On July 22, JMSDF JS Ikazuchi, the escort ship of the 45th Deployment Surface Force for Counter-Piracy Enforcement, conducted a joint counter-piracy exercise with the EU Maritime Force (Spanish Navy) in the western part of the Gulf of Aden to strengthen the unit's tactical skills and coordination.

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On July 21, JSMDF JS Makinami conducted Japan-U.S. joint exercises in the South China Sea together with the U.S. Navy amphibious command ship Blue Ridge, aiming to improve tactical skills and interoperability with the U.S. Navy, contributing to strengthening the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. Alliance.

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On July 21, due to the threat of territorial infringement in the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, fighters from Japan's ASDF Central Air Defense Force scrambled to respond the unknown aircraft.

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AUSTRALIA – The government announces 20 new C-130J Hercules aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force. The new acquisitions will replace and expand upon the 12 Hercules aircraft currently operated by Air Force with delivery of the first aircraft expected from late 2027.

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Ukraine is preparing for the second wave of counteroffensive - BILD

Zelensky acknowledged that so far, the Armed Forces of Ukraine "have carried out offensive actions quite carefully," but now "they are approaching the moment when the corresponding actions can gain momentum."

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Germany reached an agreement with Poland of the repair of German-made tanks that were damaged at the front in Ukraine.

This was announced today by the spokesman for the German Ministry of Defense Mitko Muller.

Muller did not name the amounts and throughput of the repair shop.

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U.S. Army soldiers demonstrate combat readiness during NATO exercise in Lithuania

NATO Allies train and exercise together on land, air and sea to test and maintain our ability to defend.

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UPDATE – The Ukrainian military has retaken over 12 square km (4.6 square miles) of territory in southern Ukraine in the past week in their counteroffensive against Russian forces, Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said on Monday.

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URGENT – Spain has sent a new batch of military aid to Ukraine, it includes 4 Leopard 2A4 tanks, 10 armored personnel carriers, 10 trucks, several ambulances and various ammunition - Ministry of Defense

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High Mobility Artillery Rocket System fire in unison from US Army 17th Field Artillery Brigade during a multi-national live firepower demonstration at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 in Australia on July 22.

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VENEZUELA – The training ship of the Russian Navy "Perekop" arrived in Maracaibo. In the photo, the ship is accompanied by a patrol ship of the Venezuelan Navy GC-24 Hugo Chavez.

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China deploys DF-17 hypersonic missiles that could target Taiwan

According to a report by the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) is deploying medium-range Dongfeng 17 (DF-17) hypersonic missiles in southeastern China that could potentially target Taiwan and evade U.S.-built air defense systems.

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UK – Royal Navy Astute class nuclear-powerd submarine heading down the Clyde today.

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