JUST IN – The U.S has officially invited China's new Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Washington.

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NATO strengthens air defense on the eastern flank amid tensions with Russia.

The first air surveillance radar was sent to Slovakia from Germany. The transfer of the MANTIS anti-aircraft gun system is expected.

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Australian and U.S. militaries executed a rapid infiltration mission by transporting an advanced rocket system via C-130 aircraft to an austere location, firing a missile, reloading the system, and flying to an onward destination as part of Talisman Sabre 23 exercise in Northern Australia.

🔗 U.S. Army Pacific

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An F/A-18E Super Hornet prepares to take off on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan.

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BREAKING – The Russian navy has started scheduled drills in the Baltic Sea involving over 30 ships and boats along with 20 support vessels and 30 aircraft, Russia's defense ministry said on Wednesday.

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Western satellites are monitoring the activity of Wagner PMC in Belarus

The "Wagner Group" is carrying out fortification work on the outskirts of its
base in the village of Tsel near Osipovichi.

According to Belarusian opposition resources, a system of engineering
barriers is being built around the camp.

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ISRAEL – A spokesman for the IDF: "The Chief of Staff of the Army, Hersi Halevy, is conducting a tour along the northern border, accompanied by the commander of the northern region, Uri Gordin. He also conducted an assessment of the security situation, during which the commanders reviewed the recent events and the measures used by the Galilee Division to thwart violations in the border area."

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⚡NEW – After establishing a production line in Russia, Iran is about to sign a joint production agreement and establish an assembly plant for the Shahed 136 suicide drones on Belarusian soil as well.

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⚡NEW – Indian likely to acquire F-35A jets from US, if Pakistan acquires 'Kaan' Turkish 5th gen jet.

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Indian navy ships dock in Papua New Guinea as interest in Pacific sharpens - Reuters

Two Indian navy ships docked in Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, underscoring the strategic importance of the country to global superpowers the United States and China and their allies.

The INS Kolkata guided missile destroyer and INS Sahyadri frigate will stay in PNG's capital Port Moresby for two days, an Indian embassy official said. The visit will "enhance maritime cooperation and security in the region", an embassy statement added. India currently holds the rotating presidency of the G20.

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OSINT SOURCES – The US plans to increase the range of modern missiles in service by 20% through the use of more powerful fuel, lighter warheads, the use of the chemical compound CL-20, in order to be able to hit PLA warships in the Indo-Pacific region from a safe distance.

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TAIWAN – New map showcasing China's PLA flight incursions into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone through July 2023
Increased activity east of Taiwan.

🔗 Indo-Pacific News

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The NASA has recorded a signal from its Voyager-2 probe after communication with it was lost at a distance of billions of kilometers from Earth.

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Egyptian IRIS-T SLM medium-range GBAD system on a trial operation, shooting down two target drones.

🔗 Mahmoud Gamal

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SYRIA – The Syrian Army Special Forces and Russian Air Forces carried out a joint night tactical military exercises simulating the liberation of areas under terrorist control.

Russian Su-24 tactical bombers, Su-35 fighter jets, and Ka-52 offensive helicopters participated in the exercises.

🔗 Ibrahim Muhammad

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