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Until around 2015, the Pakistani military did not pay much attention to its air defence capabilities, at least beyond short-range/point-defence applications. But after 2019, each of the tri-services (Army, Navy, and Air Force) suddenly made acquiring longer-ranged surface-to-air missiles (SAM) and advanced radars a key priority. Why the change? The threat environment evolved: Adversaries need not cross borders to carry out precision strikes. Moreover, response mechanisms to intruding air threats need to move much, much faster. We unpack the thought process behind the Pakistani military's surging trust in air defence systems in our latest report - link in the comments! #Pakistan #Defence #Defense #Aerospace #Military #DefenseNews #DefenseIndustry

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#Belarus and #China have commenced an 11-day joint military training exercise (named Attacking Falcon) near the city of Brest, close to the #Polish border. The exercises has the declared aim of enhancing anti-terrorism capabilities and strengthening military cooperation between the two nations. These joint drills coincide with significant diplomatic activities, including a visit by Ukrainian President #Zelensky to #Poland and the upcoming #NATO summit in #Washington. The timing and location of these exercises have raised concerns among NATO and #EU members, who view them as a potential provocation. ➡The "Attacking Falcon" exercises involve military personnel from both Belarus and China conducting joint anti-terrorism operations, including hostage rescue and urban warfare tactics. ➡The exercises are being held near the Belarus-Poland border, amidst ongoing tensions due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Belarus has been a critical ally to Russia, providing logistical support and air bases. ➡The exercises coincide with President Zelensky's visit to Poland, where he signed a security agreement with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and the NATO summit focusing on support for Ukraine. ➡NATO and the EU have expressed concerns about Belarus weaponising the Polish border by pushing asylum-seekers towards neighbouring countries.   ➡Belarus and China have strengthened their ties under leaders Xi Jinping and Alexander Lukashenko. This partnership is highlighted by Belarus's recent entry into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a group aimed at countering Western influence. ➡Belarus has a history of close military cooperation with Russia, including joint drills and discussions on nuclear weapon deployment.

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Dutch Warship Harassed by Chinese Military Aircraft in East China Sea The Netherlands reported on Friday that a Dutch warship was harassed by Chinese military aircraft in the East China Sea, joining the list of countries accusing Beijing of initiating potentially unsafe encounters in international waters. According to the Dutch Defense Ministry, two Chinese fighter jets circled the frigate HNLMS Tromp while its marine patrol helicopter was "approached" by two Chinese warplanes and a helicopter, creating a potentially unsafe situation. CNN has reached out to the Chinese government for comment on the Dutch accusations. The HNLMS Tromp was operating in the East China Sea in support of a multinational coalition enforcing United Nations sanctions on North Korea, known as the Pacific Security Maritime Exchange (PSMX). This incident adds to a series of encounters where China's military has been accused of conducting unsafe maneuvers in the East and South China Seas. Last month, Australia accused a Chinese fighter jet of firing flares into the path of a naval helicopter operating over international waters. China defended its actions, accusing Australian forces of deliberate provocation. Similar incidents involving China's military have been reported by Canada and other nations. As tensions rise, maintaining security in the Asia-Pacific region remains a significant concern, with the United States emphasizing the importance of alliances and partnerships to enhance regional security. #MilitaryEncounter #EastChinaSea #InternationalRelations #SecurityConcerns

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The XYZ Affair was a diplomatic incident that occurred in 1797-98, involving diplomats from the United States and Revolutionary France. Amidst rising tensions between the two nations, President John Adams sent envoys to Paris to negotiate a treaty, only to find that the French would not open negotiations unless the US paid a bribe. This helped to incite the Quasi-War. The affair came at a time when the concurrent French Revolution (1789-1799) was already creating divisions within American politics. The nationalist Federalist Party – of which President Adams was a member – was horrified by the violence of the French Revolution and wanted to move the United States away from France's sphere of influence. To do this, they sought to foster closer political and economic ties with Great Britain, which they viewed as the natural ally of the US. This caused outrage amongst the rival political faction, the Democratic-Republican Party (Jeffersonian Democrats), who believed that closer ties with Britain would only undermine republicanism in the United States. At the same time, the French Republic viewed the budding relationship between the US and Britain as an act of aggression and authorized attacks on American merchant vessels in late 1796. In 1797, President Adams sought to resolve the issue diplomatically and sent three envoys to France. These envoys had expected to be received by the French foreign minister, Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord; instead, they were met by three French intermediaries (referred to in coded dispatches as agents 'X', 'Y', and 'Z') who insisted that the United States pay a large bribe in order to meet with Talleyrand and begin negotiations. When this became public knowledge in the US, it inflamed public opinion against the French, leading to increased support for Adams and the anti-French Federalists. Rising Franco-American tensions led to a brief, undeclared naval conflict called the Quasi-War (1798-1800), as well as the passage of the controversial Alien and Sedition Acts (1798). #XYZAffair #NapoleonBonaparte #JohnAdams #History #WHE

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China launches Pakistan’s Hangor submarine, despite engine row with Germany Read more on the link below. #defense #sbir #military #jointwerx @jointwerx @blackhaysgroup #governmentcontracts #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #consulting #strategy #leanstartups #startup #growthhacking

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[FREE TO READ] "Fume events" are underreported, with a spokesperson for the Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) explaining that dangerous and potentially deadly #fumes on aircraft, especially older planes, are a much bigger problem than anyone realises. “The AFAP would like to see the Civil Aviation Safety Authority take this issue more seriously, including insisting that high-grade air filters be made mandatory for all commercial airliners flying in Australia, and that bleed air systems are redesigned in future aircraft. We should also see appropriate and accurate testing of fumes in aircraft cabins.” Fume events are the result of the long-term design flaw that sees bleed air mixed into cabin air across most aircraft makers, including Boeing and Airbus ... After a fume event on a Qantas National Jet Systems #B717 last year, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau found that airborne contaminants “may result in the rapid onset of incapacitation, which although possibly subtle, can significantly affect the safety of flight”. “Contaminants from bleed air may be being inhaled unknowingly. It’s in the interest of aircrews and passengers that operators take this issue seriously and look for ways of mitigation — but that means spending money.” “The union is calling for aircraft to be refitted with total air filtration and stop using #bleedair that is run over engines.” Global Cabin Air Quality Executive (www.gcaqe.org)- Susan Michaelis PhD, MSc, ATPL, IOSH, IIRSM - IFALPA - Flight Attendants' Association of Australia (FAAA) - IFALPA #pilots #cabincrew #airlinecrew #cabinairfilter #aerotoxicsyndrome #airlines #fumes  #cabinairquality 

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Deutsche Aircraft pushes D328eco entry into service back to 2027 The reasons behind this decision are “multifaceted”, and come after internal review and discussions with customers and potential operators, it says. Click here to read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/seuw50Sw2EI #aviationnews #aircraftupdates #aviationbusiness #D328eco

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China has suspended nuclear arms control talks with the US in response to Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan. The US House of Representatives approved $500 million in military funding for Taiwan, increasing tensions with China. Beijing's decision to suspend talks is seen as a setback to global arms control efforts and potentially worsens the strategic stability in the region. Despite the suspension of talks, the US remains open to dialogue with China. Taiwan, heavily reliant on the US for weapons supplies, faces increasing military activity from China. President Trump's statements about Taiwan paying the US for defense add further uncertainty to the situation. In response, Taiwan states its willingness to take on more responsibility and defend itself, with its de facto embassy in Washington emphasizing the importance of peace and stability in the region. #AsiaRisk #GeopoliticalConflictandDisputes #China Follow us for daily updates on risk and operations in Asia! https://lnkd.in/gGey5fgE

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Summary: North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards its eastern waters in protest of a trilateral military drill involving the United States, South Korea, and Japan. The missile launch followed South Korea's threat to retaliate against North Korean propaganda. Japan also confirmed the launch of a suspected ballistic missile. The USS Theodore Roosevelt arrived in South Korea for the military drill, with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol boarding the carrier. The drill, named Freedom Edge, aims to enhance the countries' combined response capabilities. North Korea's vice defense minister criticized the deployment of the U.S. carrier as reckless and dangerous. #AsiaRisk #NorthKorea #SouthKorea Follow us for daily updates on risk and operations in Asia! https://lnkd.in/g3JV3xqy

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