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Funding appeal launched to re-open vandalised replica World War One trench in Kingshurst
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (520+ words) Lee Fletcher MBE, executive lead for Partnerships and Wider Learning Opportunities at the Trust, explained: "The Arthur Vickers VC Replica World War One Trench has been an exceptional educational and community resource but is currently unusable due to damage sustained…...
China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (705+ words) BANGKOK " China's navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific, a rare act that drew protests and concern from countries in the region and the United States. The missile carried a…...
Preserving Japan's Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts
11+ hour, 42+ min ago (99+ words) Members of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron assist Japanese representatives with packing World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft artifacts into boxes for transport at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The artifacts were discovered during a construction project on the installation…...
Ukraine fired over 400 drones towards Moscow ahead of NATO summit: mayor
11+ hour, 14+ min ago (288+ words) MOSCOW, July 7: Ukraine launched more than 400 drones toward Russia's capital Moscow, the city's mayor said on Tuesday, ahead of a crucial NATO summit in Turkey in which the war will likely dominate talks. The attacks underscore Kyiv's use of long-range…...
China fires submarine-launched ballistic missile into Pacific in first public test since 2024
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (292+ words) Beijing's JL-3 test signals a more capable and assertive nuclear deterrent, with crypto markets largely unmoved by the provocation China launched a submarine-fired ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on July 6, marking the country's first publicly acknowledged test of this…...
Marcel Dassault: From Buchenwald to the Mirage
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (1591+ words) by Fortun" Leroy | Jul 6, 2026 | Aviation World, History & Legends, Military Aviation | 0 comments His name, then, was Marcel Bloch. The world remembers him by the name he took afterwards: Marcel Dassault. Today it is written on the flanks of every Rafale fighter…...
MAPS Air Museum hosts World War II Weekend
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (185+ words) GREEN " MAPS Air Museum, 2260 International Parkway, will host its World War II Weekend on July 11 and 12. The event, in partnership with Crew 1944, features living history demonstrations, military encampments, and family activities that highlight the experiences of the Greatest Generation. On…...
Emil Jabrayilov: "After moving to Australia, I had to rediscover myself"
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (593+ words) Two-time Olympic diver Emil Jabrayilov, who has been living in Perth for the past 17 years, has opened up about his life after sport, his career in Australia and why diving has remained an important part of his journey. During a…...
Historic A-26 'Lady Liberty' to find permanent home in Tulsa
13+ hour, 25+ min ago (154+ words) The Tulsa Air & Space Museum will soon welcome the historic A-26 Invader "Lady Liberty" as a permanent exhibit, giving the World War II aircraft a new home after a catastrophic nose gear failure ended its flying career. The bomber has deep…...
China missile test over Pacific alarms island nations
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (148+ words) Nikkei Asia China missile test over Pacific alarms island nations Leaders decry breach of nuclear-free zone norms as they weigh security partnerships A Chinese naval submarine near Hainan Island launches a missile carrying a dummy warhead toward the South Pacific…...