Japan and Great Britain will conduct a joint exercise “Vigilant Islands” at the Somahara training ground in Gunma Prefecture and Sekiyama training ground in Niigata Prefecture, from November 15 to 26 this year.
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NEW – US focus on Kaliningrad, Russia:
The Kaliningrad region is observed by a rather rare guest:
- RC-135U Combat Sent electronic reconnaissance aircraft.
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The Kaliningrad region is observed by a rather rare guest:
- RC-135U Combat Sent electronic reconnaissance aircraft.
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ALERT – Navigational Warnings have appeared that indicate another test attempt of the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) missile from Cape Canaveral, Oct 26-28
It will most probably happen tomorrow (Oct. 26th) around 15:00 UTC
🔗 Dr Marco Langbroek
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It will most probably happen tomorrow (Oct. 26th) around 15:00 UTC
🔗 Dr Marco Langbroek
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BREAKING – Russia Approves Bill For The Revocation Of The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
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Latvia will purchase ATACMS missiles
Latvia's upcoming purchase package from the United States will include ATACMS high-precision long-range missiles, the head of the Latvian Ministry of Defense Andris Spruds said on social networks.
Also on the list are six wheeled M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) and other related equipment.
The total purchase cost will be approximately 220 million euros. The parties will sign the agreement in the coming months.
In addition, Latvia plans to buy HIMARS missile, artillery and anti-ship missile systems by 2027.
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Latvia's upcoming purchase package from the United States will include ATACMS high-precision long-range missiles, the head of the Latvian Ministry of Defense Andris Spruds said on social networks.
Also on the list are six wheeled M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) and other related equipment.
The total purchase cost will be approximately 220 million euros. The parties will sign the agreement in the coming months.
In addition, Latvia plans to buy HIMARS missile, artillery and anti-ship missile systems by 2027.
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NATO needs either huge stockpiles of weapons or large spare production capacities to quickly produce the necessary weapons and ammunition that are needed to “ensure peace and freedom,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
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German Navy Baden-Wurttemberg-class frigate FGS Baden-Wurttemberg (F222) eastbound in the Strait of Gibraltar.
October 24, 2023
🔗 WarshipCam
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🔗 WarshipCam
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The USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group has once again entered the South China Sea, following a few days operating
east of the Luzon Strait.
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east of the Luzon Strait.
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USA – At the Palmdale AB, Northrop Grumman is actively rolling the first pre-production prototype of the new
B-21A bomber around the airfield.
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B-21A bomber around the airfield.
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A pair of B-52H Strategic Bombers from Guam are currently on a mission to the southern part of the South China Sea.
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NEW – USAF RC-135U reconnaissance mission over Finland
“Locating and identifying foreign military land, naval and airborne radar signals, the Combat Sent collects and minutely examines each system, providing strategic analysis for warfighters.”
🔗 Hans Kristensen
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“Locating and identifying foreign military land, naval and airborne radar signals, the Combat Sent collects and minutely examines each system, providing strategic analysis for warfighters.”
🔗 Hans Kristensen
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NEW – Three DHC-8 aircraft of the U.S. State Department out of Baghdad, Iraq heading to Amman, Jordan.
🔗 Aerospace Intelligence
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🔗 Aerospace Intelligence
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With message to NATO neighbors, Russian corvette sails White Sea Canal and launches Kalibr cruise missile
Missile corvette Serpukhov sailed from St.Petersburg and through the inland waterway to the White Sea as part of a shooting exercise.
The cruise missile successfully hit its target in Chizha, shooting range in the Nenets region, the Russian Navy informs.
📂 The Barents Observer
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Missile corvette Serpukhov sailed from St.Petersburg and through the inland waterway to the White Sea as part of a shooting exercise.
The cruise missile successfully hit its target in Chizha, shooting range in the Nenets region, the Russian Navy informs.
📂 The Barents Observer
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IRAQ – A tactical exercise began of the 9th Armored Division of the Iraqi Army. Along with M1A1 Abrams tanks, BMP-3s are used.
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