France Orders Long-Lead Items for Future PA-NG
France has officially ordered the new generation aircraft carrier (Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération) PA-NG, which will replace the Charles de Gaulle in 2038.
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Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
Weapon / Missile
Russia Claims Using Thermobaric Weapon in Ukraine
Russia says it killed almost 300 Ukrainian soldiers with a thermobaric bomb, which Ukraine calls nonsense.
Navy / Maritime
China to Build the Fourth Aircraft Carrier
China's PLA Navy political commissar Yuan Huazhi announced the development of the fourth aircraft carrier after Type 003 Fujian.
Space
Homeland Security
Kremlin Dismisses U.S. Concerns About Nuclear Capability in Space
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed a warning by the U.S. about new Russian nuclear capabilities in space on Thursday.
Bilateral Relations
Niger Announces Withdrawal of French Troops in Three Days
Niger's military regime led by General Abdourahamane Tiani declared the withdrawal of all French troops by December 22.
Defence Politics
Finland’s President Niinisto Warns Europe About Nuclear War
President Sauli Niinisto of Finland says the Russian invasion of Ukraine was “a wake-up call” for Europe and NATO.
Navy / Maritime
North Korea Launches New Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarine
North Korea christened a new tactical nuclear attack submarine on Sept. 6 that has been under development for years at the Pongdae Submarine Factory.
Ammunition
Tactical Nuclear Bombs on F-16s Will Lack Precision
According to "the drive" website, the US Air Force has confirmed that no plans exist for US Air Force or NATO F-16 fighters or Germany's Panavia Tornado swing combat jets to use the upcoming B61-12 nuclear bomb in its signature guided mode as the guidance kit will not be affordable. This confirmation affects the nuclear bombs stored in Adana İncirlik, in Turkiye.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Putin Sends Iskander-M to Belarus with Nuclear Strike Capability
Putin announces missile deployment in Belarus with nuclear capabilities fallowing meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Germany and Russia are Feuding over Nuclear Deterrence
German-Russian relations are rapidly deteriorating. The tension between Moscow and NATO has risen after the Western Alliance's defence ministers agreed on a new plan to defend against any potential Russian invasion on many fronts on Thursday. In response, Russia's Defence Minister, Sergei Shoigu, accused NATO of progressively amassing forces on Russia's borders and refusing to discuss European security on equal terms with Moscow.
Navy / Maritime
Country
FBI Trapped Nuclear Engineer who was Selling Restricted Information
U.S. nuclear submarine engineer and his wife are arrested in West Virginia with espionage-related charges. The FBI set up a trap. According to the U.S. Department of Justice announcement, they acted with the aim of passing confidential information to a foreign government hidden in peanut butter sandwiches after being paid $70,000 in crypto.
Navy / Maritime
Sensors
India Commissions Nuclear Surveillance Ship
According to India based The Economic Times, India has commissioned its secretive nuclear missile tracking vessel.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Iran and N. Korea resumed missile collaboration
According to UN Report, Iran and North Korea have started to cooperate on ballistic missile and tactical nuclear weapons.
Weapon / Missile
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
UN Chief in Search for Nuclear Detente between USA and Iran
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Thursday for the United States and Iran to work together towards a nuclear solution. Guterres said he did not expect a quick outcome.
