, and your families. Galatians 5:1: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery".
July 4, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 2 Houthi Unmanned Surface Vessels And 1 Houthi Radar Site. It was determined the USVs and radar site presented an imminent threat to U.S. and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
July 3, 2024 - Pentagon Announces Over $2.3 Billion In Security Assistance To Ukraine: $2.2 Billion From USAI Funds. This funding will be used to purchase interceptors for PATRIOT and NASAMS air defense systems for Ukraine. Read more
July 3, 2024 - China, Russia Bolster Influence In Latin America. New satellite photo shows additions to space-monitoring sites in Bejcual and Calabazar, which a report said is "notable" since Cuba does not currently possess its own satellite or space program. Read more
July 3, 2024 - BRICS Looks To Expand, De-Dollarize, De-weaponize Western Sanctions. Dollar Remains Strong. Read more
July 2, 2024 - Beryl Turns Into Cat 5 Hurricane, Nears Jamaica. The wind speed of the hurricane has been reported to be at 155 miles per hour, moving west-northwest at 22 miles per hour. Read more
July 2, 2024 - Demonstration Alert and Cancellation of Routine Consular Services July 2, 2024. Location: Multiple cities in Kenya. U.S. Embassy In Kenya: Protests are expected to continue this week in Kenya. Read more
July 2, 2024 - US Forces Destroy 1 Houthi Radar Site In Yemen. It was determined the radar site presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. Read more
July 1, 2024 - North Korea Says It Fired New Missile Capable Of Carrying 4.5 Ton "Super Large" Warhead, US Tests Hypersonic Missile. Read more
July 1, 2024 - Pentagon: US Bases In Europe Under Heightened Alert. US Officials Warn Of Possible Terrorist Attacks, ISIS-Affiliated Networks Smuggling Illegals Into US. Read more
July 1, 2024 - Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall On Carriacou Island. National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Beryl Advisory 12: Extremely Dangerous Eyewall of Beryl Moving Over Carriacou Island. Read more
July 1, 2024 - Hurricane Beryl Advisories, Current And Projected Positions. Saint Lucia will begin to experience Tropical Storm conditions from 2 AM. Stay indoors. Stay safe. Wait for the all-clear. Read more
July 1, 2024 - US Destroys 3 Houthi Unmanned Surface Vessels In The Red Sea. "These actions were taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure". Read more