* Soldiers from 19 nations are taking part in NATO-led military drills in a show of strength across Europe
* Swift Response 22 exercises in North Macedonia today involve US, British, French, Italian and allied troops
* It comes amid Russian aggression against NATO expansion as Finland announced intention to join the pact
NATO has put on a show of strength in Europe in a message to Vladimir Putin as thousands of soldiers from 19 nations take part in war games across the continent.
The Swift Response 22 exercises in North Macedonia involve 4,500 troops from the US, Britain, France, Italy and other allied nations and are taking place against the backdrop of Russian aggression against perceived Western expansion.
There are similar military drills being held across five locations in Europe this month, to show Finland what they will soon be joining.
Read more ....
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- May 13, 2022
US leads exercise in NATO’s newest member -- AP
UK, U.S. Defence Ministers Discuss Support for Ukraine -- Reuters
Blinken to huddle with NATO allies on ‘brutal’ Russian war against Ukraine -- The Hill
EU hikes military aid for Ukraine as Sweden edges to NATO membership -- France 24
Belarus increases military combat readiness in response to NATO -- NYPost
Pentagon: Congress must pass next Ukraine aid by Thursday to avoid interruptions -- The Hill
Pentagon orders 10,500 troops to replace forces in Europe -- The Hill
Pentagon: Russian hypersonic weapon use in Ukraine not a game-changer -- The Hill
Biden issues Ukraine warning to US spies – NBC -- RT
The Navy doesn’t want nukes on ships, despite interest from some combatant commanders -- Defense News
Navy effort to cancel LCS mission package triggers new cost breach -- Defense News
The Navy is unprepared to fight in two conflicts at once with current fleet size, the service’s top officer tells senators -- Stars and Stripes
Austin acknowledges ‘problem’ in comments on USS George Washington -- The Hill
Seth Michael Plant: US Army identifies paratrooper killed in Alaska bear attack -- BBC
Military Throwing Cash at Recruiting Crisis as Troops Head for the Exits -- Military.com
Military Recruiting Faces Its Biggest Challenge in Years -- Heritage Foundation
Strykers in Alaska May Get Scrapped for Parts, Army Secretary Says -- Military.com
Inside the US Air Force’s race to fund future fighters, bombers and autonomous drones before the next crisis -- Defense News
New Bill Would Create Space National Guard Despite Military Leaders’ Push for Part-Time Guardians -- Military.com
Biden asks Congress to approve new $400m weapons deal selling missiles and radar to Turkey for its fleet of F-16 fighters -- Daily Mail
Advocacy groups press Congress to reject Biden weapons sale to Turkey -- The Hill
Greek parliament approves defence pact change on eve of PM's visit to U.S. -- Reuters
Greece to extend base access deal with US military -- AP
New commando force leads Britain’s military in Arctic operations -- Marine Times
Fears Japan's Okinawa will become a front line again -- Reuters
Iranian-made satellite photographs US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain -- FOX News
After war victory, Azerbaijan keeps increasing military spending -- Eurasianet.org
North Korean soldiers spread COVID-19 during April 25 military parade -- Radio Free Asia
Why Solomon Islands' deal with Beijing is different to past agreements with Pacific nations -- ABC News Australia
US intelligence officials warn China is 'working hard' to be able to take over Taiwan militarily -- CNN
Taiwan promises benefits for military reservists -- Taiwan News
Taiwan and U.S. Consider Weapons Suited to Defend Against China -- New York Times
Ukraine crisis: Could India cut its defence ties with Russia? -- BBC
No comments:
Post a Comment