Middle East, Iraq seals borders with Turkey and Iran
Baghdad sends reinforcements and equipment to counter growing violations of its national sovereignty. Kurdistan, on the other hand, receives international aid for security.
Defense, Georgia will establish its military cybersecurity command
Works will start on 2023. Meanwhile Tbilisi will modernize its armed force, both for increase the internal security and to come closer to a possible NATO admission.
Defense, SkyNews: China “enlists” former UK military pilots
Consultants teach Bejing military how to counter Western air tactics. It is unclear whether pilots from other NATO countries are also involved.
Russia-Ukraine, Norway increases defense spending
The proposed budget (+ 9.8%) gives priority to the north flank: Kola Peninsula and Barents Sea. Objectives: to improve the operations of the armed forces, including within NATO, and to help Kyiv.
Defense, NATO trains in Arctic combat in case of war with Russia
The Alliance and members are working to master the new scenario. There are timid signs of hope regarding the Ukraine crisis, but the threat of total war remains concrete.
Ukraine, has Russia lost its second T-90 M in a few days?
It would have been eliminated by a Carl Gustav launcher. For Moscow double punch: the super modern tank was destroyed by an old weapon and there are few available.
Ukraine, the winning strategy against Russia are rear attacks
They are the weak point of many armies. Hitting them slows the enemy down and undermines the morale. Furthermore, Moscow's troops appear to have trouble fighting at night.
Ukraine: Finland wants drones to protect borders from Russia
A tender was launched for the acquisition of between 1,000 and 2,000 UAS for ISR operations. The machines will operate from the southern coast to northern Lapland.
Cyber Espionage, Iran DEV-0343 targets US-Israeli technology companies
Microsoft cybersecurity experts: The threat actors conducted extensive password spraying against more than 250 Office 365 tenants, included GIS and Persian Gulf ports.
US soldiers deployed abroad won’t be allowed to bring personal cellphones
The 82nd Airborne Division wants to avoid that mobile or electronic devices could reveal their locations. The spokesperson: “We are not going to put our soldiers at risk.”