The Pentagon has announced that 31 M1A1/A2 Abrams tanks have just arrived at the Grafevor test site in Germany to begin familiarization and combat training of Ukrainian tank crews for their formation by the end of 2023.

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USA – Multi-purpose nuclear submarine of the Los Angeles type goes to sea from Norfolk, 05/16/2023

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The fist time Iran itself releases data on the Shahed-136:

- 2500km range
- 50kg warhead
Combined with the CRPA GNSS navigation system & low IR/RF signature

➡️ It might qualify as the most efficient precision strike weapon ever developed

➡️ Giving a "mini-strategic" capability

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MiG-23ML fighters and MiG-23BN fighter-bombers of the Ethiopian Air Force, as well as decommissioned An-12BK military transport aircraft.

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31 U.S.-made Abrams main battle tanks were deployed to Poland to train Ukrainian crews.

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This underground Iranian UAV base carved into the mountains around Shiraz threatens the entire Middle East at any given moment. Take a look...

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BREAKING – US warplanes intercept 6 Russian jets near Alaska - North American Aerospace Defense Command

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North Korea appears to be preparing for its next military parade:

- Satellite imagery shows soldiers gathering at a key base
- Large number of trucks consistent with previous parade training
- Likely to take place during July Korean War anniversary

Full Article: https://www.nknews.org/pro/north-korea-appears-to-start-major-training-for-next-military-parade-imagery/

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Ukraine has officially joined the NATO Cyber Center, the country's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

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BREAKING – US convoy attacked in Nigeria but no Americans harmed, says White House national security spokesperson John

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First two M-346 training aircrafts have arrived at the Hellenic International Flight Training Center, welcomed by officials from Greece, Israel, and Elbit Systems. These modern planes will train the Hellenic Air Force's new generation of pilots.

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NEW – US President Joe Biden, after meeting with Zelensky in Hiroshima, plans to announce a new $375 million military aid package for Ukraine.

It will include artillery ammunition, armored vehicles and anti-tank weapons.

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The US Navy is recruiting people into the Special Operations Forces.

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NEW – The Iranian Navy has announced plans to send one of its warships to Antarctica for the first time "in the near future".

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According to Reuters, the following countries expressed their readiness to transfer F-16 fighters to Ukraine: Portugal, Great Britain, France, USA, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium.

According to Defense News estimates, Kyiv can receive up to 70 F-16 combat aircraft.

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