UKRAINE ⚔️ BATTLEFIELD – "Donbas Palace" hotel in Donetsk was hit six times last night.

The "elite" of the occupiers gathered there for a New Year's dinner together with guests from Moscow.

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This is Ekranoplan - A USSR made giant flying ship designed to attack NATO nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers, first entered service in 1987.

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NEW – The US Defense Budget Act for 2024 (National Defense Authorization Act) praises cooperation in the field of intelligence with Morocco and its benefits for the United States itself in terms of security.

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IRAN – The IRGC's acquisition of the technology to build guided unmanned vessels and rocket launchers

The Iranian Commander of the IRGC Navy, referring to the construction of various unmanned manned vessels, said:

A new manned vessel has been built that is able to control and manage 50 other unmanned vessels and at the same time has the ability to launch missiles.

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Norway allowed its companies to directly sell weapons and defense products to Ukraine

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British Navy "Sharp" nuclear attack submarine breaking through the ice of the Arctic Ocean during exercise ICEX-18.

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Kiev has almost no serviceable German Leopard 2 tanks left,” said Bundestag deputy and military budget expert Sebastian Schäfer.

The reasons for this were cited by the deputy as damage in battles, wear and tear, a lack of spare parts at a tank repair plant in Lithuania, as well as unsuccessful attempts by the Ukrainian military to repair the equipment themselves.

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US Army Aviation transports NATO troops injured today in Ukraine to Romanian hospitals for subsequent evacuation.

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TAIWAN – 9 Chinese PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m., today.

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NATO faces a new reality: Beijing questions US naval power after approaching it in combat capabilities, although not yet completely surpassing it.

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KNDS France/Nexter LRU Multiple Launch Rocket System concept on Czech Tatra 815-7 8x8 chassis.

First production units will be developed till 2035. They also plan to develop their own missiles.

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NEW – Chinese defense scientists display new-generation electronic warfare weapon design to the world

Scientists have revealed the design concepts, key algorithms and manufacturing methods of a new electronic weapon

The weapon is designed to launch multiple beams from a single antenna, targeting various objects simultaneously.

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US reaches deal to extend military presence at Qatar base

“The United States has secretly entered into an agreement that extends its military presence at a major base in Qatar for another ten years,” CNN reports, citing officials.

"The base is the Al Udeid Air Base, which is located in the desert southwest of Doha and hosts the largest U.S. military facility in the Middle East," Reuters citing officials

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NATO members plan to purchase up to 1,000 missiles for the Patriot air defense system from US

NATOs Brussels HQ said it is supporting a group of member nations, including Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain, with a contract to buy up to 1,000 Patriot air defense missiles.

The purchasing agency of the Alliance signed a contract for the production of missiles, and European production capacity will also be increased.

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HUGE – Turkey has approved a plan for the design and construction of its own aircraft carrier.

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Norway will send two F-16s to Denmark for training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces - Reuters

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