Australian landing helicopter dock ship HMAS Adelaide sails with US amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA-6), Japanese helicopter destroyer JS Izumo and South Korean Navy amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado during Exercise Talisman Sabre in Coral Sea on July 29.
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The U.S. is seeking Congressional approval for a new official deal of 38x F-16s (Blk 10 and Blk 15) to Argentina.
The deal is roughly valued at $300m USD, nearly half the value of the Chinese $664m JF-17 deal for 12x fighters.
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The deal is roughly valued at $300m USD, nearly half the value of the Chinese $664m JF-17 deal for 12x fighters.
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UK ministers plan task force to plug nuclear skills gap.
Tens of thousands of workers needed to deliver new power stations and submarines.
Dreadnought/SSN-A submarines plus aim to build 24GW of new nuclear power-generating capacity by 2050.
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Tens of thousands of workers needed to deliver new power stations and submarines.
Dreadnought/SSN-A submarines plus aim to build 24GW of new nuclear power-generating capacity by 2050.
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Reuters: Xi Jinping called on the Chinese army to combat readiness
The Chinese leader announced the need to accelerate the modernization of the army and expand its combat capabilities.
📝 "We need to insist on new technology and new forces to accelerate the formation of combat capabilities and integrate into the combat system," Xi said.
📰 The official newspaper of the PLA writes that the Armed Forces have already "increased their ability to perform a variety of military tasks."
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The Chinese leader announced the need to accelerate the modernization of the army and expand its combat capabilities.
📝 "We need to insist on new technology and new forces to accelerate the formation of combat capabilities and integrate into the combat system," Xi said.
📰 The official newspaper of the PLA writes that the Armed Forces have already "increased their ability to perform a variety of military tasks."
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BREAKING – Niger: Following the announcement of the evacuation of French citizens, the French military is currently sending aircraft towards Africa. A C-130J Super Hecules (5847) is in the lead, most likely with security forces on board. It is followed by an A330-200 (F-UJCU) which depending on its config, will probably have between 230 and 300 seats. In addition, the 🇫🇷A400M which is still in Niamey, can easily transport 114 passengers, during the Afghanistan / Sudan evacuation even up to 220 people were transported with one A400M.
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URGENT – Niger French and Italian authorities are preparing the evacuation of their nationals by air from Niamey.
For anyone having difficulty reaching meeting points or wishing assistance, our teams in the field and our crisis unit are able to provide you with assistance.
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BREAKING – US Ambassador to UN - "Any attack of the Wagner group will be considered an attack by the Russian Federation"
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BREAKING – Syria: 5 soldiers of the Syrian army were killed and 4 others were injured during last night's ISIS attack on the positions of Syrian army in Salmiya-Raqqa axis
Footage shows the place of last night's attack by ISIS terrorists on Salmiya-Raqqa road.
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Footage shows the place of last night's attack by ISIS terrorists on Salmiya-Raqqa road.
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Map of US Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups for July 31
The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is in the Timor Sea participating in the Talisman Sabre 2023 exercise.
The America Amphibious Ready Group is in the Coral Sea participating in exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.
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The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is in the Timor Sea participating in the Talisman Sabre 2023 exercise.
The America Amphibious Ready Group is in the Coral Sea participating in exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.
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URGENT – Niger French and Italian authorities are preparing the evacuation of their nationals by air from Niamey. For anyone having difficulty reaching meeting points or wishing assistance, our teams in the field and our crisis unit are able to provide…
Niger - Map of regional reactions to Niger's coup, as of 1 August 2023.
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TURKEY – Kurdish PKK fighters published a video clip on targeting a barracks of the Turkish army on the Iraqi border with a guided missile, killing a number of Turkish soldiers.
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BREAKING – Sierra Leone: A press release confirming that the coup attempt in Sierra Leone has failed.
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Video: The First French nationals are welcomed by Soldiers from French army at Niamey airport, to prepare
The French citizens were asked to go to the airport at 2 p.m. The first French Amy aircraft (at least one C-130 and one A330) have just landed at Niamey airport per local media
It follows the Military Coup that deposed the democratically elected president of Niger Mohammed Bazoum and the escalation of tensions between the Pro-Russia Military Juntas and local governments, amid fears that the Paris-aligned ECOWAS bloc will invade Niger to overthrow the recently established military junta.
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The French citizens were asked to go to the airport at 2 p.m. The first French Amy aircraft (at least one C-130 and one A330) have just landed at Niamey airport per local media
It follows the Military Coup that deposed the democratically elected president of Niger Mohammed Bazoum and the escalation of tensions between the Pro-Russia Military Juntas and local governments, amid fears that the Paris-aligned ECOWAS bloc will invade Niger to overthrow the recently established military junta.
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NEW – There is no evidence that Russia or the Wagner PMC Group are behind or effectively supporting the ongoing Coup d'état and Unrest in Niger, according to The White House
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JUST IN – The U.S. increase the supply of "critical" ammunition to Kyiv to support the Ukrainian counteroffensive, in particular, 155-mm shells - the Financial Times, citing officials
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BREAKING – Belarusian helicopters crossed the airspace of the country. NATO has been informed about the incident - the Ministry of Defense of Poland
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