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.
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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.
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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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BREAKING – Gabon: Another military coup has taken place in Africa.
A group of Gabonese soldiers appeared on TV and said they had seized power. A few minutes earlier, the electoral commission had announced that President Ali Bongo had won a third term.
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A group of Gabonese soldiers appeared on TV and said they had seized power. A few minutes earlier, the electoral commission had announced that President Ali Bongo had won a third term.
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A B-2 Spirit bomber conducted hot pit refueling at Orland Air Base, Norway on Aug. 29, 2023.
The occasion marked the first time that the B-2 has landed in Norway, signaling the shared commitment between the U.S. and Norway.
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The occasion marked the first time that the B-2 has landed in Norway, signaling the shared commitment between the U.S. and Norway.
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BREAKING – Germany plans to train 10,000 Ukrainian troops in Germany by the end of this year - State Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of the country Zimtje Möller
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JAPAN – On August 29, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff Ogasawara welcomed Newman, Deputy Commander of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces, to Ichigaya. We reaffirmed the importance of the Japan-U.S. Alliance. The ASDF will continue to strengthen its close relationship with the US Air Force.
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POLAND-Belarus border tensions: Polish soldiers carrying out tasks at the border are equipped among others with, Leopard MBT, PIORUN missile systems, engineering and reconnaissance equipment and UAV.
These activities are also provided with air support in the form of helicopters.
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These activities are also provided with air support in the form of helicopters.
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