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Italian parliament green lights construction of third Near Future Submarine

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 02/06/2023 - 18:35
The Italian parliament has approved construction of the third Type 212 Near Future Submarine (NFS), marking another milestone in the programme.
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Ukraine to receive Starlink services under US deal

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 02/06/2023 - 17:05
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has contracted SpaceX to provide its Starlink satellite communication (satcom) services to Ukraine.
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Moldova receives EU-funded military equipment

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 02/06/2023 - 13:20
The Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova has received its first batch of European Union (EU)-funded military equipment as part of the European Peace Facility (EPF),...
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Ukraine conflict: Ukraine orders 300 UAVs

Jane's Defense News - Fri, 02/06/2023 - 13:20
Ukraine has ordered 300 additional reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from German-based Quantum-Systems.
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BRICS foreign ministers meet with expansion in focus; group eyes cooperation, not confrontation

Globalsecurity.org - Fri, 02/06/2023 - 11:17
Foreign ministers from the BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - kicked off a meeting on Thursday in Cape Town, South Africa, where they are expected to discuss a wide range of issues, including preparation for the upcoming leaders' summit, a potential expansion of the group as well as trade and economic issues.
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No Timeline Set for Writing US Rules on Certain Investment to China

Globalsecurity.org - Fri, 02/06/2023 - 11:17
While there is still no timetable for issuing a long-expected executive order restricting U.S. outbound investments in sensitive sectors to China, a senior Treasury official said the administration is focused on a "narrow and tailored" approach in establishing such a screening mechanism.
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China-Thailand railway under smooth construction

Globalsecurity.org - Fri, 02/06/2023 - 11:17
The construction of the China-Thailand railway, a landmark project representing the high-quality construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is currently under full swing.
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Whether DRC-China Mining Deal Will Be Restructured Remains Uncertain

Globalsecurity.org - Fri, 02/06/2023 - 11:17
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi faces an uphill battle in his promise to overhaul what he says is an unfair minerals-for-infrastructure deal with China before the resource-rich but conflict-plagued country's December elections, analysts said after the African leader's visit to Beijing the past week.
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China to account for more than half renewable capacity rise, report says

Globalsecurity.org - Fri, 02/06/2023 - 11:17
The speedy deployment of renewable power worldwide is set to lead the largest annual increase in new renewable capacity ever, a report released on Thursday said. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has successfully completed Operation Solania − its latest maritime surveillance mission aimed at detecting and deterring illegal fishing activities in the waters of Samoa and Tonga.
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US pilots 'blatantly' violate mutual safety protocols in Syria: Russia

Globalsecurity.org - Fri, 02/06/2023 - 11:17
The Russian forces in Syria say US military pilots keep violating safety protocols aimed at preventing clashes between the two forces in the Arab country.
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Oversight's key to ensure sustainability in outer space: Guterres

Globalsecurity.org - Fri, 02/06/2023 - 11:17
Effective governance of outer space is necessary to propel innovation and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a new policy brief published on Wednesday.
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Michigan Guard Brings HIMARS Capability to Swift Response 23

Globalsecurity.org - Fri, 02/06/2023 - 11:17
For most of the year, National Guard members have civilian occupations — some are firefighters, police officers, teachers, mechanics and electricians. But when military duty calls, they drop everything to put on their uniforms and support U.S. national security interests.
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The President: The only way to address Europe's security issues is Ukraine's victory

Globalsecurity.org - Fri, 02/06/2023 - 11:17
Russia's imperial ambitions pose an existential threat not only to Ukraine, but also to Europe as a whole, and political, economic and military assistance to Ukrainians is the only direct way to address the continent's security problems, President Gitanas Nausėda stressed in his address to the leaders of the 47 European countries in Chișinău on Thursday.
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VOA Interview: Ukraine Food Minister

Globalsecurity.org - Fri, 02/06/2023 - 11:17
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week accused Russia of blocking all shipping from Ukraine's Pivdennyi port, with 1.5 million tons of agricultural products unable to move. The alleged blockade would contradict the Black Sea Grain Initiative that allows Ukraine to transport grain and other products through the Russian-controlled Black Sea to ease food shortages in many countries.
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CENTCOM Commander Visits Regional Partners

Globalsecurity.org - Fri, 02/06/2023 - 11:17
Over the last two weeks, Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, met with regional partners from the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, and Israel.
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