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216: US Strikes Houthi Rebels in Yemen (2d in two days) + Possible IDF Ground Operation along Philadelphi Corridor + France Orders 42 Rafale Fighters + NDAA '24 Directs USMC Force Design 2030 Independent Evaluation + More
For review:
1. 3 x US Foreign Military Sales: 1. Kosovo: Javelin Missiles with Light-weight Command Launched units worth $75 million; 2. Egypt: 28-meter Patrol Craft kits worth $129 million; & 3. Light Tactical Vehicle Chassis and Fleet build (AM General), worth $200 million.
2. US Strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen with Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles fired by US Navy Destroyer Carney (DDG-64).
3. Israel informs Egypt of Possible IDF Ground Operation along Philadelphi Corridor. Philadelphi Corridor is the 12k (8 mile) border between Egypt & Gaza Strip.
4. France orders 42 x new Rafale Fighters…
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