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The US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine: The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-quietly-shipped-long-range-atacms-missiles-ukraine-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud welcomed Turkish naval forces to Mogadishu, two months after Somalia and Turkey signed a defense and economic ... Show more
Turkey to provide maritime security support to Somalia -official | Reuters
Turkey to provide maritime security support to Somalia -official | Reuters
Quick Glance: Turkish Warship Arrives in Mogadishu under Somalia Defense Pact
- A Turkish Navy vessel arrived at the Port of Mogadishu on Tuesday following the signing of a defense and economic agreement between Somalia and Turkey in February this year.
- The TCG Kınalıada F514 docked at the port two months after the landmark deal signed between the two countries, under which Turkey committed to provide maritime security support to Somalia.
- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, along with several ministers, joined the welcoming ceremony along with the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş.
- Turkey and Somalia also signed a deal on offshore oil and natural gas cooperation last month, further strengthening ties after agreeing on a defense deal.
US Successfully Tests AI-Controlled Fighter Jet in F-16 Dogfight: An AI-controlled fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, goes up against a human-piloted F-16 jet during ...
pcmag.com/news/us-successfully-tests-ai-controlled-fighter-jet-in-f-16-dogfight
Somalia detains U.S.-trained commandos over theft of rations: Somalia's government said it had suspended and detained several members of an elite, U.S ...
reuters.com/world/somalia-detains-us-trained-commandos-over-theft-rations-2024-04-26/
US Air Force narrows list to General Atomics, Anduril to build autonomous aircraft
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-air-force-narrows-list-general-atomics-anduril-build-autonomous-aircraft-2024-04-24/
Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68652286
Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Former lifeboat becomes Somerset glamping 'yellow submarine': Found adrift in the Atlantic after a pirate attack, it cost £10k to convert into accommodation.
bbc.com/news/articles/cx8q32n054eo
US Army says coalition vessel engaged anti-ship ballistic missile launched from Yemen
reuters.com/world/middle-east/ambrey-is-aware-an-incident-southwest-yemens-aden-advisory-note-2024-04-24/
Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary: The Air Force's top officer saying that more B-21s may not follow the first 100 ...
twz.com/air/air-force-looking-at-options-beyond-the-b-21-raider-is-absolutely-necessary
Army Deploys Typhon Missile System To China's Backyard For The First Time: The Army's Typhon system, which can fire Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles ...
twz.com/land/army-deploys-typhon-missile-system-to-chinas-backyard-for-the-first-time
My father's four 'loves': CDF General Ogolla's son, Joel in tribute
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493581/my-fathers-four-loves-cdf-general-ogollas-son-joel-in-tribute
Black Mystery Craft Spotted Slung Under Chinese H-6 Bomber: What is seen hanging underneath an H-6 in a recent picture is not a WZ-8 rocket drone ...
twz.com/air/black-mystery-craft-spotted-slung-under-chinese-h-6-bomber
More than half US Air Force's B-2 stealth bombers stage mass fly-off: Photos show the mass fly-off of 12 B-2s at Whiteman Air Force Base earlier this week.
businessinsider.com/more-than-half-air-forces-b2-stealth-bombers-mass-fly-2024-4
Huge sleeping alligator holds up flights at Florida air force base: A 10-foot-long alligator laying by a plane wheel chock at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/sleeping-alligator-holds-flights-florida-air-force-base-20703895/
UPDF major dies in Mabira three-car crash: SP Butoto Hellen, the Ssezibwa regional police spokesperson, identified the deceased as Major Habib Nsamba Katakabire ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/updf-major-dies-in-mabira-three-car-crash-4596660
A former lifeboat stolen by pirates from a tanker off the coast of Somalia has been reborn as a 'yellow submarine'.
It was converted into accommodation by ... Show more
Former lifeboat becomes Somerset glamping 'yellow submarine' - BBC News
Former lifeboat becomes Somerset glamping 'yellow submarine' - BBC News
Five UPDF soldiers detained after three civilian suspects escape from custody : The suspects had been in army custody for over five months
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/five-updf-soldiers-detained-after-three-civilian-suspects-escape-from-custody--4602736
US agrees to withdraw troops from key drone base in Niger: The United States agreed Friday to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240420-us-agrees-to-withdraw-troops-from-key-drone-base-in-niger
Textron to cut 1,500 jobs as program cancellations, weak demand hit results: Textron is expanding its restructuring plan to include about 1,500 job cuts ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/textron-cut-1500-jobs-program-cancellations-weak-demand-hit-results-2024-04-25/
Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid
reuters.com/world/africa/somali-pirates-say-they-hijacked-ship-mv-abdullah-released-after-5-million-2024-04-14/
Canada's New Billion-Dollar Defense Investment: Strong Arctic Focus: Canada's government has announced a new trillion-dollar investment in the country's defence ...
highnorthnews.com/en/canadas-new-billion-dollar-defense-investment-strong-arctic-focus
'They felt they could die at any time': Families' relief as Somali pirates free hostages
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/17/they-felt-they-could-die-at-any-time-families-relief-as-somali-pirates-free-hostages/
Honor Killing Trial: “My Sister Is Trying to Be a Slut”: It's an unbelievable crime: first he killed his sister with five stab wounds, then he called the police ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251126348/Ehrenmord-Prozess-Meine-Schwester-versucht-eine-Schlampe-zu-sein.html
A US Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, just hours after a conversation between the Chinese and US defense chiefs ...
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US will send senior delegation to Niger to discuss withdrawing troops : The United States will send a delegation to Niger on Thursday to begin face-to-face talks ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/us-will-send-senior-delegation-to-niger-to-discuss-withdrawing-troops-
In Photos: Washington announced a major new military aid package for Ukraine on April 24. This is what the weaponry and equipment tranche ... Show more
What Ukraine's $61 Billion Weapons Package Looks Like
What Ukraine's $61 Billion Weapons Package Looks Like
Forbidden to Watch Films as a Child, He Now Directs Somalia’s Top Shows: Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/africa/somalia-director-abshir-rageh.html
Breakaway Somaliland Region Says It Plans Nov. 13 Elections: Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland will hold presidential and political party elections on Nov ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-20/breakaway-somaliland-region-says-it-plans-nov-13-elections
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Ship seized by Somali pirates arrives in UAE; all 23 sailors sound physically, mentally - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/ship-seized-by-somali-pirates-arrives-in-uae-all-23-sailors-sound-physically-mentally
US military conducts joint exercises for rapid troop deployment: Soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team ...
defence-blog.com/us-military-conducts-joint-exercises-for-rapid-troop-deployment/
Somali pirates free Bangladesh-flagged vessel, MV Abdullah: The Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel and its crew were seized last month off Somalia's coast.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68811930
Somalia refuses to accept Ethiopian naval base in breakaway region
reuters.com/world/africa/somalia-says-it-will-never-accept-ethiopian-naval-base-somaliland-2024-04-12/
American nuclear submarine arrives in Scotland for visit: The U.S. Navy say that this port visit gives the USS Albany and her crew the opportunity to enjoy the ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-nuclear-submarine-arrives-in-scotland-for-visit/
A US Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, just hours after a conversation between the Chinese and US defense chiefs ... Show more
US Navy plane flies through Taiwan Strait after China, US defence chiefs speak | Reuters
US Navy plane flies through Taiwan Strait after China, US defence chiefs speak | Reuters
War on Gaza: Israel violating international and humanitarian law with US weapons, task force says
middleeasteye.net/news/israel-violating-international-and-humanitarian-law-us-weapons-task-force-says
One Country Expressed Interest In Buying The A-10, Air Force Secretary Says: The U.S. Air Force might find a buyer for its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft once they ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/23/a-10-international-customer/
Russian Propaganda Predicts Big ATACMS Attacks the Kremlin Probably Can’t Stop: Moscow-friendly mil-bloggers mostly predicted the US-made missiles will hit air ...
kyivpost.com/post/31672
U.S. Navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after U.S.-China defense chiefs hold rare talks
nbcnews.com/news/world/us-navy-aircraft-taiwan-china-defense-chiefs-rcna148165
Video shows first ever AI fighter jet pitted against human pilot in US dogfight: The X-62A is flown with safety pilots onboard with the ability to disengage the ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/first-ever-ai-fighter-jet-pitted-against-human-pilot-in-us-dogfight
F/A-18 Super Hornets Now Flying With Four AIM-9Xs From USS Eisenhower To Counter Drones
twz.com/air/f-a-18-super-hornets-now-flying-with-four-aim-9xs-from-uss-eisenhower-to-counter-drones
West Asia crisis: US deploys ‘CHAMP’ missile that can FRY Iranian nuclear equipment
wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-us-deploys-champ-missile-that-can-fry-iranian-nuclear-equipment-713342
As it happened: Iran attacks Israel with 300 drones, missiles; warns against retaliation - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/mena/israel-says-iran-has-launched-drone-attack-air-defences-poised
Pacific castaways’ ‘HELP’ sign sparks US rescue mission – and an unexpected family reunion
cnn.com/2024/04/11/asia/pacific-castaways-pikelot-island-us-rescue-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves
- Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.
- Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.
- Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.
Igumba: UPDF General who studied in dress for full term: It was easier and cheaper for my grandmother Miriel to make out for me dresses from the pieces of ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/igumba-updf-general-who-studied-in-dress-for-full-term-4597636
U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Chad: The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/politics/chad-us-troop-withdrawal.html
We’ve lifted barriers to foreign investment, Somalia PM says: Move gives foreigners the green light to fully own their investments, repatriate capital and enjoy ...
nation.africa/africa/news/we-ve-lifted-barriers-to-foreign-investment-somalia-pm-says-4602422
US Navy warship commander mocked for holding rifle with scope mounted backward: The US Navy has deleted an embarrassing photograph of a warship commander ...
nypost.com/2024/04/10/us-news/us-navy-warship-commander-mocked-after-being-photographed-holding-rifle-with-scope-mounted-backward/
Bangladeshi ship seized off Somali coast is freed after more than a month | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/16/bangladeshi-ship-seized-off-somali-coast-is-freed-after-more-than-a-month/
Army reservist who warned ahead of Maine’s shooting to testify before investigators
apnews.com/article/lewiston-maine-mass-shooting-920d81187803c24a038f442b6f9f4dd5
Rush Is On To Give Smaller And Older Navy Ships Advanced Electronic Attack Capability
twz.com/news-features/rush-is-on-to-give-smaller-and-older-navy-ships-advanced-electronic-attack-capability
US Navy can’t hide its flagging fleet: The US Navy faces shipbuilding delays and setbacks threatening multiple critical capabilities ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-navy-cant-hide-its-flagging-fleet/
US Army concludes final airdrop test of new tactical vehicle: The U.S. Army Operational Test Command’s Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD) ...
defence-blog.com/us-army-concludes-final-airdrop-test-of-new-tactical-vehicle/
TODAY IN HISTORY: Disease left 40 million dead and stalked entire generation:
9news.com.au/national/today-in-history-news-headlines-on-this-day-in-pictures-famous-historical-images-crime-sport-celebrity-world-news-global-events-anniversaries/c2e944e5-20df-421e-9eeb-3f3342fe6c28
The overheating of the oceans has far-reaching consequences: The oceans are much warmer than ever before, and no one knows why. The consequences are devastating ...
derstandard.de/story/3000000215374/die-ueberhitzung-der-meere-hat-weitreichende-folgen
Somalia: Freighter freed after paying ransom to pirates: Pirates are again increasingly hunting container ships in the Horn of Africa. A freighter that was ...
spiegel.de/ausland/nach-loesegeldzahlung-frachter-aus-hand-somalischer-piraten-befreit-a-8de853b8-1bda-44ee-ac6b-7ee35b87c22d
Minigun-Armed Mojave Drone Now Blasting Targets At 6,000 Rounds Per Minute: This is the first time Minigun pods have been live-fired from a drone in this class ...
twz.com/air/minigun-armed-mojave-drone-now-blasting-targets-at-6000-rounds-per-minute
Man dies after setting himself on fire outside Trump hush-money trial in Manhattan
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/20/maxwell-azzarello-dies-set-self-fire-trump-trial/73396274007/
Niger, US begin talks on withdrawal of American troops | Africanews: "We can confirm that discussions have begun between the United States and Niger for ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/niger-us-begin-talks-on-withdrawal-of-american-troops/
EOS converts drone into robotic combat vehicle: Huntsville-based contractor EOS Defense Systems USA (EOS) presented robotic combat vehicles equipped with its ...
defence-blog.com/eos-converts-drone-into-robotic-combat-vehicle/
Charting a New Course: Why the US Navy Must Confront Unrealistic Optimism: In the face of China’s stunning naval buildup, competition in the Asia Pacific is ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/charting-a-new-course-why-the-us-navy-must-confront-unrealistic-optimism/
Kenya proposes treaty to ease Somalia-Ethiopia tensions | Africanews: Kenya on Thursday announced a proposal for a regional maritime treaty to defuse tensions ...
africanews.com/2024/04/12/kenya-proposes-treaty-to-ease-somalia-ethiopia-tensions/
Military court convicts U.S. sailor of attempted espionage: A naval chief petty officer who served on a Japan-based destroyer was found guilty of sharing ...
npr.org/2024/04/20/1246108780/navy-classified-information-sailor-convicted-espionage
AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air: The breakthrough in autonomous aerial combat made by the X-62 test jet is set to have far-reaching impacts ...
twz.com/air/ai-is-now-dogfighting-with-fighter-pilots-in-the-air
Beale AFB Retires Another U-2 As Dragon Lady's Phase Out Moves Forward: Dragon Lady Tail 80-1085 completed her final flight recently as the fleet prepares for ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/11/beale-afb-retires-another-u-2-as-dragon-ladys-phase-out-moves-forward/
IG Japhet Koome: Our officers have served in several other peacekeeping missions, we have been to Namibia, Somalia, and Darfur among others therefore as the ... Show more
US Air Force Secretary so confident in AI-controlled F-16s, he'll fly in one: With a pilot as backup of course: VENOM is still emerging tech
theregister.com/2024/04/10/usaf_ai_f16_tests/
Russia destroys Ukrainian power stations and defenses as an expert warns that Kyiv's troops are 'utterly exhausted.'
🔗: Russia pounds Ukraine’s cities and front lines as air defences dwindle | Russia-Ukraine war News | Al Jazeera
Mogadishu denounces Ethiopia-Somaliland pact, offers commerce alternative: Somalia called the deal illegal as it considers Somaliland as part of its territory ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/mogadishu-denounces-ethiopia-somaliland-pact-offers-commerce-alternative-4588508
After prison, he promised never to let his mom down again. Now he helps others with reentry.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/20/prison-incarceration-release-housing-jobs-reentry/73374083007/
CNN's Oren Liebermann takes us on board a United States Air Force B-52 bomber mission near China. Watch the exclusive footage ... Show more
Exclusive: On board a B-52 bomber mission to China’s doorstep | CNN Politics
Exclusive: On board a B-52 bomber mission to China’s doorstep | CNN Politics
Our First Look At An Armed-Up Block 70 F-16 Viper: Two of Bahrain's new Block 70 F-16s are still in the U.S. for testing and one carried missiles, bombs ...
twz.com/air/our-first-look-at-an-armed-up-block-70-f-16-viper
US Navy releases new images showing wreckage of Baltimore bridge underwater : New underwater sonar images show the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at ...
wionews.com/world/us-navy-releases-new-images-showing-wreckage-of-baltimore-bridge-underwater-710043
Iran attacks Israel: US Navy dispatches nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower
wionews.com/videos/iran-attacks-israel-us-navy-dispatches-nuclear-powered-aircraft-carrier-uss-eisenhower-711058
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