Defence & Security

USS Theodore Roosevelt CSG deploys from the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific

Arnold Pinto 16/09/2024 0

US continues support to Ukraine Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder has announced that the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is en route to the Indo-Pacific region following the completion of its mission in the US Central Command area of operation. This move comes

Defence & Security

Multinational coalition vows commitment to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 08/09/2024 0

Over $106 billion provided in support US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin and Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., reinforced the US and its allies’ commitment to supporting Ukraine at the 24th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) held on September 6, 2024. At […]

Defence & Security

US Navy rescues 2 Iranians in Gulf of Oman

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2024 0

Given humanitarian assistance at sea The US Navy rescued two Iranian civilian sailors in the Gulf of Oman on August 23, 2024. The Iranians were rescued by personnel from the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group 9 (CSG9), currently engaged in routine operations in the area. According to US Central Command (USCENTCOM), on August 23, […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin unveils Poland’s first F-35A

Arnold Pinto 30/08/2024 0

Set for key role in NATO’s defence strategy Lockheed Martin showcased Poland’s inaugural F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft at an event held at the company’s F-35 production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 28, 2024. The event underscored a significant enhancement in the Polish Air Force’s capabilities and reinforced the strategic partnership between

Defence & Security

US provides new $125 million security aid to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2024 0

Package includes Javelin systems The Biden administration has announced an additional $125 million in security assistance to boost Ukraine’s defence capabilities against Russia’s ongoing unprovoked full-scale invasion that is over two years old so far. This new tranche of aid, the 64th by the United States since August 2021, is set to enhance Ukraine’s military […]

Defence & Security

USS Abraham Lincoln CSG enters USCENTCOM AOR

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2024 0

Poised to deter any Iranian aggression The USS Abraham Lincoln Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier equipped with F-35C and F/A-18 Block III fighter aircraft has entered the US Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR). The USS Abraham Lincoln, the flagship of US Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, is accompanied by the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile

Defence & Security

US pledges new support to Ukrainian offensive into Russia

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2024 0

US presidential drawdown packages involved US support for Ukraine will remain steadfast as Ukrainian forces advance into Russia’s Kursk territory, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh has announced. Singh revealed that US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has held discussions with Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov to review and reaffirm ongoing military

Defence & Security

UK condemns Houthis’ escalatory attacks

Arnold Pinto 16/08/2024 0

Yemen also grips with flooding The United Kingdom has condemned the Houthis’ recent actions as “reckless” and “escalatory” in the face of an already dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen. In a forceful address at the United Nations Security Council in New York on August 15, 2024, Ambassador James Kariuki, the UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative

Defence & Security

Pentagon: US keen to deter regional war in Middle East

Arnold Pinto 15/08/2024 0

40,000 US troops in CENTCOM area Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder has outlined the latest developments in the US strategy to address mounting tensions in the Middle East and prevent the escalation of conflict in the region. Addressing a press conference in Washington, DC, Ryder reiterated that the US has deployed […]

Defence & Security

US closely monitoring volatile situation in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 14/08/2024 0

Continues deploying military assets to the region Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder held a press briefing in Washington, DC, on August 12, 2024, to address the heightened military posture and recent developments in the Middle East. The briefing came as the United States intensifies its efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and support its […]

Defence & Security

Second US Carrier Strike Group deploys to Middle East

Arnold Pinto 13/08/2024 0

Amidst rising tensions in the region US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has ordered the deployment of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG), equipped with advanced Lockheed Martin F-35C fighter jets, to the volatile Middle East region. This follows unprecedented rising tensions in the region, principally

Bahrain Defence & Security

New US commander takes helm of Task Force 59 in Bahrain

Arnold Pinto 08/08/2024 0

US 5th Fleet region in focus The US Naval Forces Central Command’s Task Force (TF) 59 inducted a new leader on July 30, 2024, as Captain John Barrientos took over command from Captain Colin Corridan in a formal change of command ceremony in Manama, Bahrain. Captain Barrientos succeeds Captain Corridan, who has led TF 59 […]

Defence & Security Saudi Arabia

US okays $2.8 billion military support sale to Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 06/08/2024 0

Involving logistics and programme support The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Saudi Arabia involving system logistics, sustainment support, and related elements at an estimated cost of $2.8 billion. This determination, communicated to Congress by the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency, includes comprehensive logistics and

Defence & Security

US moves extra military assets to Middle East amidst regional tension

News Desk 2 04/08/2024 0

Including warships, fighter aircraft, missile systems The US is taking decisive measures to address potential escalations involving Iran and its affiliates in the volatile Middle East region. In a statement issued on August 2, 2024, US Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh noted that in response to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, […]

Defence & Security

2 US B-52H bomber aircraft in Romania for NATO manoeuvres

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2024 0

First time iconic aircraft are in Black Sea region Two US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers have arrived at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania. This marks the first time US strategic bomber aircraft have operated out of Romania.  The B-52Hs, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, departed Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. While flying […]

Defence & Security

US to transform US Forces Japan into Joint Forces HQ

News Desk 2 29/07/2024 0

Japan offered nuclear deterrents In a landmark decision, the United States will transform US Forces Japan into a Joint Forces Headquarters. This new structure will report directly to the commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, as disclosed by US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III following a high-profile two-plus-two ministerial meeting in Tokyo on […]

Defence & Security

US and Iraqi officials meet to discuss security cooperation

News Desk 2 24/07/2024 0

Meeting held at the Pentagon US and Iraqi officials have met at the Pentagon to discuss when and how the mission of the global coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq would end and transition in an orderly manner to an enduring bilateral security partnership, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder stated […]

Defence & Security

NATO’s nuclear deterrence posture deemed robust and adaptable

Dan Ngiam 21/07/2024 0

Seen pivotal in deterring potential conflicts In a virtual discussion hosted by the Centre for a New American Security, US Acting Assistant Secretary of Defence for Space Policy Vipin Narang affirmed NATO’s robust commitment to nuclear deterrence, citing significant strides in enhancing capabilities to meet evolving threats. Narang lauded NATO’s nuclear

Defence & Security

New NATO missile defence base in Poland is operational

News Desk 2 18/07/2024 0

‘Aegis Ashore’ reinforces transatlantic security A pivotal milestone in NATO’s defensive capabilities has been achieved as the new US ballistic missile defence site in Redzikowo, Poland, known as ‘Aegis Ashore,’ is now operational. This development significantly enhances NATO’s ability to safeguard its member nations against ballistic missile threats, crucially

Aviation Defence & Security Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia orders 4 Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft

Arnold Pinto 11/07/2024 0

Delivery is set for 2027 Saudi Arabia has signed an order with Airbus Defence and Space for four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, adding to the six it already deploys and marking a significant advancement in its aerial refuelling and transport capabilities. The four aircraft, scheduled to commence conversion at the […]