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September 25, 2023 - U.S. Central Command forces successfully conducted a helicopter raid in northern Syria. Read more
September 3, 2023 - Operation Northwoods Unclassified Document. Subject: "Justification for US military intervention in Cuba". Read more
September 1, 2023 - USSCOCOM Awards Contract To Deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool To Detect Disinformation Threats. What the AI threat detection software Argus does, and its potential to be used as a tool to target Americans Read more
August 18, 2023 - Africa Command: At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike in a remote area near Cali Heele, approximately 244 kilometers North East of Mogadishu, Somalia. Read more
August 13, 2023 - US Military May Put "Armed Personnel" On Commercial Ships In Strait Of Hormuz In Response To Iranian Seizures. CENTCOM: “U.S. Central Command is committed to defending freedom of navigation within our area of responsibility which includes some of the most important waterways in the world". Read more
August 10, 2023 - July 2023 CENTCOM Month in Review: The Defeat ISIS Mission in Iraq and Syria. CENTCOM and partners conducted "a total of 31 D-ISIS operations, resulting in 5 ISIS operatives killed and 30 detained". Read more
July 28, 2023 - CENTCOM: Multinational Task Force Completes Exercise in P-8 Flight over Arabian Gulf, F-35s Arrive In Region. As part of a pre-announced Department of Defense deployment, a squadron of U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs has also arrived in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. Read more
July 20, 2023 - US Carries Out Airstrike In Somalia, Africa Against al-Shabaab Terrorists. AFRICOM: "At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike in a remote area near Hareeri Kalle". Read more
July 9, 2023 - U.S. Forces provide airstrike assistance to Somalia National Army. The airstrike was in support of Somali National Army forces who were engaged by the terrorist organization. Read more
June 21, 2023 - Canadian P-3 aircraft detected underwater noises in the search area for the missing submersible from Polar Prince. As a result, ROV operations were relocated in an attempt to explore the origin of the noises. Read more
June 19, 2023 - Two Palestinians were killed and 29 were wounded, 6 seriously, during an IDF retaliatory attack on gunmen in Jenin located in the West Bank. Multiple Israeli soldiers were also wounded in the fighting according to Israeli media. Read more
June 13, 2023 - Syrian state media is reporting air defenses have been activated in Damascus to confront an "air attack" from Israel. Read more
June 11, 2023 - Syrian state media claimed that an American airdrop in Syria was "accompanied by heavy and indiscriminate shooting" toward the homes of the locals, killing one civilian and wounding others. As always, take state-run or government-controlled media with a grain of salt. Read more
June 5, 2023 - AFRICOM: At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of the Somali National Army engagements against al Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike in the vicinity of Wayanta, Somalia on June 1. Read more
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Helicopter Raid in Northern Syria Targets ISIS Official - Central Command: "TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command forces successfully conducted a helicopter raid in northern Syria, on Sept. 23, 2023".
"Abu Halil al-Fad’ani, an ISIS Syria Operational and Facilitation official, was captured during the raid. Al-Fad’ani was assessed to have relationships throughout the ISIS network in the region". Details On The Helicopter Raid: Read More.
Operation Northwoods Unclassified Document - Subject: "Justification for US military intervention in Cuba".
The operation was a false flag operation by the CIA that planned the staging of terrorist actions on civilian and military targets located within the United States in order to garner public support for engaging in a war with Cuba and ousting then Cuban communist leader Fidel Castro. Read More.
USSCOCOM Awards Contract To Deploy AI Tool To Detect Disinformation Threats - Accrete states that Argus is capable of countering misinformation, detecting insider threats, supply chain influence, anti-money laundering, competitive intelligence, and background checking.
NEW YORK - After U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) awarded Accrete with a five-year multi-million dollar Other Transaction Production (OT-P) software licensing contract for a duel-use open-source anomaly/threat detection software called Argus in 2021, the company has now been awarded a new contract to deploy the AI detection software to detect "disinformation threats" on social media, and other online platforms.
According to Accrete, Argus is a "real-time" and "continuously learning" AI threat detection software with the ability to "learn from sparse data" and configurable to be used for social media intelligence, reverse engineering, and logistics disruption for both governmental uses, as well as commercial. What The AI Threat Detection Software Does, And Its Potential To Be Used As A Tool To Target Americans: Read Full Report.
US Carries Out Airstrike In Cali Helle, Somalia - US Africa Command: At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike in a remote area near Cali Heele, approximately 244 kilometers North East of Mogadishu, Somalia against al-Shabaab terrorists on August 15.
The airstrike was in support of Somali National Army forces who were engaged by the terrorist organization.
Working with the Somali National Army, U.S. Africa Command's initial assessment is that the U.S. airstrike killed 5 al-Shabaab terrorists and that no civilians were injured or killed. Read More.
US Military May Put "Armed Personnel" On Commercial Ships In Strait Of Hormuz In Response To Iranian Seizures - CENTCOM: “U.S. Central Command is committed to defending freedom of navigation within our area of responsibility which includes some of the most important waterways in the world".
A report by AP news citing "American officials" said that the sources did not reveal much regarding the details of the plan, but the report did say placing soldiers on commercial ships in the region could aid in deterring Iran from continuing to seize ships in international waters, and may stop escalations from increasing further.
American forces have been building up in the region as U.S. Central Command reported that Iin the past two years Iran has attacked, seized, or attempted seizure of nearly 20 internationally flagged merchant vessels in the CENTCOM area of operations.
“These additional forces provide unique capabilities, which alongside our partners nations in the region, further safeguard the free flow of international commerce and uphold the rules based international order, and deter Iranian destabilizing activities in the region," he added. Read Full Report
July 2023 CENTCOM Month in Review: The Defeat ISIS Mission in Iraq and Syria - CENTCOM and partners conducted "a total of 31 D-ISIS operations, resulting in 5 ISIS operatives killed and 30 detained".
TAMPA, Fla. – During the month of July 2023, U.S. Central Command, along with coalition and other partners, conducted a total of 31 D-ISIS operations, resulting in 5 ISIS operatives killed and 30 detained.
“Thanks to the efforts of our Coalition-supported partners, we have seen a dramatic reduction in ISIS activity and effectiveness across our area of operations,” said Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, CJTF-OIR Commanding General. “We remain committed to advising, assisting, and enabling our partners in the lead toward an enduring defeat of ISIS.”
CENTCOM: Multinational Task Force Completes Exercise in P-8 Flight over Arabian Gulf, F-35s Arrive In Region - As part of a pre-announced Department of Defense deployment, a squadron of U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs has also arrived in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. Read More On Patreon | Read More On Defcon Alerts | Read More On SJ.
Central Command: Manama, Bahrain – A multinational naval coalition that monitors and patrols key waterways in the Middle East completed a naval exercise over the Arabian Gulf, on July 26, with representatives from Bahrain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The 11-nation coalition, International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC), conducted exercise Sentinel Shield aboard a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft that patrolled waters near the Strait of Hormuz.
As part of a pre-announced Department of Defense deployment, a squadron of U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs has arrived in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility.
While deployed in support of Air Forces Central missions, the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Hill AFB, Utah will help defend interests, promote regional security and safeguard freedom of navigation in the region.
In coordination with our regional allies, partners, and the U.S. Navy, the F-35s will partner with A-10 and F-16s already in the theater helping monitor the Strait of Hormuz. Read More On Patreon | Read More On Defcon Alerts | Read More On SJ.
US Carries Out Airstrike In Somalia, Africa Against al-Shabaab Terrorists - AFRICOM: "At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike in a remote area near Hareeri Kalle". Read More On Patreon | Read More On Defcon Alerts | Read More On SJ.
SOMALIA - USAFRICOM has released a statement that said the U.S. Africa Command carried out a “collective self-defense” airstrike in a remote area near Hareeri Kalle, located about 15 minutes south of Galcad, Somalia against al-Shabaab terrorists in support of the Somalian National Army.
The statement said that the Somalian military was engaged by the terrorist organization when U.S. Africa Command carried out the airstrike on al-Shabaab militants.
According to an assessment by AFRICOM and the Somali National Army, the U.S. airstrike killed 5 al-Shabaab terrorists. The statement also said that “no civilians were injured or killed” in the airstrike.
U.S. Forces provide airstrike assistance to Somalia National Army - The airstrike was in support of Somali National Army forces who were engaged by the terrorist organization. Read More On Patreon | Read More On Defcon Alerts | Read More On SJ.
US Africa Command Statement: At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted three collective self-defense airstrikes overnight in a remote area near Afmadow, approximately 105 kilometers north of Kismayo, against al-Shabaab terrorists.
The airstrike was in support of Somali National Army forces who were engaged by the terrorist organization.
Working with the Somali National Army, U.S. Africa Command’s initial assessment is that the U.S. airstrike killed 10 al-Shabaab terrorists and that no civilians were injured or killed.
U.S. Airstrike Targets ISIS Leader in Eastern Syria - The strike on Friday was conducted by the same MQ-9s that had, earlier in the day, been harassed by Russian aircraft in an encounter that had lasted almost two hours. Read More On Patreon | Read More On Defcon Alerts | Read More On SJ.
US Central Command: TAMPA, Fla. – On July 7, U.S. Central Command conducted a strike in Syria that resulted in the death of Usamah al-Muhajir, an ISIS leader in eastern Syria.
“We have made it clear that we remain committed to the defeat of ISIS throughout the region,” said Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command. “ISIS remains a threat, not only to the region but well beyond.”
There are no indications that any civilians were killed in this strike, and the coalition is assessing reports of a civilian injury.
US Coast Guard: Unified Command established for missing submersible from Polar Prince - Canadian P-3 aircraft detected underwater noises in the search area. As a result, ROV operations were relocated in an attempt to explore the origin of the noises. Read More On Patreon | Read More On Defcon Alerts | Read More On SJ.
Coast Guard: BOSTON – The U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, Canadian Coast Guard, and OceanGate Expeditions have established a unified command to continue its response to the 21-foot submersible research vessel, Titan, from the Research Vessel Polar Prince that went missing Sunday evening.
As of Tuesday morning, a total of 10,000 square miles have been searched in favorable weather conditions with an increase in visibility from the previous day.
The Bahamian research vessel, Deep Energy, arrived on the scene around 7 a.m. EDT and began remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operations. A C-130 crew from the Air National Guard 106th also arrived on the scene to continue searching around 4 p.m. EDT.
The following assets are en route: Canadian CGS John Cabot; Canadian CGS Ann Harvey; Canadian CGS Terry Fox; Canadian CGS Atlantic Merlin (ROV); Motor Vessel Horizon Arctic; Commercial Vessel Skandi Vinland (ROV); French Research Vessel L’Atalante (ROV); His Majesty's Canadian Ship Glace Bay (mobile decompression chamber and medical personnel).
USCG: Canadian Aircraft Detected Underwater Noises In Search Area
Canadian P-3 aircraft detected underwater noises in the search area. As a result, ROV operations were relocated in an attempt to explore the origin of the noises. Those ROV searches have yielded negative results but continue. Read More On Patreon | Read More On Defcon Alerts | Read More On SJ.
Two Palestinians Killed, 29 Wounded During IDF Retaliatory Attack On Gunmen In Jenin - JENIN - Two Palestinians were killed and 29 were wounded, 6 seriously, during an IDF retaliatory attack on gunmen in Jenin located in the West Bank. The attack happened as the IDF attempted to carry out a raid in order to make arrests. Multiple Israeli soldiers were also wounded in the fighting according to Israeli media. Read More On Patreon | Read More On Defcon Alerts | Read More On SJ.
The Israel Defense Forces released a statement that said, “During the activity, there was a massive exchange of fire with armed men, and many charges were thrown at the forces who responded by firing. Vulnerabilities have been detected. During the departure of the troops, a military vehicle was hit by a bomb and damaged. The exchange of fire continues”.
Another update from the IDF said, “Combat helicopters fired in the area of the city of Jenin after identifying armed men in the area. Earlier in the morning, soldiers of the IOS, the Special Forces, and a paratrooper patrol operated to arrest two wanted persons in the city of Jenin”.
A third update said, “IDF forces continue to operate in the city of Jenin. Exchanges of fire are taking place there, more details below”.
Syrian State Media Reports Air Defenses Activated Around Damascus - DAMASCUS - Syrian state media is reporting air defenses have been activated in Damascus to confront "hostile targets". Read On Defcon Alerts | Read On Patreon.
A translated statement by the Syrian state news agency SANA said, "Our air defenses are confronting hostile targets in the sky around Damascus”.
An update said, "Military source: At about 01:05 in the morning today, the Israeli enemy carried out an air attack from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan, targeting some points southwest of Damascus".
A second update said, "A soldier was wounded and material damage occurred as a result of an Israeli missile attack that targeted points in the countryside of Damascus, while our defenses shot down a number of the aggression's missiles". See the Defcon Alerts platform for more on this.
Syria: 1 Killed, Others Wounded By Bullets From "American Forces" During US Air Drop - SANA claimed that the airdrop was "accompanied by heavy and indiscriminate shooting" toward the homes of the locals. As always, take state-run or government-controlled media with a grain of salt. Read On Defcon Alerts | Read On Patreon.
Syrian state media SANA cited local sources as saying that "American occupation planes carried out a massive airdrop operation today, with the support of the militants of the “Qasd” militia associated with it, in the village of Salham, southeast of Al-Shadadi, in the southern countryside of Hasakah, along the Syrian-Iraqi border".
U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia - U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) statement: "At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of the Somali National Army engagements against al Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike in the vicinity of Wayanta, Somalia on June 1. Read On Defcon Alerts.
"The initial assessment is that the strike, approximately 60 km southwest of Kismayo, killed three al Shabaab fighters. The command’s initial assessment is that no civilians were injured or killed.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has publicly stated that economic reform, social and political reconciliation, and religious tolerance are key pillars of his strategy to mobilize society against international terrorism. Military actions are just one part of the Federal Government of Somalia’s efforts to comprehensively address their security challenges.
The U.S. is one of several countries providing humanitarian aid, stabilization efforts, economic development, and military assistance to the Federal Government of Somalia in their ongoing campaign.
U.S. Africa Command is the defense arm of the U.S. whole-of-government approach with African partners -- diplomacy, development and defense. This three-pronged, or “3D” approach brings together multiple agencies from within the U.S. government to increase cooperation and support for partner-led, U.S.-enabled solutions to shared security challenges, including violent extremism or terrorism.
Somalia remains central to stability and security in all of East Africa. U.S. Africa Command's forces train, advise, and assist partner forces to help give them the tools they need to defeat al-Shabaab, the largest and most deadly al-Qaeda network in the world.
U.S. Africa Command and partner forces will continue to assess the results of this operation and will provide additional information as appropriate. Specific details about the units involved and assets used will not be released in order to ensure operations security.
The Federal Government of Somalia and U.S. Africa Command will continue to take great measures to prevent civilian casualties. Protecting civilians remains a vital part of the command's operations to promote greater security for all Africans".
