Operations & Campaigns
Explore documented attack campaigns, coordinated threat actor operations, and the geopolitical dynamics behind them.
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U.S. Carrier Aircraft Patrol Venezuelan Coast
U.S. Navy carrier aircraft, including E-2D Hawkeye and F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, were spotted conducting patrol flights along the Venezuelan coast on Monday. This marks the first visible sign that the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has commenced active operations in the Caribbean Sea. It recently arrived in the region. This transition…
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Japan, UK Conduct First Airborne Drop in Hokkaido
Japan and the UK recently concluded Exercise Vigilant Isles 25 in Hokkaido, marking a significant milestone in their military cooperation. The drills, held from November 5 to 20, included their first-ever joint airborne drop on Japanese territory. The exercise brought together Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) airborne and amphibious units with British paratroopers from the…
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UK Tests FC100 Drone’s Heavy-Lift Capabilities
Flowcopter has successfully completed a week of flight testing for Project MORRIGHAN, a UK jHubMed initiative. The tests focused on uncrewed logistics support and casualty evacuation capabilities. Their FC100 heavy-lift drone flew various prototype cargo systems, both underslung and hard-coupled. This demonstrated its operational potential for the UK defense community.
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France Conducts High-Intensity Armored Drills in UAE
France recently concluded intense armored drills in the UAE, showcasing its military readiness in desert conditions. The exercises spanned three days and involved Leclerc tanks, CAESAR artillery, and VBCI infantry fighting vehicles. These high-intensity maneuvers were part of the Franco-Emirati Gulf 25 exercise in Abu Dhabi. French forces maintain a forward presence in the Gulf…
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U.S. Army Wants to Manufacture 30,000 155mm Cluster Shells Per Year
The U.S. Army is seeking manufacturers for its new XM1208 155mm cluster shells, aiming for a production of up to 30,000 rounds annually. This push addresses the urgent demand for howitzer munitions, particularly amidst global conflicts. The current U.S. production of artillery shells is 40,000 per month, but Western allies are still struggling to meet…
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The European Union Votes to Deepen Defense Industry Ties with Ukraine
European Union lawmakers have voted to deepen the integration of the bloc’s defense industry with Ukraine, approving a 1.5-billion euro program. This strategic move aims to foster a more resilient and sovereign Europe by collaborating with Ukraine to build a cutting-edge military-industrial complex, deemed crucial for protecting democracies autonomously.
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Lithuania Jails Ukrainian for Carrying Out Arson Attack Blamed on Russia
A court in Lithuania has sentenced a young Ukrainian man, Danylo Bardadym, to three years and four months in prison for an arson attack at an IKEA store in Vilnius, which was declared an ‘act of terrorism.’ Prosecutors allege Bardadym acted ‘in the interest of a foreign military intelligence service,’ indicating a potential state-sponsored operation…
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Air Force practices operating from cut-off bases in fierce future war
The U.S. Air Force is actively preparing for potential conflicts, focusing on the ability of its units to operate independently from remote locations, even if communications are disrupted or supplies are cut off. This initiative is vital for future high-end warfare.
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Japan’s defense chief inspects frontline bases close to Taiwan
Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi recently visited Ground Self-Defense Force units on Ishigaki and Yonaguni, islands strategically located near Taiwan. This inspection comes amid increasingly strained relations between Japan and China, highlighting the importance of these remote garrisons.
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U.S. Navy conducts joint mission with Guyana near Essequibo
The USS Winston S. Churchill, a U.S. Navy destroyer, recently completed a joint mission with Guyana’s GDFS Shahous in the Caribbean Sea. This operation, which occurred on November 22, signals expanded maritime cooperation and supports U.S. Southern Command’s counter-drug operations and broader Department of War tasking, especially amid recent regional instability concerning the Essequibo region.