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
RUSSIAN NAVY & INDUSTRY CONSIDERING MORE GORSHKOV-CLASS FRIGATES
Source: Navy Recognition The Russian Navy and the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) are considering a possibility to build several more guided missile frigates of project 22350, FlotProm online publication said quoting industry sources. Two more frigates can be ordered at Severnaya verf Shipyard. Consultations with Severnoe designer of the warships are ongoing, one source said.… Continue reading RUSSIAN NAVY & INDUSTRY CONSIDERING MORE GORSHKOV-CLASS FRIGATES
BRITISH GOVERNMENT REAFFIRM IMPORTANCE OF GIBRALTAR TO UK DEFENCE
Source: UK Defence Journal By George Allison The signing of the Armed Forces (Gibraltar) Act marks an important milestone for both the UK and Gibraltar, say the British government. The government say that the signing will ensure the relationship between Service Police on The Rock and the Royal Gibraltar Police will ‘go from strength to… Continue reading BRITISH GOVERNMENT REAFFIRM IMPORTANCE OF GIBRALTAR TO UK DEFENCE
NAVY ATTACK SUBS LOST MORE THAN TWO DECADES WORTH OF OPERATIONAL TIME TO MAINTENANCE DELAYS
Source: The Drive By Joseph Trevithick The U.S. Navy’s submarine community has been the focus of great attention recently as the service has offered new details about plans for multiple new classes of submarines and plans for a Topgun-like training program for submariners. Unfortunately, a new report from a top Congressional watchdog highlights the Navy’s… Continue reading NAVY ATTACK SUBS LOST MORE THAN TWO DECADES WORTH OF OPERATIONAL TIME TO MAINTENANCE DELAYS
EU TO LAUNCH JOINT SPY SCHOOL BOOST ELECTRONIC WARFARE SKILLS
Source: POLITICO By Philip Kaleta The defense ministers of 25 EU member countries agreed Monday on a joint EU intelligence school, along with 16 other new projects, as part of their military pact. The new projects, signed off by the defense ministers of all the EU’s member countries except Denmark, Malta and the United Kingdom… Continue reading EU TO LAUNCH JOINT SPY SCHOOL BOOST ELECTRONIC WARFARE SKILLS
TURKEY TO LAUNCH EXPLORATION FOR NATURAL RESOURCES IN AREAS CLOSE TO CYPRUS
Source: Hurriyet Daily News Turkey will start its own exploration operations for natural resources in licensed areas of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, the spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry said on Nov. 18. “We will start activities in the areas licensed by the Turkish Cypriots to Turkish Petroleum, in addition to our continental shelf,”… Continue reading TURKEY TO LAUNCH EXPLORATION FOR NATURAL RESOURCES IN AREAS CLOSE TO CYPRUS
CHINESE VESSEL ENCOUNTERED BY JAPANESE DESTROYER DURING A FUELLING DRILL
Source: Straits Times By Tatsuya Fukumoto In late October, I spent nine days embedded aboard the Kaga, the largest helicopter carrier-type destroyer of the Maritime Self-Defence Force, as the vessel toured the South China Sea on a long-term training deployment. The South China Sea has been the site of increased maneuvering between China and the… Continue reading CHINESE VESSEL ENCOUNTERED BY JAPANESE DESTROYER DURING A FUELLING DRILL
DAESH SUFFERS DEVASTATING DEFEAT AS SYRIAN ARMY LIBERATES ENTIRES AL-SAFA REGION
Source: AMN By Leith Aboufadel The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) was finally able to upend the remaining Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorists in the Al-Safa region of southern Syria on Monday. Led by their 3rd Corps and 4th Armored Division, the Syrian Arab Army stormed Daesh’s last positions in western Al-Safa on Monday morning. This powerful… Continue reading DAESH SUFFERS DEVASTATING DEFEAT AS SYRIAN ARMY LIBERATES ENTIRES AL-SAFA REGION