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⚔️🇯🇵 On August 29, Japan's Ministry of Defense announced the deployment locations of improved Type 12 surface-to-ship missiles, as well as their Hyper Velocity Glide Projectiles (HVGP). Below is a TSM map showcasing those locations and the maximum range…
U.S. Army Pacific has announced that its 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3rdMDTF) will deploy with its “Typhon” Strategic Mid-range Fires System (SMRF) to Japan for the first time during Resolute Dragon 25, scheduled from September 11-25. The deployment of Typhon to the Japanese Islands will put targets in China, North Korea, and Russia in range of its Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missiles (TLAM), with a range of over 1,000 miles, as well as its SM-6s, with a range of up to 300 miles. The announced deployment has sparked statements from both the Chinese and Russian Defense Ministries, who have called on Japan to uphold its “commitments to peace” made after World War ll.
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⚡The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry announced that an extraordinary meeting of the NATO - Ukraine Council will be held in Brussels today, where "joint steps" regarding Russia will be discussed
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Norway cancels plans for purchase of US ships after seeing Trump admin turn off Ukraine's weapons abilities remotely, orders $13.5 billion in UK built ships. Your Defense Source Subscribe to @DefenseBlog 🔰
Norway has cancelled its plans to purchase U.S. ships, a deal valued at $13.5 billion.
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🇺🇲🇪🇺⚔️ 🇺🇦 – The US will continue to urge NATO allies to buy American weapons for Ukraine — US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker
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Ukraine should not become a member of NATO, but it can join the EU after meeting the relevant requirements, said Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
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"I emphasize, and I have said this from the very beginning, that Ukraine cannot become a member of NATO. This is my final decision. But as for joining the EU, we are ready to cooperate with Ukraine," he said at a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Beijing.
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🇲🇱🇨🇳 A new video of a military convoy has appeared on social networks, showing a large military convoy crossing Guinea into Mali.
Several armored vehicles under tarpaulins have been identified. Presumably Chinese military equipment
Earlier, a road accident sent a truck and several MRAPs into a ravine in Guinea Conakry, causing a traffic jam on the N1 in the Segueyah sector, resulting in at least 3 deaths.
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Several armored vehicles under tarpaulins have been identified. Presumably Chinese military equipment
Earlier, a road accident sent a truck and several MRAPs into a ravine in Guinea Conakry, causing a traffic jam on the N1 in the Segueyah sector, resulting in at least 3 deaths.
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For the first time in 30 months, Turkish F-16s armed with air-to-air missiles violated Athens' air traffic regulations, - Greek City Times.
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⚔️🇪🇺 EU defense spending reached a record €343 billion in 2024, setting a new record.
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👀⚓🇺🇲 IMAGES of the USS IWO JIMA AMPHIBIOUS READY GROUP (ARG) Formation
The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) sails in formation while deployed to the 4th Fleet area of responsibility.
The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) sails in formation with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) while on a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S.
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The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) sails in formation while deployed to the 4th Fleet area of responsibility.
The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) sails in formation with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) while on a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S.
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🇫🇮 #Finland starts construction of third Pohjanmaa-class corvette to reinforce
Baltic defense, - Navy Recognition 📰
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Baltic defense, - Navy Recognition 📰
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⚓🇺🇸 Carrier Strike Group 12 Spotted NW of the 🇳🇴 Lofoten Islands on 30 August 2025, CVN-78 can be seen operating with 1x Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer, - MT Anderson
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⚓🇺🇸 Carrier Strike Group 12 Spotted CVN-78 again today (2 Sep 2025) on Sentinel 1 SAR
It's definitely her with 1x Arleigh Burke (likely) operating ~50km south
With only 1x escort visible, she doesn't seem to be too worried about subs getting close, - MT Anderson
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It's definitely her with 1x Arleigh Burke (likely) operating ~50km south
With only 1x escort visible, she doesn't seem to be too worried about subs getting close, - MT Anderson
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New German Commissioner of the Armed Forces Henning Otte in an interview with BILD online:
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"We're experiencing espionage and sabotage in #Germany. That means there are already warlike actions, even though we're at peace. In my view, we're experiencing political tension."
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The Israeli Ministry of Defense and IAI successfully launch the OFEK 19 satellite, entering orbit in space 🛰️📡
The Space Program Office of the Defense Research and Development Directorate (DDR&D) (MAFAT) at the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries successfully launched the OFEK 19 satellite into space last night (Tuesday, September 2, 2025) at 10:30 p.m. IST. The launch was carried out from an undisclosed test site using a three-stage "Shavit" launcher.
In accordance with the original launch plan, the satellite entered orbit, began transmission, and underwent a series of initial tests.
Engineers from the DDR&D Space Program Office, in collaboration with engineers from the IAI Space Division, continue to conduct pre-planned tests until the satellite is fully operational in the near future.
The Ofek 19 satellite was developed based on the experience accumulated by the defense establishment and IAI in the development of the Ofek advanced observation satellites, which have been launched into space since 1988.
The defense space program is led by the DDR&D Space Program Office and includes various stakeholders within the IDF, such as the Intelligence Directorate's Unit 9900 and the Israeli Air Force (IAF). IAI developed and manufactured satellites and launchers as the prime contractor.
IAI's Systems, Missiles, and Space (SMS) Group, through its SPACE Division, led the project in collaboration with ELTA Group, which produced the payload, and IAI's MLM Division, which developed the launcher alongside state-owned Tomer A LTD and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, which manufactured the launch vehicle's rocket motors.
Upon operational implementation, the IMOD will transfer command of the satellite to Unit 9900, the IDF's visual and geospatial intelligence unit.
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The Space Program Office of the Defense Research and Development Directorate (DDR&D) (MAFAT) at the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries successfully launched the OFEK 19 satellite into space last night (Tuesday, September 2, 2025) at 10:30 p.m. IST. The launch was carried out from an undisclosed test site using a three-stage "Shavit" launcher.
In accordance with the original launch plan, the satellite entered orbit, began transmission, and underwent a series of initial tests.
Engineers from the DDR&D Space Program Office, in collaboration with engineers from the IAI Space Division, continue to conduct pre-planned tests until the satellite is fully operational in the near future.
The Ofek 19 satellite was developed based on the experience accumulated by the defense establishment and IAI in the development of the Ofek advanced observation satellites, which have been launched into space since 1988.
The defense space program is led by the DDR&D Space Program Office and includes various stakeholders within the IDF, such as the Intelligence Directorate's Unit 9900 and the Israeli Air Force (IAF). IAI developed and manufactured satellites and launchers as the prime contractor.
IAI's Systems, Missiles, and Space (SMS) Group, through its SPACE Division, led the project in collaboration with ELTA Group, which produced the payload, and IAI's MLM Division, which developed the launcher alongside state-owned Tomer A LTD and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, which manufactured the launch vehicle's rocket motors.
Upon operational implementation, the IMOD will transfer command of the satellite to Unit 9900, the IDF's visual and geospatial intelligence unit.
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CHINA – V-Parade in Bejing: The video showcases the latest technologies in counter-drone warfare, including missile and artillery systems, laser and electromagnetic weapons to counter drones.
The naval weapon systems (mounted on wheeled ground vehicles) displayed at the parade also included a laser-powered naval air defense/missile defense system.
❗️China also displayed new models of Type 100 tanks, six new types of anti-aircraft missiles, and much more.
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The naval weapon systems (mounted on wheeled ground vehicles) displayed at the parade also included a laser-powered naval air defense/missile defense system.
❗️China also displayed new models of Type 100 tanks, six new types of anti-aircraft missiles, and much more.
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