RUSSIA – A delegation of the Supreme State Council of Libya led by Chairman Takala will arrive today on a visit - Russian Ambassador to Tripoli
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Japan's Martime Self-Defense Forces (JMSDF) — "On November 25th, the destroyer Akebono, which is currently engaged in anti-piracy missions, conducted a Japan-U.S. PASSEX with the US Navy destroyer USS Mason in the Gulf of Aden to improve its anti-piracy tactical skills and interoperability with the US Navy."
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The Iranian IRGC Navy Deylaman Frigate is officially commissioned into Iran’s Caspian Sea Northern fleet
The frigate will safeguard Iran's ~40% share of the Caspian seabed
🔗 Iran Observer
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The frigate will safeguard Iran's ~40% share of the Caspian seabed
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The Indian Ministry of Defense begins the implementation of three large projects with a total value of $16.8 billion.
Construction of the second Vikrant-class aircraft carrier, purchase of 97 Tejas Mk 1A fighters, acquisition of 156 Prachand light combat helicopters.
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Construction of the second Vikrant-class aircraft carrier, purchase of 97 Tejas Mk 1A fighters, acquisition of 156 Prachand light combat helicopters.
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Russian air defense systems shot down two Ukrainian S-200 air defense missiles converted to hit ground targets over the southern part of the Azov Sea - Russian Ministry of Defense
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LIBYA – ⚡⚡ Dozens of armed vehicles move from Misrata to Libyan capital Tripoli (NATO/Turkish-backed govt), according to Libya Review
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British Ministry of Defence: It is likely that Russia has redeployed advanced air defense systems from its stronghold in Kaliningrad to the Baltic coast. This move indicates the pressures that the war in Ukraine has placed on some of Moscow's key and advanced capabilities.
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"Karabakh will forever remain the territory of Azerbaijan." - Minister of National Defense of Türkiye, Yashar Güler.
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The first batch of old F-16 fighters (probably there will be at least two), which have undergone pre-sale training at the Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services plant, will depart tomorrow from the Norwegian Rygge airbase to Romania.
Under the contract, Norway will send 32 such vehicles to Romania. Another 5-10 are going to be transferred to the Romanian Air Force.
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Under the contract, Norway will send 32 such vehicles to Romania. Another 5-10 are going to be transferred to the Romanian Air Force.
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DEFENSE NEWS – Russia: Putin approved an increase in military spending to a record since Soviet times - Ateo Breaking
The army and the military-industrial complex will “eat up” 30% of the 2024 budget, all the security forces together - 40%.
We can talk about preparations for a
possible major military escalation.
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The army and the military-industrial complex will “eat up” 30% of the 2024 budget, all the security forces together - 40%.
We can talk about preparations for a
possible major military escalation.
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JAPAN – As part of the Reiwa 5th Self-Defense Force joint exercise Joint eXercise 2023, the Self-Defense Forces conducted landing operations training on Tokunoshima with the amphibious task force and transport ships "Osumi" and "Shimokita" with the understanding…
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Japan's Self-Defense Forces recently conducted the Reiwa 5th Self-Defense Force joint exercise Joint eXercise 2023 from November 10th to 20th. Through this exercise, the Ground, Maritime, and Air Self-Defense Forces conducted a practical and advanced joint exercise, thereby maintaining and improving the Self-Defense Force's joint operational capabilities.
🔗 Japan's Joint Staff
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Iran and Russia reportedly finalized a deal to deliver Russian-made fighter jets and helicopters to the Iranian Air Force, its largest purchase in the past two decades, Iran's Tasnim news agency reports.
According to the report, arrangements have been finalized for the sale of Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, Mil Mi-28 attack helicopters, and Yak-130 jet trainers to Iran, Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Mahdi Farahi said.
Upgrading Iran's aging Air Force, equipped mainly with local upgrades of American planes transferred to the Shah in the 1970s, is a task that has been highlighted since the start of the war in Ukraine, and could potentially pose a future threat to Israel.
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According to the report, arrangements have been finalized for the sale of Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, Mil Mi-28 attack helicopters, and Yak-130 jet trainers to Iran, Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Mahdi Farahi said.
Upgrading Iran's aging Air Force, equipped mainly with local upgrades of American planes transferred to the Shah in the 1970s, is a task that has been highlighted since the start of the war in Ukraine, and could potentially pose a future threat to Israel.
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Ukraine has shot down 15 Kinzhals and dozens of Iskander-M ballistic missiles with German and US supplied Patriot Air Defense Systems, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
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The United States replenished its nuclear arsenal with new B61-12 bombs
These bombs are currently equipped with B-2 Spirit strategic bombers, according to a report submitted by the National Nuclear Security Administration to the US Congress.
The B61-12 has several low and medium power options (0.3-50 kt).
However, its low power is compensated by the tail unit, which makes the aerial bomb controllable and more accurate, which makes it possible not to drop it by parachute, but to drop the charge from a high-flying aircraft. The bomb independently plans several kilometers towards the target and, if necessary, “guides” towards it.
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These bombs are currently equipped with B-2 Spirit strategic bombers, according to a report submitted by the National Nuclear Security Administration to the US Congress.
The B61-12 has several low and medium power options (0.3-50 kt).
However, its low power is compensated by the tail unit, which makes the aerial bomb controllable and more accurate, which makes it possible not to drop it by parachute, but to drop the charge from a high-flying aircraft. The bomb independently plans several kilometers towards the target and, if necessary, “guides” towards it.
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BELARUS – Combat training personnel of special forces units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus under the guidance of Wagner Group instructors.
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