14 December 2024 Military News

Joint Staff Addresses Drones Over New Jersey Military Installations DoD News 14 Dec 2024 -- In recent weeks, a number of drones have been sighted over New Jersey, prompting concern and thousands of telephone calls to report them. Some of those drones have even been sighted over Picatinny Arsenal and Naval Weapons Station Earle, both in New Jersey.
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314) Returns from Combat Deployment USMC News 14 Dec 2024 -- The "Black Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 returned to their home base with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar following a five-month deployment with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3 to the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of operation, Dec. 14, 2024.
USMC/MOD Joint Statement - Commencement of Force Flow USMC News Release 14 Dec 2024 -- A small detachment of approximately 100 logistics support Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) has started to relocate from Okinawa to Guam in line with the Joint Statement of the Security Consultative Committee ("2+2") on July 28, 2024.
The Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), General (* * * *) Michael "Erik" Kurilla, Arrived in Israel Israel Defense Forces 14 Dec 2024

Ministry of Defence increases support for companies aspiring to join NATO DIANA Estonia MoD 14 Dec 2024 -- The Ministry of Defence, in cooperation with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, is establishing a mentoring programme to help companies prepare for applying to NATO DIANA accelerator programmes.

Russia Withdraws More Military Equipment From Syria RFE/RL 14 Dec 2024 -- A Russian cargo plane took off early on December 14 from the Hmeimim air base in western Syria and was reportedly destined for Libya as Moscow continued its departure from its key regional ally.

STRENGTHENING MARITIME TIES - ADM DINESH K TRIPATHI, CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF EMBARKS ON AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO INDONESIA India PIB 14 Dec 2024 -- Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), is on a four day official visit to Indonesia from 15 to 18 Dec 24

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability US Dept. of State 14 Dec 2024
Readout of President Joe Biden's Virtual Meeting with G7 Leaders The White House 14 Dec 2024
Background Press Call on the Ongoing Response to Reported Drone Sightings The White House 14 Dec 2024

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on children and the continued bloodshed in the Gaza Strip UNICEF 14 Dec 2024 -- "Yesterday, in yet another devastating attack on Nuseirat camp, in central Gaza, 33 people were reportedly killed – including at least eight children – and 50 wounded by airstrikes. The latest violence adds to a staggering figure of more than 160 children reportedly killed in Gaza in a little over a month. That is an average of four children every day since the beginning of November.

Statement on behalf of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand (CANZ) At the Sixty-Sixth Meeting of The Executive Council Australia DFAT 14 Dec 2024 -- Canada, Australia, and New Zealand thank you for calling this meeting and the Director-General for his briefing. The matter of Syria and possible remaining chemical weapons is of top importance to our governments.
Press statement by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy following the international meeting on Syria European External Action Service (EEAS) 14 Dec 2024 -- For the European Union, stability in the region is very important. Because our neighbour's problems today, are our problems tomorrow. And therefore, I am very glad that we had this meeting together with the international actors as well as with the regional actors.
The Statement of The Chief of the General Staff Israel Defense Forces 14 Dec 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pederson Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 14 Dec 2024

United Russia party congress President of Russia 14 Dec 2024 -- Vladimir Putin attended a meeting of the 22nd Congress of the United Russia political party.
Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the report by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay on the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity for 2022-2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Dec 2024

Republic of Korea: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest developments European External Action Service (EEAS) 14 Dec 2024 -- The EU takes note of the decision by the National Assembly to impeach President Yoon Seok Yul. It is important now to ensure a swift and orderly resolution of the current political crisis in line with the Korean Constitution. The Republic of Korea is an important strategic partner for the EU.
Impeachment of Republic of Korea President Yoon US Dept. of State 14 Dec 2024 -- The United States reiterates our support for the Republic of Korea (ROK), its citizens and democratic processes, and the rule of law.
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo of the Republic of Korea The White House 14 Dec 2024

Tbilisi Mayor Postpones Tree-Lighting Event As Anti-Government Protests Continue RFE/RL 14 Dec 2024 -- The mayor of Tbilisi postponed a Christmas tree lighting, citing concerns that anti-government protests would turn violent after an electoral college dominated by the ruling Georgian Dream party appointed far-right politician and former soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili as president.

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