A "cook and a laundry man " of the Armed Forces of #Ukraine on failed offensive in Krivoy Rog
15 U.S. retired high-ranking officers consulted for the Saudi Defense Ministry
At least 15 retired US generals and admirals have taken exorbitant paychecks from the Saudi Defense Ministry since 2016, according to a Washington Post report published on Tuesday. Over 500 former service members have advised foreign governments in arrangements that sometimes pay significantly more than a four-star general’s top annual salary of $203,698, the paper said.
Federal law requires retired military personnel to obtain government authorization to receive any sort of funding or gifts from foreign governments or state-owned firms. However, it’s largely a formality and approvals are “almost automatic,” with 95% of requests granted, according to the Post.
Former NSA director Keith Alexander was paid an amount that was redacted from the report to help build and run the first university training program for cyber-warfare in Saudi Arabia in 2018. Alexander worked with Saud al-Qahtani, an influential figure who oversaw the surveillance of critics of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, including murdered former WaPo contributor Jamal Khashoggi. Qahtani was sanctioned by the US Treasury in 2018 for allegedly participating in the operation that led to Khashoggi’s killing, but Alexander was allowed to work for him anyway.
Former Obama national security adviser James Jones did security consulting for Riyadh starting in 2016. One of the four ex-brass he brought along, four-star Air Force general Charles Wald, insisted they were helping the Saudis become militarily self-sufficient so the US could get out of Riyadh and told the Post that they had made “measurable progress” with reforms while he was there. Still, he said, he was glad to leave.
While a spokesman for Jones claimed at the time that the general was “horrified” by Khashoggi’s murder and that his contract would soon expire, Jones’ security firm reportedly expanded its partnership with the Saudi Defense Ministry instead.
The Post found at least 20 retired officials who hadn’t even secured government approval to work for the Saudi military via Jones’ consulting firms. There is no criminal penalty for skirting this regulation, and some military contractors don’t actually need the authorization.
While these arrangements have existed for years, Saudi Arabia is currently under fire for its refusal to back down on an oil production cut despite pressure from Washington. The Biden administration has threatened to “idddddd” its relationship with Riyadh, accusing the Saudis of helping Russia fund its military operation in Ukraine by not at least postponing the cut – which would delay the 10% spike in gas prices likely to result until after the US midterm elections.
At least 15 retired US generals and admirals have taken exorbitant paychecks from the Saudi Defense Ministry since 2016, according to a Washington Post report published on Tuesday. Over 500 former service members have advised foreign governments in arrangements that sometimes pay significantly more than a four-star general’s top annual salary of $203,698, the paper said.
Federal law requires retired military personnel to obtain government authorization to receive any sort of funding or gifts from foreign governments or state-owned firms. However, it’s largely a formality and approvals are “almost automatic,” with 95% of requests granted, according to the Post.
Former NSA director Keith Alexander was paid an amount that was redacted from the report to help build and run the first university training program for cyber-warfare in Saudi Arabia in 2018. Alexander worked with Saud al-Qahtani, an influential figure who oversaw the surveillance of critics of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, including murdered former WaPo contributor Jamal Khashoggi. Qahtani was sanctioned by the US Treasury in 2018 for allegedly participating in the operation that led to Khashoggi’s killing, but Alexander was allowed to work for him anyway.
Former Obama national security adviser James Jones did security consulting for Riyadh starting in 2016. One of the four ex-brass he brought along, four-star Air Force general Charles Wald, insisted they were helping the Saudis become militarily self-sufficient so the US could get out of Riyadh and told the Post that they had made “measurable progress” with reforms while he was there. Still, he said, he was glad to leave.
While a spokesman for Jones claimed at the time that the general was “horrified” by Khashoggi’s murder and that his contract would soon expire, Jones’ security firm reportedly expanded its partnership with the Saudi Defense Ministry instead.
The Post found at least 20 retired officials who hadn’t even secured government approval to work for the Saudi military via Jones’ consulting firms. There is no criminal penalty for skirting this regulation, and some military contractors don’t actually need the authorization.
While these arrangements have existed for years, Saudi Arabia is currently under fire for its refusal to back down on an oil production cut despite pressure from Washington. The Biden administration has threatened to “idddddd” its relationship with Riyadh, accusing the Saudis of helping Russia fund its military operation in Ukraine by not at least postponing the cut – which would delay the 10% spike in gas prices likely to result until after the US midterm elections.
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Showcased at The world naval defence exhibition, the compact VSR700 is a multi mission system with a broad range of applications
My opinion on what was said about “No Spanish home is going to lack energy” – Pedro Sánchez
The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the opposition leader of the Popular Party (PP), Alberto Núñez Feijóo, met this Tuesday, October 18, in a face-to-face meeting in the Senate Plenary, where they presented their proposals and discussed issues in tax matter. His first confrontation was a few months ago, on June 7, shortly after the leader of the Popular succeeded Pablo Casado in office in a government control session, also in the Upper House. Feijoo premiered with a question to the President…
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The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the opposition leader of the Popular Party (PP), Alberto Núñez Feijóo, met this Tuesday, October 18, in a face-to-face meeting in the Senate Plenary, where they presented their proposals and discussed issues in tax matter. His first confrontation was a few months ago, on June 7, shortly after the leader of the Popular succeeded Pablo Casado in office in a government control session, also in the Upper House. Feijoo premiered with a question to the President…
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#Russia Western Military District signal operators in combat action
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Tajikistan has applied for the purchase of Iranian military drones.
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In the West Bank Jordan River, security forces killed a militant
In the West Bank Jordan River, security forces killed a militant. The incident took place at a checkpoint in Ma’ale Adumim. According to preliminary data, the attacker turned out to be a Palestinian wanted for ten days for participating in an operation at the entrance to the Shuafat refugee camp. https://www.anoncandanga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/document_5944954737391570045.mp4
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In the West Bank Jordan River, security forces killed a militant. The incident took place at a checkpoint in Ma’ale Adumim. According to preliminary data, the attacker turned out to be a Palestinian wanted for ten days for participating in an operation at the entrance to the Shuafat refugee camp. https://www.anoncandanga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/document_5944954737391570045.mp4
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Footage of the rocket attack on the Energodar administration.
According to local authorities, the Ukraine Armed Force used American MLRS HIMARS.
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According to local authorities, the Ukraine Armed Force used American MLRS HIMARS.
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Russian UAV-kamikaze “Lancet” attacks on Ukrainian technology
Russian UAV-kamikaze “Lancet” attacks on Ukrainian technology. What has been destroyed,: – Howitzer Msta-B – Truck Ural-4320 – Radar station 36D6 – Radar station P-18 The T-64BV tank was also damaged. The destruction of two enemy radar stations makes this selection especially juicy, since, for example, without the 36D6 three-dimensional all-round radar, the S-300 air defense missile launchers become useless.
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Russian UAV-kamikaze “Lancet” attacks on Ukrainian technology. What has been destroyed,: – Howitzer Msta-B – Truck Ural-4320 – Radar station 36D6 – Radar station P-18 The T-64BV tank was also damaged. The destruction of two enemy radar stations makes this selection especially juicy, since, for example, without the 36D6 three-dimensional all-round radar, the S-300 air defense missile launchers become useless.
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Clashes between Colombian police and indigenous population in a demonstration #Bogotá.
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Kestrel Defense Company Zhuhai airshow video promocional China continues to heat up an equally important event after the 20th CPC Congress in the information space: the China Airshow 2022 in Zhuhai (from November 8) amid tensions with the United States and rising temperatures in the Taiwan Strait. At the exhibition, Beijing will demonstrate the latest developments in weapons and military equipment.
The Chinese Navy's new dry dock on #Hainan Island was damaged by fire, along with a ship that was there, which apparently burned completely.
Yesterday's fighter, British #Conservative party leader Liz Truss, resigned today
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Elite unit of the National Anti-Extortion and Kidnapping Command of the Bolivarian National Guard #Venezuela
Ukraine Armed Forces killed 3 civilians killed, 10 seriously injured, 12 cars destroyed hitting a civilian crossing in #Kherson with US 12 HIMARS missiles,
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2nd day of the Military Health Competition that takes place at Fort Terepaima, in the video the representatives of the Coronel Elbano Paredes Vivas Military Hospital of Maracay. A total of 26 teams made up of the different health centers of the Venezuelan military health network are competing for their pass to the national team of revealed military doctors who will represent our country in the next Army Games 2023 international military games. #Venezuela # FANB
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The reconnaissance drone of the People's Militia of Donetsk People's Republic filmed a fight between the Armed Forces of Ukraine right on the positions.
During the reconnaissance of the stronghold of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the village of Shumy in the Gorlovsky direction, the militiamen filmed a fight between the military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Ukrainian militants were so busy sorting things out that they never noticed the reconnaissance UAV.
During the reconnaissance of the stronghold of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the village of Shumy in the Gorlovsky direction, the militiamen filmed a fight between the military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Ukrainian militants were so busy sorting things out that they never noticed the reconnaissance UAV.
#Sudan At least 150 people were killed during two days of fighting in the latest ethnic clashes over land disputes in Sudan’s southern Blue Nile state.
The bloodshed is the worst in recent months and crowds took to the streets of Blue Nile’s state capital Damazin in protest on Thursday, chanting slogans condemning a conflict that has killed hundreds this year.
The bloodshed is the worst in recent months and crowds took to the streets of Blue Nile’s state capital Damazin in protest on Thursday, chanting slogans condemning a conflict that has killed hundreds this year.