Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 8, 2025
Ukrainian forces recently captured Chinese nationals fighting in the Russian military in several areas of Donetsk Oblast. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on April 8 that Ukrainian forces captured several Chinese "fighters" who were fighting for Russia near Bilohorivka (east of Siversk) and Tarasivk…
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https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-8-2025
Iran Update, April 7, 2025
Regional diplomatic sources told CNN on April 6 that the Yemeni government is preparing for a ground offensive against the Houthis. The offensive would reportedly consist of advances from the south and east and along the western Yemeni coast to take Hudaydah.
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https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-update-april-7-2025
Trump moves to fire several NSC officials over loyalty concerns
The move comes soon after far-right activist Laura Loomer urged Trump to purge staffers she deemed insufficiently committed to his MAGA agenda.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/04/03/trump-moves-to-fire-several-nsc-officials-over-loyalty-concerns/
4 US soldiers missing from training area in Lithuania
Four U.S. soldiers are missing in Lithuania and were participating in tactical training "at the time of the incident," the Army said.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2025/03/26/4-us-soldiers-missing-from-training-area-in-lithuania/
US allies alarmed by leaked group chat about Houthi attack plans
For some U.S. allies, the leaked group chat about a planned Yemen attack casts doubt on intelligence-sharing with Washington.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/03/25/us-allies-alarmed-by-leaked-group-chat-about-houthi-attack-plans/
China’s J-36 Heavy Stealth Fighter Seen Flying For Second Time
The largest of China's two tailless tactical jet prototypes is in the air again, nearly three months since its first flight.
The post China’s J-36 Heavy Stealth Fighter Seen Flying For Second Time appeared first on The War Zone.
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https://www.twz.com/air/chinas-j-36-heavy-stealth-fighter-seen-flying-for-second-time
US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper gets software update
The U.S. Air Force has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing combat-effective, agile, and adaptive airpower with the introduction of new software upgrades for the MQ-9 Reaper, according to a recent service news release. As part of this modernization effort, the 25th Attack Group conducted a two-day “Software Roadshow” at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, …
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https://defence-blog.com/us-air-force-mq-9-reaper-gets-software-update/
Russia resumes A-50 Radar plane flights near frontline
Russia has reintroduced its A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft into operations near the frontlines after nearly a year-long pause. On March 10, an A-50 (registration number RF-50601) was spotted flying over Oryol region, marking the return of these reconnaissance missions. The aircraft is designed to provide intelligence on Ukr…
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https://defence-blog.com/russia-resumes-a-50-radar-plane-flights-near-frontline/
China bans more US defense firms
The ban aims to protect the country’s “national sovereignty and security," and it follows US tariffs against Beijing, according to the Chinese government.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2025/03/07/china-bans-more-us-defense-firms/
Nu zondag 9 maart is er Open Campus Day in de #KMS. Kom kijken waar ik werk en breng een kandidaat-student(e) mee :)
Iran Update, March 6, 2025
Small-scale insurgent cells have started to emerge and attack Syrian interim government forces in certain areas of Syria. Former Assad regime members conducted coordinated attacks on Syrian military checkpoints and patrols in Jableh, Beit Ana, and Daliyah in Latakia Province on March 6.
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https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-update-march-6-2025
Judge orders Trump admin to rescind order to fire probationary employees
The Defense Department had planned to begin firing some 5,400 workers on Friday, court filings said.
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https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/02/judge-orders-trump-administration-rescind-directives-probationary-employee-firings/403359/
France Eyeing Deployment Of Nuclear-Armed Rafale Fighters To Germany: Report
Amid concerns over U.S. commitment to European security, France is mulling the extension of its nuclear umbrella farther across Europe.
The post France Eyeing Deployment Of Nuclear-Armed Rafale Fighters To Germany: Report appeared first on The War Zone.
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https://www.twz.com/air/france-eyeing-deployment-of-nuclear-armed-rafale-fighters-to-germany-report
“Europa staat oog in oog met de geschiedenis. Het zal zichzelf moeten verbazen met een ongehoorde demonstratie van eensgezindheid en vastberadenheid of het zal niet meer zijn.”
Perfecte analyse van Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer in #DeMorgen
Ukraine’s military fleet of HMMWV vehicles reaches 5,000
Ukraine’s Armed Forces now operate a fleet of approximately 5,000 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), better known as HUMVEE, in various configurations, according to a report from “Militarnyi“. The majority of these vehicles were delivered as part of military aid from the United States and other allied nations, mostly in u…
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https://defence-blog.com/ukraines-military-fleet-of-hmmwv-vehicles-reaches-5000/
Pentagon officials are bracing for Musk's DOGE
SecDef hints at pushback, but others worry about the team's record of breaking into databases and making hasty cuts.
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https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/02/pentagon-officials-are-bracing-musks-doge/403037/
Chernobyl nuclear shelter damaged in Russian drone attack
A Russian attack drone carrying a high-explosive warhead struck the protective shelter over the destroyed fourth reactor of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The strike, which occurred overnight, represents a severe escalation in the ongoing war and poses a significant risk to global secur…
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https://defence-blog.com/chernobyl-nuclear-shelter-damaged-in-russian-drone-attack/
Analysis: How Private Company Like #Rheinmetall Has Supported #Ukraine
Throughout the Conflict
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Original tweet: https://nitter.weiler.rocks/ArmyRecognition/status/1889251635538334111
To limit Chinese influence on commercial tech partners, Pentagon plans big changes
Working with startups promises big innovation gains—and big security risks—for the Defense Department.
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https://www.defenseone.com/business/2025/01/limit-chinese-influence-commercial-tech-partners-pentagon-plans-big-changes/402542/
