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The Israeli government has not commented on the incident.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"5ilj5\"\u003eIran leadership claimed to have foiled the attack and referred to it as a “cowardly” attempt to create “insecurity” in the country.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"43che\"\u003eTehran reported no casualties or serious damage, but outside media could not independently verify these claims.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Reuters","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T11:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Iran","type":"country"},{"name":"Israel","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-30T15:04:49+0000"},{"title":"At Least 32 Killed In Peshawar Mosque Attack","slug":"at-least-32-killed-in-peshawar-mosque-attack","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"ea0e2\"\u003eAt least 32 people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Peshawar in northwestern Pakistan, reports the BBC News.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"9t8ll\"\u003eUnconfirmed reports indicated that the bomber sat in the front row and blew himself up during afternoon prayers. At least 150 people were injured in the blast.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"83b86\"\u003eThe majority of the casualties were police officers, who are believed to have been the target. Around 300 to 400 police officials were in attendance at the time of the explosion.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"7g7ih\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/militant-organizations/south-asia/tehrik-e-taliban-pakistan-ttp/\"\u003ePakistani Taliban (TTP)\u003c/a\u003e is suspected of conducting the attack.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"BBC News","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T11:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Pakistan","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-30T15:04:52+0000"},{"title":"Puget Sound Submarine Dry Docks Closed Over Earthquake Concerns","slug":"puget-sound-submarine-dry-docks-closed-over-earthquake-concerns","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"gap12\"\u003eThe U.S. Navy has temporarily shut down four submarine dry docks in the Puget Sound over risks of damage from earthquakes, reports USNI News.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"ess3n\"\u003eFollowing a seismic assessment commissioned by the Navy, the decision was made to close the docks down for an unspecified amount of time.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"2rpgt\"\u003eThree docks have been closed at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard \u0026amp; Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Wash., and one at the delta pier at the Trident Refit Facility in Bangor, Wash.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"8erng\"\u003eIt could take approximately 18 and 24 months to overhaul the facilities to enable them survive an earthquake.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"USNI News","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T11:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"USA","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-30T15:04:50+0000"},{"title":"M23 Rebels Seize Strategic Eastern Town","slug":"m23-rebels-seize-strategic-eastern-town","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"yl5ly\"\u003eM23 rebel fighters have taken the strategic town of Kitshanga in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, reports Al Jazeera (Qatar).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"fhuig\"\u003eThe rebels seized Kitshanga on Jan. 26, after capturing several surrounding villages on the road linking the town to Goma, the capital of North Kivu province.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"5ep90\"\u003eGovernment forces confirmed they had withdrawn from the town to protect civilians as the insurgent group launched a new offensive in the area.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"2q8rj\"\u003eM23 accused government forces of attacking civilians in the area, claiming they were responding to the alleged attacks.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Al Jazeera","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T11:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Democratic Republic of the Congo","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-30T15:04:53+0000"},{"title":"Marine Corps Opens New Guam Base","slug":"marine-corps-opens-new-guam-base","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"h3t21\"\u003eThe U.S. Marine Corps formally opened a new base in Guam, reports CNN.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"97ote\"\u003eOn Jan. 26, the service activated Camp Blaz, 4,000-acre facility and the first new Marine base in 70 years.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"2ksqc\"\u003eCamp Blaz had been initially opened in October 2020, although the event was restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"fsm22\"\u003eThe base construction was partially funded by the Japanese government as part of an Obama-era deal to transfer Marines stationed on Okinawa, where their presence has caused local resentment.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"dgghe\"\u003eConstruction of Camp Blaz has not yet been completed.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"CNN","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T11:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"USA","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-30T15:04:49+0000"},{"title":"Fighter Jet Crashes In Ionian Sea; Pilots Missing","slug":"fighter-jet-crashes-in-ionian-sea-pilots-missing","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"aagv0\"\u003eA Greek fighter jet has crashed in the Ionian Sea during a training flight, reports the \u003ci\u003eKathimerini \u003c/i\u003enewspaper (Athens).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"1btd\"\u003eOn Monday, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/aircraft/fighter/f-4-phantom/overview/\"\u003eF-4 Phantom\u003c/a\u003e fighter jet belonging to the Greek air force crashed about 29 miles (46 km) south of the Andravida air base.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"4dl27\"\u003eA search-and-rescue operation has been launched to find the two crewmembers who were onboard.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"1760b\"\u003eTwo \u003ca id=\"318703\" linktype=\"page\"\u003eAB 205\u003c/a\u003e helicopters, an \u003ca id=\"318715\" linktype=\"page\"\u003eS-70\u003c/a\u003e helicopter, and several coast guard vessels are taking part in the search.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Kathimerini","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T11:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Greece","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-30T15:04:51+0000"},{"title":"Erdogan Considers NATO Approval For Finland Ahead Of Sweden","slug":"erdogan-considers-nato-approval-for-finland-ahead-of-sweden","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"9p06j\"\u003eTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has indicated potential support for Finnish accession to NATO ahead of Sweden, reports Reuters.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"719mp\"\u003eThe Nordic countries have coordinated their effort to join the alliance. Ankara has now indicated that Finland may receive preference on its application following a protest in Stockholm in which a far-right politician, reportedly backed by Russia, burned a copy of the Koran.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"qljq\"\u003eErdogan has also demanded the extradition of Kurds in Sweden, claiming they are members of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/militant-organizations/middle-east/kurdistan-workers-party-pkk/\"\u003eKurdistan Workers Party (PKK)\u003c/a\u003e militant group.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"7f2bg\"\u003eHungary and Turkey are the last NATO members who are needed to approve Finnish and Swedish accession.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"2os94\"\u003eAnalysts say that Erdogan\u0026#x27;s approach may be posturing ahead of Turkish general elections scheduled for June.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Reuters","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T11:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Finland","type":"country"},{"name":"Turkey","type":"country"},{"name":"Sweden","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-30T15:04:53+0000"},{"title":"Contract Signed For 6th-Gen Fighter Work","slug":"contract-signed-for-6th-gen-fighter-work","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"9eub0\"\u003eItaly has signed contracts with four local defense firms for work on a multinational sixth-generation fighter project, reports \u003ci\u003eDefense News\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"4nn0e\"\u003eThe Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) is a joint venture with the U.K. and Japan to produce a sixth-generation fighter jet by 2035.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"9jig1\"\u003eThe defense ministry signed agreements with Leonardo, Elettronica, Avio Aero and MBDA Italia.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"c5906\"\u003eThe contracts cover support for the GCAP\u0026#x27;s concept and assessment phase as well as related demonstration activities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"83b9f\"\u003eThe value of the deal was not made public. Italy budgeted 220 million euros (US$240 million) for the project in 2022. It is expected to allocate 3.8 billion euros (US$4.1 billion) for the program through the mid-2030s.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Defense News","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Italy","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-30T15:04:48+0000"},{"title":"Government Approves Major Ukraine Military Aid Package","slug":"government-approves-major-ukraine-military-aid-package","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"mc9id\"\u003eThe Belgian government has approved its largest package of military aid for Ukraine to date, reports the Ukrainian state-run Ukrinform, citing Belgian media.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"r21p\"\u003eOn Jan. 27, the government allocated 92 million euros (US$100 million) for air defense missiles, anti-tank missiles, machine guns, grenades, ammunition, trucks and armored SUVs.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"ed4o2\"\u003eThe shipments will be procured partially from Belgian military stockpiles and partially purchased from private companies.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"d32vh\"\u003eBelgium has already provided Ukraine with approximately 146 million euros (US$158 million) in aid.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Ukrinform","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Belgium","type":"country"},{"name":"Ukraine","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-30T15:04:46+0000"},{"title":"U.S. Ambassador Accuses Top Officials Of Hezbollah Ties","slug":"us-ambassador-accuses-top-officials-of-hezbollah-ties","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"n8cu9\"\u003eU.S. Ambassador to Paraguay Marc Ostfield has accused top officials of having ties to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/militant-organizations/middle-east/hezbollah/\"\u003eHezbollah\u003c/a\u003e terror group, reports MercoPress (Uruguay).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"332mb\"\u003eOn Jan. 26, Ostfield said that former President Horacio Cartes and current Vice President Hugo Velázquez had links to Hezbollah members and announced financial sanctions against both. They were also included in last year\u0026#x27;s list of most corrupt officials.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"60qjk\"\u003eThe politicians were accused of attending private events organized by members of Hezbollah, where deals were made for favors. State contracts were sold and law enforcement efforts were discussed in exchange for bribes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"310ru\"\u003eThe sanctions prohibit both men and four Cartes-linked companies from making financial transactions or transfers through the U.S. financial system.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"MercoPress","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"USA","type":"country"},{"name":"Paraguay","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-30T15:04:44+0000"},{"title":"Navy Takes Delivery Of Carl M. Levin Destroyer","slug":"navy-takes-delivery-of-carl-m-levin-destroyer","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"t316a\"\u003eThe U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of a new guided-missile destroyer, reports the Naval Sea Systems Command.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"eo9tb\"\u003eOn. Jan. 26, the Carl M. Levin, an \u003ca id=\"329033\" linktype=\"page\"\u003eArleigh Burke-class Flight IIA\u003c/a\u003e destroyer, was handed over at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Maine.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"bmsl3\"\u003eThe delivery followed the successful completion of pier-side and sea trials to demonstrate materiel and operational readiness, the command said.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Naval Sea Systems Command","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"USA","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-30T15:04:43+0000"},{"title":"Military Commissions Think Tank In Abuja","slug":"military-commissions-think-tank-in-abuja","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"ux1rf\"\u003eThe Nigerian military has opened a think tank center in Abuja, reports PR Nigeria (Abuja).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"dmt77\"\u003eDuring a ceremony on Jan. 26, Chief of the Defense Staff Gen. Lucky Irabor commissioned the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Center (NAHFC), a think tank for future development.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"bqtab\"\u003eIrabor said that the center was intended to create a reservoir of competent and dedicated officers and serve as an establishment for research and policy development customized for Nigeria’s unique military challenges.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"50d9s\"\u003eNAHFC will also be responsible for archiving and preserving army history and lessons learned, he said.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"PR Nigeria","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Nigeria","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-30T15:04:46+0000"},{"title":"Intelligence Satellite Successfully Launched","slug":"intelligence-satellite-successfully-launched","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"h3qqh\"\u003eJapan has successfully launched a new intelligence satellite, reports the \u003ci\u003eAsahi Shimbun \u003c/i\u003e(Tokyo).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"fqk8f\"\u003eAn H-IIA rocket was launched on Jan. 26 from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan, carrying the IGS Radar No. 7 intelligence satellite into orbit.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"bl5o3\"\u003eThe satellite will collect defense and security information and monitor for natural disasters.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"6ijg1\"\u003eRadar No. 7 will replace the Radar No. 5, which has reached the end of its intended five-year lifespan.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"bgvmo\"\u003eJapan currently operates nine Radar satellites but is seeking to establish 10 orbits.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Asahi Shimbun","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Japan","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-30T15:04:45+0000"},{"title":"New Variants Of Y-20 Transport Planned","slug":"new-variants-of-y-20-transport-planned","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"kb2mw\"\u003eThe Chinese military has announced that it will develop new variants of its large transport aircraft.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"4ln7b\"\u003eOn Jan. 26, during ceremonies marking the aircraft\u0026#x27;s 10th anniversary, officials said that additional \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/aircraft/cargotransport/y-20-kunpeng/overview/\"\u003eY-20\u003c/a\u003e variants were in the works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"fkhmu\"\u003eThe development of new, more powerful engines would increase the aircraft\u0026#x27;s range and payload.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"dibfg\"\u003eNew roles could include strategic early warning, command and control, long-range electronic warfare and drone carrier.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"1gv8g\"\u003eThe first variant, the YU-20 aerial tanker, has already been completed.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Chinese Military","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"China","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-30T15:04:48+0000"},{"title":"Junta Passes Strict New Election Law","slug":"junta-passes-strict-new-election-law","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"ftvcy\"\u003eThe military government in Burma has announced a new election law that will further restrict the ability of political parties to organize, reports Al Jazeera (Qatar).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"a91sf\"\u003eThe law bars parties and candidates perceived to have links to those committing “unlawful” or terrorist activities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"7c1d1\"\u003eElections are now supposed to be held no later than August of 2023, but there remain concerns about the junta\u0026#x27;s willingness to hold them.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"1mck7\"\u003eThe Burmese military seized power in February 2021, claiming that legislative elections the previous fall had been fraudulent. It has since cracked down on opposition politicians and organizations.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Al Jazeera","publishedDate":"2023-01-30T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Burma","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-30T15:04:47+0000"},{"title":"2 Die in Training Plane Crash","slug":"2-die-in-training-plane-crash","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"38mum\"\u003eTwo Philippine air force pilots have died in a training crash, reports Benar News (Washington, D.C.).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"3gq55\"\u003eThe Marchetti \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/aircraft/trainer/sf-260/overview/\"\u003eSF-260TP\u003c/a\u003e turboprop went down in the northern Bataan region on Wednesday during a recurrency training flight, reported the official Philippine News Agency.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"3orqo\"\u003eThe aircraft belonged to the 15th Strike Wing based at Major Danilo Atienza Air Base in Sangley Point, Cavite.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"e3uti\"\u003eThe air force has grounded its SF-260 fleet while the crash is investigated.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Benar News","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Philippines","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:16+0000"},{"title":"HAL Plans Major Su-30 Fighter Upgrade","slug":"hal-plans-major-su-30-fighter-upgrade","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"88m53\"\u003eHindustan Aeronautics is seeking significant government funding to modernize the Indian air force\u0026#x27;s advanced Russian fighter jets, reports the Aerotime Hub, citing local media.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"7dpkb\"\u003eThe US$4 billion Super Sukhoi program for Indian \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/aircraft/fighter/su-30-flanker-multirole-fighter/overview/#su-30mki-8\"\u003eSu-30MKI\u003c/a\u003e fighters was announced in 2021 but stalled following Russia\u0026#x27;s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"2fqct\"\u003eNew Delhi is expected to approve the request, which will cover major avionics and sensor upgrades to enhance performance and integrate more domestically manufactured components. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"6jves\"\u003ePlans call for 150 of India\u0026#x27;s 26 Su-30MKIs to be upgraded starting in 2024 with initial deliveries following by 2025.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Aerotime Hub","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"India","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:19+0000"},{"title":"U.N. Command Finds Both Koreas Breached Armistice","slug":"un-command-finds-both-koreas-breached-armistice","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"qu5hu\"\u003eA probe by the U.S.-led United Nations Command in South Korea has found that both North and South Korea violated their 1953 armistice by sending drones into each other’s territory last month, reports the Yonhap news agency (Seoul).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"envp8\"\u003eOn Dec. 26, North Korean uncrewed aerial vehicles infiltrated South Korean airspace. Seoul responded by sending drones north of the border.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"fvc41\"\u003eSouth Korea has defended the drone deployment, calling it an act of self-defense.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"4bjmo\"\u003eThe UNC report emphasized the need to adhere to the terms of the armistice to mitigate the risk of accidental or deliberate conflict.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Yonhap News Agency","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"United Nations","type":"country"},{"name":"South Korea","type":"country"},{"name":"North Korea","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:21+0000"},{"title":"President Rules Out Donating Russian Equipment To Ukraine","slug":"president-rules-out-donating-russian-equipment-to-ukraine","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"whvd0\"\u003ePresident Gustavo Petro says Colombia will not donate Russian-origin military equipment to Ukraine, reports Telesur (Caracas, Venezuela).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"ee8og\"\u003ePetro made his remarks after U.S. Southern Command chief Gen. Laura Richardson suggested that Colombia could send Russian-made weapons to Kyiv.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"23dft\"\u003eIn return, the U.S. could supply more advanced systems to replace the donated equipment, Richardson said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"2366g\"\u003ePetro categorically rejected the suggestion, saying that he would “prefer the old Russian weapons remain as scrap on Colombian land than give them to Ukraine.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"28a6t\"\u003eHe also cited the Colombian constitution, which prohibits the promotion of armed conflicts.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Telesur","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Colombia","type":"country"},{"name":"USA","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:17+0000"},{"title":"Lockheed To Produce New F-35 Test Aircraft","slug":"lockheed-to-produce-new-f-35-test-aircraft","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"qgugw\"\u003eThe Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract modification for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/aircraft/attack/f-35-lightning-ii/overview/\"\u003eF-35\u003c/a\u003e stealth fighter program, reports the Dept. of Defense.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"9altc\"\u003eThe $320 million modification adds scope to existing contracts and covers the production of new flight science test aircraft for the program\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"48uno\"\u003eUnder the award, Lockheed will produce one F-35A, one F-35B and one F-35C to replace aging flight science test aircraft.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"f1k14\"\u003eWork is scheduled to be completed by December 2027.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Dept. of Defense","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"USA","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:18+0000"},{"title":"Lockheed Fires Laser Defense System For 1st Time","slug":"lockheed-fires-laser-defense-system-for-1st-time","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"sdpqq\"\u003eLockheed Martin has announced the first light milestone for its new laser air defense system.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"84fjn\"\u003eThe 50-kW Directed Energy Interceptor for Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System (DEIMOS) verified that its optical performance aligned with the system design parameters during the demonstration, the company said in a release earlier this week.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"9tic5\"\u003eThe tactical laser weapon system is intended for the Army’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/ground-combat-vehicles/armored-personnel-carriers-combat-support/stryker-8-x-8-family/overview/\"\u003eStryker\u003c/a\u003e wheeled combat vehicle, providing a directed energy capability for its short-range air defense mission.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"1g7p8\"\u003eDEIMOS is intended to be a part of the Army\u0026#x27;s planned layered laser defense architecture and can defeat uncrewed aerial systems, helicopters and rockets, artillery and mortars.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Lockheed Martin","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"USA","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:18+0000"},{"title":"ARES Shipyard Unveils New Interceptor Craft","slug":"ares-shipyard-unveils-new-interceptor-craft","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"h0eh5\"\u003eARES Shipyard in Turkey has debuted two new models of its 105-foot (32-m) interceptor boats, reports the company.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"emsil\"\u003eOn Tuesday, the shipyard unveiled the Predator and Dagger variants of the ARES 32 interceptors.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"egueo\"\u003eThe Predator is armed with Roketsan’s new Cakir cruise missiles, with a range of more than 90 miles (150 km), while Dagger has two quad-cell infrared/laser-guided missile launchers with shorter range.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"240pb\"\u003eBoth variants are equipped with a 25-mm or 30-mm remote weapons system and two 12.7-mm remote-controlled auto-stabilized machine guns.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"3fu4k\"\u003eThe boats are also upgraded with advanced combat management systems, electro-optic surveillance, S- and X-Band radars and a rigid-hull inflatable boat that can be deployed from a ramp on the aft deck.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Naval News","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Turkey","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:20+0000"},{"title":"Defense Minister Calls For Conscription Of Women","slug":"defense-minister-calls-for-conscription-of-women","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"ozfh6\"\u003eDefense Minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen has expressed support for conscripting women into the Danish armed forces, reports the \u003ci\u003eCopenhagen Post\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"1jgen\"\u003eDuring an interview on Wednesday, Ellemann-Jensen said that the current geopolitical climate in Europe might require an expanded conscription regime.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"bh5mt\"\u003eHe argued that Denmark can no longer rely on an all-volunteer force, and everyone, including women, should be eligible for military service.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Copenhagen Post","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Denmark","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:20+0000"},{"title":"4 Leopard 2 Tanks To Be Sent To Ukraine","slug":"4-leopard-2-tanks-to-be-sent-to-ukraine","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"7mv80\"\u003eThe Canadian government has decided to send four of its \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/ground-combat-vehicles/tanks/leopard-2-main-battle-tank/overview/\"\u003eLeopard 2\u003c/a\u003e tanks to Ukraine, reports the \u003ci\u003eGlobe and Mail\u003c/i\u003e (Toronto).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"cgmp2\"\u003eDefense Minister Anita Anand said the donation balances support for the Ukraine war effort with Canadian readiness requirements and NATO responsibilities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"2dipa\"\u003eAccording to a retired Canadian official, only 20 of Canada’s 112 Leopard 2 tanks are operational.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"7nnc0\"\u003eThe announcement comes after Germany said on Wednesday that it would provide Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and encourage other operators of the German tank to do the same.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Globe and Mail","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Ukraine","type":"country"},{"name":"Canada","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:23+0000"},{"title":"FBI, European Authorities Disrupt Ransomware Gang","slug":"fbi-european-authorities-disrupt-ransomware-gang","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"zqpff\"\u003eThe U.S. Dept. of Justice says it has disrupted a ransomware gang in cooperation with Europol, reports the Bleeping Computer website.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"22g9m\"\u003eOn Thursday, the department said that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Europol began the operation in July 2022, infiltrating the Hive gang\u0026#x27;s infrastructure.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"c7r43\"\u003eThe operation allowed authorities to learn about attacks before they took place and warn targets, and obtain and distribute decryption keys to victims, preventing around US$130 million in ransom payments.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"4hlsr\"\u003eU.S. and Dutch law enforcement also seized the gang’s Tor payment and data leak sites.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Bleeping Computer","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"USA","type":"country"},{"name":"Europe","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:21+0000"},{"title":"New Abrams Tanks To Be Purchased For Kyiv","slug":"new-abrams-tanks-to-be-purchased-for-kyiv","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"rdpbl\"\u003eThe Pentagon says that it does not have any excess tanks to send to Ukraine, reports \u003ci\u003eStars and Stripes\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"5p54o\"\u003eOn Thursday, officials said that there were no \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/ground-combat-vehicles/tanks/m1-abrams-main-battle-tank/overview/\"\u003eM1A2 Abrams\u003c/a\u003e tanks on hand to send to Ukraine.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"a0d\"\u003eThe Biden administration has pledged to send 31 Abrams tanks and a few recovery vehicles to bolster the Ukrainian army.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"bepn\"\u003eThese tanks will have to be purchased, pushing back when they might arrive in Ukraine.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"5ogkj\"\u003eExperts estimate that the Abrams may not be delivered until late 2023 or early 2024.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Stars and Stripes","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Ukraine","type":"country"},{"name":"USA","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:22+0000"},{"title":"IDF Responds To Rockets With Gaza Airstrikes","slug":"idf-responds-to-rockets-with-gaza-airstrikes","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"5sm8t\"\u003eIsrael has conducted airstrikes in the Gaza Strip in response to rocket attacks by Palestinian militants, reports Reuters.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"i5u7\"\u003eOn Friday, the Israeli air force launched strikes after two rockets were fired into Israeli territory.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"2kq2e\"\u003eThe rocket attack was believed to be in response to an Israel Defense Forces raid in the West Bank on Thursday that killed nine Palestinians.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"dcr86\"\u003eNo casualty figures were immediately available.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Reuters","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Israel","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:25+0000"},{"title":"Letter Of Intent Signed To Buy Brazilian Armored Vehicles","slug":"letter-of-intent-signed-to-buy-brazilian-armored-vehicles","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"pombq\"\u003eArgentina has begun the process to buy wheeled armored vehicles from Brazil, reports MercoPress (Uruguay).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"5k12\"\u003eEarlier this week, Argentinean Defense Minister Jorge Taiana and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira signed a letter of intent to begin negotiations for the procurement of 156 \u003ca id=\"333410\" linktype=\"page\"\u003eGuarani\u003c/a\u003e 6 x 6 armored vehicles.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"8l7o3\"\u003eThe proposed purchase would included 120 personnel carrier variants with a machine gun turret; 27 infantry combat vehicles with an autocannon\u0026#x27; and nine command-post vehicles.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"MercoPress","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Argentina","type":"country"},{"name":"Brazil","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:23+0000"},{"title":"Police Partnership With China Ended","slug":"police-partnership-with-china-ended","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"jzzag\"\u003ePrime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has ended a 2011 memorandum of understanding between the Fiji police force and Chinese Ministry of Public Security, reports the \u003ci\u003eFiji Times\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"2u4i8\"\u003eRabuka said that “our system of democracy and justice systems are different so we will go back to those that have similar systems with us.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"m52l\"\u003eLiaison officers from other countries, such as Australia and New Zealand could stay, since they represent political systems similar to Fiji’s, the prime minister said.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Fiji Times","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Fiji","type":"country"},{"name":"China","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:24+0000"},{"title":"Senior ISIS Leader Killed In U.S. Raid","slug":"senior-isis-leader-killed-in-us-raid","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"139o6\"\u003eU.S. forces have killed a senior terrorist leader during an operation in northern Somalia, reports Radio France Internationale.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"31kg\"\u003eOn Thursday, troops launched a raid on a cave complex where \u003ca id=\"316702\" linktype=\"page\"\u003eIslamic State\u003c/a\u003e leader Bilal al-Sudani was hiding.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"7ri8f\"\u003eAl-Sudani played a key operational and financial role within ISIS, making him an important target for U.S. counterterrorism action, said U.S. officials.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"fo4ga\"\u003eAnother 10 ISIS militants were killed in the fighting.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"4c7do\"\u003eNo U.S. casualties were reported.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Radio France Internationale","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Somalia","type":"country"},{"name":"USA","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:26+0000"},{"title":"Police Deaths Fuel Violent Protests At PM Residence, Airport","slug":"police-deaths-fuel-violent-protests-at-pm-residence-airport","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"a49vs\"\u003eViolent demonstrators, including rebel police officers, have attacked the residence of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry and the airport of Port-au-Prince following the killing of 10 police officers by gangs, reports Sky News (U.K.).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"bi7fl\"\u003eThe protests were sparked by videos of the execution of six police officers last week by the Gan Grif gang.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"238s1\"\u003eHaitian police have appealed for more resources amid a year-long rise in gang violence and territorial control.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Sky News","publishedDate":"2023-01-27T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Haiti","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-27T15:44:24+0000"},{"title":"U.S. Announces Payments For Security Personnel","slug":"us-announces-payments-for-security-personnel","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"ss1zy\"\u003eThe U.S. has announced a new program offering financial assistance to members of the Lebanese armed forces and security services, reports the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"aj4fg\"\u003eThe “LAF-ISF Livelihood Support Program,” operated in conjunction with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), will cost US$72 million, dispersed in US$100 monthly payments to military and security personnel.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"mbqm\"\u003eThe decision was made in light of Lebanon’s dire economic crisis, which has left members of the military underpaid.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"8u9ru\"\u003eThe payments are planned to run for six months.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"U.S Embassy Lebanon","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"United Nations","type":"country"},{"name":"USA","type":"country"},{"name":"Lebanon","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:35:48+0000"},{"title":"Elbit Systems To Establish Support Center For IR Countermeasures","slug":"elbit-systems-to-establish-support-center-for-ir-countermeasures","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"rzz62\"\u003eNATO has awarded Elbit Systems a contract for in-service support for infrared countermeasure systems, reports the Israeli firm.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"f1k6n\"\u003eThe five-year contract, the value of which was not disclosed, covers in-service support for direct infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) systems supplied for the NATO \u003ca id=\"318338\" linktype=\"page\"\u003eA330 Multirole Tanker Transport\u003c/a\u003e (MRTT) fleet.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"ductq\"\u003eThe project includes that establishment of a support center at the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) facility in Luxembourg that will provide repairs, equipment and maintenance services for the DIRCM systems.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"30jru\"\u003eElbit also received a follow-up contract from the NSPA for an additional \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/sensorselectronics/electronic-support-measureselectronic-warfare/multispectral-infrared/overview/#j-music-7\"\u003eJ-MUSIC\u003c/a\u003e DIRCM system. The company has already delivered and integrated seven J-MUSIC systems on NATO A330 tankers.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Elbit Systems","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"NATO","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:35:48+0000"},{"title":"1st Arms Export For Turkey Authorized Since 2019","slug":"1st-arms-export-for-turkey-authorized-since-2019","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"idoro\"\u003eThe Finnish government has approved the resumption arms exports to Turkey for the first time since 2019, reports the Middle East Eye (London).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"5n4o4\"\u003eThe first defense permit was issued to Finnish steel producer Miilux who will supply Turkish military vehicle maker BMC with 12,000 tons of armor through 2025.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"cf24s\"\u003eFinland froze defense exports to Turkey in 2019 in response to Ankara’s cross-border military operation against Kurds in Syria.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"2m9eu\"\u003eTurkey made the removal of arms export restrictions a key factor for its approval of Finland’s NATO membership application.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Middle East Eye","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Finland","type":"country"},{"name":"Turkey","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:35:50+0000"},{"title":"S. Kordofan Province Declares State Of Emergency After Fatal Shooting","slug":"s-kordofan-province-declares-state-of-emergency-after-fatal-shooting","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"mk6ui\"\u003eA state of emergency has been declared in Sudan’s South Kordofan province after a fatal shooting, reports the \u003ci\u003eNational\u003c/i\u003e (U.A.E.).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"cbiu3\"\u003eOn Monday, armed men killed four people at a bus station in the provincial capital of Kadugli. The victims were all members of the Moro tribe.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"3d2hp\"\u003eNo group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and no assailants have been apprehended.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"1lhfn\"\u003eThe state of emergency will last for a month, while the government deliberates on further measures, such as curfews.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"112ec\"\u003eThe region has been gripped with violence between government forces and the insurgent Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North, which has been fighting the government for decades.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"The National","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Sudan","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:35:51+0000"},{"title":"Reutech Develops New Navigation Radar Receiver","slug":"reutech-develops-new-navigation-radar-receiver","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"c3oz8\"\u003eSouth African firm Reutech Radar has developed a new navigation radar receiver that can detect ships that shut down their Automatic Identification System (AIS), reports Defence Web (South Africa).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"eb4t\"\u003eThe RIS 100 Navigation Radar Intercept Sensor (NRIS) can detect vessels that “go dark” by shutting down their AIS transponder.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"963ri\"\u003eShips that turn off their AIS transponder are frequently involved in illegal activity but are still highly unlikely to shut off their navigation radars for safety reasons. The RIS 100 can identify those vessels that cease AIS use while still employing an active navigation radar.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"87i19\"\u003eThe radar electronic support measure receiver operates on the X-band marine radar frequency, with S-band capabilities expected to be added in the future.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"9o62\"\u003eThe system is reportedly being tested at Slangkop lighthouse in Kommetjie in South Africa\u0026#x27;s Western Cape province. A sale to an unnamed Southeast Asian customer has already been made, according to Reutech.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Defence Web","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"South Africa","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:35:46+0000"},{"title":"Government Reaffirms Interest In Indian Weapons","slug":"government-reaffirms-interest-in-indian-weapons","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"myfpl\"\u003eThe Egyptian government has reaffirmed its interest in purchasing Indian-made weapons, reports the \u003ci\u003eEconomic Times\u003c/i\u003e (India).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"9t692\"\u003eDuring a three-day visit to India to strengthen bilateral ties, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi confirmed interest in several Indians systems.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"7m3f7\"\u003eCairo is interested in \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/aircraft/fighter/tejas-light-combat-aircraft/overview/\"\u003eTejas\u003c/a\u003e light combat aircraft, \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/ground-combat-vehicles/air-defense/akash-air-defense-system/overview/\"\u003eAkash\u003c/a\u003e missiles, smart anti-airfield systems as well as radars and military helicopters.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"fekd8\"\u003eRelations between the two nations have grown in past years, with President El-Sisi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreeing to elevate their ties into a strategic partnership.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Economic Times","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Egypt","type":"country"},{"name":"India","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:35:50+0000"},{"title":"Airbus Picked To Provide SATCOM Services","slug":"airbus-picked-to-provide-satcom-services","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"kr9lm\"\u003eThe Belgian Ministry of Defense has awarded Airbus a major contract for the provision of tactical satellite communications (SATCOM) services for all branches of the armed forces, reports the defense firm.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"ac0f9\"\u003eUnder the 15-year contract, the value of which was not disclosed, the Belgian military will use channels of the Airbus Ultra High Frequency (UHF) military communication payload onboard an Airbus-built commercial telecommunications satellite.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"aalev\"\u003eThe new UHF payload is scheduled to launch next year.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"a932r\"\u003eThe payload, operated from the Airbus Network Operations Center in Toulouse, France, offers 18 UHF channels that can support up to 200 simultaneous communications over Europe, the Middle East, Africa, large parts of Asia, as well as the Atlantic Ocean to eastern Brazil and the Indian Ocean to western Australia, Airbus said in a release.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Airbus","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Belgium","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:35:47+0000"},{"title":"Defense Minister Appeals To U.N. For Security Aid","slug":"defense-minister-appeals-to-un-for-security-aid","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"2nxa0\"\u003eDefense Minister Bashir Salihi Magashi has appealed to the United Nations for help stabilizing Nigerian security and eliminating threats, reports the \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c/i\u003e (Lagos, Nigeria).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"85je\"\u003eMagashi called for funding and other resources for defense and economic initiatives to reduce the proliferation of militancy.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"9kokm\"\u003eNigeria has been locked in fighting with \u003ca id=\"316754\" linktype=\"page\"\u003eBoko Haram\u003c/a\u003e and Islamic State militants for more than a decade and has experienced increases in banditry in parts of the country.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Guardian","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Nigeria","type":"country"},{"name":"United Nations","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:35:49+0000"},{"title":"Army Announces Artillery Production Increase","slug":"army-announces-artillery-production-increase","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"p6cv4\"\u003eThe U.S. Army says it will significantly ramp up production of 155-mm artillery ammunition, reports \u003ci\u003eDefense New\u003c/i\u003es.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"2stsd\"\u003eOn Thursday, officials said that the service wants to expand production of exterior shells, explosives, fuzes and charges.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"dfsu6\"\u003eThe production ramp-up is expected to include a diversification of production locations. Currently, nearly all U.S. 155-mm ammunition is produced at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"58h5s\"\u003eThe Army also expects to expand shell production lines at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Pennsylvania, a neighboring facility and a plant in Garland, Texas.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"6hqm3\"\u003eProduction is estimated to reach about 90,000 shells per month, up from a pre-2022 production rate of 14,400 shells per month.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"al2bf\"\u003eSince Russia\u0026#x27;s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the U.S. has supplied Kyiv with more than 1 million 155-mm artillery shells.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Defense News","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"USA","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:35:51+0000"},{"title":"Pentagon Clarifies Rules On Weapons Autonomy","slug":"pentagon-clarifies-rules-on-weapons-autonomy","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"l06js\"\u003eThe U.S. Dept. of Defense released new policies and guidelines and established a working group on autonomous functions in weapon systems, reports the department.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"e5oda\"\u003eThe policy revisions under Directive 3000.09, “Autonomy in Weapon Systems,” clarify the development and responsibility guidelines that were ambiguous under the previous policy from 2012, reported Defense One.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"ebvf2\"\u003eThe directive also details the nature of senior-level review of autonomous weapons development and clarifies which technologies are excluded from senior-level review.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"1pa9p\"\u003eThe document also established the Autonomous Weapon Systems Working Group, which features representation from several offices, including the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, general counsel of the Dept. of Defense, chief digital and artificial Intelligence officer, director of operational test and evaluation and representatives from the Joint Chiefs of Staff.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Dept. of Defense","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"USA","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:35:52+0000"},{"title":"Deputy FM Appointed Intel Chief","slug":"deputy-fm-appointed-intel-chief","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"x6qjs\"\u003eTaiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Tsai Ming-yen to lead the National Security Bureau as part of a Cabinet reshuffle, reports the Central News Agency (Taipei).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"1e9pa\"\u003eTsai will replace Chen Ming-tong, who has tendered his resignation. Chen was accused in August 2022 of being involved in plagiarism with a former student.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"95npf\"\u003eTsai, a former diplomat and international relations scholar with a doctorate in war studies from King’s College London, served as Taiwan\u0026#x27;s representative in the European Union and Belgium from June 2020 until he was named deputy foreign minister in August 2022.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Focus Taiwan","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Taiwan","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:34:26+0000"},{"title":"27 Civilians Killed In Airstrike","slug":"27-civilians-killed-in-airstrike","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"chl28\"\u003eAt least 27 civilians have been killed in an airstrike in central Nigeria, reports the News Agency of Nigeria.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"36avq\"\u003eOn Tuesday night, pastoralists in Nasarawa state were loading cattle onto vehicles when they were attacked by an unidentified aircraft.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"64em1\"\u003eLocal police and political authorities decried the attack.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"d6a7e\"\u003eThe Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) said that this is the third such extrajudicial killing of pastoralists of late.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"News Agency of Nigeria","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Nigeria","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:35:56+0000"},{"title":"French Troops To Withdraw After Government Request","slug":"french-troops-to-withdraw-after-government-request","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"acz3h\"\u003eThe French government is recalling its ambassador to Burkina Faso and pulling out its military contingent there following a request by the military government, reports Reuters.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"61k6u\"\u003eThe junta\u0026#x27;s demand comes amid public complaints about the inability of French troops to resolve ongoing militant violence and the presence of foreign troops in Burkina Faso.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"dncn3\"\u003eFrance has maintained around 200 to 400 special operations troops as part of efforts to combat a regional Islamist insurgency that has expanded from neighboring Mali.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Reuters","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Burkina Faso","type":"country"},{"name":"France","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:35:55+0000"},{"title":"F-16 Block 70 Makes 1st Flight","slug":"f-16-block-70-makes-1st-flight","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"cq17m\"\u003eThe first \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/aircraft/fighter/f-16-fighting-falcon-multirole-fighter/overview/\"\u003eF-16 Block 70\u003c/a\u003e fighter jet has made its maiden flight, reports Lockheed Martin.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"eqsp1\"\u003eThe jet took off from Lockheed\u0026#x27;s Greenville, S.C., facility on Tuesday. The 50-minute flight included airworthiness checks, such as engine, flight control and fuel system checks, as well as basic aircraft handling. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"3f1k8\"\u003eThe Block 70 configuration features the Northrop Grumman \u003ca id=\"323188\" linktype=\"page\"\u003eAN/APG-83\u003c/a\u003e active electronically scanned array radar, a new Raytheon mission computer, the Link 16 data link, an enhanced electronic warfare system and a ground collision avoidance system.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"22k66\"\u003eThe fighter is the first of 16 Block 70 jets purchased by Bahrain.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Lockheed Martin","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Bahrain","type":"country"},{"name":"USA","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:35:53+0000"},{"title":"9 Killed In IDF Op In Jenin","slug":"9-killed-in-idf-op-in-jenin","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"mibxw\"\u003eNine Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli military operation in the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank, reports the Times of Israel.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"31fgs\"\u003eOn Thursday morning, Israel Defense Forces commandos entered the camp to arrest members of a suspected \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/militant-organizations/middle-east/palestinian-islamic-jihad/\"\u003ePalestinian Islamic Jihad\u003c/a\u003e terror cell. One militant was arrested and three were killed in the operation. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"f3j7\"\u003eThe Palestinian Authority said that 20 Palestinians were injured in the raid, including four who were in critical condition.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"6p0hu\"\u003eNo Israeli casualties were reported.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Times of Israel","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Israel","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:35:54+0000"},{"title":"Suspected Terrorist Arrested After Killing 1 In Church Attack","slug":"suspected-terrorist-arrested-after-killing-1-in-church-attack","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"6gm4q\"\u003eAn unknown man attacked two churches in Spain before being apprehended, reports the BBC News.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"1pk6k\"\u003eOn Wednesday evening, the assailant entered the church of San Isidro in Algeciras in southern Spain and attacked a priest, seriously injuring him.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"bp47r\"\u003eThe attacker then moved on to the church of Nuestra Senora de La Palma and fatally stabbed the verger.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"1n2sd\"\u003eSpanish police said they were treating the incidents as terrorist attacks.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"33jva\"\u003eThe suspect was said to have been 25 and of Moroccan origin, reported the \u003ci\u003eGibraltar Chronicle\u003c/i\u003e. He had been deported from Gibraltar in 2019 for immigration offenses.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"BBC News","publishedDate":"2023-01-26T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Spain","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-26T15:35:56+0000"},{"title":"Former Wagner Group Commander Detained","slug":"former-wagner-group-commander-detained","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"8gqhu\"\u003eNorwegian authorities have detained a former commander of the Kremlin-linked Wagner Group paramilitary who claimed asylum earlier this month, reports BBC News.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"f0oq6\"\u003eAndrey Medvedev, 26, served as an officer in the mercenary group and made headlines two weeks ago as the first fighter from the outfit to defect to the West.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"37fp9\"\u003eHe is currently being held in a detention center in the Oslo area, both as a witness and for enhanced safety.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"19amu\"\u003eMedvedev claims to have witnessed firsthand numerous war crimes and atrocities committed by the group and said his life would be at risk if he returned to Russia.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"BBC News","publishedDate":"2023-01-25T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Norway","type":"country"},{"name":"Russia","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-25T15:28:53+0000"},{"title":"Steel Cut For 2nd Type 31 Frigate","slug":"steel-cut-for-2nd-type-31-frigate","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"4oc0s\"\u003eBabcock has cut steel for the second of five new frigates being built built for the British Royal Navy, reports the U.K. Ministry of Defense.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"1r6q3\"\u003eOn Tuesday during a ceremony at the Rosyth shipyard in Scotland, Defense Minister Alex Chalk cut the first steel for the Active, the second Type 31, or Inspiration class, frigate.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"ecno9\"\u003eThe milestone comes 16 months after construction began on the lead ship in the class, the Venturer, reported the Royal Navy.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"62gf6\"\u003eThe frigates are designed for general-purpose duties alongside the anti-submarine warfare \u003ca id=\"331820\" linktype=\"page\"\u003eGlasgow-class\u003c/a\u003e. The two classes are set to replace the Royal Navy\u0026#x27;s aging \u003ca id=\"329327\" linktype=\"page\"\u003eNorfolk-class\u003c/a\u003e warships.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"7h8i8\"\u003eAl five Type 31 frigates are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2028.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"U.K. Ministry of Defense","publishedDate":"2023-01-25T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"United Kingdom","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-25T15:28:51+0000"},{"title":"Chinese-Funded Sea Port Opens In Lagos","slug":"chinese-funded-sea-port-opens-in-lagos","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"610bh\"\u003eNigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has officially inaugurated the Chinese-built Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos, reports the \u003ci\u003eVanguard\u003c/i\u003e (Lagos).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"fjo\"\u003eOn Monday, the US$1.5 billion port, one of the largest in West Africa, was launched in a ceremony.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"6hlbd\"\u003eThe three-terminal facility is 75 percent owned by China Harbour Engineering Co. and Singapore’s Tolaram Group.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"dvg5p\"\u003eMost of Nigeria’s existing ports, inherited from the British colonial era, are in varying states of decay, noted Al Jazeera (Qatar).\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Vanguard","publishedDate":"2023-01-25T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Nigeria","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-25T15:28:53+0000"},{"title":"New Kalvari Class Sub Commissioned","slug":"new-kalvari-class-sub-commissioned","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"5zhzt\"\u003eThe Indian navy has commissioned its newest attack submarine, reports the \u003ci\u003eHindu \u003c/i\u003e(Chennai).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"8l1bt\"\u003eOn Monday, the Vagir, the fifth \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/ships/submarines/kalvari-s-21-class-ss/overview/\"\u003eKalvari-class\u003c/a\u003e conventional submarine formally entered service during a ceremony at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"14vh4\"\u003eThe Vagir completed trials within 11 months, the Indian navy said. The boat was launched on Nov. 12, 2020, and began sea trials on Feb. 1, 2022.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"4ac3k\"\u003eMazgaon Dock Shipbuilders is building six Kalvari-class submarines based on the French Scorpene class under a US$3.75 billion deal signed in October 2005.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"The Hindu","publishedDate":"2023-01-25T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"India","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-25T15:28:54+0000"},{"title":"French, Italian Air Defense Systems Headed To Ukraine","slug":"french-italian-air-defense-systems-headed-to-ukraine","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"8ddi5\"\u003eItalian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has announced that France and Italy is sending new anti-air defense systems to Ukraine, reports the AeroTime News.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"b0gc8\"\u003eIn an interview with the \u003ci\u003eCorriere della Sera \u003c/i\u003e(Milan) newspaper, Tajani confirmed that France and Italy were finalizing the delivery of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/missilesrocketsbombs/anti-air/aster-future-surface-air-family-fsaf/overview/\"\u003eSAMP/T\u003c/a\u003e surface-to-air missile system to Ukraine.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"58mk6\"\u003eDeveloped by France and Italy, the SAMP/T is said to be one of the few systems capable at intercepting Russian \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/missilesrocketsbombs/anti-ship/4-kitchen-anti-ship-missile/overview/\"\u003eKh-22\u003c/a\u003e cruise missiles.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"crmv\"\u003eRome and Paris agreed to supply the system to Ukraine in December 2022. Ukrainian personnel began operator training earlier this month.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"e9jmc\"\u003eThe system consists of a command post, \u003ca id=\"333392\" linktype=\"page\"\u003eArabel\u003c/a\u003e radar and up to six launch vehicles, each with up to eight Aster 30 missiles.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"bg1nf\"\u003eThe SAMP/T is the only European system designed to counter ballistic missiles. The Aster 30 missiles can intercept aircraft at ranges up to 75 miles (120 km), and ballistic missiles at 18 miles (30 km).\u003c/p\u003e","source":"AeroTime News","publishedDate":"2023-01-25T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Ukraine","type":"country"},{"name":"Italy","type":"country"},{"name":"France","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-25T15:28:56+0000"},{"title":"9 Die In Abyan Clash","slug":"9-die-in-abyan-clash","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"cmifc\"\u003eAt least nine people have been killed in fighting between Yemeni security forces and local fighters in the southern province of Abyan, reports the Arab News (Riyadh).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"blcbt\"\u003eA standoff took place on Monday when Security Belt soldiers demanded local tribesmen hand over 15 suspected \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/militant-organizations/middle-east/al-qaida-arabian-peninsula/\"\u003eAl-Qaida\u003c/a\u003e militants, who had conducted a fatal improvised explosive device attack on pro-independence forces nearby.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"dnc23\"\u003eLocals refused the soldiers’ demands, accusing them of breaking into their homes and detaining residents. This led to a firefight in which at least five tribesmen and four soldiers were killed.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"496i7\"\u003eAbyan’s Omaran valley has become a hotbed of fighting between Yemeni security forces and Al-Qaida militants.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Arab News","publishedDate":"2023-01-25T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Yemen","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-25T15:28:56+0000"},{"title":"Bill Being Finalized To Open Defense Industry To Private Companies","slug":"bill-being-finalized-to-open-defense-industry-to-private-companies","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"jnr0p\"\u003eThe Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense has instructed “relevant organizations” to finalize a proposal that would allow private companies to invest in the defense industry, reports Radio Free Asia.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"9oshv\"\u003eUnder current regulations, only military-owned domestic companies can invest in Vietnamese defense industry.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"4i543\"\u003eThe bill will be passed onto the government for consideration and approval. If enacted, it would open Vietnam to private military-industrial investment and foreign arms firms.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"70j0u\"\u003eIf approved by the National Assembly, the legislation could be signed into law as early as May 2024.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Radio Free Asia","publishedDate":"2023-01-25T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Vietnam","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-25T15:28:55+0000"},{"title":"Russian White Supremacist Group Used As Proxy For Mail Bombings","slug":"russian-white-supremacist-group-used-as-proxy-for-mail-bombings","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"j1pg9\"\u003eRussian military intelligence is suspected of being behind a slew of mail bombs sent to high-profile government, military and diplomatic targets in Spain, reports the Moscow Times.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"dlq0l\"\u003eSix mail bombs, sent in late November and early December were traced to members of the \u003ca id=\"316765\" linktype=\"page\"\u003eRussian Imperial Movement\u003c/a\u003e, a Russian nationalist white supremacist group.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"47a01\"\u003eKnown for its operation of military-style training facilities in Russia, the U.S. has been flagging members of the group on updated terrorist watch lists.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"5mjgk\"\u003eAmerican sources told the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c/i\u003e that the group had been directed by the Moscow-based 161st Special Purpose Specialist Training Center of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces (GRU), Russia\u0026#x27;s primary military intelligence agency.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"9541f\"\u003eThe extent of the Kremlin’s involvement in the campaign is not clear.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Moscow Times","publishedDate":"2023-01-25T10:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Russia","type":"country"},{"name":"Spain","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-25T15:28:55+0000"},{"title":"Raytheon To Merge Missiles And Defense, Intel And Space Divisions","slug":"raytheon-to-merge-missiles-and-defense-intel-and-space-divisions","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"beukc\"\u003eIn a bid to cut costs, Raytheon Technologies will merge its Missiles and Defense division with Intelligence and Space to make a single business unit, reports Defense One.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"4edp3\"\u003eThe merger will be overseen by Chief Operating Officer Christopher Calio, who will officially become the president of the new business on March 1.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"a94ld\"\u003eCalio will replace Roy Azevedo, who will advise him during the transition.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"5fhk0\"\u003eRaytheon Missiles and Defense President Wes Kremer was not mentioned in the reorganization announcement.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"15sfd\"\u003eThe reorganization will leave Raytheon Technologies with three divisions: Collins Aerospace, Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney and Raytheon.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Defense One","publishedDate":"2023-01-25T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"USA","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-25T15:29:00+0000"},{"title":"Admiral Gorshkov Frigate Simulates Hypersonic Missile Strikes","slug":"admiral-gorshkov-frigate-simulates-hypersonic-missile-strikes","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"bpuf5\"\u003eA Russian frigate has conducted mock hypersonic missile strikes while en route to exercises in South Africa, reports Russia\u0026#x27;s state-owned Tass news agency.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"2mb9r\"\u003eOn Wednesday, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/ships/frigatescorvettes/admiral-gorshkov-ffg-class/overview/\"\u003eAdmiral Gorshkov\u003c/a\u003e simulated launches of Tsirkon hypersonic missiles, successfully striking a target at a range of more than 560 miles (900 km), the Russian Defense Ministry said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"cuols\"\u003eThe Admiral Gorshkov is on its way to South Africa with the tanker ship Kama for joint exercises with the Chinese and South African navies.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Tass","publishedDate":"2023-01-25T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Russia","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-25T15:29:01+0000"},{"title":"Doomsday Clock Moves Forward Over Nuclear, Biological Security Concerns","slug":"doomsday-clock-moves-forward-over-nuclear-biological-security-concerns","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"btwgr\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Atomic Scientists\u003c/i\u003e has advanced its \u0026quot;Doomsday Clock.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"4jj5u\"\u003eOn Tuesday, the publication said it had advanced the clock 10 \u0026quot;seconds\u0026quot; closer to the apocalypse in part by Russia\u0026#x27;s unprovoked war in Ukraine as well as deteriorating global security related to climate change, China\u0026#x27;s growing nuclear arsenal and biological threats such as COVID-19.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"62l1p\"\u003e“Russia’s thinly veiled threats to use nuclear weapons remind the world that escalation of the conflict … is a terrible risk. … Russia has also brought its war to the Chernobyl and Zaporizhzhia nuclear reactor sites, violating international protocols and risking widespread release of radioactive materials,\u0026quot; said the \u003ci\u003eBulletin\u0026#x27;s\u003c/i\u003e Science and Security Board.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"4orvr\"\u003eThe Doomsday Clock was launched in 1947 to symbolize the proximity of a nuclear exchange between the Soviet Union and the United States. The Doomsday Clock was set at 100 seconds to midnight in 2020 but has now moved to 90 seconds to midnight, said the publication.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists","publishedDate":"2023-01-25T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"USA","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-25T15:28:57+0000"},{"title":"Scholz Agrees To Send Tanks To Ukraine","slug":"scholz-agrees-to-send-tanks-to-ukraine","preview":"\u003cp data-block-key=\"4irjk\"\u003eThe German government has announced that it will send modern main battle tanks to Ukraine along with other allies, reports the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"a27ul\"\u003eOn Tuesday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Germany will initially send 14 \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/ground-combat-vehicles/tanks/leopard-2-main-battle-tank/overview/\"\u003eLeopard 2A6\u003c/a\u003e tanks to Kyiv. He outlined plans to establish two Ukrainian tank battalions, totaling around 80 tanks that would be provided by Germany and other European Leopard 2 operators.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"bmktc\"\u003eMeanwhile, U.S. officials have indicated that plans are being finalized to send 30 \u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/ground-combat-vehicles/tanks/m1-abrams-main-battle-tank/overview/\"\u003eM1 Abrams\u003c/a\u003e tanks and a small number of recovery vehicles to Ukraine, reported CNN.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp data-block-key=\"38du7\"\u003eThe timing of the delivery is unclear, since it typically takes several months to train tank crewmembers and maintainers. Deliveries could take place as soon as this fall, a source told the \u003ci\u003ePost\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","source":"Washington Post","publishedDate":"2023-01-25T06:00:00+0000","countryList":[{"name":"Germany","type":"country"},{"name":"Ukraine","type":"country"},{"name":"USA","type":"country"}],"lastPublishedAt":"2023-01-25T15:28:58+0000"}]},"slug":"news"}},"__N_SSG":true},"page":"/ddnc","query":{},"buildId":"4zzOAO9u7sZi4WQMaHG8q","isFallback":false,"gsp":true,"scriptLoader":[]}</script></body></html>