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27 December

Israel Wants US-Made Apache Helicopters for Use Against Hamas: Report

The Israeli Defense Forces has requested additional Apache attack helicopters from the US to aid its aerial operations against Hamas.

27 December

Commentary

Raphael Lapin

Breaking the Chains of History: Crafting a Fresh Approach to Middle East Peace

The UN Trusteeship System used during the decolonization era of the 1950s and 60s could be used as a mechanism to resolve the future of Gaza and a potential Palestinian state alongside Israel.

27 December

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Estonia to Expand Military Training Site in Sirgala

The Estonian Ministry of Defence will expand a military site in Sirgala to support additional training capabilities for warfighters.

27 December

Middle East

Armoured vehicles and 155 mm self-propelled howitzers deployed in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel on the border with Lebanon on July 27, 2020

Staff Writer With AFP

Nine Israeli Soldiers Wounded in Hezbollah Strike: Army

Israel's military said an anti-tank missile fired by Lebanon's Hezbollah group wounded nine soldiers as they rescued a civilian who was injured in another cross-border strike.

27 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Probes Osprey Program After Four Deadly Crashes in 20 Months

The US Congress has launched an investigation into the entire V-22 Osprey program following four fatal crashes in a span of 20 months.

27 December

Arms

RUKLA, Lithuania – A Lithuanian soldier assigned to the Iron Wolf Mechanized Infantry Brigade, acquires his target with an M4 carbine during Close Quarter Marksmanship training with U.S. Paratroopers assigned to Able Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Rukla, Lithuania, Jan. 24, 2017. The training was part of a two-week course that built camaraderie and expertise among both U.S. Paratroopers and Lithuanian soldiers. The ‘Sky Soldiers’ of 2nd Bn., 503rd Inf. Regt. are on a training rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve, a U.S. led effort in Eastern Europe that demonstrates U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. The 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct a full range of military operations across the United States European, Central and Africa Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuania Buys Canada-Made Rifle Optical Sights

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence has procured Canadian-manufactured optical solutions for its armed forces’ rifle systems.

27 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

US Army Wants Thousands More ‘Coyote’ Drone Interceptors

The US Army seeks to expand its “Coyote” anti-drone interceptor arsenal by thousands amid the growing threat of loitering munitions.

27 December

Air

Two new F-15EX fighter jets, EX3 and EX4, arrive at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on Dec. 20, 2023. EX3 and EX4 are the Air Force’s newest fighter jets and have updated features such as the cockpit pressure monitor and warning system and an ultra-high frequency antenna for satellite communications. The 40th Flight Test Squadron and 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron will conduct developmental and operational tests on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Blake Wiles)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Receives New F-15EX Eagle II Strike Aircraft

The US Air Force has received two F-15EX Eagle II strike aircraft as part of a $1.2-billion contract signed with Boeing in 2020.

27 December

Cyber

Staff Writer With AFP

S. Korea Sanctions N. Korea Spy Chief for Illicit Cyber Activities

South Korea has sanctioned the head of North Korea's intelligence agency over illicit cyber activities following Pyongyang's recent launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

26 December

Sea