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27 August 2024 Military News

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  • Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Conference DoD 27 Aug 2024
  • U.S. Senate Committee staff member visits new APS-2 worksite in Poland Army News 27 Aug 2024 -- A professional staff member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations conducted a site visit to the newest, most modern Army Prepositioned Stocks worksite in the world Aug. 22 in Powidz, Poland.
  • National Guard division uses partnerships to build interoperability Army News 27 Aug 2024 -- The 35th Infantry Division conducted a combined command post exercise with the 1st Infantry Division at the Mission Training Center, Fort Riley, Kan. August 9-23. Key components to a successful training event include the interoperability of not only the warfighting function's fighting systems but also the training partners that help facilitate an environment that is conducive for learning and growing as a staff. The Army National Guard's Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP) and observers from 1st Army were two partners who assisted with the 35th Inf. Div. commander's training guidance.
  • Chief Details Shifting Special Ops Emphasis; Progress on Preventing Civilian Casualties DoD News 27 Aug 2024 -- U.S. special operators are shifting their focus to support the National Defense Strategy to "fill the gaps" of conventional forces as the world faces new challenges and threats, said Christopher Maier, assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low intensity conflict.
  • First ACC EA-37B delivered to Davis-Monthan AFB US Air Force 27 Aug 2024 -- Air Combat Command received its first EA-37B Compass Call, aircraft 19-5591, for pilot training Aug. 23, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.
  • 20AF completes first NAF-wide Remote Code Change US Air Force 27 Aug 2024 -- Twentieth Air Force achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of Olympic Step 2024, which marked the first-ever Numbered Air Force-wide Remote Code Change. This year's operation saw missile combat crew members executing secure transmissions of keys and codes directly from the Launch Control Center, eliminating the need for physical installations by maintenance teams at each launch facility.
  • SECNAV Del Toro Attends SENEDIA Conference in Newport US Navy 27 Aug 2024 -- Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro was the keynote speaker for Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA) 10th Annual Defense Innovation Days Aug. 27, 2024, in Newport, R.I.
  • U.S. Second Fleet Completes Operation Nanook 2024 with Multinational Partners US Navy 27 Aug 2024 -- Operation NANOOK 2024, an annual exercise led by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and supported by the U.S. 2nd Fleet and U.S. Coast Guard, successfully concluded on August 26, 2024.
  • Republic of Korea, U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to Conduct Exercise Ssang Yong 2024 US Navy 27 Aug 2024 -- The Republic of Korea and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps will conduct Exercise Ssang Yong 24 from August 26 to September 7 along the east coast and around the Pohang area, to strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance's combat readiness and improve interoperability.
  • US soldier who entered North Korea will plead guilty Radio Free Asia 27 Aug 2024 -- The American soldier who suddenly sprinted into North Korea from a border area in South Korea in July 2023 will plead guilty to charges of desertion, assault and disobeying an officer, his lawyer said.

  • Ribbon - cutting ceremony of the NATO Multinational Brigade infrastructure to take place at Military Base "Ādaži" Latvia MOD 27 Aug 2024 -- On Wednesday, 28 August, Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Atis Švinka and Ambassador of Canada to Latvia Brian Szwarc will participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia infrastructure organised by the Task Force Latvia at the Military Base "Ādaži".
  • NATO and Iraq launch high-level political dialogue NATO 27 Aug 2024 -- Building on their long-standing partnership, NATO and Iraq have launched a political dialogue process. Earlier today, a delegation of high-level Iraqi officials led by the National Security Advisor, Qasim al-Araji, visited Alliance Headquarters for discussions with senior NATO officials.

  • Pilots of Southern MD have training flights in mountain area in Republic of Armenia Russia MoD 27 Aug 2024 -- MiG-29 multi-role aircraft of the operational-tactical aviation base (Southern MD) located in Armenia had training flights in highlands. Different tactics of a dogfight were exercised during the flights.

  • Zelenskiy Says Kyiv Test-Fired Its First Ukraine-Made Ballistic Missile RFE/RL 27 Aug 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv has conducted its first test of a domestically produced ballistic missile as Russia unleashed a second day of deadly strikes on across Ukraine.

  • China launches military exercises on Myanmar border Radio Free Asia 27 Aug 2024 -- China's People's Liberation Army kicked off a three-day joint air and ground military exercise along its southern border with Myanmar on Tuesday as part of what its defense ministry called a bid to shore up border security and stability.
  • PLA Army, Air Force drill near China-Myanmar border Global Times 27 Aug 2024 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army and Air Force on Tuesday launched a joint live-fire exercise on the Chinese side of the China-Myanmar border following an armed patrol in the region.
  • EXCLUSIVE: China to transfer 2 ships and pier to Cambodian navy Radio Free Asia 27 Aug 2024 -- China is expected to soon hand over to the Cambodia navy two warships, a deep-draft pier long enough to accommodate aircraft carriers and facilities it has developed at a base on Cambodia's coast, Cambodian sources with knowledge of the matter told Radio Free Asia.

  • Taiwanese military sending more gear to units amid complaint CNA 27 Aug 2024 -- The Taiwanese military said on Tuesday that it has been distributing military equipment and armaments to local field units following a complaint by a group of military officers that they lack the equipment and human resources needed to train one-year conscripts.

  • North Korea test-fires multiple rocket launcher with new guidance system Radio Free Asia 27 Aug 2024 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of a 240mm multiple rocket launcher with a new guidance system, a weapon capable of striking the South Korean capital with what the North's state media said was new destructive power.

  • Royal Thai Air Force selects JAS 39 Gripen E/F to be inducted into new fighter strike squadron Royal Thai Air Force 27 Aug 2024 -- The Air Force has selected JAS 39 Gripen E/F to be included in the new fighter strike squadron as the Air Force has implemented the first phase of the fighter strike aircraft procurement project in the fiscal year 2025-2029 to replace the Type 19/K or F-16 A/B fighter aircraft at Squadron 102, Wing 1, which has been in service since 1988, more than 36 years.

  • Operation Render Safe Solomon Islands Australia DOD 27 Aug 2024 -- A multinational contingent led by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has arrived in Solomon Islands to safely dispose of dangerous explosive remnants of war under Operation Render Safe.
  • Nuclear-powered sub training on track Australia DOD 27 Aug 2024 -- AUKUS has taken another significant step forward with the graduation of three Royal Australian Navy officers from the Royal Navy's (RN) Nuclear Reactor Course in Portsmouth UK.

  • INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TABAR REACHES MALAGA, SPAIN FOR A TWO DAY VISIT India PIB 27 Aug 2024 -- Indian Navy's frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar commanded by Captain MR Harish arrived at Malaga, Spain on 25 Aug 24 for a two day visit to enhance the existing bilateral relations between India and Spain

  • Iran defense minister: Dealing with emerging, complex threats among top priorities Press TV 27 Aug 2024 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has outlined priorities for his term in office, among them creating capabilities to deal with emerging threats in today's world.

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