USA – Biden Administration Considers JDAM Transfer To Ukraine

Source: Washington Post

Washington is considering transferring guidance kits to improve the accuracy of Ukrainian bombs, reports the Washington Post, citing unnamed senior U.S. officials.

USA – Heavy Waves Send 19 Overboard On Hospital Ship

Source: CBS News

Nineteen people have been knocked overboard from a Navy hospital ship operating near Haiti, reports CBS News.

USA – Space Force Launches New S. Korean Unit

Source: Yonhap News Agency

U.S. Space Force has launched a new unit based in South Korea, reports the Yonhap news agency (Seoul).

Argentina – President Throws Water On New Fighter Plan

Source: Defense News

Argentinean President Alberto Fernandez has ruled out the purchase of new fighter jets in the immediate future, reports Defense News.

Canada – P-8 Poseidon Under Consideration For Maritime Patrol Requirement

Source: Ottawa Citizen

The Canadian Dept. of National Defense is considering buying new maritime patrol aircraft from the U.S., reports the Ottawa Citizen.

Egypt – Navy Takes Command Of Multinational Red Sea Task Force

Source: U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy has formally handed over command of a multinational naval task force in the Red Sea to the Egyptian navy, reports U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT).

Germany – Defense Ministry Announces F-35 Procurement

Source: Lockheed Martin

The German Ministry of Defense has announced that it will buy advanced fighter aircraft from the U.S., reports Lockheed Martin.

India – Air Force Drills Near NE Border With China

Source: Press Trust of India

The Indian air force has deployed nearly all of its front-line fighters in northeastern India to a major exercise near the border with China, reports the Press Trust of India.

Italy – Pilot Dies In Typhoon Crash Off Sicily

Source: Anadolu Agency

An Italian air force fighter jet has crashed off the coast of Sicily, reports the Anadolu Agency (Ankara).

Japan – Yama Sakura Drills With U.S. Wrap Up

Source: U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

The U.S. and Japanese militaries have just concluded a major joint exercise, reports U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Latvia – Order Placed With Saab For Air Defense Systems

Source: Saab

Latvia has finalized an order with Saab for short-range air defense systems, reports the Swedish defense firm.

Lebanon – Irish Peacekeeper Killed In Ambush

Source: Irish Times

An Irish peacekeeper has been killed in an ambush in Lebanon, reports the Irish Times.

Peru – President Declares State Of Emergency

Source: MercoPress

President Dina Boluarte has declared a state of emergency following violent demonstrations by supporters of former President Pedro Castillo, who was ousted after attempting a coup earlier this month, reports MercoPress (Uruguay).

Slovenia – Rheinmetall Delivers New Swap-Body Military Trucks

Source: Rheinmetall

As part of a German initiative to deliver military equipment to Ukraine, Rheinmetall has delivered new swap-body military trucks to the Slovenian armed forces, reports the company.

Turkey – Istanbul Mayor Convicted For Dissenting Comments

Source: Human Rights Watch

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been sentenced to prison and banned from holding elected political office for making dissenting remarks, reports Human Rights Watch (New York).

Vietnam – U.S. Arms Companies Seek Inroads With Vietnamese Military

Source: Reuters

U.S. defense firms are in talks with the Vietnamese government about a variety of potential weapons deals, reports Reuters.