The Philippines Navy and the US Indo Pacific Command are conducting joint maritime patrols in the West Philippine Sea from January 3 to 4.
Two Chinese PLA Navy ships (a destroyer and a frigate) are shadowing the PH & US Navy ships.
Ships participating:
4 PH Navy ships: BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16), BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS-15), BRP Davao del Sur (LD-602) & J. Rizal frigate.
4 USNavy ships: USS Carl Vinson carrier (CVN-70), USS Princeton (CG 59), USS Sterett (DDG 104), USS Kidd (DDG 100).
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Two Chinese PLA Navy ships (a destroyer and a frigate) are shadowing the PH & US Navy ships.
Ships participating:
4 PH Navy ships: BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16), BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS-15), BRP Davao del Sur (LD-602) & J. Rizal frigate.
4 USNavy ships: USS Carl Vinson carrier (CVN-70), USS Princeton (CG 59), USS Sterett (DDG 104), USS Kidd (DDG 100).
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Russia plans to buy short-range ballistic missiles from Iran and has already begun receiving ballistic missiles from North Korea in recent weeks, the American publication WSJ, citing its sources.
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The United States intends to introduce new sanctions against the military-technical cooperation of the Russian Federation with the DPRK and Iran, the White House announced.
The United States will support Ukraine as long as necessary, but not necessarily at the level of 2022 and 2023 - State Department
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The United States will support Ukraine as long as necessary, but not necessarily at the level of 2022 and 2023 - State Department
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WW3 – China has built a new target in the Taklamakan Desert (Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region), simulating the American aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford for striking it with anti-ship ballistic and cruise missiles. Work has been carried out since November 2023. Around the target there are masts used as radar reflectors.
China's missile forces as a whole have long been training to launch missile strikes against American targets, including destroyers, aircraft. But, of course, priority is given to the large ships that China will have to face in the Pacific and South China Sea. The main thing is that Beijing understands this, as it sees the increasing presence of Americans in the Asia-Pacific region. Therefore, there is time to practice. In addition, kamikaze drones and loitering munitions, which are gaining popularity, are also considered as strike weapons to create problems for the hegemon at sea - China3army
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China's missile forces as a whole have long been training to launch missile strikes against American targets, including destroyers, aircraft. But, of course, priority is given to the large ships that China will have to face in the Pacific and South China Sea. The main thing is that Beijing understands this, as it sees the increasing presence of Americans in the Asia-Pacific region. Therefore, there is time to practice. In addition, kamikaze drones and loitering munitions, which are gaining popularity, are also considered as strike weapons to create problems for the hegemon at sea - China3army
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‼️ WW3 – Chinese PLA conducting a major mobilization exercise on the first working day of 2024.
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NEW – US nuclear aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) has already left the Mediterranean Sea.
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Two F-16 fighters from the Norwegian Air Force were transferred to Denmark for training Ukrainian pilots.
Pilots undergoing training in the United States are expected to complete it by the end of the year, which Western media have already called a delay in the process of transferring fighters.
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Pilots undergoing training in the United States are expected to complete it by the end of the year, which Western media have already called a delay in the process of transferring fighters.
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NEW – US nuclear powered aircraft carrier Carl Vinson (CVN-70) arrived in Manila, Philippines.
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NEW – US: US Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswami wants to withdraw the country from NATO, writes Politico - Ateo
The publication's sources said that he often spoke about this in private conversations. If Ramaswami wins the election in 2024, or someone with similar views, such as Donald Trump, then “NATO’s days may be numbered,” the newspaper emphasizes.
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The publication's sources said that he often spoke about this in private conversations. If Ramaswami wins the election in 2024, or someone with similar views, such as Donald Trump, then “NATO’s days may be numbered,” the newspaper emphasizes.
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IRAN – IRGC Navy adds new warship, 100 missile-launching speed boats to Navy fleet
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has taken delivery of Abu Mahdi warship and nearly 100 missile-launching speed boats.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has taken delivery of Abu Mahdi warship and nearly 100 missile-launching speed boats.
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