Events
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Gauntlet IPentagon drone competition at Fort Moore where Skycutter scored 99.3/100, triggering Phase 1 delivery orders.
Gauntlet IIPentagon drone finals; 19 of 49 firms advanced 2 July; Fort Carson build test, August.
Google I/O 2026
Google's annual developer conference; 2026 edition made Canva, Adobe, and CapCut callable inside Gemini.
Google's annual developer conference; 2026 edition made Canva, Adobe, and CapCut callable inside Gemini.
Gulf War1990-91 US-led coalition war that expelled Iraq from Kuwait; the template for modern precision air campaigns.
Hillsborough
15 April 1989 FA Cup semi-final crush at Sheffield; 97 Liverpool fans killed.
15 April 1989 FA Cup semi-final crush at Sheffield; 97 Liverpool fans killed.
Hungary's 12 April parliamentary electionHungarian parliamentary election on 12 April 2026, pitting Orbán's Fidesz against opposition Tisza.
Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute2018 Supreme Court ruling that upheld Ohio's process for removing inactive voters from its rolls.
2018 Supreme Court ruling that upheld Ohio's process for removing inactive voters from its rolls.
IBC 2026 Accelerator
IBC Show's 2026 funded programme for open-standard broadcast technology proof-of-concept projects.
IBC Show's 2026 funded programme for open-standard broadcast technology proof-of-concept projects.
IBC ShowAnnual September Amsterdam conference for broadcast and media technology professionals worldwide.
Annual September Amsterdam conference for broadcast and media technology professionals worldwide.
International Fleet Review 2026
India's multinational naval review at Visakhapatnam; attended by Iran's IRIS Dena days before war.
India's multinational naval review at Visakhapatnam; attended by Iran's IRIS Dena days before war.
Iran-Azerbaijan Conflict (2026)
Escalating military conflict involving Iranian drone strikes on Azerbaijani territory, now extending the broader regional conflict to a third UN member state.
Escalating military conflict involving Iranian drone strikes on Azerbaijani territory, now extending the broader regional conflict to a third UN member state.
Iran-Iraq War
The 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war; its tanker war and ceasefire remain the template for Gulf conflicts.
The 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war; its tanker war and ceasefire remain the template for Gulf conflicts.
Iran-Israel-US Conflict 20262026 Israel-Iran-US war, now stalled between eight rounds of unsigned Hormuz talks and mass executions.
Islamabad Four
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan; brokered ceasefire diplomacy in the 2026 Iran war.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan; brokered ceasefire diplomacy in the 2026 Iran war.
Israeli operations in Lebanon (June 2025)
Continuous IDF operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon throughout June 2025.
Continuous IDF operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon throughout June 2025.
Israeli strikes (28 February 2026)The joint US-Israeli opening strikes on Iran of 28 February 2026.
The joint US-Israeli opening strikes on Iran of 28 February 2026.
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire (April 2026)US-brokered truce announced by Trump on 16 April 2026 pausing IDF strikes inside Lebanon.
Kennedy v. Lynd1962 Fifth Circuit ruling upholding a federal demand for Mississippi voting records.
1962 Fifth Circuit ruling upholding a federal demand for Mississippi voting records.
Lethality Prize ChallengePentagon prize challenge for modular drone warheads; winners join Gauntlet II preferred munitions list.
Pentagon prize challenge for modular drone warheads; winners join Gauntlet II preferred munitions list.
London Tech WeekUK's largest annual tech conference; 2026 edition launched the £1.1bn AI Hardware Plan.
UK's largest annual tech conference; 2026 edition launched the £1.1bn AI Hardware Plan.
Louisiana v. CallaisSCOTUS ruling requiring Section 2 majority-minority remedies to survive strict scrutiny, not just VRA compliance.
M7.5 solar flareM7.5 solar flare from Region 4409 on 4 April 2026, during Artemis II lunar transit.
Madrid Gas Regulatory Forum
Biannual EU gas market regulatory forum hosted by CNMC in Madrid; 40th edition 29-30 April 2026.
Biannual EU gas market regulatory forum hosted by CNMC in Madrid; 40th edition 29-30 April 2026.
Maggard v. StateMissouri Supreme Court ruling of May 2026 on whether a referendum petition suspends HB 1.
Missouri Supreme Court ruling of May 2026 on whether a referendum petition suspends HB 1.
Mahsa Amini protests2022-23 Iranian uprising after Mahsa Amini died in morality police custody.
2022-23 Iranian uprising after Mahsa Amini died in morality police custody.
Maritime Innovation HubThe Maritime Innovation Hub is the UK MCA's formal regulatory pathway, published 3 June 2026, for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship trials across four vessel-size categories, with Plymouth Harbour as the designated trial zone.
The Maritime Innovation Hub is the UK MCA's formal regulatory pathway, published 3 June 2026, for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship trials across four vessel-size categories, with Plymouth Harbour as the designated trial zone.
Marrakech Air Show
Morocco's international aerospace and defence exhibition, held in Marrakech; 2026 edition ran 7-10 October.
Morocco's international aerospace and defence exhibition, held in Marrakech; 2026 edition ran 7-10 October.
May Patch TuesdayMicrosoft'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.
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County v. Department of Homeland SecurityFederal suit by cities and counties against FEMA's 2026 election-security grant conditions.
Federal suit by cities and counties against FEMA's 2026 election-security grant conditions.
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 SchoolUS 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.
MSPO
Central and Eastern Europe's largest defence trade fair, held in Kielce, Poland.
Central and Eastern Europe's largest defence trade fair, held in Kielce, Poland.
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.
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation v. WohlFederal case finding 2020 robocalls broke the Voting Rights Act intimidation clause.
Federal case finding 2020 robocalls broke the Voting Rights Act intimidation clause.
NATO Ankara Summit
NATO leaders' summit held in Ankara on 7-8 July 2026 that pledged €70bn in 2026 Ukraine military support.
NATO leaders' summit held in Ankara on 7-8 July 2026 that pledged €70bn 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.
OCA-Greater Houston v. Texas2017 Fifth Circuit ruling striking a Texas limit on voter interpreters.
2017 Fifth Circuit ruling striking a Texas limit on voter interpreters.
Onder v. State of MissouriFederal suit contesting which congressional map applies to Missouri's 2026 election.
Federal suit contesting which congressional map applies to Missouri's 2026 election.
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 CronosNCA-led international operation that seized LockBit ransomware infrastructure in February 2024.
Operation Desert Storm1991 US-led coalition campaign that expelled Iraqi forces from Kuwait in the Gulf War.
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 EastwoodEuropol-coordinated July 2025 takedown of pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16).
Operation Eternal DarknessIDF mass airstrike on Lebanon, 8 April 2026; 50 jets, 254 killed in ten minutes.
Operation Inherent ResolveThe coalition campaign against Islamic State, named in October 2014 and still running
The coalition campaign against Islamic State, named in October 2014 and still running
Operation KillSwitchHamburg-led 2026 police operation that seized the KillSec ransomware leak site and servers.
Operation Litani1978 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 FuryUS-Israeli campaign against Iran since 28 Feb 2026; Pentagon recategorised its casualties 26 July.
US-Israeli campaign against Iran since 28 Feb 2026; Pentagon recategorised its casualties 26 July.
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 Source1943 British midget-submarine attack on the battleship Tirpitz
1943 British midget-submarine attack on the battleship Tirpitz
Operation Tidal Wave
US bombing raid on Ploiești refineries, 1 August 1943; 53 of 177 bombers lost.
US bombing raid on Ploiești refineries, 1 August 1943; 53 of 177 bombers lost.
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.