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Current Operations

• July 9 U.S. Central Command Update CENTCOM 09 Jul 2024 -- In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) in a Houthi controlled area of Yemen.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Adriatic cyber exercise enables multinational cooperation to mitigate, defend threats EUCOM 09 Jul 2024 -- The exercise aimed to enhance the participants' ability to identify and address cyber threats, while also highlighting the value of the relationships developed among state partners.
• Biden launches NATO summit with sober warning and appeal for peace through strength VOA 09 Jul 2024 -- President Joe Biden made a forceful case for peace through strength as NATO members gathered Tuesday in Washington for an annual meeting of the long-enduring security alliance as it faces what may be the biggest test of its 75-year history.
• Wider Europe Briefing: 5 Things To Know About The NATO Summit RFE/RL 09 Jul 2024
• NATO at 75: The anniversary summit in Washington Germany Federal Foreign Office 09 Jul 2024 -- The NATO Heads of State and Government are convening in Washington from 9 to 11 July for the 75th anniversary summit. Federal Chancellor Scholz will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Baerbock and Defence Minister Pistorius. Read on to find out what is on the summit agenda.
• Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's keynote speech at the NATO Technology event in Washington Finnish MoD 09 Jul 2024
• Minister of Defence signs three agreements at NATO Summit Finnish MoD 09 Jul 2024 -- On Tuesday 9 July 2024, Finland's Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed a Nordic Airspace Summit Declaration in connection with the NATO Summit in Washington.
• A stronger NATO gathers at Washington Summit Government of Norway 09 Jul 2024 -- The heads of state and government of NATO member states are convening at the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington to set the Alliance's security policy course moving forward, and to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding.
• Baltic Fleet pilots launch a massive strike at mock enemy targets in Kaliningrad region Russia MoD 09 Jul 2024 -- The Baltic Fleet's Su-30SM2 multi-purpose fighter jets carried out high-precision bombing and striking attacks in Kaliningrad region as part of a planned exercise.
• Deputy Chief of General Staff Colonel General Sergei Istrakov meets with Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza Russia MoD 09 Jul 2024 -- Today, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Colonel General Sergei Istrakov met with Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza.
• Pacific Fleet's corvette Sovershenny and PLA Navy ships conduct ship inspection training during joint patrolling in Philippine Sea Russia MoD 09 Jul 2024 -- The Pacific Fleet's corvette Sovershenny jointly with a PLA Navy detachment made up of the destroyer Yinchuan, frigate Hengshui, and general cargo vessel Weishan trained inspecting a vessel of interest during joint patrolling in the Philippine Sea.
• Zelenskyy to appeal to NATO as Ukraine mourns victims of Russian missile strikes VOA 09 Jul 2024 -- Ukraine declared a day of mourning Tuesday, as the United Nations Security Council met in an emergency meeting, following a barrage of Russian missiles that killed at least 37 people and injured more than 170 others.
• Biden: Ukraine to get 5 more air defense systems VOA 09 Jul 2024 -- Ukraine is receiving five additional air defense systems to protect its sovereign territory, including three additional Patriot batteries from the United States, Germany and Romania.
• Biden Tells NATO Summit Russia 'Will Not Prevail,' Promises Ukraine New Air-Defense Systems RFE/RL 09 Jul 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden said Russia is seeking "nothing less" than to "wipe Ukraine off the map," but he forcefully insisted that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not prevail and announced that Washington and its allies will provide Ukraine with further weapons, including additional air-defense systems.
• As NATO Summit Opens, 2 U.S. Lawmakers Back More Aggressive Military Support For Ukraine RFE/RL 09 Jul 2024 -- Two members of the U.S. Congress who visited Ukraine in April said the United States should provide Ukraine with the military equipment it needs to win the war against Moscow, including the means to strike inside Russia.
• Norway to donate spare parts for Sea King helicopters to Ukraine Government of Norway 09 Jul 2024 -- 'As co-chair of the Maritime Capability Coalition, Norway considers it important to ensure that Ukraine is able to build its Coast Guard and increase its maritime capabilities as rapidly as possible. Norway will donate spare parts for Sea King helicopters in order to help support the operation and maintenance of the helicopters that have been donated to Ukraine by Germany,' said Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.
• Chinese delegation visits Mozhaisky Military Space Academy Russia MoD 09 Jul 2024 -- Within the framework of military and technical cooperation, a delegation of the People's Liberation Army of the People's Republic of China headed by the Deputy Chief Training and Administration Department of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China, General Wang Xianfeng visited the Mozhaisky Military Space Academy on 5 July 2024.
• PLA shares drone, anti-drone techs in China-Laos joint drill Global Times 09 Jul 2024 -- Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops participating in an ongoing bilateral exercise in Laos shared drone and anti-drone technologies with their Lao counterparts, a move experts said on Tuesday further displays the PLA's efforts to integrate unmanned equipment and related tactics into combat.
• China's military sends troops to Laos for 2-week joint military drills Radio Free Asia 09 Jul 2024 -- Chinese troops have arrived in Laos for a two-week exercise with the Lao military on the outskirts of Vientiane, just weeks after a similar training in Cambodia that's part of a push by Beijing to strengthen ties with Southeast Asian countries.
• Air Force urged to reconsider plan to build runway in Taitung CNA 09 Jul 2024 -- Several opposition Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers on Tuesday urged the military to reconsider its plan to transform a section of a road in Taitung County into an emergency airstrip, saying the proposal could destroy nearby farmland.
• Air Force issues Chinese-English bilingual radio warning to PLA planes CNA 09 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan's Air Force started in July to issue Chinese-English bilingual radio warnings when expelling People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft that fly into Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ), a senior military official confirmed Tuesday.
• Taiwan makes public new rules of engagement, to be tested in Han Kuang drills CNA 09 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan's military on Tuesday made public its rules of engagement (ROE) that were revised last year amid Chinese incursions and said they will be tested for the first time in live-fire military drills later this month.
• 2024 Wanan air defense drill to be held July 22 to 25 CNA 09 Jul 2024 -- The annual Wanan air defense exercise will be held around Taiwan from July 22 to July 25, and people will be required to shelter in place when the drills are conducted in their area, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Tuesday.
• Navy petty officer indicted for leaking intelligence to China CNA 09 Jul 2024 -- A Navy petty officer first class has been indicted for leaking military intelligence to China in exchange for NT$170,000 (US$5,220), the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office said Tuesday.
• Singaporeans welcomed to Pearce Australia DOD 09 Jul 2024 -- The Royal Australian Air Force is hosting an extended fighter aircraft detachment from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) from June 24 to October 18.
• PM says step up in defence spending can safeguard the future of NATO Gov.UK 09 Jul 2024 -- PM Keir Starmer has underlined the UK's cast iron commitment to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence to respond to growing threats, ahead of a NATO summit.
• This government will have a 'NATO first' defence strategy: article by the Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary UK MOD 09 Jul 2024 -- Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Defence Secretary John Healey wrote an article in The Telegraph ahead of the NATO 75th anniversary summit in Washington DC.
• US pressures Canada about NATO commitments VOA 09 Jul 2024 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can expect some tough questions at this week's NATO summit in Washington over his nation's failure to meet an agreed defense spending target equaling 2% of GDP.
• Türkiye is one of the top five allies that contribute the most to NATO's missions and operations" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 09 Jul 2024 -- Delivering remarks prior to his departure to the U.S. for NATO Summit, President Erdoğan said: "Türkiye is one of the top five allies that contribute the most to NATO's missions and operations. We are doing more than our share."
• INS TABAR ENTERS CASABLANCA, MOROCCO India PIB 09 Jul 2024 -- Indian Navy's frontline frigate, INS Tabar arrived at Casablanca, Morocco on 08 July 24 for a three - day visit
• Government is committed to undertake further Reforms in enhancing Domestic Defence Production: Defence Secretary India PIB 09 Jul 2024 -- The Defence Secretary, Shri Giridhar Aramane said that the Ministry of Defence is committed to undertake further reforms in Defence Production and to handhold the eco system by implementing the Industry 4
• 12th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting between India & UAE held in Abu Dhabi to strengthen bilateral defence & security ties India PIB 09 Jul 2024 -- The 12th edition of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and UAE was held in Abu Dhabi on July 09, 2024
• Agreement will significantly expand production of Norwegian artillery ammunition Government of Norway 09 Jul 2024 -- At the request of the Government, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has entered into an agreement with the aerospace and defence company Nammo that paves the way for a significant increase in the production of artillery ammunition and missiles.
• "Industrial cooperation success, opportunities & challenges for NATO" Poland - Ministry of National Defence 09 Jul 2024
• Joint Press Release on the Outcome of the 2nd Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting (2+2) Philippines DFA 09 Jul 2024
• Defense pact to lift restrictions on PH-Japan military exchanges Philippine News Agency 09 Jul 2024 -- The newly signed Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) will lift restrictions on military exchanges between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF).
• armasuisse holds round table on the topic of drones Federal Council - Swiss Government 09 Jul 2024 -- On July 9, 2024 the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse held a round table on the topic «Drones» with representatives from industry and the DDPS. In the near future, it is planned for Switzerland to be able to deploy a large number of different types of drones in order to respond to threats and increase the defence capability of the Armed Forces.
• Chief of Armament signs application for membership with regard to accession to the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) Federal Council - Swiss Government 09 Jul 2024 -- The Federal Council wants to join the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) and thus increase opportunities for international cooperation in ground-based air defence. Following the decision of the Federal Council, Chief of Armament Urs Loher now signed an application for membership addressed to the Chairperson of the ESSI on 8 July 2024. All member states of ESSI can now express themselves on the application, after which Switzerland can sign the statement of accession.

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 9 July 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 09 Jul 2024

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Israel carries out operations in Gaza City as UN raises concerns about evacuation orders VOA 09 Jul 2024 -- Israeli forces on Tuesday deepened an operation in Gaza City despite warnings from Hamas leaders that the offensive could harm ongoing cease-fire talks.
• Gazans reeling from closed hospitals, malnutrition and heat risks, warns UN health agency UN News 09 Jul 2024 -- In Gaza, overwhelmed hospitals, soaring temperatures, hunger and a lack of even basic sanitation present an ever more deadly threat to a population under constant attack, UN humanitarians warned on Tuesday.
• UNRWA: Stop Israel's Violent Campaign Against Us UNRWA 09 Jul 2024
• UNRWA Situation Report #119 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem - All information from 4-7 July, is valid as of 7 July 2024 at 22:30 UNRWA 09 Jul 2024
• UN panel of experts says famine has spread across Gaza VOA 09 Jul 2024 -- Famine has spread across the Gaza Strip, a panel of United Nations experts in Geneva said in a statement on Tuesday.
• No: 131, 9 July 2024, Regarding the Israeli Attack on a School in the City of Khan Younis Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Jul 2024
• Hezbollah says Israeli strike in Syria killed ex-bodyguard of group's leader VOA 09 Jul 2024 -- An Israeli strike in Syria hit a vehicle and killed a former bodyguard of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, according to the militant group.

Other Conflicts

• PH denies China's environmental damage claim vs. BRP Sierra Madre Philippine News Agency 09 Jul 2024 -- The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Tuesday belied China's claims that the Philippine Navy ship BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) is causing massive environmental damage to the Ayungin Shoal.
• Beijing, Manila trade blame over coral damage Radio Free Asia 09 Jul 2024 -- The Philippines on Tuesday rejected criticism by China that the military vessel it grounded on a disputed reef in the South China Sea had damaged its coral ecosystem.
• UN pressing for release of staff detained in Yemen UN News 09 Jul 2024 -- The UN human rights office (OHCHR) remains "extremely worried" for the well-being of 13 UN staff and a number of NGO employees arbitrarily detained in Yemen, spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said on Tuesday, demanding their unconditional release.
• Arbitrary detentions and impunity widespread in Libya, warns UN's Türk UN News 09 Jul 2024 -- The desperate plight of migrants and refugees tortured, trafficked and sold "at scale" in Libya took centre stage at the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, where UN rights chief Volker Türk urged the international community to consider halting its agreement with the north African country on asylum seekers and migration.
• Thousands stuck between checkpoints on Myanmar road amid renewed fighting Radio Free Asia 09 Jul 2024 -- Several thousand people have been stranded for 10 days on a major highway in Myanmar's Mandalay region after residents fled from the ruby mine township of Mogoke, where intense fighting between the military junta and insurgent forces resumed late last month.

News Reports

• Statement from Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines on Recent Iranian Influence Efforts Director of National Intelligence 09 Jul 2024
• Russian election meddlers hurting Biden, helping Trump, US intelligence warns VOA 09 Jul 2024 -- Russia is turning to a familiar playbook in its attempt to sway the outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, looking for ways to boost the candidacy of former President Donald Trump by disparaging the campaign of incumbent President Joe Biden, according to American intelligence officials.
• COVID-19 outbreak expected to peak in mid-July in Taiwan: CDC CNA 09 Jul 2024 -- The COVID-19 outbreak in Taiwan is projected to peak in mid-July, with weekly clinic or emergency room visits expected to soar to 130,000, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.
• Baltic Fleet pilots launch a massive strike at mock enemy targets in Kaliningrad region Russia MoD 09 Jul 2024 -- The Baltic Fleet's Su-30SM2 multi-purpose fighter jets carried out high-precision bombing and striking attacks in Kaliningrad region as part of a planned exercise.
• Deputy Chief of General Staff Colonel General Sergei Istrakov meets with Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza Russia MoD 09 Jul 2024 -- Today, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Colonel General Sergei Istrakov met with Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza.
• Pacific Fleet's corvette Sovershenny and PLA Navy ships conduct ship inspection training during joint patrolling in Philippine Sea Russia MoD 09 Jul 2024 -- The Pacific Fleet's corvette Sovershenny jointly with a PLA Navy detachment made up of the destroyer Yinchuan, frigate Hengshui, and general cargo vessel Weishan trained inspecting a vessel of interest during joint patrolling in the Philippine Sea.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on July 9, 2024 PRC MofA 09 Jul 2024
• US officials pledge to close forced-labor import loophole Radio Free Asia 09 Jul 2024 -- A loophole that allows Chinese retail companies to sidestep a ban on importing goods made using slave labor into the United States has come into the crosshairs of U.S. officials and legislators, with a move underway to close the discrepancy by the end of the year.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 09 Jul 2024
• Modi, Putin deepen ties in Moscow, 'frustrating US efforts to contain, isolate Russia' Global Times 09 Jul 2024 -- The US expressed its "concerns" toward India about its relationship with Russia, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Moscow during which the India-Russia friendship has been highlighted by Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
• Russia-India talks President of Russia 09 Jul 2024 -- On July 8-9, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi came to Russia on an official visit.
• In Moscow, India's Modi calls for peace, decries 'heart-wrenching' death of children VOA 09 Jul 2024 -- Urging peace during a visit to Moscow, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the death of children was painful, and a resolution to the war in Ukraine cannot be found on the battlefield.
• Myanmar junta bars 2 ethnic parties from planned election Radio Free Asia 09 Jul 2024 -- Myanmar's junta-led election organizer has rejected the applications of two ethnic minority political parties to run in a general election expected next year, the junta-backed Myanmar Alin newspaper reported.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with leaders of the United States Senate Prime Minister of Canada 09 Jul 2024
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with United States House of Representatives Minority Leader and Leader of the House Democratic Caucus Hakeem Jeffries Prime Minister of Canada 09 Jul 2024
• New Caledonia elects pro-independence candidate to French national assembly Radio Free Asia 09 Jul 2024 -- New Caledonia elected a pro-independence candidate to France's national assembly for the first time in nearly four decades, another setback for French loyalists as unrest continues in the Pacific island territory despite substantial security reinforcements.
• "Communication satellites are of great importance in terms of our national security" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 09 Jul 2024 -- In a video message he sent to the launch ceremony of TURKSAT 6A, President Erdoğan said: "Indigenously producing such critical technologies as communication satellites is of great importance in terms of our national security."
• EU Halts Georgia's Accession, Freezes Financial Assistance RFE/RL 09 Jul 2024 -- The European Union says it has halted Georgia's accession process and frozen 30 million euros in assistance to its Defense Ministry after the country's lawmakers approved controversial legislation seen as a measure to crack down on dissent.
• Orban's 'surprise' visit to Beijing raises questions VOA 09 Jul 2024 -- While Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban calls his previously unannounced trip to China a peace mission, analysts expect the meeting in Beijing to draw anger from his fellow EU leaders.