NEW – Deliveries of long-range American ATACMS missiles to Ukraine approved - The Wall Street Journal
It is reported that to send to Ukraine, you only need to get the signature of Joe Biden. Last week, the American media wrote that Ukraine was "close" to receiving . Apparently, the missiles are already on their way to Kyiv.
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It is reported that to send to Ukraine, you only need to get the signature of Joe Biden. Last week, the American media wrote that Ukraine was "close" to receiving . Apparently, the missiles are already on their way to Kyiv.
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BREAKING – IRGC terrorists seized a commercial ship in international waters on Thursday and the vessel was possibly involved in smuggling activity, a U.S. Navy spokesperson said.
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NEW – US Navy intervened to stop Iranian Navy ships attempting to seize two oil tankers in separate incidents in the Gulf of Oman early this morning, according to a US defense official.
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NEW – The New York Times, according to a senior US official: We expect Washington to announce the supply of cluster bombs to Ukraine. Subscribe to @DefenseBlog
URGENT – US President Joe Biden approved the transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine.
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URGENT – US President Joe Biden approved the transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine. Subscribe to @DefenseBlog
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WATCH – The US is expected to announce the shipment of cluster munitions for artillery to Ukraine tomorrow - NPR
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Serbia has reportedly ordered 114 HMMWV tactical vehicles from the United States, with delivery due shortly.
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UKRAINE – German Leopard 2A6 MBT of the Ukrainian army on one of the sectors of the Zaporozhye Front.
One of the crew members is dressed in German camouflage, and on his head is the authorized beret of the Bundeswehr. Perhaps a gift option following the results of studying in Germany.
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One of the crew members is dressed in German camouflage, and on his head is the authorized beret of the Bundeswehr. Perhaps a gift option following the results of studying in Germany.
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NEW – Czechia sent over 700 pieces of heavy equipment and 4M pieces of ammo. And we will be donating additional attack helicopters and hundreds of thousands of additional "high caliber" ammo. The total value of Czech aid so far is CZK 45B (a bit over $2B)
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JUST IN – U.S. seeks to transform India into a center for resupplying and maintenance of US naval vessels in the South Asia region.
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GERMANY – The budget committee of the Bundestag has approved a budget of about 8 billion € for the acquisition of 60 CH-47 Block 2 to the Bundeswehr.
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SOUTH CHINA SEA – Spratley Islands: Chinese militia vessels have regularly swarmed.
All but Second Thomas Shoal are uninhabited. However, similar to the situation at Scarborough Shoal, China has established de facto control through the use of militia vessels in the strategic important region.
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All but Second Thomas Shoal are uninhabited. However, similar to the situation at Scarborough Shoal, China has established de facto control through the use of militia vessels in the strategic important region.
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NEW – Czechia sent over 700 pieces of heavy equipment and 4M pieces of ammo. And we will be donating additional attack helicopters and hundreds of thousands of additional "high caliber" ammo. The total value of Czech aid so far is CZK 45B (a bit over $2B)…
UPDATE – "Zelensky and the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic discussed the joint production of weapons" during a conference in Prague
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On 06/07, 2 French Rafale aircraft on a protection mission at the Iraqi-Syrian border reacted to an unprofessional interaction by an Russian SU-35.
The French pilots maneuvered to control the risk of accident before continuing their patrol.
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The French pilots maneuvered to control the risk of accident before continuing their patrol.
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An Indian Project 15A destroyer was spotted emerging from the Mediterranean Sea by the Strait of Gibraltar.
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URGENT – Lithuania: The German army, Bundeswehr, already installed Patriot air defence systems to protect the NATO summit in Vilnius.
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Chinese ships continue intruding into Malaysia's gas fields with impunity China has now been illegally surveying deep inside Malaysia’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) at south Luconia Shoals for the past 2 weeks straight, with its closest approach within…
5-6 July: For the 3rd time in 30 days the world’s largest coast guard ship — China’s 12K-ton CCG 5901—illuminated its AIS signal (it wanted to be seen) and patrolled Vietnam’s southern oil blocks.
Vietnam monitored its movements with fisheries surveillance ship Kiem Ngu 277.
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Vietnam monitored its movements with fisheries surveillance ship Kiem Ngu 277.
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Chart of US Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups & amphibious ready groups for July 6
The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in the South China Sea after a port call to Da Nang, Vietnam.
The America Amphibious Ready Group is in the Coral Sea, near Australia.
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The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in the South China Sea after a port call to Da Nang, Vietnam.
The America Amphibious Ready Group is in the Coral Sea, near Australia.
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TAIWAN – From Marine Traffic data, China Coast Guard 2501 has been lingering east of the median line most of the time since July 2.
The 5000 tons vessel is larger than most ROC Navy’s warships, except Kidd class destroyers, and all of Taiwan's Coast Guard ships.
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The 5000 tons vessel is larger than most ROC Navy’s warships, except Kidd class destroyers, and all of Taiwan's Coast Guard ships.
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NEW – Deliveries of long-range American ATACMS missiles to Ukraine approved - The Wall Street Journal It is reported that to send to Ukraine, you only need to get the signature of Joe Biden. Last week, the American media wrote that Ukraine was "close" to…
URGENT – US is handing over cluster munitions to Ukraine, White House says
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JUST IN – "Ukraine will not be joining NATO coming out of this summit," NSA Jake Sullivan says.
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