TAIWAN – This morning, the Marine Corps 99th Brigade conducted an critical infrastructure protection drill against enemy sabotage in Kaohsiung. Working with the local police, MP and firefighters, they swiftly responded to espionage with all-out defense to showcase our rigorous training.
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On July 23 and 24, 12 USAF F-35A fighters from the 388th FW assigned to Hill AFB airbase arrived in the UK from overseas in two batches of 6 aircraft each.
The fighters will continue their journey towards the MiddlevEast according to the plans for the rotation.
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The fighters will continue their journey towards the MiddlevEast according to the plans for the rotation.
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JUST IN – NATO Allies approved the most comprehensive defense plans since the end of the Cold War.
These are designed to counter the two main threats we face:
🔸Russia
🔸Terrorism
📝NATO aims to have 300,000 troops at high readiness, including substantial air and naval power.
🔗 U.S. Mission to NATO
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These are designed to counter the two main threats we face:
🔸Russia
🔸Terrorism
📝NATO aims to have 300,000 troops at high readiness, including substantial air and naval power.
🔗 U.S. Mission to NATO
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The Polish army is transferring the promised two battalions to the Belarusian border due to the presence of PMC "Wagner" on the territory of Belarus.
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Map of US Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups & amphibious ready groups for July 24
The Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is in the Timor Sea near Darwin, Australia.
The America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is in the Coral Sea participating in exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.
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The Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is in the Timor Sea near Darwin, Australia.
The America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is in the Coral Sea participating in exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.
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BIG – The Ukrainian army receives Iranian 152-mm shells, which were confiscated by the NATO Navy off the coast of Yemen.
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POLAND – August 15, on the occasion of the "Wojsko Polskie" holiday in Warsaw, there will be a great parade under the slogan: STRONG WHITE-RED.
Soldiers of all types of troops, the most modern vehicles, as well as airplanes and helicopters will be presented.
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Soldiers of all types of troops, the most modern vehicles, as well as airplanes and helicopters will be presented.
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In the coming months, the German defense concern Rheinmetall will additionally transfer two installations of the latest Skynex anti-aircraft gun system to Ukraine.
To date, an unknown number of such systems have already been deployed on the territory of Ukraine.
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To date, an unknown number of such systems have already been deployed on the territory of Ukraine.
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The Brazilian government has reportedly withdrawn its proposed financing grant to Argentina for the sale of the 6x6 Guaranis APC.
The primary concern of Brazil is that the Argentines will not pay back the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) and instead default again.
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The primary concern of Brazil is that the Argentines will not pay back the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) and instead default again.
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VENEZUELA – Unveiling of the Zolfaghar - class missile-launching speedboat in Venezuelan Navy
Zolfaghar (Peykaap III-class missile boat) is a class of fast patrol craft operated by the Iranian IRGC Navy.
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Zolfaghar (Peykaap III-class missile boat) is a class of fast patrol craft operated by the Iranian IRGC Navy.
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⚡JUST IN – US intelligence officials have warned that Russia, with the help of Iran, is building a drone factory in the country, which, once completed, could have a significant impact on the war in Ukraine — CNN
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Poland announces it is buying 2 Saab 340 AEW early warning aircraft from Sweden.
The radar system covers more than 450 km. Poland will buy the planes for nearly USD 60 mln.
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The radar system covers more than 450 km. Poland will buy the planes for nearly USD 60 mln.
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TURKEY – The world's first "smart" long-range underwater mine was created in Turkey. It can be dropped from high altitudes by F-16 fighters and Akinci and Aksungur UAVs, making it inaccessible to low and medium-altitude air defense systems, the Star newspaper reported.
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