Chinese unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have encircled Taiwan twice in a one-week period.
The flights suggest that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is expanding the scope of its incursions into Taiwan's air-defence identification zone (ADIZ).
The PLA has earlier conducted encircling flights around Taiwan, using XAC H-6 bombers, according to the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense (MND). However, the latest UAV flights are unique. They are the first recorded PLA circumnavigation flights since the MND began disclosing ADIZ incursions in September 2020. They are also the first to involve UAVs.
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The flights suggest that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is expanding the scope of its incursions into Taiwan's air-defence identification zone (ADIZ).
The PLA has earlier conducted encircling flights around Taiwan, using XAC H-6 bombers, according to the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense (MND). However, the latest UAV flights are unique. They are the first recorded PLA circumnavigation flights since the MND began disclosing ADIZ incursions in September 2020. They are also the first to involve UAVs.
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UKRAINE – Russian occupation regime in Zaporizhzhia announced the forced relocation:
Tokmak, Vasilivka, Enerhodar, Pologi, Timoshivka, Smyrnove, Tarasivka, Orlinivskr, Molochansk, Kaminka, Prishib, Malo Bilozerka, Velyka Belozerka, Dniprorudne, Mikhailivka, Kamenka-Dniprovska, Rozivka
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Tokmak, Vasilivka, Enerhodar, Pologi, Timoshivka, Smyrnove, Tarasivka, Orlinivskr, Molochansk, Kaminka, Prishib, Malo Bilozerka, Velyka Belozerka, Dniprorudne, Mikhailivka, Kamenka-Dniprovska, Rozivka
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Poland has reportedly pledged 60 PT-91 Twardy tanks to Ukraine. Reportedly Some have been already delivered
The tank was modified with Kontakt-1 ERA on a part of the sideskirts, placed in mount similar to those previously seen on M-55S.
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The tank was modified with Kontakt-1 ERA on a part of the sideskirts, placed in mount similar to those previously seen on M-55S.
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BREAKING – Russia's DM Shoigu has instructed deputy ministers to ensure troops fighting 'special military operation' have all weapons and equipment they need — RIA
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NEW – The United States will provide Apache combat helicopters to Poland, which will be deployed in the east of the country - Polish Ministry of Defense
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Estonia launches defense readiness exercise Okas (Quill) for land defense units
On the advice of the commander of the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF), up to 607 reservists from Tartu, Põlva, Võrumaa, Valgamaa and Sakala districts of the Estonian Defence League's Territorial Defense Region South have been ordered by the government to participate in the additional exercise.
In addition, up to 300 members of the Defense League will participate in the training event as part of the supporting activities. The snap exercise (SNAPEX) Okas 2023 (Quill 2023) will be held from May 5 to May 7.
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On the advice of the commander of the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF), up to 607 reservists from Tartu, Põlva, Võrumaa, Valgamaa and Sakala districts of the Estonian Defence League's Territorial Defense Region South have been ordered by the government to participate in the additional exercise.
In addition, up to 300 members of the Defense League will participate in the training event as part of the supporting activities. The snap exercise (SNAPEX) Okas 2023 (Quill 2023) will be held from May 5 to May 7.
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FINLAND – The Arctic Challenge Exercise 23 flight exercise will take place from May 29 to June 9. About 3,000 soldiers and about 150 aircraft from the armed forces of 14 different countries will participate in the exercise.
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Yesterday, the frigate of the Romanian Navy ROS Regele Ferdinand F221, passing through the Bosphorus Strait, set off for the coast of Libya to participate in the IRINI mission, organized by NATO since March 2020 to prevent arms smuggling.
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The US is planning more "sea robots" in the Middle East to fight Iran
According to Bloomberg, the US Navy plans to deploy 100 unmanned vehicles to patrol the seas.
Iran has seized two oil tankers over the past week as its influence grows.
In addition to Iran, the US is concerned about China's efforts to expand military and security ties with Gulf Arab states that have historically relied on the US for defense.
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According to Bloomberg, the US Navy plans to deploy 100 unmanned vehicles to patrol the seas.
Iran has seized two oil tankers over the past week as its influence grows.
In addition to Iran, the US is concerned about China's efforts to expand military and security ties with Gulf Arab states that have historically relied on the US for defense.
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From May 8 to May 26, the Formidable Sheild 2023 exercise will be held in the waters of the Norwegian Sea, in which 20 NATO surface ships, 35 combat aircraft and about 4 thousand people will take part from 13 countries
It is possible that B-1B Lancer missile carriers, whose arrival in England is expected on May 11, will also visit the exercise.
As for the ships, the USS Porter DDG78 and USS Oscar Austin DDG79 destroyers will take part in the exercise from the United States.
This event is a kind of exhibition of the achievements of the NATO missile defense / air defense system with an emphasis on its maritime component, where practical shooting will be carried out at targets that imitate ballistic, cruise missiles, moving, including supersonic, and which represents the General Staff of Russia for the GRU tremendous interest in the organization of command and control, communications, tactics and strategies for the use of the most advanced NATO air defense / missile defense systems.
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It is possible that B-1B Lancer missile carriers, whose arrival in England is expected on May 11, will also visit the exercise.
As for the ships, the USS Porter DDG78 and USS Oscar Austin DDG79 destroyers will take part in the exercise from the United States.
This event is a kind of exhibition of the achievements of the NATO missile defense / air defense system with an emphasis on its maritime component, where practical shooting will be carried out at targets that imitate ballistic, cruise missiles, moving, including supersonic, and which represents the General Staff of Russia for the GRU tremendous interest in the organization of command and control, communications, tactics and strategies for the use of the most advanced NATO air defense / missile defense systems.
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IRAN – The commander of the IRGC Navy announced that the destroyers of the Navy have been equipped with Abu Mahdi cruise missiles.
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Militants of the 53rd OMBr shared a video of the attack on the Russian ammunition depot in Vodyannoy.
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Russian Navy Project 22800 Karakurt-class corvette RFS Sovetsk (577) southbound under the Storebaelt Bridge in Denmark - May 6, 2023
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Ukrainian soldiers training with a recently delivered British FV432 armored personnel carrier.
Some decommissioned APCs of this type were privately purchased by volunteers, along with an unknown amount of Bulldogs pledged to be donated to Ukraine by the UK.
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Some decommissioned APCs of this type were privately purchased by volunteers, along with an unknown amount of Bulldogs pledged to be donated to Ukraine by the UK.
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Ukrainian soldiers use captured from Russian BMP-3 to suppress fire on a Russian position and to protect Ukrainian infantry assault group.
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A rare guest came to Malta yesterday - the Croatian missile boat RTOP-42 Dubrovnik (former Finnish Kotka 63)
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