# Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor Essential, No-Hype Alerts & Intelligence Reports Page: Feed: --- ## [U.S. Agencies Issue Advisory on Active Threat Targeting Siemens S7 Series PLCs](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/us-agencies-issue-advisory-on-active) _2026-08-19 · Defcon Level_ Sectors most targeted are Critical Manufacturing, Energy, Water and Wastewater, Chemical, Food and Agriculture, and Commercial Facilities. ## [UAE Detects Iranian Ballistic Missiles After Erbil Drone Attack](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/uae-detects-iranian-ballistic-missiles) _2026-08-18 · Defcon Level_ DOHA — On August 18 the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense stated that its air defense systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the UAE. ## [UKMTO: Vessel Struck by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Casualty Reported](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/ukmto-vessel-struck-by-unknown-projectile) _2026-08-18 · Defcon Level_ The incident occurred in the vicinity of Khasab, Oman. UKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity. ## [Cargo Vessel Boarded and Controlled 4 NM South of Mareeyo, Somalia](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/cargo-vessel-boarded-and-controlled) _2026-08-17 · Defcon Level_ Monsoon conditions have limited offshore skiff range through much of the summer. ## [Kurdistan Region: Two Hadid-110 Drones Strike PM Office, Origin Attributed to Iran](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/kurdistan-region-two-hadid-110-drones) _2026-08-17 · Defcon Level_ MIDDLE EAST — Two explosive-laden Hadid-110 drones that the Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Directorate stated were launched from across the Iranian border struck the private office of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the Parastin Agency director in the Pirmam district of Erbil province at 12:28 a.m. ## [Trump Instructs Substantial Reduction in U.S.-South Korea Joint Military Exercises](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/trump-instructs-substantial-reduction) _2026-08-16 · Defcon Level_ Trump described the exercises as costly and totally inappropriate toward a country that has been unthreatening and respectful during his presidency. ## [Spanish F-18 Downs Drone in Romanian Airspace Under NATO Enhanced Air Defense](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/spanish-f-18-downs-drone-in-romanian) _2026-08-16 · Defcon Level_ Romanian Ministry of National Defense surveillance systems detected the aerial target at 04:44 local time approximately 15 miles (24 km) north of Galați. ## [USS John F. Kennedy Completes Sea Trials, CENTCOM Chief Ends Middle East Trip, Lincoln Rotation Confirmed](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/uss-john-f-kennedy-completes-sea) _2026-08-16 · Defcon Level_ The commander of U.S. Central Command concluded a 10-day trip to the Middle East that included a visit to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian Sea. ## [Bulk Carrier Struck by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/ukmto-reports-bulk-carrier-struck) _2026-08-15 · Defcon Level_ On the same day UKMTO also issued separate warnings of two tankers struck by unmanned aerial vehicles during outbound transits ## [Mw 7.4 Earthquake Struck Western Colombia Near San José del Palmar on August 10](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/m-74-earthquake-strikes-western-colombia) _2026-08-15 · Defcon Level_ Colombia’s National Unit for Disaster Risk Management and presidential statements reported significant casualties and structural damage across multiple western departments. ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/z7Lf9rnPMP28) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Flores Sea Near Ende, Indonesia](https://www.defconalerts.com/p/magnitude-77-earthquake-strikes-flores) _2026-08-15 · Defcon Level_ BMKG later recorded observed tsunami waves at multiple coastal stations, with the highest reading 0.94 m at Maurole.