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263: Israel: Make Hostage Deal or Rafah Operation + Latest US Security Package to Ukraine is Record $6 billion + Russia Producing War Materiel Beyond Need of Frontline Use + More
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For review: 1. Israel to Hamas: Make Hostage Deal or Rafah Operation. 2. Latest US Security Package to Ukraine is Record $6 billion. Includes additional Patriot interceptors, HIMARS munitions, cannon artillery munitions (152mm & 155mm), UAS, and UAS Components, among other materiel. 3. AP Report: Ukraine removes US M1A1 Abrams tanks from front line…
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266: Report: Ukraine Strikes Russian Troop Concentration with ATACMS + French President Discusses French Troops to Ukraine (Again) + US Army New M2A4EI Bradley Variant + Pakistan Navy Hangor II Submarines ...
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For review: 1. Israel Intelligence Agencies (Mossad, Shin Bet, & IDF Intelligence Chief) release unified public report- first since 07 October. 2. French President (Emmanuel Macron) Discusses French Troops to Ukraine (Again). 3. Ukraine Strikes Russian Troop Concentration with ATACMS. 4. US Army New M2A4EI Bradley Variant. New Variant equipped with…
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265: Israel PM: Rafah Operation With or Without Hostage Deal + Israel to Retire Patriot ADA Systems + Russia Says it Shot Down 6 x ATACMS + USAF MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopter Nunn-McCurdy Breach + More
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For review: 1. Israel Prime Minister (Benjamin Netanyahu): Rafah Operation With or Without Hostage Deal. 2. Israel to Retire Patriot ADA Systems- in service since 1991. 3. International Court of Justice: No action against Germany for arms sales to Israel. 4. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) transit Suez Canal from Red Sea to Mediterranean Sea. Car…
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264: Israel Awaiting Hamas Response to Truce Deal + US Continues Work on Gaza Pier + Australia Security Package to Ukraine worth $100 million + USAF Selects Sierra Nevada to Develop E-4B Successor + More ...
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For review: 1. Israel Awaiting Hamas Response to Truce Deal. 2. US Continues Work on Gaza Pier. The Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) system is estimated to be operational in early May. 3. Russia continues to make gains along Eastern Ukraine front. Ukrainian Army Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi acknowledged Ukraine’s overall situation had de…
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262: IDF Ready for Rafah Operation + Latest US Security Package to Ukraine worth $1 billion + US Army to Restructure Aviation Brigades + More
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For review: 1. Latest US Security Assistance Package to Ukraine is worth $1 billion. Includes Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, air defense interceptors, artillery rounds (155mm & 105mm), armored vehicles, and anti-tank weapons. 2. US quietly shipped the long-range variant Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) to Ukraine in March 2024. Range up t…
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EP 261: IDF Restructures Tank Battalions + Army Mobile Protected Firepower M10 Booker Delivered for Testing + UK to Increase Defense Spending to 2.5% GDP by 2030 + Air Defense Systems to Ukraine + More ...
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For review: 1. IDF restructures Tank Battalions. 2. Iran claims the the latest variant of the Bavar-373 Long-Range Air Defense Systems can defeat Stealth Aircraft. The systems employs the Sayyad-4B as the missile interceptor. 3. Germany to deliver the 4th IRIS-T SLM (Medium-Range) Air Defense System to Ukraine later this month. 4. Netherlands to in…
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260: Follow-Up Report: Iran S-300 Radar System Damaged from 19 Apr Strike + US to Withdraw from Niger Drone Base + US House Passes Ukraine - Israel - Indo Pacific Aid Bills + More
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For review: 1. 19 April- Iran backed Armed Group base struck south of Baghdad. US and Israel deny involvement. 2. Follow-Up Report: Iran S-300 Radar System Damaged from 19 Apr Strike. 3. In address to Israel- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to strike Hamas- "with additional painful blows" - hinting at Rafah Operation. 4. US to Withdraw from …
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259: Missile Strike on Air Defense Radar Site inside Iran + US & Israel Still Apart on Rafah Operation + Ukraine Reports Downing a Russian TU-22M Bomber + US Army Names Multi-Domain Task Force Stations ...
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For review: 1. Missile Strike on Air Defense Radar Site inside Iran. Reported location is town of Isfahan- 75 miles south of the Natanz nuclear enrichment complex. 2. After second meeting, US & Israel Still Apart on Rafah Operation. Third meeting planned. 3. Breaking Defense article (Agnes Helou)- lays out Iran's Air Defense Long-Range, Medium-Rang…
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258: IDF Strikes Hezbollah Air Defense Site in NE Lebanon + Lithuania & Rheinmetall Partner to Build 155mm Munition Plant + Argentina Finalizes Purchase of F-16 Fighters from Denmark + US Army Procures ...
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For review: 1. Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu: "Israel appreciates advice and suggestions (from Allies), nevertheless- Israel will make our own decisions." 2. IDF Strikes Hezbollah Air Defense Site in Northeast Lebanon. 3. US CENTCOM X: 16 Apr-CENTCOM Forces engaged two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled a…
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257: Israel Discusses Response to Iranian Attack & IDF Provides Target Options + Germany to Send Patriot ADA System to Ukraine + US Missile Defense Agency Selects Next Gen ICBM Interceptor + More
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 13-14 Apr: CENTCOM & EUCOM Forces engaged and destroyed more than 80 one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles (OWA UAV) and at least six ballistic missiles intended to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen. 2. Israel Discusses Response to Iranian Attack & IDF Provides Target Options. 3. US CENTCOM & EUCOM Air, Ground, & Nava…
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256: Iran Attacks Israel with Missiles & Drones + Iran IRGC Seizes Commercial Vessel near Strait of Hormuz + Germany to Provide Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine + Lockheed Hypersonic Missile ...
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For review: 1. Navy Special Operations Forces from the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seized a commercial vessel (container ship MSC Aries) with ties to Israel, near the Strait of Hormuz. 2. Iran Attacks Israel with Missiles & Drones. Retaliation for Damascus strike in early April. 3. Russian President (Vladimir Putin) comments on upcoming r…
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255: Israel Defense Minister: IDF Ready to Respond Any Scenario + US Donates Brigade's Worth of Seized Arms & Ammo to Ukraine + Greece Prepared to Transfer F-16s to Ukraine + Serbia to Procure Rafale Warplanes ...
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1. US CENTCOM X: 09 Apr- US transfers an Infantry Brigade's worth of seized arms and ammunition to Ukraine. It includes over 5,000 x AK-47s, machine guns, sniper rifles, RPG-7s- and over 500,000 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. 09 Apr- USS Mason (DDG 87) successfully engaged and destroyed one inbound anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) launched by Irani…
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254: IDF Departs Gaza - Leaves 1 x Brigade + IDF Creates New UAV Squadron + Poland Creates Drone Component + Canada to Increase Defense Spending + More
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 06 Apr- CENTCOM Forces destroyed one mobile surface-to air missile system in Houthi controlled territory of Yemen. CENTCOM Forces also shot down one unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over the Red Sea. 08 Apr- CENTCOM Forces destroyed an air defense system with two missiles ready to launch, a ground control station in Houthi…
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253: Iran Army CoS: Damascus Strike Response "Maximum Damage" + IDF Creates Mountain Brigade + US Navy Report Identifies Ship Building Delays + Norway to Double Defense Spending by 2036 + More
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For review 1. US Navy Report Identifies Ship Building Delays. Columbia-Class Submarine (12-16 month delay) and Constellation-Class Frigate (36 month delay) Programs are listed. 2. Iran Army Chief of Staff (General Mohammad Reza Zahedi) promises "maximum damage" in revenge for Damascus strike. 3. IDF destroys three Hamas tunnels- one of which entere…
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252: Israel Readies for Possible Iranian Response to Damascus Strike + Russia - France Defense Ministers Phone Call + US Official: Russia Almost Reconstituted Militarily + Estonia to purchase Caesar 155mm ...
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 03 Apr- , USS Gravely (DDG 107) successfully engaged and destroyed one inbound anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) and two unmanned aerial systems (UAS) launched by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists from Yemen towards USS Gravely in the Red Sea. There were no injuries or damage reported by U.S., coalition, or commercial s…
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251: US & Israel Continue to Disagree on Rafah Operation + Army Fields Next Gen Squad Rifle & Auto Rifle + Guam Air & Missile Defense + Germany orders new Panzerhaubitze 2000 (155mm) + More
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For review: 1. Army Fields Next Gen Squad Rifles & Automatic Rifles to 1-506 Infantry, 1st Brigade, 101 ABN Division (Fort Campbell, KY). 2. Strike in Damascus Kills 2 x IRGC Generals. 3. US and Israel continue to disagree on Rafah Operation. 4. Germany orders new 22 x Panzerhaubitze 2000 (155mm) from Rheinmetall in deal worth $145 million. First s…
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250: US Alternatives to IDF Rafah Ground Operation + US Arms Package to Israel includes F-35s + France & Denmark to deliver more Caesar 155mms to Ukraine + Argentina to buy F-16s from Denmark + More
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For review: 1. 1000 ton lift-capacity derrick barge Chesapeake- supporting Key Bridge salvage (Baltimore, Maryland)- linked to the Hughes Glomar Explorer CIA operation to recover Soviet submarine (K-129 sunk in 1968). 2. US Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff (General Charles Brown) discusses Alternatives to IDF Rafah Ground Operation. They are: Secu…
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249: Potential Ukraine F-16 Basing in NATO Countries "Legitimate Target" (Russian President) + UK to Conduct Future Force Design Review + Is US Army Towed Artillery Dying? + US Army & Navy will Conduct ...
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 27 Mar- US CENTCOM Forces successfully engaged and destroyed four long-range unmanned aerial systems (UAS) launched by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen. 28 Mar- US CENTCOM Forces successfully engaged and destroyed four long-range unmanned aerial systems (UAS) launched by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yeme…
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248: US Sec Def to Discuss Rafah Operation Alternatives with Israel Def Minister + Lithuania Aid Package to Ukraine Worth $217 Million + Bradley Fighting Vehicle Active Protection System + US Army All ...
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For review: 1. US announces that Israel is in compliance with new National Security Memorandum that assures all aid recipients act in accordance with international humanitarian and human rights laws. Announcement comes the same day as the UNSC Resolution 2728 Vote. 2. US Sec Def to Discuss Rafah Operation Alternatives with Israel Def Minister. 3. C…
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247: UNSC Resolution 2728 Passes (US Abstains) + Houthi Rebels Engage Chinese Ship in Red Sea + Spain to Provide More Leopard Tanks to Ukraine + US Army Next Gen Squad Weapon Ammo Plant + US Navy Unfunded ...
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For review: 1. US Security Council passes Resolution 2728- demanding an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan, the immediate and unconditional release of hostages and "the urgent need to expand the flow" of aid into Gaza. There were 14 votes in favor with the US abstaining. Ramadan ends o/a 09 April. 2. After UN Security Council Resolution p…
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246: Russia-China-Algeria Veto US Sponsored UNSC Resolution + Morocco to Procure Javelin Missile Systems + Armor Not Dead: France & Germany Move Forward with Main Ground Combat System + US Congress Finally ...
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 21 Mar- Coalition aircraft successfully engaged and destroyed one unmanned surface vessel (USV) launched by Iranian backed Houthi terrorists. Additionally, coalition forces successfully engaged and destroyed two anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) launched by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists. 22 Mar- US CENTCOM Forces …
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245: IDF Rafah Preparations Will Take Time (Israel PM) + Bahrain to Procure M1Tanks + Czech-Led Artillery Munition Purchase Plan Making Progress + Indo-PACOM FY25 Unfunded Priorities + More
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 18 Mar- CENTCOM Forces successfully engaged and destroyed seven anti-ship missiles, three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and three weapons storage containers in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in self-defense. 19 Mar- Coalition aircraft successfully engaged and destroyed one unmanned aerial vehicle and CENTCOM Forces …
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244: Russia-China-Iran Conduct Naval Drills in Gulf of Oman + German Chancellor Visits Israel + EU Plan to Increase Artillery Munition Production + USAF Hypersonic Efforts + More
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For review: 1. Israel targets Hamas senior leaders in precision strike operations. Israel sends negotiating team to Doha. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Israel- meets with Prime Minister. 2. Russia-China-Iran Conduct Naval Drills in Gulf of Oman. 3. EU Plan to Increase Artillery Munition Production. 4. USAF Hypersonic Efforts. 5. US Army FY25…
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243: NATO Annual Report (2023) + Netherlands Selects Naval Group (France) to Build 4 x New Submarines + US Navy FY25 Budget + UK Army Participates in Project Convergence '24 + More
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X 16 Mar- Iranian-backed Houthis launched two unmanned Aerial vehicles (UAV) from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Red Sea. US CENTCOM Forces successfully engaged and destroyed one UAV and the other is presumed to have crashed into the Red Sea. 16 Mar- US CENTCOM Forces destroyed five unmanned surface vessels an…
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242: Israel - Hamas Negotiations Continue While IDF Rafah Plan Set + UK Defense Minister Plane Jammed Flying near Kaliningrad + UK to Procure CH-47 Extended Range Chinooks + USMC FY25 Budget Request ...
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 14 Mar- Iranian-backed Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Gulf of Aden and two additional ASBMs towards the Red Sea. There were no injuries or damage reported to U.S. or coalition ships. Additionally, United States Central Command successfully engaged …
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241: US Security Assistance Package to Ukraine Worth $300M + US Army Tests Extended Range MLRS / HIMARS Missile + F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is a Program of Record (official) + FY 2025 USAF Budget Request ...
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 12 Mar- U.S. Army Vessels (USAV SP4 James A. Loux (LSV-6), USAV Monterrey (LCU30), USAV Matamoros (LCU26), and USAV Wilson Warf (LCU11) from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), departed Joint Base Langley-Eustis en-route to the E. Mediterranean to establish a roll-on, roll-off dock capability that allows shi…
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240: France to Collaborate with Ukraine for Arms Production + UAE Tests the Infantry Squad Vehicle + US Army FY25 Budget Request is $185.9 Billion + More
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 11 Mar- Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles from Houthi-controlled areas of into the Red Sea toward merchant vessel Pinocchio, a Singaporean-owned, Liberian-flagged ship. The missiles did not impact the vessel and there were no injuries or damage reported. Also on 11 Mar, United State…
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239: F-35A Now Nuclear-Capable Fighter + UK to Provide Large Numbers of First Person View Drones & Loitering Munitions to Ukraine + US Army Transportation Brigade Deploys to Mediterranean + More
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 09 Mar- U.S. and Coalition forces downed a total of at least 28 uncrewed aerial vehicles between 1600-2030 (local time). U.S. Army Vessel (USAV) General Frank S. Besson (LSV-1) from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, XVIII Airborne Corps, departed Joint Base Langley-Eu…
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238: US to Build a Temporary Pier for Gaza Humanitarian Support + China to Develop 4th Aircraft Carrier + US Army to Establish Deep-Sensing (Targeting) Cross Functional Team + More
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For review- (shorter episodes planned for next two weeks) 1. US CENTCOM X: 06 Mar- At approximately 11:30 a.m. (local time) an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) was launched from Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen toward M/V True Confidence, a Barbados-flagged, Liberian-owned bulk carrier, while transiting the Gulf of Aden. …
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237: Israel-Hamas Hostage Negotiations Continue + Netherlands to Develop New Frigates + Iran Weapons Display at Doha (Qatar) Trade Show + Canada & Germany Procure Boeing P-8 Poseidon Aircraft + More
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 04 Mar- Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired 2 x anti-ship ballistic missiles from Yemen into the Gulf of Aden at M/V MSC SKY II, a Liberian-flagged, Swiss-owned container vessel. One of the missiles impacted the vessel causing damage. Initial reports indicate there were no injuries; the ship did not request assistanc…
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236: Pentagon will Lift V-22 Osprey Grounding Next Week +Israel-Hamas Hostage Negotiations Falter + Army National Guard Grounds all Helicopters following AH-64 Crash + US Army Sends DE-MSHORAD to CENTCOM ...
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For review: 1. Pentagon will Lift V-22 Osprey Grounding Next Week. 2. Army National Guard Grounds all Helicopters following fatal AH-64 Crash in Mississippi. 3. US CENTCOM X: 29 Feb- between 1800-1915 hours (local), CENTCOM Forces conducted 2 x self-defense strikes against 6 x mobile anti-ship cruise missiles that were prepared to launch towards th…
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235: Ukraine Considers Inviting Russia to Peace Summit in Switzerland + France Considers Sending Troops to Ukraine? + Singapore to Procure More F35s + US Army Force Structure Changes + More
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 27 Feb- Between 2150 & 2255 (local), US aircraft and a Coalition warship shot down 5 x Iranian-backed Houthi one-way attack (OWA) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in the Red Sea. 2. Israel and Hamas continue Hostage-Prisoner negotiations as Ramadan gets closer (10 Mar). 3. Ukraine Considers Inviting Russia to Peace Summit…
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234: US-UK Conducted Strikes Against Houthis + IDF Will Continue Strikes in North + Iron Sting 120mm Precision Mortar + Hungary Ratifies Sweden NATO Membership + More
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 26 Feb- CENTCOM Forces destroyed 3 x unmanned surface vessels (USV), 2 x mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM), and 1 x one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in self-defense. 2. From Department of Defense statement (24 Feb): US and UK, with support from allied nations, struck 18 Houthi targets on 24 Feb. Suppor…
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233: IDF Prepares for War in North + USMC Force Design Opinion Piece (it's brutal) + Russia-Ukraine War at Year 2 + Hungary Orders More Gripen Warplanes + More
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For review: US CENTCOM X: 18 Feb- Iran-backed Houthi terrorists attacked the M/V Rubymar, a Belize-flagged, UK-owned bulk carrier. The attack caused significant damage to the ship, which caused an 18-mile oil slick. 22 Feb- US aircraft and a coalition warship shot down 6 x Iranian-backed Houthi one-way attack (OWA) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in …
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232: US MQ-9 Downed by Houthi Rebels + Indian Army Wants New Towed-155mm Howitzer + Turkey's 5th Gen Fighter Makes First Flight + UK Trident II Launch + More
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For review: 1. CENTCOM X: - 20 Feb: At 0030 (local), USS Laboon (DDG 58) identified a one anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) headed in its direction. The USS Laboon shot down the ASCM. - 21 Feb: Between 1200 and 1845 (local), CENTCOM Forces conducted 4 x self-defense strikes against 7 x mobile Houthi Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles and 1 x mobile Anti-Ship …
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231: Israeli Cabinet Rejects International Diktats Pushing Palestinian Statehood + European Coalition Intends to Deliver 1 Million Drones to Ukraine + Denmark to Donate All Artillery Rounds to Ukraine ...
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: - 17 Feb: CENTCOM Forces conducted five self-defense strikes against 3 x mobile anti-ship cruise missiles, 1 x unmanned underwater vessel (UUV), and 1 x unmanned surface vessel (USV) in Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. This is the first observed Houthi employment of a UUV since attacks began in October 2…
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230: Strikes in Iran Target Energy Sector + Ukraine Defense Agreements with Germany & France + Armor Not Dead: Greece Considers Upgrading Leopard I Tank Fleet + North Korea Test Launches Anti-Ship Missile ...
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: - 14 Feb: CENTCOM Forces conducted four self-defense strikes against 7 x mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM), 3 x mobile unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV), and 1 x explosive unmanned surface vessel (USV) in Houthi controlled areas of Yemen,. - 15 Feb: US Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr (WPC 1147), forward d…
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229: IDF Captures Footage of Hamas Leader in Tunnel + Netherlands Court Halts F-35 Parts to Israel + Iran Fires Ballistic Missile from New Ship + US Navy C-2A Greyhounds Fill V-22 Osprey Gap + More
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 12 Feb- Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired two missiles from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Bab al-Mandeb. Both missiles were launched toward MV Star Iris, a Greek-owned, Marshall Islands-flagged cargo vessel transiting the Red Sea. The ship reports being seaworthy with minor damage and no injuries to th…
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228: IDF Rescues 2 Hostages in Rafah + German Navy Sends Air Defense Frigate to Mediterranean + Ukraine's New Commander in Chief + Op-Ed (Breaking Defense) on US Army Cancelling Future Attack Reconnaissance ...
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For review: 1. US Central Command (CENTCOM) X: - 09 Feb- CENTCOM Forces conducted self-defense strikes against two mobile unmanned surface vessels (USV), four mobile anti-ship cruise missiles, and one mobile land attack cruise missile (LACM) that were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea. - 10 Feb- CENTCOM Forces conducted self-defense s…
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227: IDF Preparing for Operations in Rafah + US Army Kills Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Program + Ukraine President Replaces Senior Armed Forces General + Saudi Arabia Procures South Korean Air ...
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For review: 1. USMC identifies five crewmembers killed in CH-53E Super Stallion crash. The helicopter crashed over Pine Valley, California (about 50 miles east of San Diego). 2. US drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia leader (Abu Baqir Al-Saadi), commander in charge of Kataib Hezbollah’s operations in Syria. Al-Saadi was linked to att…
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226: Estonia Provides $88 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine + Netherlands Increases F16 Fighter Commitment to Ukraine + Armor Not Dead: Netherlands Wants a Tank Battalion + Part of AUKUS - Australian ...
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 06 Feb: Iranian-Backed Houthi Terrorists conduct Multiple Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Attacks in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden . 05 Feb: US CENTCOM Forces conducted a strike in self-defense against two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles (USV). 04 Feb: US CENTCOM Forces conducted strike in self-defense ag…
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225: US & UK Strike Targets in Houthi-controlled Yemen + Hamas Resurfaces in Northern Gaza + India to buy MQ-9B Drones + US Army Procures More M109A7 Self-Propelled 155mm Howitzers + More
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: - 03 Feb: US CENTCOM Forces & UK Armed Forces conducted strikes against 36 Houthi targets at 13 locations in Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen. US CENTCOM Forces included F/A18-E/F Super Hornets from the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69) and US Navy Guided-missile destroyers USS Carney (DDG-64) and USS Gra…
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224: US Strikes Targets in Syria & Iraq + IDF Ground Operations Update + US Army IVAS News + EU Economic Package for Ukraine + More
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For review: 1. US strikes Iran-backed militant targets in Syria and Iraq in response to the attack in Jordan that killed three US Army Soldiers. US CENTCOM Forces struck over 85 targets. B-1 Lancer long-range bombers, flying from the US, took part in the strikes. 2. Israeli Defense Minister (Yoav Gallant) announces Hamas forces in Khan Yunis have b…
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223: IDF Advanced Tunnel Tactics + Denmark Sends Air Defense Frigate to Red Sea + Czech Republic Joins F-35 Club + US-Japan to Collaborate on Manned -Unmanned Air Teaming Effort + More
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For review: 1. US Soldiers (3) killed in Drone strike at base in Jordan. Soldiers assigned to the 718th Engineer Company, 926th Engineer Battalion. 2. In wake of deadly drone attack, US CENTCOM to analyze counter-UAS needs and procedures at bases within the Area of Responsibility. 3. Syrian state media reports Iranian advisers killed in strike near…
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222: IDF Ground Operations Update + Turkey's F-16 Deal Approved + Greece to purchase F-35s + USMC V-22 Osprey Update + More
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For review: 1. Russian report: Russian Il-76 Transport Plane shot down carrying 65 Prisoners of War set for exchange. Associated Press outlet and US government cannot confirm. 2. Report; UK and Germany in discussion for long-range missile transfer: UK Storm Shadows to Ukraine -in return- Germany provides Taurus missiles to the UK. 3. Skynex air def…
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221: No Deal on Latest Hostage Negotiations Israel - Hamas + Armor Not Dead: Lithuania to Procure 1 x Battalion of Leopard 2 Tanks + Ukraine Defense Contact Group Establishes Armor & Drone Capability Coalitions ...
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 24 Jan 2024; US CENTCOM Forces strike Kataib Hezbollah (KH) capabilities in Iraq. Targets included KH headquarters, storage and training locations for rocket, missile, and one-way attack UAV capabilities. 2. US and Iraq discussing future of US Military presence in the country. Currently, the US has 2,500 Troops in Iraq …
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220: US/UK Strike Houthis with Tomahawk Missiles and Warplanes + IDF: Fierce Fighting in S. Gaza + USAF B21 Raider in Low-Rate Production + Armor Not Dead: UK Shows Challenger 3 MBT Prototype + More
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For review: 1. Sad Story: US Navy identified two Navy Seals lost at sea following a boarding mission on 11 January 2024. 2. US and UK strikes Houthi Rebels in Yemen with Tomahawk Missiles and Warplanes (F/A 18E/F Super Hornets from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), and UK Royal Air Force Typhoon jets). Tomahawks fired from Guided Missile Cruis…
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219: IRGC Struck in Syria + Multiple Rockets & Ballistic Missiles Target US Base in in Iraq + UK Tests Direct Energy Weapon + USAF Sentinel ICBM Program Exceeds Cost Projections + More
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X (Twitter) 20 January- multiple ballistic missiles and rockets were launched by Iranian-backed militants targeting al-Assad Airbase. Most missiles were intercepted by the base’s air defense systems while others impacted on the base. Damage assessments are ongoing. 2. 1. US CENTCOM X (Twitter) 19/20 January- US CENTCOM For…
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218: US to Designate Houthis as Specifically Designated Global Terrorists + France to Provide Scalp Missiles to Ukraine + USMC Developing Medium-Range Air Defense Capability + Spain Purchasing 120mm ...
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X (Twitter); 17 Jan: one-way attack UAS, launched from Houthi controlled areas in Yemen, struck M/V Genco Picardy in the Gulf of Aden (Marshall Islands flagged, U.S. owned/operated bulk carrier ship). No injuries and some damage reported. Vessel is seaworthy and continuing underway. 2. Statement from US National Security A…
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217: IDF Prepares Ground Forces for Long War + Iran Strikes Targets in Northern Iraq/Syria + UK Pledges $3.2 billion to Ukraine in '24 + North Korea Claims Hypersonic Ballistic Missile Launch + More
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For review: 1. US CENTCOM X (Twitter): 14 Jan- US Fighter shoots down anti-ship cruise fired from Houthi-Controlled Yemen. No injuries or damages reported. 2. US CENTCOM X (Twitter): 15 Jan- Iran backed Houthi Rebels fired and struck the M/V Gibraltar Eagle- Marshall Islands-flagged/US owned and operated container ship. The ship reported no injurie…
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