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MILITARYBREAKINGSep 18Russians fear new mobilization and flee to Armenia as a precautionDe komende drie dagen kunnen Russen stemmen voor het lagerhuis van het parlement, de Doema. In de campagne wordt er niet over gesproken en de Russische president Vladimir Poetin heeft het herhaaldelijk ontkend, maar de geruchten over een nieuwe mobilisatie na de verkiezingen zijn hardnekkig. Niet alle Russische mannen zijn er gerust op en nemen het zekere voor het onzekere: zij vluchten naar Armenië. Tot juli kwamen er al ruim zeventigduizend Russen Armenië binnen, meer dan bij de vorige mobilisatie in 2022. Armenië is een land waarvoor Russen geen paspoort of visum nodig hebben en waar - doorNOS Buitenland
MILITARYSep 18F-16 pilot's narrow escape before fiery plane crashA military F-16 fighter jet slammed into a field in Michigan on Thursday. Luckily, the pilot managed to eject just seconds before impact.CBS News
MILITARYSep 18Marine Corps issues updated guidance on religious accommodationsCommanders will weigh the sincerity of a Marine’s religious belief against operational requirements.Military Times
MILITARYSep 18Marine Corps issues updated guidance on religious accommodationsCommanders will weigh the sincerity of a Marine’s religious belief against operational requirements.militarytimes · united states of america
MILITARYSep 18Drones Offer Central Asian an Escape From Foreign DependencyCentral Asian states should jointly develop drone capabilities to prepare for current and future security needs.The Diplomat
MILITARYSep 18US approves sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi ArabiaThe United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday, the kingdom's latest major arms purchase since the start of the Iran war. Saudi Arabia has been repeatedly targeted with drone and missile strikes by Tehran's forces since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran in February, and has also been hit by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.France 24 [en]
MILITARYSep 18Marine boots fail in the Arctic amid push for US manufacturing: ReportA new report revealed glaring quality-control issues with Marine Corps-issued cold-weather boots, highlighting potential limitations of U.S. suppliers.Military Times
MILITARYSep 18Where Does North Korea’s Nuclear Program Stand in 2026?Here’s what satellite imagery and the IAEA are telling us.The Diplomat
MILITARYSep 18Ending the nuclear arms race starts with cities doing their partThe catastrophic danger posed to cities by nuclear weapons is nothing new. Putting major urban areas at risk across generations is, in fact, the point of these weapons of terror. The practice of doing so is benignly called nuclear deterrence, but it requires holding the cities of adversaries – real and imagined – under constant threat. The use of even the smallest nuclear weapons in today’s arsenals would cause a humanitarian emergency in cities. That is why city leadership should have a voice...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 18Poland won’t give up ‘a single inch’ of territory says Tusk after warning over Russian dronesThe Independent World
MILITARYSep 18Could China’s sixth-generation fighter carry a laser to defend against incoming missiles?China may be aiming to equip its sixth-generation fighter jets with laser weapons that experts say could help defend them against incoming missiles. At the 14th China International Defence Electronics Exhibition, held in Beijing from September 15 to 17, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Beijing Precision Engineering Institute for Aircraft Industry presented details of a “fighter aircraft laser-weapon tracking and aiming system”. According to social media posts, the booth display...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 18Pentagon rethinks military presence in Europe and ‘Godfather of AI’ calls for regulation: Morning RundownThe Pentagon is considering a drastic plan to reduce the U.S. military’s presence in Europe.NBC News
MILITARYSep 18Latvia chooses Czech howitzers over Swedish Archer offerLatvia will buy Czech Morana 155 mm howitzers, reversing an earlier decision to by the rival Archer artillery weapon from Sweden's BAE Systems Bofors.Defense News
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