UAE diplomats call on US to re-classify Houthis as terrorist organization
Washington had announced earlier that its military forces in the Gulf country deployed Patriot surface-to-air missiles to intercept Houthi attacks on Abu Dhabi
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Qatar took delivery of the first “Musherib” class patrol boat
Italian shipyard Fincantieri announced that it has delivered to Qatar the first patrol vessel of the “Musherib” class. In total, Qatar will receive two Doha class plus Doha class corvettes and an LPD (similar to Algeria‘s “Kalaat Béni Abbès“, which is a version of the Italian “San Giorgio“), for €4 billion plus €1 billion for […]
Rebels kill 4 Senegalese soldiers, hold 7 hostage in The Gambia
The clashes took place as soldiers were on an operation to combat illegal logging on the border with The Gambia
The US Army acquires new LRR-E carrier aircraft
The US is investing in new battlefield surveillance aircraft and as part of this, the second Long Range Radar-Enhanced (LRR-E) carrier, and the first production aircraft, was delivered to the US Army in late December. It is to replace the MARSS QRCs in service after 20 years of service and will provide information to manoeuvre […]
US officials say negotiations on Iran nuclear program at crossroads
Unless progress was made, the official said, Iran’s nuclear capabilities could go beyond limits imposed under the JCPOA
Syria air defenses intercept Israeli missile barrage: State media
DAMASCUS: Syrian air defenses intercepted an Israeli missile barrage targeting the vicinity of the capital Damascus, state media said early on Monday, citing a military source. The source was quoted as saying that the interception resulted in some material damage. Israeli officials were not immediately available for comment. Israeli officials were not immediately available for […]
Japanese F-15 fighter jet disappeared from radar immediately after takeoff!
A Japanese F-15 fighter jet disappeared from radar after taking off! The disappearance of the aircraft was reported by an official from Japan‘s defence ministry, according to Reuters. The authorities are investigating what exactly has happened.
China: The world’s largest four-legged robot for transporting supplies (video)
War is changing and the era of robot warriors is coming. China has built the “world‘s largest four-legged bionic robot” that can carry more than 160 pounds of equipment at 6. 2 miles per hour, according to a report in the Global Times. The aim is to transport equipment for soldiers stationed in remote areas. […]
Italian Navy and Air Force participate in Neptune Strike 2022
The Italian Navy and Air Force assets participate in the NATO-led Neptune Strike 2022 from 24 January to 7 February 2022 in the central Mediterranean..
R. T. Erdogan kicks Hamas out of Turkey and prepares for a reunion with Israel
Israel‘s Channel 12 reported that President Erdogan, who seeks to normalise relations with Israel, asked Hamas leaders to leave the country. “Israel‘s Channel 12 reports that Erdogan is kicking Hamas out of Turkey as part of his efforts to begin a rapprochement with Israel. I‘m skeptical. But an interesting development to watch,” as Turkey‘s Halktv […]
