JAPAN – On August 25, it was confirmed that two Russian Navy Udaloy I-class destroyers and one Steregshchi-class frigate were sailing northeast through the Tsushima Strait toward the Sea of Japan.
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South China Sea Standoff between China and Vietnam:
"China Coast Guard 4201 & Vietnam's Ly Son 62908 (which I think belongs to Vietnam's small maritime militia force) were engaged in a 5-day maritime dance SW of Triton Island (upper right) from 22-27 Aug, often coming within 150-250m of one another."
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"China Coast Guard 4201 & Vietnam's Ly Son 62908 (which I think belongs to Vietnam's small maritime militia force) were engaged in a 5-day maritime dance SW of Triton Island (upper right) from 22-27 Aug, often coming within 150-250m of one another."
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BREAKING – Biden intends to make an official visit to Hanoi, Vietnam on September 10th. Subscribe to @DefenseBlog
WHITE HOUSE Press Release: "President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam on September 10, 2023. While in Hanoi, President Biden will meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other key leaders to discuss ways to further deepen cooperation between the United States and Vietnam."
🔗 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/28/statement-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-president-bidens-travel-to-vietnam/
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🔗 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/28/statement-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-president-bidens-travel-to-vietnam/
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Statement by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to Vietnam
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam on September 10, 2023. While in Hanoi, President Biden will meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other key leaders to discuss ways to further deepen cooperation between the United States…
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JAPAN – Peruvian Navy arrived at the port of Kannonzaki, today:
The Peruvian Navy Naval Training Ship B.A.P Unión showed respect with the climbing ceremony and gun salute off the coast of Kannonzaki.
Both the laying on the ground and the gun salute are "courtesy of showing respect by proving that there is no hostility when the soldiers are unprepared for battle."
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The Peruvian Navy Naval Training Ship B.A.P Unión showed respect with the climbing ceremony and gun salute off the coast of Kannonzaki.
Both the laying on the ground and the gun salute are "courtesy of showing respect by proving that there is no hostility when the soldiers are unprepared for battle."
🔗 まぁさん (svXwunjkknbmZYw)
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JAPAN – From August 21 to 28, JMSDF JS Hyuga, together with the U.S. Navy and the Canadian Navy, participated in the Japan-U.S.-Canada Joint Exercise (Noble Chinook) in the waters and airspace to the east of the Kuril Islands.
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NEW – South Korea, China in talks to arrange a summit next month
South Korea and China are in talks to arrange a summit between Presidents Yoon Suk Yeol and Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a multilateral summit event early next month, officials said Tuesday.
🔗 https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230829009300315
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South Korea and China are in talks to arrange a summit between Presidents Yoon Suk Yeol and Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a multilateral summit event early next month, officials said Tuesday.
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JAPAN'S GSFD are in full swing to prepare for a possible war scenario
with China:
Japan's Ministry of Defense: "On August 29, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense Onoda visited the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade located at the JGSDF Ainoura Garrison and the Sakibe Garrison, [he] inspected the facilities of each unit, and encouraged the members."
"The Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade is an amphibious force that performs various missions, including the recapture of islands under joint operations, in the defense of islands."
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with China:
Japan's Ministry of Defense: "On August 29, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense Onoda visited the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade located at the JGSDF Ainoura Garrison and the Sakibe Garrison, [he] inspected the facilities of each unit, and encouraged the members."
"The Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade is an amphibious force that performs various missions, including the recapture of islands under joint operations, in the defense of islands."
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NEW – Taiwan's annual Tien Lei drills started Monday in the southern county of Pingtung to test the military's ability to repel amphibious attacks.
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INDIA – The Ministry of Defense will test fire an AGNI range (Prime) ballistic missile from the missile range on the island of Dr. Abdul Kalam, in the second week of September.
The estimated flight range of the missile will not exceed 1900 kilometers.
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The estimated flight range of the missile will not exceed 1900 kilometers.
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The USAF has plans to acquire at least 1,000 Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie UAV drones. Price is $3 million dollars per unit.
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BREAKING – Germany arrests defence company chief for selling electronic components for Russian drones
While China is the largest drone part supplier to Russia, this is a key step towards curbing EU assistance.
Waldemar W, the head of a Saarbrucken company, was arrested for aiding Russia's Orlan-10 drone production.
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While China is the largest drone part supplier to Russia, this is a key step towards curbing EU assistance.
Waldemar W, the head of a Saarbrucken company, was arrested for aiding Russia's Orlan-10 drone production.
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Commanders from the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines joined forces on a P-8A flight over the South China Sea on August 26.
🔗 Duan Dang
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🔗 Duan Dang
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Yesterday, the USS America departed from Manila and exited the South China Sea as well. Arrive late, leave early!
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BREAKING – The US State Department: Providing a new military aid package to Ukraine worth $250 million, including ammunition and equipment
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NEW – South Korea, China in talks to arrange a summit next month South Korea and China are in talks to arrange a summit between Presidents Yoon Suk Yeol and Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a multilateral summit event early next month, officials said Tuesday.…
The United States remains open to dialogue with North Korea, a White House spokesperson said Tuesday, after North Korea's reclusive leader called U.S. President Joe Biden and his South Korean, Japanese counterparts "gang bosses." — Yonhap 📰
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