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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ #Finland starts construction of third Pohjanmaa-class corvette to reinforce
Baltic defense
, - Navy Recognition ๐Ÿ“ฐ

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โš“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Carrier Strike Group 12 Spotted NW of the ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Lofoten Islands on 30 August 2025, CVN-78 can be seen operating with 1x Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer, - MT Anderson

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โš“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Carrier Strike Group 12 Spotted CVN-78 again today (2 Sep 2025) on Sentinel 1 SAR

It's definitely her with 1x Arleigh Burke (likely) operating ~50km south

With only 1x escort visible, she doesn't seem to be too worried about subs getting close
, - MT Anderson

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New German Commissioner of the Armed Forces Henning Otte in an interview with BILD online:

"We're experiencing espionage and sabotage in #Germany. That means there are already warlike actions, even though we're at peace. In my view, we're experiencing political tension."


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The Israeli Ministry of Defense and IAI successfully launch the OFEK 19 satellite, entering orbit in space ๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ก
 
The Space Program Office of the Defense Research and Development Directorate (DDR&D) (MAFAT) at the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries successfully launched the OFEK 19 satellite into space last night (Tuesday, September 2, 2025) at 10:30 p.m. IST. The launch was carried out from an undisclosed test site using a three-stage "Shavit" launcher.
 
In accordance with the original launch plan, the satellite entered orbit, began transmission, and underwent a series of initial tests.
 
Engineers from the DDR&D Space Program Office, in collaboration with engineers from the IAI Space Division, continue to conduct pre-planned tests until the satellite is fully operational in the near future.
 
The Ofek 19 satellite was developed based on the experience accumulated by the defense establishment and IAI in the development of the Ofek advanced observation satellites, which have been launched into space since 1988.
 
The defense space program is led by the DDR&D Space Program Office and includes various stakeholders within the IDF, such as the Intelligence Directorate's Unit 9900 and the Israeli Air Force (IAF). IAI developed and manufactured satellites and launchers as the prime contractor.
 
IAI's Systems, Missiles, and Space (SMS) Group, through its SPACE Division, led the project in collaboration with ELTA Group, which produced the payload, and IAI's MLM Division, which developed the launcher alongside state-owned Tomer A LTD and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, which manufactured the launch vehicle's rocket motors.
 
Upon operational implementation, the IMOD will transfer command of the satellite to Unit 9900, the IDF's visual and geospatial intelligence unit.


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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ Footage from the Israeli the OFEK 19 satellite

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CHINA โ€“ V-Parade in Bejing: The video showcases the latest technologies in counter-drone warfare, including missile and artillery systems, laser and electromagnetic weapons to counter drones.

The naval weapon systems (mounted on wheeled ground vehicles) displayed at the parade also included a laser-powered naval air defense/missile defense system.

โ—๏ธChina also displayed new models of Type 100 tanks, six new types of anti-aircraft missiles, and much more.


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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณโš”๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia and India are negotiating additional deliveries of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems.

According to the 2018 agreement, India is to receive five S-400 systems, with the last two units expected in 2026โ€“27.


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In a few hours, the Ukraine-Northern Europe and Baltic States summit will take place in Copenhagen, #Denmark, with participation of ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ President Zelenskyy

๐Ÿ“ The summit is aimed at preparing real reinforcements as a peace keeping mission for
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Joint press conference of President Volodymyr Zelensky and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Main statements:

๐Ÿ’ฌ Volodymyr Zelenskyy: A new factory for joint production of rockets and drones is being built in Denmark.


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NEW โ€“ Trump may participate in tomorrow's meeting of the "Coalition of the willing," in Paris, a German government spokesperson said, โ€” Sky News

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โš”๏ธโš“๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Press announcement by the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) regarding deployment of troops and equipment to Lithunia during the ongoing Quadriga 2025 multi-national exercise in the Baltic Sea. 

"All personnel and necessary equipment have been successfully loaded and are ready for deployment by sea to Lithuania. The focus of Quadriga2025 is to secure and protect this strategic sea transport of forces to Lithuania using civilian & military defense-critical infrastructure"


๐Ÿ“ฐ โ€” https://www.presseportal.de/pm/67428/6109884

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฒโš”๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ โ€“ U.S. President Trump and Karol Nawrocki on the American military contingent in Poland:

Trump: โ€œWe have not even considered withdrawing troops from Poland. We are considering such a question regarding other countries. But we fully support Poland and will help it defend itself.โ€

Nawrocki: โ€œPoles are happy that American troops are stationed on our territory. There are currently about 10 thousand of them. This is a signal to the Russian Federation.โ€


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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆโšก๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ โ€“ Zelensky stated that Ukraine will not withdraw troops from Donbass, as it is a key territory for the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Putin called the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the territory of the DPR one of the conditions for peace negotiations

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โšก๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฒ US Army Awards Lockheed Martin $9.8 Bln Contract To Bolster Missile Defense With PAC-3 MSE

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), Ground Forces (Heer) released footage of new version of the "G-Class off-road vehicle, has appeared as โ€œWolf IIโ€ (W464).

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NOW โ€“ Summit of the Willing in Paris: ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ต President Macron has been welcoming ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ President  Zelenskyy, ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎPresident of Finland Sstubb, ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Commission President von der Leyen, in the past half an hour, to discuss specifics on security guarantees for Kyiv, - Sky News

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