• Military Menu                       

• Introduction
• Systems
• Facilities
• Agencies
• Industry
• Operations
• Countries
• Hot Documents
• News
• Reports
• Policy
• Budget
• Congress
• Links

• WMD
• Intelligence
• Homeland Security
• Space

Operations
Defense Policy / Programs
Defense Industry
Other Conflicts
News Reports

Current Operations

Defense Policy / Programs

• Space Development Agency Successfully Launches Tranche 0 Satellites DoD 02 Apr 2023 -- The Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the successful initial launch of Tranche 0 (T0) of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), the Transport and Tracking Layer satellites that will demonstrate the low-latency communication links to support the warfighter with a resilient network of integrated capabilities, including tracking of advanced missile threats, from low-Earth orbit (LEO).
• Naval Space Summit Brings SECNAV, Other Senior Leaders To NPS US Navy 02 Apr 2023 -- As global dependence on space-based technology continues to grow, senior leaders from throughout the Department of Defense joined Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) from March 29-31 to examine the challenges, needs and opportunities of space operations unique to the maritime domain.
• China's J-8 fighter jet can still make a difference despite nearing retirement: pilot Global Times 02 Apr 2023 -- The J-8, a type of legacy fighter jet domestically developed by China, is still playing a surprise role in the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) although it is close to its eventual retirement, a pilot said recently, citing the aircraft's integration into the PLA's comprehensive combat system.
• F-16V collision avoidance system final test due next year: Source CNA 02 Apr 2023 -- An American-made Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (GCAS) that Taiwan bought for its F-16V fighter jets is scheduled to undergo final testing next year, before going online, a source told CNA Sunday.
• Iran Navy warns US spy aircraft over territorial waters in Sea of Oman IRNA 02 Apr 2023 -- The Iranian Army Navy issued a warning to the US Navy's EP-3E aircraft after the airplane entered Iran's airspace over its territorial waters.
• Iranian Army warns off US spy aircraft near Sea of Oman Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- The naval units of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army has identified and warned off a US spy aircraft after it entered the country's borders near the Sea of Oman.
• Can Iran And Russia's Arms Swapping Sustain A Lasting Defense Partnership? RFE/RL 02 Apr 2023 -- When Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Moscow in early 2022, he had high hopes of leaving with defense deals that would circumvent international sanctions and take advantage of the expiration of a United Nations embargo on arms trading with Tehran.
• Israeli cabinet approves Ben-Gvir's 'private army' proposal Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- The Israeli regime has approved the establishment of a "national guard" proposed by far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, voting for major budget cuts across ministries to fund the controversial plan.
• No: 88, 2 April 2023, Press Release Regarding the Signing of an Agreement Between the National Guard of the U.S. State of New Jersey and the Ministry of Defense of the Greek Cypriot Administration Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Apr 2023 -- "We condemn the signing of an agreement between the National Guard of the State of New Jersey and the Ministry of Defense of the Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA) within the framework of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program, under the scope of the U.S. Department of Defense, following the GCA's inclusion in this program last October."
• The deadly legacy of landmines UN News 02 Apr 2023 -- More than two decades since the adoption of the landmark Mine Ban Treaty and the creation of the UN Mine Action Service, millions of landmines have been destroyed, but land in nearly 70 countries globally is still contaminated and innocent people continue to be killed or maimed.

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News


• Statement from President Joe Biden on the One-Year Anniversary of the Truce in Yemen The White House 02 Apr 2023
• One-Year Anniversary of the Yemen Truce's Commencement US Dept. of State 02 Apr 2023 -- "Today marks one year since the UN-meditated truce in Yemen began and initiated the longest period of calm since the war started."
• UN says Yemen facing 'critical time', urges more steps toward lasting peace in war-torn country Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- The United Nations has urged the warring sides in Yemen to seize the opportunity created by the UN-brokered truce and take more serious steps toward realization of a permanent peace in the war-ravaged country.
• Yemen warns of 'surprising' attacks on Saudi, UAE as war rages on Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- The Yemeni military has threatened to launch "surprising" strikes on Saudi Arabia and the UAE if the aggressor countries commit any "foolish act" against war-wracked Yemen.
• IRGC warns Israel will 'pay heavy price' after second military advisor martyred in Syria Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning to the Israeli regime on Sunday, vowing retaliation for the killing of two of its military advisers in Syria in an Israeli airstrike near Syria's capital.
• Iran military advisor succumbs to injuries after Zionist attack in Syria IRNA 02 Apr 2023 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that Meghdad Mahghani Jafarabadi, who was wounded in Friday's attack by the Zionist regime near Damascus, has succumbed to his injuries.
• Funeral held for Iranian military advisor martyred in Syria IRNA 02 Apr 2023 -- Comrades of Iranian military advisor Milad Heydari, who was martyred in an Israeli attack, have held a funeral ceremony for the martyr at Sayyidah Ruqayyah Mosque in Damascus, Syria.
• Five Syrian Soldiers Injured in Israeli Attack in Homs Province Sputnik 02 Apr 2023 -- Five Syrian service members were injured as a result of the Israeli air attack in Syria's Homs Governorate, the Syrian Defense Ministry informs.
• Five Syrian soldiers injured after new Israeli missile strike targets Homs province Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- The Israeli regime has carried out a fresh missile strike against Syria, targeting positions at several locations across the country's central Homs province.
• Kosovar Protesters Come Out In Support Of Thaci, Others On Eve Of War Crimes Trial RFE/RL 02 Apr 2023 -- PRISTINA -- Protesters took to the streets of Kosovo's capital in support of ex-President Hashim Thaci and other former Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK) leaders who are set to face trial on war crimes charges in The Hague beginning on April 3.

News Reports

• Secretary Blinken's Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov US Dept. of State 02 Apr 2023
• Blinken Calls On Russia To Release WSJ Journalist Gershkovich, Ex-Marine Whelan RFE/RL 02 Apr 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Russia to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was detained last week, and American Paul Whelan, who has been imprisoned in Russia since 2018.
• Russian War Correspondent Vladlen Tatarsky Killed in Blast at St. Petersburg Cafe Sputnik 02 Apr 2023 -- The veteran Donetsk-born blogger, journalist, and war correspondent was 40 years old.
• VOA Interview: Latvian FM Says Russia Must Be Shown Nuclear Blackmail Won't Work VOA 02 Apr 2023 -- On March 29 Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, along with several other counties, marked 19 years since they joined NATO. All three Baltic nations have long warned of the Kremlin's imperialistic ambitions and the looming threat it poses to countries throughout the region.
• China to Legally Resolve Case of Japanese Citizen Suspected of Espionage: Foreign Minister Sputnik 02 Apr 2023 -- China will deal with the Japanese national, detained on suspicion of espionage, in accordance with the law, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Sunday during talks with his Japanese counterpart, Yoshimasa Hayashi, in Beijing.
• China, Singapore complete 'substantial negotiation' on FTA upgrade, pact set to be the highest opening-up level of the world's No.2 economy to date Global Times 02 Apr 2023 -- China and Singapore have completed "substantive negotiations" on the upgrade of bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), which will improve market access for each other's businesses and provide for more transparent and higher-level economic rules. The announcement comes a day after both sides agreed to upgrade bilateral relations to an "All-Round High-Quality Future-Oriented Partnership" during Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's visit to China.
• Beijing's Contradictory Signals May Deter Foreign Investment, Experts Say VOA 02 Apr 2023 -- Beijing is sending conflicting signals to foreign companies by telling those offshore that the country is reopening while arresting employees of foreign companies already operating in China, experts say.
• Asia Fact Check Lab: Is China's government the most trusted in the world? Radio Free Asia 02 Apr 2023
• Ex-president tells Chinese students ROC Constitution covers Taiwan, mainland CNA 02 Apr 2023 -- Former Republic of China (Taiwan) President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) told a group of Chinese students in the Chinese city of Changsha on Sunday that Taiwan and mainland China are "both China" under an amendment to the Republic of China (ROC) Constitution.
• PLA holds intensive drills prior to Tsai's planned meeting with McCarthy Global Times 02 Apr 2023 -- Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) forces close to the island of Taiwan recently held intensive maritime and air exercises and commissioned new weapons and equipment prior to Taiwan regional leader Tsai Ing-wen's planned meeting with US house speaker McCarthy in the US later this week.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan April 2, 2023 ROC MND 02 Apr 2023
• Rodong Sinmun on Absolute Loyalty to Respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un KCNA 02 Apr 2023 -- Powerful strength should be provided for socialism to dynamically advance along the orbit of victory, Rodong Sinmun Sunday stresses in an article.
• KCNA Commentary on War Maniacs' Reckless Moves KCNA 02 Apr 2023 -- The DPRK has already and clearly warned that the U.S. and south Korea's military bluff and temerity do not work on it at all and such moves are no more than a wrong behavior of bringing themselves closer to a grave danger.
• Iran, Saudi FMs agree to meet 'in coming days' Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- Foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to meet within the next few days as the two countries are moving quickly to build on their recent rapprochement.
• Myanmar's largest lake is threatened by illegal gold mining Radio Free Asia 02 Apr 2023 -- Gold mining is threatening wildlife living in and around Indawgyi lake, Myanmar's largest natural lake and a UNESCO-designated wildlife sanctuary and world cultural heritage site.
• Women Seen Targeted by Myanmar Forces With 'Rape and Other Violence' VOA 02 Apr 2023 -- A Myanmar human rights activist told VOA in a recent interview that the ruling junta in Myanmar "is using rape and other violence against women as a bigger part of its campaign to crack down against opposition groups."
• India to drop US dollar in cross-border trade Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- India has opted to offer its Indian Rupee (INR) as a trade currency alternative to the US dollar after it unveiled its latest "dynamic and responsive" foreign trade policy in a bid for de-dollarization.
• PM praises ISRO conducting Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission India PIB 02 Apr 2023 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness as ISRO conducts Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission.
• Pakistan's Khan Says 3,000 Supporters in Police Custody VOA 02 Apr 2023 -- Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused the government of arresting thousands of his party workers, including his social media operators, in recent weeks.
• Greetings to President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Russia 02 Apr 2023 -- Vladimir Putin sent greetings to President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on the occasion of the Day of Unity between the Peoples of Russia and Belarus.
• Greetings to participants in events marking the Day of Unity between the Peoples of Russia and Belarus President of Russia 02 Apr 2023 -- Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants in events marking the Day of Unity between the Peoples of Russia and Belarus.
• Russia, Belarus celebrate 'Day of Unity' as war grinds on in Ukraine Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- Russia and Belarus are set to celebrate the Day of Unity, commemorating the signing of a treaty in 1996 aimed at forming a Union state of the two neighbors.
• Putin Congratulated Lukashenko on Unity Day of Russia and Belarus: Kremlin Sputnik 02 Apr 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin sent the Belarusian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, congratulations on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and Belarus, noting that despite the sanctions pressure, Russia and Belarus are effectively coordinating efforts in the international arena.
• Syrian delegation in Moscow to partake in Ankara-Damascus normalization talks Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- A high-ranking Syrian delegation has arrived in the Russian capital to take part in quadrilateral talks aimed at normalizing relations between Damascus and Ankara.
• Syria, Egypt Holding Talks on Restoring Diplomatic Relations Sputnik 02 Apr 2023 -- Damascus and Cairo are in advanced discussions to restore full diplomatic ties, and a top-level meeting is expected soon, The Wall Street Journal reports citing sources.
• Thousands Mobilized In Impoverished Turkmenistan For State-Led 'Health Day' RFE/RL 02 Apr 2023 -- Preparations are in full swing for World Health Day celebrations in Turkmenistan, where authorities have mobilized thousands of state workers and students to take part in various events on April 7.
• Vote Too Close To Call In Bulgaria's Pivotal Parliamentary Election RFE/RL 02 Apr 2023 -- SOFIA -- The race between the two top rivals in Bulgaria's parliamentary election appears too close to call, as exit polls by two leading firms indicate that former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov's center-right GERB party has just a small lead over Kiril Petkov's liberal We Continue the Change-led alliance.
• Milatovic Claims Victory In Montenegro As Longtime Leader Djukanovic Concedes RFE/RL 02 Apr 2023 -- PODGORICA -- Jakov Milatovic, a 36-year-old former economic minister, claimed victory in Montenegro's runoff presidential election, having defeated longtime leader Milo Djukanovic, who conceded defeat.
• Kenya Opposition Leader Odinga Calls Off Monday's Protest VOA 02 Apr 2023 -- Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga said Sunday he was suspending anti-government protests temporarily as he was ready for talks after an appeal from President William Ruto.