Events
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May Patch Tuesday
Microsoft's monthly security update for May 2026, released on Tuesday 13 May with 120 CVEs.
Microsoft's monthly security update for May 2026, released on Tuesday 13 May with 120 CVEs.
Midterm electionsThe November 2026 congressional vote that sets the political deadline for the Iran war.
The November 2026 congressional vote that sets the political deadline for the Iran war.Minab School Strike / Shajareh Tayyebeh School
US airstrike on a girls’ school in Minab, Iran, killing at least 165 children in 2026.
US airstrike on a girls’ school in Minab, Iran, killing at least 165 children in 2026.
M-Trends 2026Mandiant's 2026 annual threat intelligence report documenting 393-day BRICKSTORM dwell time and Recovery Denial ransomware tactics.
Mandiant's 2026 annual threat intelligence report documenting 393-day BRICKSTORM dwell time and Recovery Denial ransomware tactics.
Munich Security Conference
Annual Munich security forum where heads of state and defence ministers set the global agenda.
Annual Munich security forum where heads of state and defence ministers set the global agenda.
NAB Show 2026National Association of Broadcasters annual Las Vegas technology conference, held 18-22 April 2026.
National Association of Broadcasters annual Las Vegas technology conference, held 18-22 April 2026.
NATO Ankara Summit
NATO leaders' summit held in Ankara on 7-8 July 2026 that pledged EUR70bn in 2026 Ukraine military support.
NATO leaders' summit held in Ankara on 7-8 July 2026 that pledged EUR70bn in 2026 Ukraine military support.
NBA FinalsAnnual NBA championship series; Genius Sports Moment Engine primary deployment window.
NRSC v. FECSupreme Court case that struck federal coordinated party-candidate spending caps, 6-3, in June 2026.
OPEC+ 41st ministerialOPEC+ ministerial, 7 June 2026; decides whether to hold or pause the 188kbd monthly unwind.
Operation Aspides
EU naval mission in the Red Sea; EU considering extending its mandate to the Strait of Hormuz.
EU naval mission in the Red Sea; EU considering extending its mandate to the Strait of Hormuz.
Operation Earnest Will1987-88 US Navy escort of reflagged Kuwaiti tankers through Hormuz during the Iran-Iraq Tanker War.
1987-88 US Navy escort of reflagged Kuwaiti tankers through Hormuz during the Iran-Iraq Tanker War.
Operation Eternal DarknessIDF mass airstrike on Lebanon, 8 April 2026; 50 jets, 254 killed in ten minutes.
Operation Litani
1978 Israeli military operation into southern Lebanon; the historical precedent for the Litani River as a buffer-zone boundary in current ceasefire architecture.
1978 Israeli military operation into southern Lebanon; the historical precedent for the Litani River as a buffer-zone boundary in current ceasefire architecture.
Operation Midnight HammerUS-only GBU-57 bunker-buster strike on 22 June 2025 targeting Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.
Operation Praying Mantis1988 US-Iran naval battle; largest US surface engagement since WWII; doctrinal precedent for 2026 operations.
1988 US-Iran naval battle; largest US surface engagement since WWII; doctrinal precedent for 2026 operations.
Operation Rising LionIsraeli air campaign on 13 June 2025 that opened the Twelve-Day War against Iran.
Operation Roaring Lion / Epic FuryJoint US-Israeli air campaign against Iran, launched 28 February 2026.
Joint US-Israeli air campaign against Iran, launched 28 February 2026.
Operation SaeqehNamed, numbered multi-phase retaliation campaign run by Iran's regular Army against US and allied Gulf targets.
Named, numbered multi-phase retaliation campaign run by Iran's regular Army against US and allied Gulf targets.
Operation True Promise 4Iran's fourth named retaliatory missile and drone campaign against Israel, launched February 2026.
Iran's fourth named retaliatory missile and drone campaign against Israel, launched February 2026.PAHO Epidemiological Alert 19 December 2025PAHO's December 2025 formal warning of elevated Southern Cone hantavirus cases, issued five months before MV Hondius.
PALM
2018-19 DRC RCT that established Inmazeb and Ebanga as Zaire Ebola standard of care; no Bundibugyo data.
2018-19 DRC RCT that established Inmazeb and Ebanga as Zaire Ebola standard of care; no Bundibugyo data.
Project FlytrapProject Flytrap is the US Army V Corps' recurring drone and counter-drone evaluation initiative run on NATO's eastern flank to accelerate fielding of next-generation UAS under combat-realistic conditions.
Project Flytrap is the US Army V Corps' recurring drone and counter-drone evaluation initiative run on NATO's eastern flank to accelerate fielding of next-generation UAS under combat-realistic conditions.
Project FreedomUS multi-domain military escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz, launched May 2026.
US multi-domain military escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz, launched May 2026.
Roland-Garros
Roland-Garros is the annual French Open tennis Grand Slam tournament held in Paris; France Televisions uses it as a live AI production sandbox through its RG Lab unit.
Roland-Garros is the annual French Open tennis Grand Slam tournament held in Paris; France Televisions uses it as a live AI production sandbox through its RG Lab unit.
Seawork 2026
Annual Southampton workboat show; first Autonomous Vessel Pavilion opened June 2026 with two commercial product launches.
Annual Southampton workboat show; first Autonomous Vessel Pavilion opened June 2026 with two commercial product launches.
Shangri-La Dialogue
Annual Asia-Pacific security summit held in Singapore, convening defence ministers and officials from across the Indo-Pacific region.
Annual Asia-Pacific security summit held in Singapore, convening defence ministers and officials from across the Indo-Pacific region.
Sizdah BedarIranian Nowruz holiday on day 13; US struck Karaj bridge during celebrations.
Space SymposiumAnnual Space Foundation aerospace conference in Colorado Springs; premier US space policy venue.
Annual Space Foundation aerospace conference in Colorado Springs; premier US space policy venue.
Spiderweb
SBU deep-strike on 1 June 2025 that destroyed Russian strategic bombers at their home bases.
SBU deep-strike on 1 June 2025 that destroyed Russian strategic bombers at their home bases.
St Petersburg International Economic ForumRussia's annual high-profile economic forum; Putin used the 2026 edition to renew Iran HEU custody offer.
Russia's annual high-profile economic forum; Putin used the 2026 edition to renew Iran HEU custody offer.
Strait of Hormuz Maritime Freedom of Navigation Initiative51-nation Macron-Starmer coalition to restore Hormuz transit; rules of engagement drafted at Northwood.
SXSWAnnual Austin tech, film, and music conference; major AI and media industry announcement venue.
Annual Austin tech, film, and music conference; major AI and media industry announcement venue.
Toilet fan anomalyArtemis II's first in-flight fault, resolved within 24 hours.
Twelve-Day WarThe June 2025 Israel-US-Iran war that destroyed the core of Iran's nuclear programme.
Ukraine Recovery Conference
The Ukraine Recovery Conference is a recurring international forum for coordinating reconstruction aid; the 2026 edition is hosted by Poland in Gdansk on 25-26 June and is the occasion for the EU's first €3.2 billion tranche of its €90 billion loan to Ukraine.
The Ukraine Recovery Conference is a recurring international forum for coordinating reconstruction aid; the 2026 edition is hosted by Poland in Gdansk on 25-26 June and is the occasion for the EU's first €3.2 billion tranche of its €90 billion loan to Ukraine.
Undersea Defence Technology conferenceUndersea Defence Technology (UDT) is an annual international conference and exhibition for the undersea warfare and naval technology community.
Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) is an annual international conference and exhibition for the undersea warfare and naval technology community.
Watson v. RNCSCOTUS case upheld mail ballot grace periods in 14 states, ruling 5-4 against the RNC.
WHA7979th World Health Assembly; Geneva, 18-23 May 2026; expected to authorise PABS extension and review 2024 IHR amendments.
WHO Disease Outbreak News 599WHO's 2 May 2026 outbreak bulletin on the MV Hondius cluster; rendered outdated by Andes strain confirmation five days later.
Winter Storm ElliottWinter Storm Elliott was a December 2022 North American blizzard that caused widespread grid failures; the DOE used Section 202(c) to keep generation running during the event, establishing the statutory precedent applied in 2026 to data-centre load.
Winter Storm Elliott was a December 2022 North American blizzard that caused widespread grid failures; the DOE used Section 202(c) to keep generation running during the event, establishing the statutory precedent applied in 2026 to data-centre load.
World Defense Show
Saudi Arabia's biennial defence expo in Riyadh; $8.8 billion in deals signed at the 2026 edition.
Saudi Arabia's biennial defence expo in Riyadh; $8.8 billion in deals signed at the 2026 edition.Zaporizhzhia counteroffensive
Ukraine's 2026 southern push; 460 sq km reclaimed, first net territorial gain since 2023.
Ukraine's 2026 southern push; 460 sq km reclaimed, first net territorial gain since 2023.