USS Patriot Arrives in Cebu https://t.co/TfTjoVCfLZ

An interesting interpretation of an extended sail bearing the launch tubes here. (Censorship to conceal ongoing work.) https://t.co/zGsQs2U87Z

Stena Impero - Statement 5 Stena Bulk awaits a decision to the formal request to the Iranian Authorities for permission to visit the Stena Impero and verify the safety and well-being of our 23 much valued crew members held since July 19. https://t.co/7XD2JQiAFM

Turkey Hints at Cutting Off Access to Incirlik if US Is 'Hostile' over S-400 Purchase https://t.co/0sELYBvUfu

Russia voices 'deep regret' over airspace intrusion: Cheong Wa Dae https://t.co/887nRGHX9r

North Korea doesn’t want South Korean rice. Unification Ministry was told by World Food Programme that Pyongyang doesn’t want Seoul’s planned rice donation. Ministry is trying to find out more.

#ChineseDefenseWhitePaper Type 15 tanks, type 052D destroyers, J-20 fighters and DF-26 intermediate and long-range ballistic missiles have been commissioned into the Chinese military.

#ChineseDefenseWhitePaper International strategic competition is on the rise. The US has adjusted its national security and defense strategies, and adopted unilateral policies: white paper

#ChineseDefenseWhitePaper China's new defense white paper for the first time cited "never seek hegemony, expansion, or sphere of influence" as a distinct feature of China's national defense in the new era.

#ChineseDefenseWhitePaper: China's security risks and challenges should not be overlooked, as the global military competition is intensifying.

#ChineseDefenseWhitePaper China's national defense aims: -to deter and resist aggression -to oppose and contain the demand for "Taiwan independence" -to safeguard national sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, security, maritime rights and interests…

Seeing a bunch of rumors that Puerto Rico governor will resign soon. (Tomorrow?) No idea if any of them are true. https://t.co/2tSugVPAel

Whoops. https://t.co/m5pyjytxwv

Unclear if Russia was referring to flying in airspace near Dokdo or in KADIZ in general - presumably it would be the former given what transpired yesterday

the right aircraft are up for Skyking message tonight, the chances of a Skyking message increase when this type of aircraft are airborne

Twice? https://t.co/al8rlj6hsq

BREAKING: @ElNuevoDia is reporting that the resignation of Puerto Rico’s Governor is imminent - CBS News has not confirmed this. The newspaper reports that the Governor has already taped a farewell message, & that he’ll be replaced by the Justice Secretary…

Should have moved those nukes two years ago. https://t.co/6PZ0Mh0fbU

They all out denied it a few hours ago. https://t.co/2FvetSQa85

China says it will not rule out "use of force" to reunit with Taiwan https://t.co/xanW3ZnT5i

Moscow says the route was pre-planned: “Russia says it has carried out its first ever joint air patrol with China, prompting both South Korea and Japan to send jets in response.” https://t.co/yhi5KugS8D