Turkey plans to build two military bases abroad, one in Qatar and a second one in Somalia. The new bases will serve as training centres for the military forces of Qatar and Somalia respectively. The construction of the base in Qatar was announced three weeks ago. It will host 3,000 Turkish troops and probably 8… Continue reading TURKEY PLANS TO BUILD MILITARY BASES IN QATAR AND SOMALIA
Category: Security and Strategy
GAS FINDS MAY LEAD TO ISRAELI ALLIANCE WITH EGYPT, GREECE
Experts: Discovery of huge reserves in Mediterranean could lead to cooperation between Israel, Egypt, Greece and Cyprus. By Gil Ronen The discovery of huge reserves of natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean will likely give birth to new alliances in the region, possibly even leading regional powers to “bury old differences and develop unprecedented security,… Continue reading GAS FINDS MAY LEAD TO ISRAELI ALLIANCE WITH EGYPT, GREECE
TWO NEW INCIDENTS OF THE TURKISH-RUSSIAN REGIONAL ANTAGONISM
Two incidents, in the Aegean and the Black Sea, have deteriorated the already bad relationship between Turkey and Russia. According to the Russian Ministry of Defence at 09.07 on the 13th of December a Russian destroyer fired warning shots towards a Turkish fishing vessel, 13.6 nmi from the Greek island of Limnos, in the Aegean… Continue reading TWO NEW INCIDENTS OF THE TURKISH-RUSSIAN REGIONAL ANTAGONISM
IRAN CLAIMS TO HAVE 14 UNDERGROUND BALLISTIC MISSILE BASES (Video)
According to General Hassan Karimpour, chief adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), Iran has 14 underground missile bases, located at depths from 30 to 500 meters. The Iranian ISNA news agency quoted General Karimpour as saying that the underground missile bases are equipped with everything necessary to operate effectively. The… Continue reading IRAN CLAIMS TO HAVE 14 UNDERGROUND BALLISTIC MISSILE BASES (Video)
PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WITH NATO ON STRATEGY AND SECURITY MASTERS DEGREE
Plymouth University has signed a pioneering partnership agreement with NATO’s Maritime Operational Training Centre that will lead to the launch of a new masters degree in strategy and maritime security. The programme, which will be delivered jointly by the University and the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC), will enable serving military personnel from… Continue reading PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WITH NATO ON STRATEGY AND SECURITY MASTERS DEGREE
ISIS CELL IN KUWAIT SENT FN-6 MANPADS TO SYRIA THROUGH TURKEY
According to the Kuwaiti Interior Ministry, Police have arrested six men suspected of belonging to an ISIS terror cell. The six men are two Kuwaitis, three Syrians and one Egyptian. The ISIS cell in Kuwait was helping terrorists by recruiting young people from Kuwait, providing logistics, raising funds for ISIS and by buying Chinese made… Continue reading ISIS CELL IN KUWAIT SENT FN-6 MANPADS TO SYRIA THROUGH TURKEY
NATO TESTS ITS READINESS IN THE BALTICS
NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) trains for the first time in the Baltic States. The ARRC is one of the nine High Readiness Headquarters which can be quickly dispatched to lead NATO troops on missions within or beyond the territory of NATO member states. Officers and soldiers of the ARRC are taking part in… Continue reading NATO TESTS ITS READINESS IN THE BALTICS
ARMED MINE DISPOSAL VEHICLE FOUND NEAR GAS PIPELINE IN THE BALTIC SEA
An armed remote controlled mine disposal vehicle has been found near a Russian gas pipeline a few kilometres east of the Baltic island of Öland. The unmanned vehicle was discovered Friday by the gas company Nord Stream during an annual routine check of the pipeline, Jesper Stolpe at the Swedish Armed Forces tells Radio Sweden.… Continue reading ARMED MINE DISPOSAL VEHICLE FOUND NEAR GAS PIPELINE IN THE BALTIC SEA
SIX F-15C ARRIVE AT INCIRLIK AIR BASE IN TURKEY
(Press Release) RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, US Air Force in Europe, Germany Six F-15C Eagles arrived at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Nov. 6, 2015 in a demonstration of the United States unwavering support for Turkish sovereignty and the collective security of the region. The USAFE-AFAFRICA F-15s were deployed after the Government of Turkey requested support in… Continue reading SIX F-15C ARRIVE AT INCIRLIK AIR BASE IN TURKEY
A VIEW FROM THE GROUND: THE LAND COMPONENT OF TRIDENT JUNCTURE 2015
The capabilities of NATO’s land forces are being put to the test during Exercise Trident Juncture 2015: the largest military exercise of the Alliance in more than a decade. Land forces from 16 NATO Allies are participating in the exercise together with air, maritime and special operations forces to improve their readiness and ability to… Continue reading A VIEW FROM THE GROUND: THE LAND COMPONENT OF TRIDENT JUNCTURE 2015