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I - On Defense Podcast
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- I - On Defense Podcast
330: Israeli PM Makes Case for Maintaining IDF Presence on Philadelphi Corridor + UN Security Council Extends Peacekeeping Mandate in Lebanon + UK's Symbolic Sanction of Arms to Israel + More
For review: 1. US White House reports that new Hostage Deal has Israel mvoing off populated areas of the Philadelphi Corridor. White House National Security…
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329: IDF Recovers Bodies of Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas + Ukraine President Fires Senior Air Force Commander + Lithuania to Modernize Soldier Weapons & Equipment + More
For review: 1. According to final investigation report, the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in May 2024, was caused by bad…
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328: Israeli Security Cabinet Supports Remaining on Philadelphi Corridor + Qatar & Turkey Joint Air Force Squadron + UK New Medium Helicopter Program Has Only 1 x Bidder + More
For review. 1. USAID Report on Gaza Pier- available at USNI News. 2. Israeli Security Cabinet Supports Remaining on Philadelphi Corridor. Israel's security…
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327: IDF Says 80% Tunnels Destroyed on Philadelphi Corridor - Rafah Brigade Collapsed + Poland Preparing to Receive F-35s + Thailand Leans Toward Saab's Gripen E/F Warplanes + More
For review: 1. Among Hostage Negotiations, Israel PM faces tough decisions on status of Philadelphi Corridor. 2. IDF Says 80% Tunnels Destroyed on Philadelphi…
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326: US SEC DEF - 2 x US Carriers to Remain in CENTCOM AOR + North Korea Demonstrates Loitering Munitions that Curiously Resemble Israeli Design + Chinese Y-9 Aircraft Violates Japanese Airspace + More
For review. 1. Hezbollah attacks Northern Israel with missiles and drones in retaliation for strike on senior commander. 2. US SEC DEF: 2 x US Carriers to…
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325: Israel & Hamas Negotiations Continue - No Deal Yet + Indian PM Visits Kiev - Encourages Dialogue + Germany to Station Combat Brigade in Lithuania by End of Decade + More
For review: 1. Israel & Hamas Negotiations Continue - No Deal Yet. Philadelphi Corridor still a sticking point. Egypt-based Alghad TV reported Saturday, citing…
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324: US Carrier Abraham Lincoln Arrives in CENTCOM AOR + IDF Recovers Bodies of Six Hostages in Khan Younis + Australia and Kongsberg to Build Joint & Naval Strike Missiles in New South Wales + More
For review: 1. US Carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) Arrives in the Middle East according US Central Command. The Lincoln is set to relieve USS Theodore…
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323: Israel Accepts US "Bridging Proposal" in Negotiations + Ukraine Destroys Key Bridges in Kursk Region + USMC Marine-One Helicopter First Flight with President + More
For review: 1. Israel Accepts US "Bridging Proposal" in Negotiations. Statement from Israeli Prime Minister's Office: “The Prime Minister reiterated Israel’s…
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322: Israel - Hamas Negotiation Update + US Carrier & Guided-Missile Submarine Moving Toward CENTCOM AOR + AUKUS Countries Lower Arms Export Restrictions + More
For review: 1. US Carrier (USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72) & Guided-Missile Submarine (USS Georgia SSGN-728) Moving Toward CENTCOM AOR. 2. Israel - Hamas…
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321: US President: Significant Progress on Negotiations + IDF Destroys Tunnels & Rehearses Long-Range Strikes + US Navy Installs Drone Control Room on Aircraft Carrier + IVAS Update + More
For review: 1. US President: Significant Progress on Negotiations. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas were the most constructive that mediators had seen in…
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320: IDF Division Commander Discusses Gaza Operations + China Urges De-Escalation after Kursk Incursion + Norway to Procure M142 HIMARS + Poland Signs Deal for AH-64E Apache Helicopters + More
For review: 1. President Biden hopeful that successful negotiations between Israel & Hamas will stave off Iran retaliatory strike. President Biden was asked by…
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319: Report: Ukraine Combat Brigades Digging In at Kursk + Hamas Supports Negotiations But Will Not Send Delegation to Upcoming Talks + US Army 2d MDTF in Morocco Exercise + More
For review: 1. Forbes Report: Ukraine Combat Brigades Digging In at Kursk. There’s growing evidence that some or all of the 5 x Ukraine Combat Brigades- have…
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318: Defense News Annual Top 100 Defense Companies (2023) + Ukraine Sends 5 x Combat Brigades into Russia's Kursk Oblast + Iran's IRGC Claims Undetectable Naval Cruise Missiles + More
For review: 1. Ukraine Sends 5 x Combat Brigades into Russia's Kursk Oblast. Russia declared a “federal-level” emergency in the region and sent reinforcements…
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317: Organization of Islamic Cooperation Meets in Saudi Arabia + Russia Malva 152mm Mobile Artillery + Thailand to Procure Chinese Assault Rifles + More
For review: 1. Secretary of National Security Sergei Shoigu, delivers Russian President Putin's message of restraint during his visit to Tehran on Monday. 2…
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316: US Forces in Iraq Struck in Rocket Attack + IDF Locates Vehicle-Size Tunnel on Philadelphi Corridor + Russian National Security Council Secretary Shoigu Visits Tehran + More
For review: 1. US Forces in Iraq Struck in Rocket Attack. Several US personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, Defense…
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315: US CENTCOM Commander Travels to Region + Report: US Deploys F-22 Squadron to CENTCOM AOR + Australia Invests in Collins-Class Submarines + Senate Appropriations Committee FY25 Spending Bill Info + More
For review: 1. Iran State TV reports that a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh- and not an explosive device…
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314: Getting Ready for Iran: US Increasing Presence in CENTCOM AOR + Ukraine President: Russia Invited at Next Peace Summit + US Army Making Progress With Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Program + More
For review: 1. US to exit final installation (Air Base 201) in Niger next week. Air Base 201 was the final US military site in the West African country after…
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313: Iran Supreme Leader Orders Direct Strike on Israel + IDF Tough Response to Hezbollah + US SECDEF: US Will Help Defend Israel + AP Report: F-16s Arrive in Ukraine + More
For review: 1. Iran Supreme Leader Orders Direct Strike on Israel. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has ordered a direct strike on Israel for the killing of…
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312: Diplomats Work to De-escalate Israeli Response to Druze Village Rocket Attack + Kyiv Post Opinion Article - Is Peace Coming to Ukraine? + US Army Fixed-Wing ISR Program Ready in 12-18 Months + More
For review: 1. Diplomats Work to De-escalate Israeli Response to Druze Village Rocket Attack. Israeli officials suggested that the response would be serious…
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311: Israel PM: Hezbollah Will Pay Heavy Price for Druze Village Rocket Attack + Greece Joins F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Club + Boeing to Purchase Spirit AeroSystems - Shaking Up US Army FLRAA Program + More
1. Boeing to Purchase Spirit AeroSystems - Shaking Up US Army FLRAA Program. Bell (winner of the FLRAA competition), intends to step away from Spirit…
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310: Israel - Saudi Arabia Normalization Still Possible + Armor Not Dead: Netherlands & Denmark Sending Leopard 2 Tanks to Ukraine + Armor Not Dead: Italy to Have New Tanks in Three Years + More
For review: 1. Israel - Saudi Arabia Normalization Still Possible. A normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia is still possible before the US…
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309: Gaza Post-War Plan Discussions in Abu Dhabi + Sudan Ceasefire Talks in Switzerland + Ukraine's Foreign Minister Visits China + Canadian Army Procures Tactical Vehicles for Light Forces + More
For review: 1. Gaza Post-War Plan Discussions in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Officials from Israel, the United States and the United Arab Emirates…
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308: Israel Prime Minister in Washington D.C - Will Address Joint Session of Congress + Royal Australian Navy Destroyer Employs Naval Strike Missile at RIMPAC 2024 + US Army Reports 6 Month Schedule Delay in JLTV Production + More
For review: 1. Royal Australian Navy Destroyer Employs Naval Strike Missile at RIMPAC 2024. Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Sydney (DDG-42) successfully…
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307: Israeli Response: IAF F-35s and F-15s Strike Houthi Port Facilities in Yemen + Estonia Sends Mistral Air Defense Systems to Ukraine + USAF to Restructure Acquisition Plan for Sentinel ICBM Program + More
For review: 1. Israeli Response: IAF F-35s and F-15s Strike Houthi Port Facilities in Yemen. At least a dozen IAF aircraft, including F-35 stealth fighter…
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306: Houthi Launched Drone Hits Tel Aviv + France to Train New Ukraine Combat Brigade + US Pairs Navy SM-6 with Army Radar in Indo-Pacific Test + Manned Attack Helicopters Dead? + More
For review: 1. Last Story on US-built Gaza Pier (I think). 2. Houthi-launched explosive drone hits Tel Aviv. The drone, identified by the IDF as an…
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305: Israel is Real-Time Proving Ground for Layered Air Defense + US & Armenia Conduct Eagle Partner 24 Military Exercise + India Developing New Light Tank + Boeing Working to Launch Hypersonic Missiles from C-17 + More
For review: 1. IDF monitored Hamas' Khan Yunis Brigade Commander's residence for weeks before airstrike. Senior Hamas Commander was reported to have been at…
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304: IDF Strikes Senior Hamas Commander in Rafah - Fate Unknown + US Carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN- 71) in CENTCOM AOR + Five Countries to to Purchase US ATACMS + US to Close Down Gaza Pier + More
For review: 1. US President and Secretary of Defense Statements on Former President Donald Trump assassination attempt. 2. Israeli Prime Minister (Benjamin…
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303: Israel PM Denies IDF Withdrawal from Philadelphi Corridor + NATO to Open Liaison Office in Jordan + Northrup Grumman Med-Caliber Ammo Co-production in Ukraine + Sino-Belarusian Exercise Timed with NATO Summit + More
For review: 1. Israel PM (Benjamin Netanyahu) Denies IDF Withdrawal from Philadelphi Corridor as part of Hostage Negotiations. Israeli PM statement: “The prime…
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302: Hezbollah to Stop Attacks with Israel-Hamas Ceasefire + NATO: Ukraine Irreversible Path to Membership + Romania to Procure K9 155mm SP Howitzers + US & Germany Agree to Long-Range Fires Basing + More
For review: 1. Hezbollah to cross-border Stop Attacks with Israel-Hamas Ceasefire. Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said Wednesday his Lebanese terror group…
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301: Israel PM Nonnegotiable Demands for Hostage Talks + Pitch Black Exercise in Australia + NATO Summit Starts in Washington D.C + USAF Sentinel ICBM Program Reset + More
1. Pitch Black Exercise in Australia will see 20 nations participating. Of these, 16 are contributing combat jets to the exercise, with more than 140 aircraft…
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300: IDF Strikes Key Figure in Hezbollah Air Defense Unit + Latest on F-16 Fighters to Ukraine + Switzerland Considers IRIS-T SLM Air Defense System + USMC Reactivates Light Helicopter Squadron in North Carolina + More
For review: 1. Reformist candidate (Masoud Pezeshkian) wins Iranian Presidential election. President-elect Pezeshkian advocates for improved ties with the…
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299: Israel - Hamas Negotiations Resume + Hungarian PM to Russia - Talks Peace + German Arms Exports on Record Pace + Amphib Vessel USS Boxer Prepares for Deployment Return + More
For review: 1. Israel - Hamas Negotiations Resume. Israel said the Friday talks were only an initial meeting, and their delegation will return to Doha next…
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298: IDF Strikes Senior Hezbollah Commander in S. Lebanon + Hungarian President Visits Ukraine - Talks Ceasefire + Boeing Delivers Block II CH-47 Chinook to Army + US Navy & Army Test Hypersonic Missile + More
For review: 1. IDF Strikes Senior Hezbollah Commander in Southern Lebanon. 2. Lebanon's Foreign Minister (Abdullah Bou Habib) statement to Israel: "We are…
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297: Financial Times Report: Israeli Patriot Air Defense Systems to Ukraine? + Russia Prepares Response to US Black Sea Drone Operations + European Combined Development of Long-Range Strike Capability + More
For review: 1. US Military raises security alert level of bases in European Command. 2. Israeli Defense Minister (Yoav Gallant) visits Rafah. Defense Minister…
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296: Iran UN Mission Threatens "Obliterating War" if IDF Offensive in Lebanon + USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group in Mediterranean + Finland to Procure Border Surveillance Aircraft + New Royal Canadian Navy Destroyers + More
For review: 1. Iran UN Mission Threatens "Obliterating War" if IDF Offensive in Lebanon. 2. IDF has 2 x Divisions and 1 x Mountain Brigade on Northern Border…
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295: Israel Prime Minister Visits Northern Border + Germany to Develop Super-Sonic Strike Missile with Norway + US Army Precision Strike Missile Engagement in Pacific Exercise + More
For review: 1. NATO Statement: Outgoing Netherlands Prime Minister set to become the new NATO Secretary General on 01 October 2024. The position is a four year…
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294: US & Israel Discuss Strategies for De-escalation in North + US Sec Def has Call with Russian Def Minister + BAE Increases Production of AMPV + Finland's Senop Unveils Carl Gustaf Day/Thermal Sight + More
For review: 1. USNI posts the Memorandum of Understanding (11 June 2024), between the USMC & US Navy concerning amphibious warship readiness terms. 2. US has…
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293: Israel Defense Minister to Washington + Kongsberg New Short Range Air Defense System + Rheinmetall 155mm Munition Order worth $9.1 Billion + Hanwha to Purchase Philly Shipyard + More
For review: 1. Israeli Prime Minister (Benjamin Netanyahu): Once the IDF completes its intense fighting in Rafah, “we will face north.” 2. IDF locate and raid…
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292: US Gaza Pier Operational Again + Romania to Procure K9 Thunder 155mm SP Howitzers + USAF to Open F-35 Training Site in Arkansas + US Carrier Eisenhower (CVN-69) Departs Red Sea + More
For review: 1. US Gaza Pier Operational Again. The pier was reattached to Gaza’s shoreline on 19 June 2024. 2. France signals support for a potential Lebanese…
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291: Hezbollah Leader Warns Israel about Conflict Escalation in Lebanon + Philippines & China Clash at Second Thomas Shoal + Armor Not Dead: Advanced Tank Concepts at Eurosatory 2024 + More
For review: 1. In response to comments by NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg (concerning China's support for Russia), Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian…
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290: Shots Fired Across Korean DMZ + IDF Says Half of Rafah Brigade Dismantled + Israeli Army Generals Approve Lebanon Offensive Plan + Army to Remove Hellfire Launcher from M-SHORAD + More
For review: 1. Update: Court rules that Israeli Military Companies can attend Eurosatory 2024 Exhibition in Paris. 2. IDF Says Half of Rafah Brigade…
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289: Despite Daily Humanitarian Pause- IDF Will Continue Rafah Fight + Ukraine Peace Summit Concludes in Switzerland + US Army Names M-SHORAD Platform after Medal of Honor Hero + More
For review: 1. Despite a daily humanitarian pause- IDF Will Continue Rafah Fight. IDF: The pause “for humanitarian purposes will take place from 8:00 am (0500…
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288: US Gaza Pier Dismantled Due to Weather + Russian President Offers Ukraine Ceasefire - with Conditions + Greece Considers Procurement of Precision Strike Missiles + V22 Osprey Fleet Limited Flight Status until '25 + More
For review: 1. US Gaza Pier Dismantled Due to Weather. US CENTCOM Statement: "After the period of expected high seas, the pier will be rapidly re-anchored to…
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287: Hezbollah Rocket Assault in Response to IDF Targeted Strike + US - Ukraine Security Agreement + Germany Sends Patriot Missiles to Ukraine + Mobile Artillery Showcased at Eurosatory '24 + More
For review: 1. Houthi forces strike cargo ship with two anti-ship cruise missiles in Gulf of Aden. US CENTCOM statement: “Both missiles struck MV Verbena, a…
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286: Hamas Provides "Amendments" to Ceasefire Proposal + Russian Naval Action Group Operates off Florida's Atlantic Coast + Norway to Assemble Leopard Main Battle Tanks + More
For review: 1. Hamas Provides "Amendments" to Ceasefire Proposal. A Hamas spokesman said the response included “amendments that confirm the ceasefire…
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285: IDF Operation Arnon Details + UNSC Adopts Israel - Hamas Ceasefire Resolution + Israeli Roem/Sigma Automatic 155mm Mobile Howitzer + Some 90 Countries Will Attend Swiss Hosted Ukraine Peace Summit + More
For review: 1. IDF Operation Arnon Hostage Rescue Details. 2. UN Security Council Adopts US Sponsored - Israel - Hamas Ceasefire Proposal. 14 in Favor with 1 x…
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284: IDF Rescues 4 Hostages (Alive) in Central Gaza + Latest US Security Assistance to Ukraine is Worth $225 Million + France to Provide Mirage 2000-5 Warplanes to Ukraine + US Gaza Pier Back in Operation + More
For review: 1. US Gaza Pier Back in Operation. 2. IDF Rescues 4 Hostages (Alive) from Nuseirat, in Central Gaza. 3. Latest US Security Assistance to Ukraine is…
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283: IDF Destroys 2k Tunnel Adjacent to Rafah Border Crossing + IDF to Build a third F-35 Squadron + Houthi Rebels Fire Solid Fuel Missile + US B-1B Bomber Drops Precision Munition at South Korean Range + More
For review: 1. Follow-up. More than 70 Israeli defense firms uninvited to Eurosatory Defense Expedition in Paris. Some defense firm executives shrug-off…
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282: IDF Prepares for Operations on Northern Border + President Biden Will Not Attend Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland + Japan Rail Gun Development + US Army IVAS Update + More
For review: 1. IDF Prepares for Operations on Northern Border. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi : “We are approaching the point where a decision will…
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281: Latest on Israel - Hamas Hostage Release Deal + Ukraine President Appearance at Shangri-La Dialogue + US Army M1E3 Abrams Developments + More
For review: 1. Latest on Israel - Hamas Hostage Release Deal. 2. Israeli Defense companies uninvited to the 2024 Eurosatory Defense Show in Paris, France. More…
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280: IDF Controls Philadelphi Corridor + US-UK Strikes Houthi Rebels + Italy to Develop New Armored Fighting Vehicle + F35B Crash in New Mexico + More
For review: 1. US-UK Strikes Houthi Rebels with airstrikes. 2. IDF Controls Philadelphi Corridor. Along the corridor, IDF said it has located so far some 20…
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279: IDF Pushes Tanks into Central Rafah + Report: IDF Using Unmanned M113 APCs + Switzerland to host Ukraine Peace Summit in June + US Gaza Pier Needs Repair + More
For Review: 1. US Gaza Pier Needs Repair. The pier will be pulled from the beach and sent to the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, where U.S. Central Command…
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278: Israel - Egypt Cross Border Shooting + Ukraine Senior General Syrsky: France Sending Military Instructors to Ukraine + Sweden Permits Donated Weapons Use in Russia + USAF B-21 Flight + More
For review: 1. Israel - Egypt Cross Border Shooting results in death of Egyptian Soldier. Spokesperson for Egypt’s military said it was carrying out an…
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277: US Gaza Pier Vessels Disconnect in Stormy Sea + Latest US Security Assistance Package to Ukraine worth $275 Million + Ukraine F-16 Pilots Ready for Combat in Weeks + More
For review: 1. US Gaza Pier Vessels Disconnect in Stormy Seas. Four vessels broke free from moorings, and efforts to recover the vessels were underway with…
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276: Three US Soldiers Sustain Non-Combat Injuries during Gaza Pier Operations + IDF Locates 4 Hostages in Tunnel Shaft Underneath House + China's PLA Drills around Taiwan + HASC Draft NDAA is $883.7 Billion + More
For review: 1. Three US Soldiers Sustain Non-Combat Injuries during Gaza Pier Operations. 2. Iran claims that Turkey's assistance (via infrared capable drone)…
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275: IDF Controls Half of Philadelphi Corridor + Spain Security Package to Ukraine includes Patriot Missiles, Leopard Tanks, & 155mm Munitions + US Navy Successfully Fires Patriot Missile via Aegis System + More
For review: 1. Follow-up: Iranian President (Ebrahim Raisi) dies in helicopter crash in bad weather and mountainous terrain. Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah…
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274: Iranian President's Helicopter Crashes in Mountainous Region + US Forces Begin Departing Niger + Latest Denmark Assistance to Ukraine worth $813.5 million + More
For Review: 1. Iranian President's (Ebrahim Raisi) Helicopter Crashes in Mountainous Region. Condition of passengers unknown. Heavy fog and bad weather…
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273: US Gaza Pier Ready + Report: Hezbollah Drone S-5 Rocket Strike + China PLAN Drone Carrier + USMC Tactical Light Vehicle Power + More
For review: 1. US Gaza Pier ready for operation. Goal is for 500 tons of humanitarian assistance daily via the pier. 2. IDF airstrike in southern Lebanon…
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272: IDF Destroying Tunnels in Rafah + Finnish Leaders: No Appetite for Troops in Ukraine + US & Japan Collaborate on Hypersonic-Glide Intercept Effort + US Army DE M-SHORAD Struggling in CENTCOM AOR + More
For review: 1. IDF locating and destroying tunnels in Rafah operation. Israel Defense Minister (Yoav Gallant): "many tunnels have already been destroyed and…
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271: IDF Moves Further into Rafah + Ukrainian Commander of Kharkiv Region Removed + Sweden Defense Minister: No Troops Planned for Ukraine + UK Hypersonic Missile Effort + More
For review: 1. US - built Gaza Pier ready in one or two days. US Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary (Sabrina Singh): "Improved sea conditions will allow the U.S…