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GUYANA – French General Marc Le bouil visited Guyanese General Omar Khan on November 22 and 23.

The discussions focused on cooperation, training and joint training within the framework of the strategic dialogue of the Guiana Plateau.

This visit comes out as Venezuela will hold a referendum on December 3, that should give a "legal basis" for annexing large parts of western Guyana.

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Inflatable dummies of military equipment begin to be produced in Lithuania made by company Aviatema.

“Recent events have prompted the company to expand its activities by starting the production of inflatable models of military equipment.

The purpose of which is to deceive the enemy into revealing attack positions,” the Lithuanian Defense Industry and Security Association noted.

The photo shows an inflatable mock-up of an MLRS.

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The British destroyer HMS Diamond is heading east of the Suez Canal to join Operation Kipion, which means the British naval presence in the Gulf and the Indian Ocean.

The Type 45 destroyer will carry out operations to ensure freedom of navigation in the region, reassure merchant ships and ensure the safe flow of trade.

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Chinas harsh statements are increasing:

China Perspective News Outlet on X media: "Who Invade our country "we will no mercy them."

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NEW – USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier leaving San Diego - November 30, 2023

🔗 WarshipCam

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GERMANY – Rebellion in Troisdorf against the ammunition site that the Diel Company wanted to take over in order to produce artillery weapons for Ukraine. The city councilor objected to the takeover and secured the right of first refusal. The city now wants to convert the part of the industrial zone into residential and commercial space.

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GERMANY – Rheinmetall CEO Papperger states in an interview with WirtschaftsWoche that he expects the conclusion of a contract with Ukraine for the production of the Fuchs APC and the Lynx IFV by the beginning of next year at the latest — produced in Ukraine, of course.

Once the contract has been signed, the aim is to have the first Fuchs produced within six to seven months. Twelve to thirteen months are planned for the Lynx.

According to Papperger, the first ten Lynx are already being produced in Germany or Hungary, in cooperation with Ukraine. According to him, the German government has already given signals that the export to Ukraine will be allowed.

🔗 German Aid to Ukraine

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Iran, China, Russia, India, Brazil, Oman, South Africa and Pakistan will soon hold joint naval exercises in the Persian Gulf, official statement from the Commander of the Iranian Navy

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The Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of China (ROC) published on X media, today:

— "President Tsai iingwen presided over the inaugural ceremony of the Air Force Flight Training Command. Its mission is to support the induction of new advanced jet trainers, and also integrate flight training capabilities."

🔗 Ministry of National Defense

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Taiwan’s air force is getting ready to convert one of its training centers into a fully operational air base that will house the country’s most advanced F-16 fighter variants.

🔗 Taiwan Plus News

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NORTH KOREA – New winter equipment of the Korean People's Army of the DPRK had been published

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The United States approved the sale to Australia of software, military equipment, training materials worth $2 billion for personnel training under the AUKUS
program - US State Department

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UKRAINE – The he speaker of the Defense Forces of the South of Ukraine Natalya Gumenyuk resigned

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US Central Command: Aircraft from Dwight D Eisenhower Carrier Air Wing intercepts an Iranian UAV operating in an unsafe and unprofessional manner during aircraft carrier flight operations in the Arabian Gulf. The U.S. Navy will continue to fly and sail where international law allows.

🔗 US Central Command

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UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron will visit Washington on Wednesday to discuss, among other things, continuing aid to Ukraine and easing tensions in the Middle East.

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“Russia is buying millions of shells and hundreds of Chinese Desertcross 1000-3 all-terrain vehicles for the army through motorsport intermediaries,” The Financial Times

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