Iranian Defense Minister: In a few weeks we will present a new long-term defense system.

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TAIWAN – 43 Chinese PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were
detected by 6 a.m.

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South Korea's claims that Russia has received more than 10 shipments of weapons from North Korea

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Macron wants to expand uranium supplies from Kazakhstan - Politico

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USS Carl Vinson CSG has reached the waters southeast-east of Okinawa, based on the flight of CMV-22B Osprey. China's Shandong aircraft carrier is also operating in the Western Pacific. Meanwhile, USS Ronald Reagan CSG has just concluded its visit to Manila.

🔗 Duan Dang

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MOLDOVA – The US and Moldovan militaries conduct joint exercises.

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French Navy Jacques Chevallier-class (BRF) logistics support ship FS Jacques Chevallier (A725) leaving Norfolk, Virginia - November 1, 2023

🔗 WarshipCam

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USN KC-130 Hercules refueling pattern northern Red Sea, today in support of USS Bataan amphibious landing ship of the US Navy.

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URGENT – North Korea is in the final stages of preparation for satellite launch - Yonhap

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According to the Wall Street Journal, China has agreed to begin negotiations with the United States next week on a nuclear arms control agreement for the first time since the Obama administration.

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BREAKING – Suspected militants, believed to be associated with the group Boko Haram, killed nearly 40 people in Yobe, a northern Nigerian state this week.

Approximately 17 individuals were shot dead, and at least 20 more lost their lives due to a mine explosion while returning from the burial of the attack victims.
Map: The Sun Nigeria.

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The US company Boeing successfully completed the first phase of IT&E tests
for the F-15EX Eagle II.

This aircraft is the newest tactical fighter
of the US Air Force USAF.

The F-15EX participated in 19 military exercises where it was integrated with fifth-generation aircraft, and recorded
the longest use of air-to-air missiles.

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Allegedly, the current positions of US Navy warships in the Red Sea.

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A pair of B-52 strategic bombers departed from Anderson AB, Guam flew tonight towards the Luzon Strait and the
eastern shores of Taiwan.

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USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier leaving
San Diego - November 2, 2023

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Myanmar military junta vows to hit back at armed groups' offensive

Myanmar’s junta chief vowed Friday to strike back after an alliance of ethnic minority groups seized towns and blocked trade routes to China in the biggest coordinated offensive against the military since it seized power in a coup.

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Poland to form the sixth division within land forces - 8th Infantry Division of the Home Army (Armia Krajowa).

The decision was signed by the Polish Minister of National Defense, Mariusz Blaszczak.

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📰 Greek City Times Article: Greek-Egyptian Armed Forces exercise ‘Medusa-13’ is cancelled

A Greek-Egyptian Armed Forces exercise named “Medusa-13” scheduled at the Myrtoan Sea and Crete on November 16-24 has been cancelled, the Hellenic National Defence General Staff said on Friday.

It said that the cancellation was decided in agreement with and by initiative of the Egyptian side, because of the current turn
of events in the Mediterranean Sea.

🔗 Link to the Article...

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Myanmar ethnic armed groups seize more outposts, towns in offensive against junta

Ethnic armed groups in Myanmar seized a handful of outposts on Saturday as they pressed their offensive against the junta in the north of the country, according to local media reports.

Fighting has ramped up across vast swathes of northern Shan state near the Chinese border, forcing more than 23,000 people from their homes, the United Nations has said.

The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and the Arakan Army say they have captured dozens of outposts and four towns and blocked vital trade routes to China.

🔗 The Straight Times...

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US Navy cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) and three cruise ships sail under Friendship Bridge as they transit Suez Canal southbound from Eastern Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea on Nov. 4. USS Philippine Sea is attached to Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group - Ryan Chan

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