27 December 2024 Military News |
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Current Operations
- US and UK launch new airstrikes on Yemeni capital Press TV 27 Dec 2024 -- American and British aircraft have conducted new airstrikes on the Yemeni capital, prompting Ansarullah to pledge a response.
Defense Policy / Programs
- Government of the United States of America - Government of Japan Guidelines for Extended Deterrence US Dept. of State 26 Dec 2024 -- "The Alliance faces an increasingly severe strategic and nuclear threat environment. The Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America are committed to reinforcing extended deterrence in order to promote regional stability and deter the outbreak of conflict."
- USS Montana Arrives to New Homeport of Pearl Harbor US Navy 27 Dec 2024 -- The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Montana (SSN 794) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a change of homeport from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, December 23, 2024.
- 75 Years of EURAFCENT and NATO: A Legacy of Unity and Strength US Navy 27 Dec 2024 -- From NATO's Foundation to Today's Challenges: Seventy-five years ago, on April 4, 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded, striving for peace and security through collective defense.
- The Guard in 2024: Deployments, Hurricanes, Wildfires and New Leadership Army News 27 Dec 2024 -- As 2024 began, Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 221st Cavalry Regiment, Nevada Army National Guard, were on duty along the Las Vegas Strip supporting state and local law enforcement as more than 400,000 people celebrated the New Year.
- The Korean Nation Should Not Lose Its People in The Battles in Europe - Address By The President President of Ukraine 27 Dec 2024
- Zelenskiy Says 'Several' Wounded North Korean Troops Have Died After Capture RFE/RL 27 Dec 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said "several" North Korean soldiers - badly wounded in fighting alongside Russian forces - have died after being captured by Ukrainian troops on the battlefield and he accused Moscow of having little regard for their survival.
- North Korean troops experience mass casualties on Ukraine front lines, White House says VOA 27 Dec 2024 -- North Korean forces are experiencing mass casualties on the front lines of Russia's war against Ukraine, with a thousand of their troops killed or injured in the last week alone in Russia's Kursk region, the White House said Friday.
- China launches world's first electromagnetic catapult-equipped amphibious assault ship Type 076 Global Times 27 Dec 2024 -- China on Friday launched its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, a type of large vessel an expert said is the first of its kind in the world equipped with electromagnetic catapult and arresting technology, allowing it to launch manned and unmanned combat aircraft in addition to helicopters similar to an aircraft carrier.
- Chinese navy launches next-gen amphibious assault ship Radio Free Asia 27 Dec 2024 -- China launched on Friday the first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship that can carry and launch drones and multiple aircraft including fighter jets, Xinhua News Agency reported.
- Training handover marks end of an era Australia DOD 27 Dec 2024 -- After training 16,000 personnel over 13 years, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group's (CASG) Land 121 team will hand over training responsibilities to the Army Logistic Training Centre and Land Combat College in January.
- INS SARVEKSHAK ARRIVES AT PORT LOUIS India PIB 27 Dec 2024 -- INS Sarvekshak arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius on 26 Dec 24 to undertake Joint Hydrographic Survey
- Minister: Iran will show its defense power in series of exercises IRNA 27 Dec 2024 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said that a series of exercises will begin on Saturday in the country, and you will see that our defense power has not decreased, but increased, contrary to what the enemy claims in psychological warfare.
- The Minister of Defence and the Commander of the Defence Forces agreed on a naval operation to protect Estlink 1 Estonia MoD 27 Dec 2024 -- Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur and Commander of the Defence Forces Major General Andrus Merilo agreed that this morning the Estonian Navy will commence the protection of the Estlink 1 undersea cable with patrol ships to secure energy connections between Estonia and Finland.
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk suggests launching joint missions in the Baltic Sea Republic of Poland 27 Dec 2024 -- Prime Minister Donald Tusk was a special guest at the summit of the heads of government of the Nordic and Baltic countries, the so-called NB8, in Sweden.
- China again urges Philippines to withdraw U.S. missile system People's Daily 27 Dec 2024 -- China once again urges the Philippines to withdraw the U.S. Typhon missile system at an early date, as the deployment of the system brings the risk of geopolitical confrontation and an arms race to the region, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with DRC President Tshisekedi US Dept. of State 27 Dec 2024
Defense Industry
Other Conflicts
- 27 December 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 27 Dec 2024
- Gaza ministry says Israeli forces raided hospital; IDF denies it VOA 27 Dec 2024 -- Israeli forces raided the Kamal Adwan Hospital on Friday, one of three medical facilities on the northern edge of the Gaza Strip, burning large sections and forcing dozens of patients and hundreds of others to leave, Gaza health officials said. The Israel Defense Forces denied entering or setting fire to the facility.
- Dec. 26: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 27 Dec 2024
- Hamas calls Israeli attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza a war crime IRNA 27 Dec 2024 -- Hamas has condemned the Israeli military for setting fire to the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza as a war crime.
- Hamas: Israel's raid on North Gaza's last hospital 'war crime' Press TV 27 Dec 2024 -- Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has condemned as a "war crime" the Israeli raid on Kamal Adwan hospital, the last remaining in north Gaza, and the massacres committed in its vicinity.
- Israeli forces raid Kamal Adwan Hospital after killing 53 in airstrikes Press TV 27 Dec 2024 -- Israeli forces have raided Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza on Friday morning, hours after airstrikes on a nearby building killed 53 people, including medical staff.
- Israel launches three raids on Lebanon in fresh truce breach Press TV 27 Dec 2024 -- Israeli forces have staged a fresh round of aggression on eastern Lebanon in blatant violation of a truce agreement that went into effect on November 27 to end fire exchanges with Hezbollah.
- Gaza: 'Hunger is everywhere', babies die from the cold, airstrike on unarmed journalists condemned UN News 27 Dec 2024 -- Newborns and infants in Gaza have reportedly died of hypothermia, deaths described by the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) as preventable. The news comes amid continued Israeli bombardments and an expected further drop in temperatures.
- Settler fatally stabbed; five Israeli soldiers killed, injured near Jabalia Press TV 27 Dec 2024 -- An Israeli settler has been killed in an alleged stabbing attack in Herzliya in northern Tel Aviv, with the occupying regime's media reporting the apprehension of a Palestinian youth.
- 'I saw the blood on the tarmac': top UN official in Yemen recounts aftermath of Israel airstrike on civilian airport UN News 27 Dec 2024 -- Fresh details of the Israeli airstrike on Sana'a airport, which occurred as Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) was preparing to fly out of the country, have been provided by Julien Harneis, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen.
- UN air crew member hurt in Yemen airport strike, WHO says VOA 27 Dec 2024 -- The United Nations air crew member hurt in an Israeli air strike on Yemen's main international airport Thursday sustained serious injuries and is recovering in a hospital, a World Health Organization spokesperson said Friday.
- UN chief: Israel strikes on Sana'a airport, Yemeni power plants 'alarming' Press TV 27 Dec 2024 -- The UN Secretary-General has condemned the deadly Israeli airstrikes on Yemen that targeted critical civilian infrastructure, including Sana'a International Airport and power stations.
- Yemen launches missile, drone attacks on Israeli targets IRNA 27 Dec 2024 -- Yemen's armed forces have carried out a missile and two drone strikes targeting Israeli sites in a military operation, in response to Israel's aggressions in Gaza and Yemen.
- Israeli fresh airstrikes on Yemen kill 6, wound 40 IRNA 27 Dec 2024 -- Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa International Airport and the Hodeidah province have left at least six people dead and 40 others injured, according to Yemeni Ministry of Health.
- 'Hypersonic' Yemeni missile hits Tel Aviv after Israeli airstrikes Press TV 27 Dec 2024 -- Air raid sirens have sounded over a large part of the Israeli occupied territories following a missile attack from Yemen which targeted Tel Aviv early Friday and caused Ben Gurion airport to shut down.
- 2024 'one of the worst years in history for children in conflict' UN News 27 Dec 2024 -- The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024, according to an assessment by the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF).
- GCC ministers call for Syrian unity, condemn Israeli attacks People's Daily 27 Dec 2024 -- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council on Thursday urged Syrian parties "to prioritize national interests" and reaffirmed support for Lebanon's sovereignty during its 46th extraordinary session in Kuwait.
- Iran dismisses Arab League accusations, says wants stability in Syria Press TV 27 Dec 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the Arab League's accusations against Iran, naming several reasons why Tehran seeks "stability" in Syria.
- We want to establish 'peace' with Israel: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham official Press TV 27 Dec 2024 -- The new "governor" of the Syrian capital Damascus says the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militant group, which took over the Arab country earlier this month, is after establishing "peace" with the Israeli regime.
- Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees return from Turkey VOA 27 Dec 2024 -- Nearly 31,000 Syrians have returned home since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad earlier this month, Turkey's interior minister said Friday.
- Security Council Press Statement on Afghanistan UN Security Council 27 Dec 2024 -- In connection with the Security Council briefing on the situation in Afghanistan on 12 December 2024, the members of the Security Council reiterated their full support to the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.
- Taliban hint at shielding anti-Pakistan militants in Afghanistan as 'guests' VOA 27 Dec 2024 -- A senior Taliban leader in Afghanistan has indicated that they will continue to provide refuge to anti-Pakistan militants, describing them as "guests" under the country's traditions.
- Almost 65,000 Rohingya have entered Bangladesh since late 2023, govt says Radio Free Asia 27 Dec 2024 -- Nearly 65,000 Rohingya have crossed into southeastern Bangladesh since late last year amid unrest and violence in Rakhine, their home state in neighboring Myanmar, according to newly updated information from Bangladeshi officials.
- Myanmar forces raze villages near Mandalay after insurgents withdraw Radio Free Asia 27 Dec 2024 -- The Myanmar military has razed villages north of the city of Mandalay after insurgents who had been threatening to attack the country's second biggest city from the area withdrew, a research group and residents said, apparently aiming to ensure the area cannot be re-occupied.
- Adopting Resolution 2767 (2024), Security Council Endorses New African Union Support Mission in Somalia UN Security Council 27 Dec 2024 -- The Security Council today endorsed the African Union Peace and Security Council's decision to replace the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) with the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), marking a further step in transitioning national security responsibilities to Somalia's own forces.
- This resolution robustly reinforces the Council's support to Somalia: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 27 Dec 2024 -- Explanation of Position delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, before the vote on AUSSOM.
- China approves construction of mega-dam in Tibet Radio Free Asia 27 Dec 2024 -- China is moving ahead with plans to build the world's largest hydropower dam on Tibet's longest river despite environmental, water security and displacement concerns raised by India, Bangladesh and Tibetan rights groups.
- Devt of hydropower on Yarlung Zangbo River aims to address climate change, mitigate extreme hydrological disasters: Chinese FM Global Times 27 Dec 2024 -- In response to a question about the hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday that China has always adhered to a responsible attitude toward the development of cross-border rivers. The development of hydropower on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River aims to accelerate the development of clean energy, address climate change, and mitigate extreme hydrological disasters.
- Haiti's destiny 'bright' despite terrifying escalation of violence UN News 27 Dec 2024 -- Offering Haiti's young people alternatives to gang life and strengthening local institutions are key for the Caribbean nation to "reclaim its position as a symbol of hope," according to a senior UN official in the country.
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News Reports
- On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby The White House 27 Dec 2024
- NATO Vows To Bolster Baltic Presence Amid Suspected Undersea Sabotage RFE/RL 27 Dec 2024 -- NATO has said it would bolster its presence in the Baltic Sea after undersea power lines and Internet cables were damaged by suspected sabotage believed to be carried out by vessels belonging to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet."
- Gulf of Finland cable rupture: Investigation of the seabed underway Police of Finland 27 Dec 2024 -- The police have continued the investigation into the events in the Gulf of Finland in cooperation with other authorities.
- Foreign Minister Tsahkna: Threat to our infrastructure will get a response Estonia MFA 27 Dec 2024
- President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss recent damage to cables in Gulf of Finland and related follow-up measures Finnish Government 27 Dec 2024 -- On Friday 27 December, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy received a briefing on the damage to cables in the Baltic Sea on Christmas Day.
- Heightened maritime surveillance to protect critical undersea infrastructure Swedish Coast Guard 27 Dec 2024 -- The Swedish Coast Guard has increased its surveillance of marine traffic. Among other things, this increased presence is intended to protect critical undersea infrastructure.
- Justice Department Issues Final Rule Addressing Threat Posed by Foreign Adversaries' Access to Americans' Sensitive Personal Data US Dept. of Justice 27 Dec 2024 -- Final Rule Implements Executive Order to Prevent Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and U.S. Government-Related Data by Russia, Iran, China and Other Countries of Concern
- Global solidarity key to future pandemic preparedness, says UN chief UN News 27 Dec 2024 -- In a message commemorating Friday's International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all nations to invest in resilience and equity to make a healthier and safer world for all.
- Azerbaijani Lawmaker Says 'Strong Possibility' Russia Shot Down Passenger Jet RFE/RL 27 Dec 2024 -- An Azerbaijani lawmaker said there is a "very strong" possibility that the crash of a passenger jet earlier this week was caused by Russian air-defense systems on alert for Ukrainian drone attacks.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on December 27, 2024 PRC MofA 27 Dec 2024
- Xiplomacy: Xi's letters add dynamism to China's global exchanges People's Daily 27 Dec 2024 -- "The reply from President Xi was the greatest surprise of the year to me," said Humphrey Moshi, director of the Center for Chinese Studies at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
- To promote world peace, stability, and common progress of humanity People's Daily 27 Dec 2024 -- "The Vision of Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind carries forward the same spirit of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. Both are rooted in traditional Chinese values such as 'Be kind to your neighbor,' 'Seek amity through integrity,' and 'Promote harmony among all nations.'"
- Decision on Taking Countermeasures Against U.S. Military Companies and Senior Executives PRC MofA 27 Dec 2024 -- Recently, the United States announced another substantial military assistance and arms sale to China's Taiwan region. Its "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025" includes multiple negative sections on China. These seriously violate the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. Joint Communiqués, interfere in China's internal affairs, and undermine China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- China sanctions 7 US military companies and relevant executives over arms sales to Taiwan region Global Times 27 Dec 2024 -- China's Foreign Ministry on Friday announced its decision to take countermeasures against seven US military companies and relevant senior executives over recent military assistance and arms sales to China's Taiwan region.
- Chinese FM refutes US claim of 'transnational repression' of anti-HK activists Global Times 27 Dec 2024 -- Responding to US claims that Hong Kong's bounties on some activists overseas constitute "transnational repression," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Friday that the so-called "pro-democracy activists" fled overseas to engage in activities to undermine China and disrupt Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR). Their actions interfere with Hong Kong's development and stability, endanger national security, harm China's core interests, and challenge the foundation of "one country, two systems."
- China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project strategic decision for regional connectivity, prosperity: Xi Global Times 27 Dec 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) railway is a strategic decision made by the three governments to promote regional connectivity, prosperity, and stability. Xi made the remarks in his congratulatory letter to the commencement ceremony of the railway project.
- Taiwan's tabletop simulation harms atmosphere of exchanges, shows secessionists' stubbornness and panic: mainland expert Global Times 27 Dec 2024 -- With cross-Straits relations showing signs of thawing after recent exchange activities, Taiwan authorities' self-proclaimed "presidential office" held its first "tabletop simulation" designed to test the island's response in a scenario conflict with the Chinese mainland while stressing the "defense resilience" of Taiwan's society.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 27 Dec 2024
- Former Taiwan presidential hopeful Ko Wen-je charged with corruption Radio Free Asia 27 Dec 2024 -- Ko Wen-je, a former Taipei mayor and one-time presidential candidate, has been charged with bribery, profiteering, embezzlement and breach of trust and could face more than 28 years months in prison if convicted
- South Korea's parliament impeaches acting President Han Duck-soo Press TV 27 Dec 2024 -- South Korean lawmakers have impeached the country's prime minister and acting president, Han Duck-soo, amid a deepening political crisis sparked by his predecessor's martial law decree.
- Iran FM stresses bilateral coordination with China upon arrival in Beijing IRNA 27 Dec 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Friday, emphasizing that the main objective of his visit was to enhance coordination between Iran and China in addressing regional and global challenges.
- Iran FM in China for 'more consultations' amid 'sensitive' circumstances Press TV 27 Dec 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says new circumstances surrounding the nuclear issue and sanctions removal talks in 2025 necessitate "more consultations" with China.
- Ringing in the new year in turbulent times: What lies ahead for foreign policy in 2025 Germany Federal Foreign Office 27 Dec 2024 -- Whether it be events in Ukraine, in the Middle East or in the Sudan - 2024 was a year spent in crisis mode. Many of these challenges extend into the new year. Read on to find out what else is on our agenda.
- China consistently respects Panama's sovereignty over Canal, says FM in response to Trump's claim Global Times 27 Dec 2024 -- China will as always respect Panama's sovereignty over the Canal and recognize the Canal as a permanently neutral international waterway, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Friday, in response to a question about US president-elect Donald Trump's claim that there are Chinese soldiers stationed at the Panama Canal.
- Panama reiterates sovereignty over canal amid Trump threat People's Daily 27 Dec 2024 -- Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday reiterated the country's sovereignty over the Panama Canal in response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat to take control of the canal.
- Sanctioning Georgian Dream Founder Bidzina Ivanishvili US Dept. of State 27 Dec 2024 -- The United States is designating Bidzina Grigoris Dze Ivanishvili, founder and honorary chairman of Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, for undermining the democratic and Euro-Atlantic future of Georgia for the benefit of the Russian Federation.
- U.S. Sanctions Georgia's Ivanishvili For 'Undermining' Democracy RFE/RL 27 Dec 2024 -- The United States said it has slapped fresh sanctions on Russia-friendly billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, a former prime minister and the founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party, for undermining Georgia's democracy for the "benefit of the Russian Federation."
- Gitanas Nausėda spoke by telephone with the President of Georgia President of the Republic of Lithuania 27 Dec 2024 -- President Gitanas Nausėda spoke by telephone on Friday with President Salome Zourabichvili of Georgia.
- The era of fear of Russia and uncertainty must come to an end Republic of Poland 27 Dec 2024 -- Poland must join the Baltic States to build a joint line of defence against possible Russian aggression - this is one of Prime Minister Donald Tusk's objectives ahead of his meeting with the NB8 Group in Harpsund, Sweden. During the meeting, the politicians will talk about transatlantic relations, European security and support for Ukraine, as well as other issues.
- Cambodian company sanctioned by US scrubs its identity Radio Free Asia 27 Dec 2024 -- Cambodian tycoon Ly Yong Phat's self-named conglomerate has removed its logo from its central Phnom Penh offices just months after the well-connected businessman was hit with U.S. sanctions.
- Chad opposition, civil society vow to disrupt Sunday elections VOA 27 Dec 2024 -- Tensions continue to mount in Chad, with opposition and so-called civil society groups vowing to disrupt Sunday's local council, regional and parliamentary elections. The groups say the polls will be rigged to favor current President Mahamat Idriss Deby, and are visiting towns and villages warning people to stay home to avoid possible street violence.
- Zimbabwe to work with Russia, IAEA to establish nuclear energy VOA 27 Dec 2024 -- Zimbabwe is working with the International Atomic Energy Agency and Russian investors to establish nuclear energy as part of its efforts to end the country's chronic power shortages, government officials said Thursday.
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