Source: TASS Militants operating in the Idlib de-escalation zone have launched three rockets at the Russian Hmeymim air base in Syria, chief of the Russian Center for reconciliation of the conflicting sides Alexey Bakin told reporters on Monday. “At around 2:30pm Moscow time, an attempt to attack Russia’s Hmeymim air base was made from the… Continue reading MILITANTS LAUNCH ROCKETS AT RUSSIA’S HMEYMIM AIR BASE IN SYRIA
AUSTRALIA, SOUTH KOREA SAY NO TO DEPLOYMENT OF US INF-RANGE MISSILES ON THEIR SOIL
Source: The Diplomat By Franz-Stefan Gady Australia said this week that its territory will not be used as a base for land-launched mid-range missiles previously banned under the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, while South Korea stated that is has no plans to discuss the deployment of such missiles with the U.S. on its… Continue reading AUSTRALIA, SOUTH KOREA SAY NO TO DEPLOYMENT OF US INF-RANGE MISSILES ON THEIR SOIL
RUSSIAN NAVY TO HOLD LIVE-FIRE EXERCISE OFF NORTHERN NORWAY
Source: The Barents Observer By Thomas Nilsen The Russian navy vessels are currently sailing outside the west coast of Norway en route back north after participating the exercise Ocean Shield in the Baltic Sea. “Four NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) are announced for areas off the coast of Helgeland and Lofoten for the period August 14th… Continue reading RUSSIAN NAVY TO HOLD LIVE-FIRE EXERCISE OFF NORTHERN NORWAY
RUSSIA TO BENEFIT STRATEGICALLY BY BUILDING TURKEY’S FIRST NUCLEAR PLANT – THE INDEPENDENT
Source: Ahval News Turkey’s drift away from its Western partners in favour of Russia is underpinned by Moscow’s strategy of “turning economic power into political influence and strategic advantage”, said journalist Borzou Daragahi in a column for British daily the Independent. This has brought Moscow the opportunity to operate a port on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast… Continue reading RUSSIA TO BENEFIT STRATEGICALLY BY BUILDING TURKEY’S FIRST NUCLEAR PLANT – THE INDEPENDENT
SYRIAN REBELS SAY READY TO BACK TURKISH-LED OPERATION IN NORTHEAST SYRIA
Source: Reuters By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN, Aug 5 (Reuters) – Syrian rebel commanders said on Monday they are ready to join Turkish troops in an offensive to seize back largely Arab-populated towns and villages in northeast Syria held by Kurdish-led-forces. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday his country, which already has a foothold in… Continue reading SYRIAN REBELS SAY READY TO BACK TURKISH-LED OPERATION IN NORTHEAST SYRIA
MARITIME AIS DIGITAL- AGE ELECTRONIC WARFARE
In September 2017 a Norwegian vessel reported GPS jamming east of Finmark, close to an active Russian helicopter wing. Jamming was confirmed later by data analysis of helicopter acquired data. In 2013 a team led by Todd Humphreys, Professor at the University of Texas in Austin, USA, spoofed GPS on a $80M yacht, moving… Continue reading MARITIME AIS DIGITAL- AGE ELECTRONIC WARFARE
HAMA’S RAPPROCHEMENT WITH IRAN ENDANGERS DEAL WITH ISRAEL
Source: Al Monitor By Shlomi Eldar A Hamas delegation went to Tehran this week and met with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei July 22. Ever since the deputy head of Hamas’ diplomatic wing, Saleh Al-Arouri, was elected to the position two years ago, his goal has been to tighten contacts with Tehran in light… Continue reading HAMA’S RAPPROCHEMENT WITH IRAN ENDANGERS DEAL WITH ISRAEL
NEW NORTH KOREAN SUBMARINE: ROMEO-MOD
Source: H I Sutton Flag North Korea revealed its latest indigenous submarine on 23rd July 2019. Footage was shown of Kim Jong Un inspecting the submarine, probably in Sinpo on the east coast. North Korean state media (KCNA) reported that it was “newly built” and will operate in the East Sea of Korea (aka Sea… Continue reading NEW NORTH KOREAN SUBMARINE: ROMEO-MOD
EGYPT AND ISRAEL SEEK NEW GAS ROUTES TO BOLSTER ENERGY TRADE
Source: Bloomberg By Mirette Magdy Egypt and Israel are discussing new routes to transport natural gas to the Arab country, which would allow the companies developing Israel’s largest natural gas reservoirs to export volumes beyond a $15 billion deal signed last year. The two countries are considering an “additional connection” to the system of pipelines… Continue reading EGYPT AND ISRAEL SEEK NEW GAS ROUTES TO BOLSTER ENERGY TRADE
RUSSIA STARTS LARGE-SCALE MILITARY EXERCISE AHEAD OF NATO DRILLS IN GEORGIA
Source: RFE Two armies of Russia’s Southern Military District on July 24 began a large-scale military exercise in the region ahead of a scheduled NATO exercise in Georgia, TASS reported, citing the district’s press service. District commander Colonel General Aleksandr Dvornikov is leading the command-and-staff exercise involving the 49th and 58th armies. The officer said… Continue reading RUSSIA STARTS LARGE-SCALE MILITARY EXERCISE AHEAD OF NATO DRILLS IN GEORGIA