NEW – Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine expect the delivery of F-16 fighters by the spring of 2024 and plans to start using them on the battlefield during the same period.
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The US Navy contracts Sikorsky Aircraft for $2.77 billion to supply 35 CH-53K KingStallion helicopters: 12 for US Marine Corps' Lot 7, 15 for Lot 8, and 8 for Israeli Armed Forces, including spare parts and support. This is the largest order for these helicopters.
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Apparently the Russians have started deploying Pantsir SAM systems on towers in the Moscow area to counter Ukrainian drone attacks.
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INTEL REPORT – Wall Street Journal 📰 — Chinese "tourists" have entered the US military base hundreds of times, fearing espionage
The U.S. has discovered more than 100 cases in which Chinese citizens "coincidentally" strayed into important US military sites and sensitive facilities without legal authorization in recent years! The Chinese suspects all insisted that tourists strayed into important places, and the U.S. believes that China’s large-scale espionage activities are behind it
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The U.S. has discovered more than 100 cases in which Chinese citizens "coincidentally" strayed into important US military sites and sensitive facilities without legal authorization in recent years! The Chinese suspects all insisted that tourists strayed into important places, and the U.S. believes that China’s large-scale espionage activities are behind it
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South Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) contracted with Airbus Helicopters to produce 300 LAH and KUH-1 Syrian light armed helicopters over a period of 10 years to overcome the challenges of global supply chains.
LAH is a compact twin-engine combat helicopter, while the KUH-1 Surion is characterized by high performance and strong carrying capabilities.
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LAH is a compact twin-engine combat helicopter, while the KUH-1 Surion is characterized by high performance and strong carrying capabilities.
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The Iraqi Navy welcomes two warships and a minesweeper belonging to the Pakistani Navy with 297 officers and crew members at the southern Iraqi Naval Base Umm Qasr.
These visit aim to emphasize the importance of communication in the field of training and arming in a way that serves the interests of both parties.
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These visit aim to emphasize the importance of communication in the field of training and arming in a way that serves the interests of both parties.
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The Finnish company Patria and Japan Steel Works signed an agreement to license the production of the Patria AMVˣᴾ 8x8 armored personnel carrier for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces.
This vehicle is characterized by its ability to move in all terrains and provides high protection for its crew, and also excels in its firepower.
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This vehicle is characterized by its ability to move in all terrains and provides high protection for its crew, and also excels in its firepower.
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URGENT – A Pakistani Navy Sea King helicopter crashed in Gwadar.
All three crew members were killed.
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All three crew members were killed.
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U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets and A-10 Thunderbolt CAS aircraft deployed at the EAF Cairo West Airbase to take part in Exercise Bright Star 23.
📸 Mahmoud Gamal
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NEW – By the end of the year, Belgium will supply Ukraine with at least 80 Iveco Lynx armored vehicles.
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US Air Force General Thomas A. Bussiere, Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, visited Ellsworth Air Force Base (B-1B Lancer base) in South Dakota recently. An AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile is shown in the photo.
Photo from Ellsworth Air Force Base Facebook page.
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Photo from Ellsworth Air Force Base Facebook page.
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RUSSI– The Pacific Fleet group, reported heading northeast by the Japanese, has arrived in Kamchatka.
🔗 Thord Are Iversen
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RUSSIAN NAVY – Northern Fleet press-release on the Gorshkov-class FFG Admiral Gorshkov and the Kaliningradneft-class AO Vyazma making a 3 day port visit in Algeria.
Comment: Will likely head for home.
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Comment: Will likely head for home.
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JAPAN – Yesterday, the JASDF Southwestern Air Defense Force’s fighters scrambled to cope with a suspected intrusion into Japan’s airspace over the East China Sea.
🔗 Japan Joint Staff
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TAIWAN – US HIMARS are being prepared for delivery to Taiwan
11 Hymars MLRS and two simulators will be delivered from the US to Taiwan in the second half of 2024.
Taiwan plans to send 30 people to America next February to be trained in the maintenance and use of HIMARS. The preparation will last until October 2024.
The delivery of the second batch of 18 MLRS is expected in 2027.
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11 Hymars MLRS and two simulators will be delivered from the US to Taiwan in the second half of 2024.
Taiwan plans to send 30 people to America next February to be trained in the maintenance and use of HIMARS. The preparation will last until October 2024.
The delivery of the second batch of 18 MLRS is expected in 2027.
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JUST IN – Japan: Ministry of Defense is recruiting development personnel for next-generation fighter jets
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US Navy group heading for Yellow Sea in biggest show of strength near eastern China in 10 years — South China Morning Post
Local media reports say the amphibious group led by the USS America will take part in a joint exercise with South Korean forces.
The US and South Korean presidents have pledged to ‘enhance the regular visibility of strategic assets’ amid rising tensions with China and the North.
🔗 https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3233385/us-navy-group-heading-yellow-sea-biggest-show-strength-near-eastern-china-10-years
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Local media reports say the amphibious group led by the USS America will take part in a joint exercise with South Korean forces.
The US and South Korean presidents have pledged to ‘enhance the regular visibility of strategic assets’ amid rising tensions with China and the North.
🔗 https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3233385/us-navy-group-heading-yellow-sea-biggest-show-strength-near-eastern-china-10-years
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JUST IN – Armenia and the U.S. will hold the "Eagle Partner 2023" joint exercise, from September 11-20, the Armenian Ministry of Defense announced Wednesday.
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