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Denmark Repatriates Three More F-35s as it Plans to Reinforce Greenland

The Aviationist Blog - Thu, 16/01/2025 - 22:26

Denmark plans to replace the F-16MLUs with F-35s to meet its needs for national QRA and NATO’s Air Policing missions, but is also looking to support F-35 operations from Kangerlussuaq airport in Greenland. The Danish Defense Command announced that three more F-35As arrived in the country at Skrydstrup Air Force Station, in the Southern Jutland […]

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France/Israel/Qatar/United States : Gaza ceasefire: France's secret role

Intelligence Online - Thu, 16/01/2025 - 17:05
The 42-day ceasefire announced last night between Hamas and Israel, due to take effect on 19 January, saw as much [...]
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Shenyang J-16

The Aviationist Blog - Thu, 16/01/2025 - 13:31

The Shenyang J-16 Qianlong (Chinese for hidden dragon) is a Chinese all-weather 4+/4,5 generation supersonic twin-seat, twin-engine, multirole fighter based on the Russian Su-27 fighter and built by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The Shenyang J-16 is a multirole combat airplane capable of supersonic flight and developed by the […]

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Gaza ceasefire deal to pave way for Israeli hostage release, return of displaced Palestinians

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 16/01/2025 - 10:17
The prime minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed to a ceasefire deal that promised the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas and the return of hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Gaza to their homes.
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Rubio, Trump's pick for top diplomat, vows robust US policy to promote 'peace,' 'security'

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 16/01/2025 - 10:17
Florida Senator Marco Rubio appeared in a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday for U.S. secretary of state, where he said that American voters expressed a clear preference on U.S. foreign policy when they chose Donald Trump to return to the White House.
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SECNAV Del Toro Names Destroyers and Frigate at the 37th Surface Navy Association (SNA) National Symposium

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 16/01/2025 - 10:17
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Jan. 15 the names of three guided missile destroyers -- the future USS Ray Mabus (DDG 147), the future USS Kyle Carpenter (DDG 148), and the future Robert R. Ingram (DDG 149). Del Toro also named a future guided missile frigate after Everett Alvarez Jr. (FFG 68). the future USS Ray Mabus (DDG 147), the future
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Air Force updates T-7A acquisition approach to field operational capability

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 16/01/2025 - 10:16
The U.S. Air Force and Boeing have agreed upon a framework to adjust aspects of the T-7A Red Hawk acquisition approach to meet Air Education and Training Command's (AETC) operational needs and deliver a platform that is safe, suitable, and sustainable to replace the aging fleet of T-38C Talon aircraft.
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US imposes export controls on biotech equipment over AI security concerns

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 16/01/2025 - 10:15
On Wednesday the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it would implement new export controls on certain biotechnology equipment, citing national security concerns relating to artificial intelligence and data science.
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India steps up engagement with Taliban

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 16/01/2025 - 10:15
The first high level diplomatic meeting held between India and the Taliban leadership marked a significant step in rebuilding New Delhi's influence in Afghanistan, according to analysts. They say New Delhi's growing engagement with the Taliban is prompted by strategic considerations in the Central Asian country that has important implications for its security and is likely to deepen amid growing tensions between the Taliban
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2025 should be a year of progress and reform, in the service of the rule of law, cooperation and peace: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 16/01/2025 - 10:14
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly briefing by the UN Secretary-General on his 2025 priorities.
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Yemen will only prosper when all Yemenis can play their role in building a better future for their country: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 16/01/2025 - 10:14
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.
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Children bear the brunt of escalating conflict and famine in Sudan

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 16/01/2025 - 10:14
"As I wrap up my visit to Sudan, where the conflict rages on unabated, at least 120 people were reportedly killed following shelling in Omdurman on 13 and 14 January. Early reports indicate that there were children among the casualties. Just days before, between 7 and 8 January, 23 children were reportedly killed and nine injured by shelling in Khartoum State. These are only
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Statement by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, on recent attacks against civilians

Globalsecurity.org - Thu, 16/01/2025 - 10:14
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Ms. Clementine Nkweta-Salami, has expressed deep concern over reports of recent attacks against civilians.
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