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20 August

Lithuania Building Military Base for German Troops Near Russia

Lithuania has begun the construction of a large military base near Russia that will house thousands of combat-ready German troops.

20 August

Sea

230425-N-OX430-1292 Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators conduct over the beach approach drill in preparation for an upcoming bilateral training scenario at Joint Task Force Malampaya in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 25, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Rojoef Manuel

SAIC to Support US Navy Pacific Fleet Tactical Training

SAIC has signed a $120-million agreement to assist the US Navy Tactical Training Group Pacific’s fleet preparation effort.

20 August

Sea

The M30 Bridge Erection Boat launches into the water during new equipment operator training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Rojoef Manuel

Dutch Army to Receive Birdon Floating Bridges

Birdon will deliver the initial tranche of Bridge Erection Boats to the Royal Netherlands Army in September as part of a 2023 contract.

20 August

Land

Ukrainian soldier on top of a South African Mbombe 6 armored fighting vehicle. Photo: NMFTE via Telegram

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Operating South African Mbombe 6 Armored Fighting Vehicle

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are operating an Mbombe 6 armored fighting vehicle under the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade "Edelweiss" unit.

20 August

War

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Capturing 150 Russian Soldiers Daily in Kursk Incursion: Official

The Ukrainian military has been capturing up to 150 Russian soldiers per day amid its ongoing incursion into Russia’s Kursk region.

20 August

Technology

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Jacob Lunce, 580th Software Engineering Squadron technical specialist, discusses the new Special Mission Display Processor at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, July 30, 2024, that will function on the C-130J aircraft. The deployed SMPD launched in July 2024 and will enhance avionics capabilities and improve mission situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kisha Foster Johnson)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Launches New Avionics Display for Super Hercules Airlifter

The US Air Force has introduced a new Special Mission Display Processor for the C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft in Georgia.

20 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Navy Warships to Get Upgraded Phalanx Close-In Weapons

The Taiwanese Navy has installed the latest variant of Phalanx Close-In Weapon System into its main surface combatants to improve their ability to take out incoming threats.

20 August

Asia Pacific

Indonesian special forces army personnel are taking part in a security assembly

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia, Indonesia Agree Defense Pact

Australia and Indonesia unveiled a new defense agreement, pledging closer cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region as a new leader prepares to take over in Jakarta.

20 August

Middle East

Hezbollah fighters and mourners are attending the funeral ceremony of slain top commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut's southern suburbs

Staff Writer With AFP

Hezbollah Says Fired ‘Intense Rocket Barrages’ at Israeli Positions

Lebanon's Hezbollah said it launched several rocket salvos at Israeli army positions in the annexed Golan Heights "in response" to Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon.

20 August

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