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Otokar unveiled the Arma II mobile repair and recovery vehicle at IDEF 2023. (Janes/Nicholas Fiorenza)
Otokar unveiled the Arma II 8×8 mobile repair and recovery vehicle at the 16th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) held from 25 to 28 July in Istanbul. It also unveiled an Alma II infantry fighting vehicle, which is Turkey’s first 8×8 vehicle with an indigenously produced powerpack, according to the Turkish version of the press announcing what it would display at IDEF 2023. However, this was not mentioned in the English version.
The looming prospect of the United States facing two peer nuclear adversaries raises serious questions about whether significant changes to U.S. nuclear strategy and forces are necessary, and whether it is possible to maintain strategic stability in such a system. Will China’s dramatic nuclear expansion, including more than 300 new silos for intercontinental-range ballistic missiles require a counter-expansion of U.S.
The new class of Dry Combat Submersible has reached initial operational capability. (Lockheed Martin)
A new class of Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) used by US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and developed by Lockheed Martin reached initial operational capability (IOC) in June, the company confirmed on 24 July.
Lockheed Martin has been contracted to build three DCS undersea mobility vehicles, of which two hulls – DCS 1 and DCS 2 – have been delivered to date.
In the shadowy world of espionage, few names evoke intrigue and mystery quite like Rudolf Abel. Born William August Fisher in 1903, this enigmatic figure was a renowned Soviet spy during the height of the Cold War. His extraordinary spycraft skills and unwavering loyalty to the Soviet Union made him a legendary operative.
In this article, we will delve into the captivating life and espionage adventures of Rudolf Abel, a man who operated under various aliases but ultimately left an indelible mark on the annals of history.
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A decorated intelligence official and Air Force veteran turned UFO whistleblower on Wednesday provided the most pointed public testimony ever given to Congress about claims that ‘non-human intelligence’ has visited the Earth and left behind craft and bodies, and the government has covered it up for nearly a century.
In recent years, US military bases around China have captured the world’s attention, sparking discussions and speculations about the US military’s intentions and impact on the Asia-Pacific region. This article aims to delve into the significance of these US military bases, particularly in Japan and South Korea, while addressing their presence’s various controversies and issues.
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Increased demand for RC-135V/W Rivet Joint spy plane sorties in the Pacific has led the U.S. Air Force to create a new unit in Alaska to help manage those operations. From Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the Rivet Joints will be well-positioned to gather intelligence on areas of interest in the northern end of the Pacific and the increasingly strategic Arctic region.
The Air Force announced the creation “recently” of 55th Operations Group, Detachment 1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, which is in Anchorage in southeastern Alaska, in a press release yesterday.
In a recent announcement, Iranian Navy Commander Irani revealed plans to equip the Damavand-2 destroyer with the domestically-produced “Conqueror” hypersonic missile, making Iran the third nation, after China and Russia, to possess such a formidable “ship-shooting superb” capability.
This development has sparked a wave of enthusiasm in Iran but has also raised concerns, especially in Israel, where the relationship with Iran has been tense. The “Conqueror” missile’s poster even boasts the slogan “Hit Tel Aviv in 400 seconds,” further escalating tensions in the region.
House lawmakers vowed Wednesday to place more pressure on the Pentagon for answers to existing and emerging questions about its growing cache of secretive unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) records after three former U.S. defense officials shared personal accounts of potential government-concealed encounters with what they think could be craft and technologies of “non-human origin.”
At a House Oversight and Government Accountability subcommittee hearing on UAP transparency — which was highly-anticipated and well-attended — retired Navy Cmdr.