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MILITARYSep 21Djibouti base upgrade may offer PLA window on foreign military Middle East operationsChina has upgraded its military base in Djibouti with communications equipment a US think tank says is “likely enhancing” the country’s ability to collect signals intelligence – potentially giving the PLA a window on foreign military operations in Djibouti and the wider Middle East. The Chinese facility sits within 16km (10 miles) of US, French, Italian and Japanese military bases, according to the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), in an unusually concentrated environment in...South China Morning Post
MILITARYBREAKINGSep 20US forces redirect 109 commercial vessels near Strait of Hormuz to enforce blockadebignewsnetwork.com · United States
MILITARYSep 20Hormuz oil flows hit 6 - month high as U . S . mine clearance pays off , CENTCOM saysOil flows through Hormuz have reached a six-month high, attributed to successful U.S. mine clearance efforts, according to CENTCOM. This indicates improved maritime security and economic activity in the region.hellenicshippingnews.com · China
MILITARYSep 20IDF conducts large - scale Eilat exercise simulating Oct . 7 - style infiltrationThe IDF conducted a large-scale military exercise in Eilat, simulating an infiltration similar to the October 7th attack. This indicates military preparedness and adaptation to recent security challenges.jns.org · Israel
MILITARYSep 20Best case , Korea gets nothing from a Hormuz deployment . Worst case , it loses everything . An analysis suggests that a deployment in Hormuz could yield no benefits for Korea in the best-case scenario, and lead to catastrophic losses in the worst, outlining the significant strategic risks involved.english.hani.co.kr · South Korea
MILITARYSep 19Somali piracy rise tests China’s long-running Gulf of Aden missionFor more than a decade, China has deployed warships to the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia. For much of that time, piracy in the region has been in sharp decline. Now, however, with attacks at their highest reported level since 2013 and other naval forces engaged in crises elsewhere, Beijing’s long-running escort mission is being tested. The renewed attacks and hijacking for ransom come as the US Navy focuses on operations connected to the war on Iran, and India sends ships towards the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 19What’s behind reports that the Israeli army is low on troops, equipment?Israel's Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper claim the military is facing 'severe shortages'.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYSep 19Saudi-led naval coalition prepares to secure Red Sea waterwaysSaudi Arabia has hosted a multinational naval coalition meeting aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYSep 19Iran stages show of force during mobilisation campaign in TehranArmed women, anti-aircraft guns and Shaheed drones were seen in Tehran as hundreds of thousands marched in the capital.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYSep 19How much has Iran war cost US? Pentagon estimates US$43.6 billion so farThe Iran war has cost US$43.6 billion as of this month, the highest official estimate to date, the Pentagon told Congress’ defence oversight panels this week. The cost estimate comes as polls show Americans increasingly oppose the war, partly over its impact on the economy, and the issue is looming large as the November midterm elections approach. The Pentagon’s latest figure comprises US$11.2 billion already obliged for operating expenses – for fuel, combat pay, aircraft, medical care, parts...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 18Pentagon’s count leaves out some deaths in Middle East during Iran warThe Pentagon’s public database left out two deaths of U.S. service members deployed in the Middle East during the war against Iran, who took part in missions unrelated to the conflict in the Middle East.  Maj. Sorffly Davius, who served in the 42nd Infantry Division at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, died of “undetermined causes” on March…The Hill
MILITARYSep 18Cost of Iran War Estimated at $43.6 BillionFor the first time, the Pentagon reported costs incurred by each armed service. The figures are almost certainly on the low side, congressional officials said.NYT US
MILITARYSep 18More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publiclyWashington Post World
MILITARYSep 18Marine Colonel Who Led Mideast Combat Deployment Wants His Own Drone Boats"If the first thing you're putting through the breach isn't a robot, something's wrong." The post Marine Colonel Who Led Mideast Combat Deployment Wants His Own Drone Boats appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MILITARYSep 18US clears way for $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi ArabiaThe U.S. Department of State said on Thursday it had approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.Military Times
MILITARYSep 18US clears way for $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi ArabiaThe U.S. Department of State said on Thursday it had approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.Defense News
MILITARYSep 18U.S. clears potential $24.3B F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia despite security concernsNBC News
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]
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 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 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 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 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
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