Source: Times of Israel Greece, Italy, and Cyprus have reached an agreement with Israel to lay a pipeline connecting the Jewish state’s gas reserves to the three countries, in a major project estimated at costing over $7 billion that will supply gas from the eastern Mediterranean to Europe, as the continent seeks to diversify its… Continue reading ISRAEL, CYPRUS. GREECE AND ITALY AGREE ON $7 BILLION EAST MED GAS PIPELINE TO EUROPE
Month: November 2018
RUSSIA POSES A BIGGER THREAT THAN ISIS
Source: News Week By Tom Porter Russia poses a greater threat to U.K. security than the militant groups Islamic State and al Qaeda, warned the new commander of the British Army. General Mark Carleton-Smith was appointed chief of the U.K’s general staff in June—and in his first interview since the appointment had a stark warning… Continue reading RUSSIA POSES A BIGGER THREAT THAN ISIS
IDF COMMANDO UNITS TRAIN FOR TWO-FRONT WAR IN 10-DAY DRILL
Source: Jerusalem Post By Anna Ahronheim Commando units of the military are currently in a 10-day-long drill to improve their preparedness for a two-front war, the IDF’s Spokesperson’s Unit announced Saturday night. The cross-country exercise will see troops from the Maglan, Egoz and Duvdevan units training in a variety of scenarios, including fighting on two… Continue reading IDF COMMANDO UNITS TRAIN FOR TWO-FRONT WAR IN 10-DAY DRILL
RUSSIA-UKRAINE FEUD HEATS UP THE SEA OF AZOV
Source: Atlantic Council By Ashish Kumar Sen Tensions between Ukraine and Russia dramatically escalated on November 25 with Kyiv saying a Russian coast guard vessel rammed one of its navy tugboats in the Sea of Azov, while Moscow shut off access to the sea accusing Ukrainian vessels of passing through its territorial waters without permission.… Continue reading RUSSIA-UKRAINE FEUD HEATS UP THE SEA OF AZOV
WHY INS ARIHANT GIVES INDIA AN EDGE AGAINST ITS NEIGHBOURS
Source: Defence Update India On November 5, 2018 India’s first indigenous SSBN (ship submersible ballistic nuclear) INS Arihant completed its maiden deterrence patrol, meaning that the submarine is fully ready for its role as a strategic deterrent. Deterrence patrol refers to a submarine disappearing into the depths of the ocean, carrying its deadly cargo of… Continue reading WHY INS ARIHANT GIVES INDIA AN EDGE AGAINST ITS NEIGHBOURS
ISRAEL TO INK FLEET UPGRADE WITH FOLLOW-ON F-15I BUY
Source: Flight Global Israel has proposed a deal to purchase additional Boeing F-15s, in a package that would also include upgrading the Israeli air force’s existing I-model examples of the strike aircraft. Worth almost $4 billion, the potential purchase would include 25 twin-engined F-15Is in an advanced configuration. The new version’s airframe would have an… Continue reading ISRAEL TO INK FLEET UPGRADE WITH FOLLOW-ON F-15I BUY
ALBION CLASS ASSAULT SHIPS SAVED FROM CUTS
Source: UK Defence Journal By George Allison Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has revealed he is protecting HMS Bulwark and HMS Albion from spending cuts. Williamson said: “To deliver what seems impossible, the Royal Marines need to be able to bring the fight from the sea to the land. As such, I am happy to announce… Continue reading ALBION CLASS ASSAULT SHIPS SAVED FROM CUTS
NORTH KOREA DETONATES DMZ GUARD POSTS AS SOUTHERN BORDER
Source: ABC News By Joohee Cho Hakyung Kate Lee North Korea blew up 10 of its front-line guard posts in the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas on Tuesday in accordance with agreements made with South Korea earlier this year. The explosions were carried out simultaneously within a four-minute time frame after the North notified… Continue reading NORTH KOREA DETONATES DMZ GUARD POSTS AS SOUTHERN BORDER
TURKISH CLAIMS IN EAST MED UNVEILED IN MAPS
Source: Ekathimerini By Prof. Angelos Syrigos, Vassilis Nedos With drilling under way in Cyprus’s exclusive economic zone, Kathimerini has seen seven maps outlining Turkey’s claims in the Eastern Mediterranean, revealing its intentions in the region. The maps, which have been cited in recent weeks by Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, suggest that any others in… Continue reading TURKISH CLAIMS IN EAST MED UNVEILED IN MAPS
F-16 “SHOT DOWN” F-35A AT RED FLAG EXERCISE
Source: Fighter Jets World According to Business Insider Article, A detailed report detailed how the F-35 had lost in dogfights with F-16s F-35A Lightning II is prove to be an invaluable asset during Red Flag 17-01, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) premier air combat exercise held at Nellis Air Force Base(AFB), Nevada. The F-35A is… Continue reading F-16 “SHOT DOWN” F-35A AT RED FLAG EXERCISE