Source: Bloomberg By Selcan Hacaoglu Turkey, girding for the worst despite encouraging messages from President Donald Trump, has stockpiled crucial spare parts for American-made weapons in case Congress sanctions it over a contentious Russian missile purchase. It’s unclear when the stockpiling decision was first taken, but Turkish officials say the preparations were made in anticipation… Continue reading TURKEY STOCKPILES CRUCIAL WEAPONS PARTS ANTICIPATING U.S SANCTIONS
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CHINA’S REPORTED ANTI-SHIP BALLISTIC MISSILE TEST IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA IS A BIG DEAL
Source: The Drive By Joseph Trevithick China has reportedly carried out at least one anti-ship ballistic missile test in the hotly contested South China Sea as part of a larger exercise. If true, it would be the first time the Chinese military has carried out this kind of activity in this region that we know… Continue reading CHINA’S REPORTED ANTI-SHIP BALLISTIC MISSILE TEST IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA IS A BIG DEAL
ANKARA COVERTLY SENDS 42 GERMAN MADE LEOPARD 2A4 MBT TO OCCUPIED CYPRUS
Source: To Vima As the klieg lights of international attention were turned toward Turkey’s illegal activity in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Republic of Cyprus, Ankara in a secret operation transported 42 German Leopard-2A4 supertanks tanks to Kythrea in Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus. The tanks along with their ammunition were transported from the Turkish… Continue reading ANKARA COVERTLY SENDS 42 GERMAN MADE LEOPARD 2A4 MBT TO OCCUPIED CYPRUS
ERRANT SYRIAN MISSILE FLIES OVER MEDITERRANEAN AND CRASHES ONTO ISLAND OF CYPRUS
Source: The Drive By Tyler Rogoway In one of its largest aerial operations over Syria in months, Israel launched strikes on a number of targets in that country. As usual, Syrian air defenses attempted to target the Israeli aircraft and standoff weapons without success. One of the surface-to-air missiles fired, which was most likely a… Continue reading ERRANT SYRIAN MISSILE FLIES OVER MEDITERRANEAN AND CRASHES ONTO ISLAND OF CYPRUS
U.S.AIR FORCE F-22 RAPTORS ARE NOW IN POSITION TO ATTACK IRAN
Source: National Interest By David Axe The U.S. Air Force on June 27, 2019 deployed F-22 Raptor stealth fighters for the first time to Qatar as part of a build-up of forces ahead of a possible clash with Iran. The Air Force did not specify how many F-22s traveled to Qatar. Photographers spotted 12 of… Continue reading U.S.AIR FORCE F-22 RAPTORS ARE NOW IN POSITION TO ATTACK IRAN
RUSSIA READY TO DELIVER S-400 TO IRAN
Russia is ready to deliver S-400 air defence systems to Iran, but it has not received a relevant request from Iran yet, the press service of the Russian Federal Service of Military-Technical Cooperation told Sputnik on Friday. “We are open for discussions on delivering S-400 Triumph air defence systems, including to Iran. Especially given that… Continue reading RUSSIA READY TO DELIVER S-400 TO IRAN
TRUMP STEPS OVER THE LINE
Source: The drive By Tyler Rogoway Absolutely historic moments occurred just minutes ago as President Donald Trump visited Truce Village, historically the highest profile and one of the tensest locations along the demilitarized zone that bisects the Korean Peninsula. Trump met Korean dictator Kim Jong Un at the demarcation line that runs through the site,… Continue reading TRUMP STEPS OVER THE LINE
INDIA REJIGS PLANS FOR CONFLICT WITH PAKISTAN, CHINA
Source: Asia Times By Saikat Datta India is undertaking major military reforms to enhance its capability to fight possible wars with Pakistan and China as Prime Minister Narendra Modi settles into his second term. The reforms are redrawing military concepts and formations and junking plans that have prevailed for more than 80 years in institutions… Continue reading INDIA REJIGS PLANS FOR CONFLICT WITH PAKISTAN, CHINA
US AEROSPACE MANUFACTURER THROWS IN TOWEL ON TURKEY OPERATIONS
U.S. aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney has pulled the plug on its Turkey operations, citing problems in production quality, aviation news site Airport Haber reported on Saturday. The decision arrives amid increasing tensions on the site of the Turkish Engine Center (TEC), it said. TEC, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Turkish Technic,… Continue reading US AEROSPACE MANUFACTURER THROWS IN TOWEL ON TURKEY OPERATIONS
ISTANBUL’S ELECTION: WHAT DOES ERDOGAN’S LOSS MEAN FOR TURKEY?
Source: CFR By Steven A. Cook Ekrem Imamoglu’s stunning victory in the rerun of Istanbul’s mayoral election marks a new low for Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his long-ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). But don’t expect the president to take the drubbing sitting down. The AKP went to the trouble of forcing Turkey’s Supreme Election… Continue reading ISTANBUL’S ELECTION: WHAT DOES ERDOGAN’S LOSS MEAN FOR TURKEY?