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04 Mar 23

U.S. Army Seeks Authority to Buy More Munitions to Refill Stockpiles and Help Ukraine

The U.S. Army plans to request permission to buy more munitions over several years in bulk, with the aim of helping allies refill their inventories and support Ukraine’s defense efforts. The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology stated that the Army is maximizing its approach to purchasing munitions as they do […]

30 Sep 22

Why did Aliyev suddenly attack Armenia?

George Meneshian – In the early hours of September 13, 2022, the armed forces of Azerbaijan launched an offensive against Armenia. The Azerbaijani forces attacked military and civilian infrastructure in the Armenian provinces of Syunik, Vayots Dzor, and Ghegarkunik and advanced a few kilometers into the Armenian territory. Following two days of heavy clashes, a ceasefire […]

03 Jul 22

Taiwan: A Chinese invasion is not imminent, but the US is keeping a careful eye on the situation, according to Gen. Milley.

China is obviously building the capability to attack at some time, but doing so would be a political decision, according to Gen Mark Milley China claims Taiwan is a separatist colony that must be reunified with the mainland, even if it means using force. It has accused the United States of encouraging Taiwanese independence and […]

01 Jul 22

The Biden administration backs a prospective F-16 sale to Turkey.

The Biden administration backed the prospective sale of US F-16 fighter fighters to Turkey on Wednesday, a day after Ankara withdrew its veto on Finland and Sweden joining NATO. On a conference call with reporters, Celeste Wallander, Assistant Secretary of Military for International Security Affairs at the Pentagon, said that robust Turkish defense capabilities will […]

21 Jun 22

China claims to have tested a missile-interception system.

China conducted a land-based missile interception test that “achieved its planned goal,” according to the Defense Ministry, defining it as defensive and not directed at any specific nation. As part of an ambitious modernization project led by President Xi Jinping, China has increased research on all types of missiles, from those that can destroy satellites […]

19 Jun 22

The sale of US drones to Ukraine has been halted.

According to two persons familiar with the situation, the Biden administration’s proposal to transfer four big, armable drones to Ukraine has been halted due to concerns that their sophisticated monitoring technology may slip into hostile hands. The technical objection to the sale was identified during a more thorough evaluation by the Pentagon’s Defense Technology Security […]

12 Jun 22

The Chinese defense chief believes it is up to the United States to strengthen bilateral ties.

Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said on Sunday that it was up to the US to strengthen the bilateral relationship, which he described as “vital.” “We request the U.S. side to stop smearing and containing China. Stop interfering in China’s internal affairs. The bilateral relationship cannot improve unless the U.S. side can do that,” Wei, […]

12 Jun 22

Myanmar’s junta cannot defeat insurgents and must restore democracy, according to a US official.

According to a top US ambassador, Myanmar’s military is unlikely to be able to overcome the insurgents battling its authority and should restore democracy after seizing power last year. “It’s hard to see today how they could realistically think they can win,” said Derek Chollet, the State Department counsellor. “They’re losing territory. Their military is […]

09 Jun 22

The Polish president compares phone discussions with Putin to chatting with Hitler.

According to the German mass-selling newspaper Bild, Polish President Andrzej Duda lambasted the leaders of France and Germany for their phone contacts with Russian President Vladimir Putin, comparing them to talks with Adolf Hitler during World War II. Since Russia launched a devastating invasion of Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Macron have […]

06 Jun 22

Another Russian general has been killed by Ukrainian forces.

One of Moscow’s top generals was killed amid severe battle in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas area, according to Russian official media. According to a reporter for the state-owned Rossiya 1, Maj Gen Roman Kutuzov was killed while conducting an attack on a Ukrainian hamlet in the area. According to Alexander Sladkov, Gen Kutuzov was commanding forces […]

U.S. Army Seeks Authority to Buy More Munitions to Refill Stockpiles and Help Ukraine

Why did Aliyev suddenly attack Armenia?

Taiwan: A Chinese invasion is not imminent, but the US is keeping a careful eye on the situation, according to Gen. Milley.

The Biden administration backs a prospective F-16 sale to Turkey.

China claims to have tested a missile-interception system.

The sale of US drones to Ukraine has been halted.

The Chinese defense chief believes it is up to the United States to strengthen bilateral ties.

Myanmar’s junta cannot defeat insurgents and must restore democracy, according to a US official.

The Polish president compares phone discussions with Putin to chatting with Hitler.

Another Russian general has been killed by Ukrainian forces.

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