07 July 2024 Military News

July 7 U.S. Central Command Update CENTCOM 07 Jul 2024 -- In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

NATO to discuss Russia-North Korea military cooperation VOA 07 Jul 2024 -- The NATO summit scheduled for this week will include a discussion among the allies about strengthening security ties with South Korea and Japan against deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, experts said.
NATO At 75: A Journey From Cold War 'Bulwark' To Global Security Force RFE/RL 07 Jul 2024 -- In his 1949 speech at the Washington signing of the North Atlantic Treaty, U.S. President Harry S. Truman set the tone with simple words and a straightforward message.

President Discussed Defense Support and Bilateral Cooperation with the UK Defense Secretary President of Ukraine 07 Jul 2024
Additional Air Defense System and Provision of F-16 Jets: President in Odesa Met with the Dutch Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense President of Ukraine 07 Jul 2024
New Defence Secretary pledges to step up support for Ukraine on visit to Odesa UK MOD 07 Jul 2024 -- The UK's new Defence Secretary has pledged to step up the UK's support for Ukraine on a visit to Odesa, less than 48 hours after his appointment.
New U.K. Defense Chief Visits Odesa, Vows To 'Fast-Track' Ukraine Aid RFE/RL 07 Jul 2024 -- Britain's newly appointed Labour Party defense secretary traveled to the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa on July 7 for his first official foreign journey, vowing his country's continued support for Kyiv.
New Dutch Leaders Pledge Weapons, 'Rock Solid' Support During Ukraine Visit RFE/RL 07 Jul 2024 -- Days after taking office, top leaders of the new far-right Dutch government sought to dispel concerns about a shift toward Russia, vowing during a visit to Kyiv that its support for Ukraine was "rock solid" and that sophisticated warplanes and an air-defense system were on the way.

Chinese, Belarusian armies to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise Global Times 07 Jul 2024 -- The Chinese and Belarusian armies will hold a joint anti-terrorism exercise shortly after Belarus officially joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), with experts saying on Sunday that the drill will contribute to regional peace and stability.

Han Kuang drills to test troops' multi-point defense capabilities: Experts CNA 07 Jul 2024 -- The military has selected 12 locations including airports and beaches which will likely be used for anti-aircraft landing drills during the live-fire component of the annual Han Kuang exercises later this month, with a focus on testing troops' multi-point simultaneous defensive capabilities in real combat scenarios, experts said Sunday.

Japan protests China's installation of buoy over its continental shelf Radio Free Asia 07 Jul 2024 -- Japan has objected to China's installation of a buoy in the high seas over Japan's southern continental shelf in the Pacific Ocean without explanation.

Israel - Prime Minister

Remarks by Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson at the Pacific Banking Forum US Treasury 07 Jul 2024

Russian Government Moves To Stigmatize 'Extremist' Idea Of Not Having Children RFE/RL 07 Jul 2024 -- On May 4, an unidentified activist with a group called the Urals Feminist Initiative was detained in the industrial city of Chelyabinsk while holding a sign reading: "Child-Free Is Not A Crime." According to OVD-Info, a group that tracks political repression in Russia, the young woman was later released without charges.

Pezeshkian To Be Sworn In As Iran's President Early Next Month RFE/RL 07 Jul 2024 -- Moderate reformist Masud Pezeshkian, the winner of Iran's runoff presidential vote, will be sworn in before lawmakers early next month, Mojtaba Yosefi, a member of the Iranian parliament's presiding board, told state media.

French Election Results: Nobody Saw It Coming, But It's Not Over Yet RFE/RL 07 Jul 2024 -- It's fair to say no one saw this one coming.

It's time to reset Britain's relations with Europe: article by David Lammy UK FCDO 07 Jul 2024 -- Writing in The Local Europe ahead of his trip to Germany, Poland and Sweden, the Foreign Secretary looks forward to Britain reconnecting with European neighbours.

Laos can feed itself, but its food security is complicated Radio Free Asia 07 Jul 2024 -- Can Laos feed itself? The short answer: Yes. It can grow enough rice.

NEWSLETTER

Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list

Military