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…Almost immediately after the earthquake, Chinese PLA forces launched significant military operations in the Taiwan Strait, with 30 aircraft and 9 vessels being detected by ROC forces. AC: This was almost certainly to test the reaction…

…Following the attack, the vessel was attacked by Yemeni forces in four small boats. The embarked security team was successful in repelling boarders. Helicopters from the USS EISENHOWER (CVN 69) and the USS GRAVELY (DDG 107…

…This morning PM Netanyahu pledged support for the Druze, and stated that Syrian government forces will not be allowed to enter the district south of Damascus. Overnight Druze forces seized the city of Suweida, and have…

…Israeli forces continue staging forces in the south, likely in preparation for the ground invasion of Rafah. AC: The invasion was approved at several levels of command a few weeks ago, but much like the invasion…

…IRANIAN FORCES HIJACK TWO VESSELS IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ. GRENADE ATTACK REPORTED IN FRANCE. RUSSIAN GENERAL TARGET OF ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT IN MOSCOW. DETAILS EMERGE REGARDING TERROR ATTACK IN GURNEE, ILLINOIS.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----   -International Events- Middle East…

…Overnight, Houthi forces struck the M/V RUBYMAR (a Belize-flagged bulk cargo carrier) with multiple cruise missiles. The crew abandoned ship shortly after the strike. This morning, the RUBYMAR was reported as being sunk in…

A flight of Russian Tu-95 BEAR H aircraft were observed approaching the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), which prompted American aircraft to intercept them and escort them during their flight near American airspace. Analyst…

…HOUTHI FORCES INTENSIFY ATTACKS, SHOOT DOWN AMERICAN DRONE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: Significant escalations in the region have taken place following the successful attack on the M/V RUBYMAR with many commercial vessels…

…on Russia even with conventional Munitions Putin will consider this to be a first strike under Russian defense Doctrine and the use of nuclear weapons will be authorized analyst comment as serious as this sounds being…

…Strikes have continued as American force posturing remains elevated throughout the region. Observers have noted the presence of 10x KC-135 tanker aircraft forward deployed to the Dominican Republic, adding to the growing list of forces…

. No statements by defense officials have emerged to confirm or deny this incident as of this report. Middle East: US CENTCOM released a press statement over the weekend highlighting the wounding of 7 US service members…

…This time, however, a massive percentage of the US Air Force has forward deployed to the Middle East. Similarly, more naval forces are maneuvering into position as well to supplement the two carrier strike groups which…

…However, the concept of deterrence assumes that the adversarial force knows and understands the consequences of such action. Right now, the chances are high for a random soldier in the jungle to fire off a MANPAD…

…A large buildup of forces has been observed in the north along the border, but it is unclear as to if this is a textbook military deception tactic (possible a Feint, or more likely a Display…

…One containership was targeted by Iranian forces this morning. The vessel (which has not yet been identified) was hit by two projectiles, and was assisted by the Pakistani Navy. Analyst Comment: Based on the graphic of…

…However, as the DoD has already stated the preparations for strikes will take a few days to stage for, this strongly indicates that the plethora of strategic assets already in theatre to combat Houthi forces are…

…Coinciding with the raid were significant strikes throughout Caracus as well as a few air defense sites outside the city. As of right now, I don't have much more than that and what I already…

s due to the international hesitance to recognize Yemeni forces as the legitimate government. Houthi rebels conducted a military coup in 2015, seizing the capitol and overthrowing the government. Since then, Yemen has in effect been…

…Diplomatically, the nature of the Iranian counterattack was likely intended to respond directly, while still allowing fairly effective defensive actions. Regardless, the world awaits further actions as the ball is now in Israel’s court. It…

…has some problems invading ukraine that does not hold a candle to china's woes in the defense sector if russia is 20 years behind the u.s in terms of individual soldier gear then china…