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MilitarySep 18Could mystery Shanghai vessel be a mothership for China’s underwater drones?An unusual vessel taking shape at a Shanghai shipyard has been assessed as a possible mothership for China’s large uncrewed submarines – a capability that, if confirmed, could enable Beijing to operate the drones far from its own coast for sustained periods. Open-source naval analyst H.I. Sutton said satellite imagery of the roughly 200-metre (656-foot) hull at Hudong-Zhonghua showed a large internal hangar and an opening at the stern that appeared designed to launch and recover...South China Morning Post
MilitarySep 18Pentagon admits talks over sending National Guard to polling stationsTensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military’s prioritiesThe Independent World
MilitarySep 18Why Nigeria’s Soldiers Went to LibrevilleThe gathering brought together 127 senior enlisted leaders and other participants from 26 African countries, alongside the U.S. European, and NATO partners. The post Why Nigeria’s Soldiers Went to Libreville appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MilitarySep 18French Army wants to keep adversaries guessing on see-through battlefieldThe French Future Combat Command is looking at what Baratz called “frugal artificial intelligence,” designed to consume as little energy as possible.Defense News
MilitarySep 18Polish Prime Minister visits Ukraine after warning of Russian attack on NATONOS Buitenland
MilitarySep 18Poland's prime minister warns of Russian 'accidental' attacks on Ukraine's alliesNPR News
MilitaryBreakingSep 18Italian Eurofighter hit in attack on air base in Saudi Arabia says CrosettoANSA [en]
MilitarySep 18Trump administration advances $24.3 billion fighter jet deal to Saudi Arabia as Houthis escalate attacksThe deal comes as Iran-backed Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia and seek control of the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait.CNBC
MilitarySep 18Indian Navy Augments Its Submarine Rescue CapabilityCommissioned on August 31, INS Nipun significantly augments the Navy’s specialist diving, underwater intervention, salvage, and submarine rescue support capability.The Diplomat
MilitarySep 18Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgradeIndonesia says vessel will be used to aid disaster relief across the archipelago.Al Jazeera [en]
MilitarySep 18State Department clears way for $24.3B F-35 jet sale to Saudi ArabiaThe U.S. State Department has approved a $24.3 billion sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. This transaction involves a major military procurement.Seeking Alpha Tech
MilitarySep 18Pride or practicality? Indonesia receives first aircraft carrier amid fears of upkeep costIndonesia welcomed its first aircraft carrier on Friday, a former Italian warship that the government says will strengthen the archipelago nation’s maritime security and disaster response capabilities. The 41-year-old former ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, with capacity for short take-off and vertical landing aircraft and helicopters, was welcomed with a military ceremony upon its arrival at a naval base in North Jakarta’s Tanjung Priok seaport. Rome in March agreed to give the carrier, which was...South China Morning Post
MilitarySep 18US approves sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi ArabiaThe US State Department on Thursday announced the latest in a series of arms purchases by the kingdom, which faces drone and missile strikes from Iran and Yemeni Houthi rebels. The deal requires approval in Congress before it can go ahead.Le Monde [en]
MilitarySep 18US, Poland Making Progress On Permanent American Army Base, Trump SaysUS President Donald Trump says Washington and Warsaw are making "major progress" toward establishing a permanent US Army base in Poland, potentially expanding the American military presence on NATO's eastern flank.RFE/RL
MilitarySep 18US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 warplanes to Saudi ArabiaThe United States on Thursday said it had approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia. Israel has previously voiced concerns about Riyadh buying F-35s, despite a push to normalise relations.France 24 [en]
MilitarySep 18F-16 crashes during training in Michigan, pilot uses ejector seatIn de Amerikaanse staat Michigan is een F-16-gevechtsvliegtuig neergestort tijdens een trainingsoefening. De piloot wist zich in veiligheid te brengen met zijn schietstoel en is met onbekende verwondingen opgenomen in het ziekenhuis. De plaatselijke autoriteiten melden dat de piloot bij bewustzijn is en met de politie heeft gesproken. De aanleiding van de crash is niet officieel bevestigd. Uit een audio-opname op een platform dat radiocommunicatie van de luchtverkeersleiding tussen piloten en luchtverkeersleiders uitzendt, meldt een andere piloot dat hij vermoedt dat zijn collega een vogel hadNOS Buitenland
MilitarySep 18Trump administration approves $24bn sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia despite intelligence concernsDeal comes amid escalation in Middle East conflict — but transfer likely to face opposition in US CongressIrish Times World
MilitarySep 18Trump touts 'major progress' towards setting up US military base in PolandThe US currently has around 10,000 rotational forces in Poland as well as 11 installation sites, with the US Army Garrison headquartered in Poznań.EuroNews [en]
MilitarySep 18HAL plans Tejas Mk1A deliveries this year; 26 airframes readyHAL currently has 26 Tejas Mk1A airframes ready at its aircraft facility, according to HAL CMD Ravi K. The airframes have undergone checks, with the available engines being used sequentially for testing. An engine is fitted onto one aircraft, following which the necessary checks are carried out. The engine is then removed and fitted onto another airframe for a similar round of checks.news9live · india
MilitarySep 18Chinese missile tests cast long shadow over Pacific IslandsThis year’s annual summit of Pacific Island Forum (PIF) leaders, occurring less than two months after China fired a long-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the South Pacific, was an opportunity for the region to speak collectively about its security and sovereignty concerns.At the end of the summit, 16 of 18 Pacific states endorsed a joint statement registering “concern on the recent intercontinental ballistic missile test which overflew a number of members without adequate notice.” Of the 18, only Nauru and Kiribati, both of which enjoy close ties to Beijing, declined to sign the stResponsible Statecraft
MilitarySep 18The west must hurry to catch up with Ukraine on AI combatTechnological innovations mean that the terms of military conflict have changed — foreverFinancial Times
MilitarySep 18America's Attrition TrapThe U.S. military needs to build up its endurance.Foreign Affairs
MilitarySep 18Germany's fighter jet dilemmaEin teures Symbol der Abhängigkeit: In Texas nimmt Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius den ersten F-35-Kampfjet für die Bundeswehr entgegen. Die Tarnkappenflieger sichern die nukleare Teilhabe Deutschlands, offenbaren aber zugleich das Scheitern europäischer Rüstungsprojekte. Rixa Fürsen erklärt, warum Europa diese technologische Lücke derzeit nicht aus eigener Kraft schließen kann. Nach dem tödlichen Angriff auf einen Zugbegleiter im […]Politico Europe
MilitarySep 18Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-MandebAl Jazeera [en]
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