Georgia's president says she won't step down: What could happen | DW News - YouTube - Deutsche Welle News

with Gregorz Szymonowski DW Correspondent*Russia has been waging hybrid warfare against Georgia,manipulating its internal affairs.Most Georgians want to belong to the EU and NATO.

US conducts First-Ever Ballistic Missile Intercept Test from Guam (Dec 2024) - YouTube - Times Archives

A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft dropped a simulated medium-range ballistic missile target over Andersen Air Force Base,Guam.It was struck by a Raytehon Technologies Standard Missile-3 Block IIa interceptor.*Boeing Space and Defense (BA),Raytheon Technologies (RTX)

U.S. Army's BIGGEST Leadership Change in Europe and Africa! - YouTube - 10 DEC 2024

General Darryl A. Williams relinquished command of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAEURAF) to General Christopher T. Donahue.Also speaking were head of U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Christopher G. Cavoli,U.S. Army,and General Michael E. Langley,USMC,head of U.S. Africa Command.

NATO Member Canada's Foreign Minister Unveils Arctic Foreign Policy - plus Minister of National Defence Weighs In

According to Global Affairs Canada,the Arctic is experiencing major changes.The shifting geopolitical landscape,evolving security threats and accelerating climate change are impacting the Arctic in unique ways and highlight the need for strong Canadian leadership to respond to the changing reality in the region.That is why the Honourabla Melanie Joly,PC MP,Minister of Foreign Affairs,on O6 DEC 2024 announced the launch of Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy (AFP).The AFP is the culmination of months of extensive engagement with territorial and provincial governments and Inuit,First Nations and Metis.The AFP was also informed by consultations with the Kingdom of Denmark;Finland;Iceland;Norway;Sweden;and the United States,Canada's like-minded Arctic Partners.The AFP is also a comprehensive diplomatic strategy for Canada's engagement in and on the Arctic.It provides expanded presence and partnerships to address current needs and the flexibility to adapt to future challenges.This approach complements the 2019 Arctic and Northern Policy Framework (ANPF),and it will allow Canada to continue to safeguard its sovereignty,advance national interests and promote a stable,prosperous and secure Arctic based on a shared vision of the region's future.The AFP is comprised of four foreign policy pillars:asserting Canada's sovereignty;advancing Canada's interests through pragmatic diplomacy;leadership on Arctic governance and multilateral challenges;and adopting a more inclusive approach to Arctic diplomacy.Said Foreign Minsiter Joly:We are in a tough world.Competiton is growing across the globe,and the Arctic is not immune.Many countries,including non-Arctic states,aspire for a greater role in Arctic affairs.The evolving security and evolving security and political realities in the region mean we need a new approach to advance our national interests...Canada will open new consulates in Alaska and Greenland,appoint an Arctic ambassador (an Indigenous person),and continue its boundary negotiations with the United States over the Beaufort Sea.The 37 page document also warns of Russian activity in the Arctic,including modernisation of its Arctic infrastructure and military capabilities.The Canadian Forces station in Alert,Ellesmere Island,is closer to Russia's air force base at Nagurskoye,Russia than Iqaluit (capital of Nunavut Territory) is to Ottawa,or Toronto is to Winnipeg.*Said Foreign Minister Joly:It is clear that Russia has no red lines.The Arctic is no longer a low-tension region.*According to the Honourable William Sterling Blair,PC,COM,MP,Minister of National Defence,in the document Our North,Strong and Free:Here at home,Canadians are depending more on the Canadian Armed Forces-our Regular and Reserved Forces and our Canadian Rangers...We are seeing greater Russian activity in our air approaches,and a growing number of Chinese vessels and surveillance platforms are mapping and collecting data about the region.Meanwhile,states are rapidly building up their military capabilities that impact our security in the Arctic-including submarines,long-range aircraft and hypersonic missiles that move faster and are harder to detect.As the Arctic becomes more accessible to foreign actors,we need to ensure our military has the tools to assert our sovereignty and protect Canada's interests.*At the same time,Canada's interests do not stop at our border.Russia's illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine is an attack on the system of international rules and institutions that enable thr security and prosperity of Canada and Canadians;we must remain steadfast in our support of Ukraine.Furthermore,an increasingly assertive China challenges the international order in the Indo-Pacific.Canada must maintain a reliable,persistent military presence to uphold the global rules that underpin our prosperity and sovereignty.*Today we are confronted with a complex,generational challenge.The world is at an inflection point.Democracy,free trade and the rules and values that underpin them are increasingly being challenged by authoritarian states.In parallel,the character of conflict is changing as technonology evolves rapidly.Ultimately,our closest values of democracy,freedom,peace and fairness-which Canadians have fought and died to defend-are being challenged...In 2017,we released Strong,Secure,Engaged-Canada's defence policy,to ensure long-term,predictable,stable funding to National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).Seven years on,Canada's defence strategy remains in an upward trajectory,consistent with our commitment to meet NATO's Defence Investment Pladge.We are aqcuiring new fighter jets (Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning IIs) and Maritime Patrol Aircraft,and new built-in Canada Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels have been delivered to Canadian Sailors.In 2022,we invested 38.6 billion to modernise our contribution to the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD).*NORAD is the only bi-national military command in the world,ensuring areospace warning and control and maritime warning for the United States and Canada.*Lockheed Martin (LMT)

US Army, NATO. Airborne troops during joint military exercises in Europe. - YouTube - MIL 3010 - 04 DEC 2024

Intensive military exercises took place in Romania and Bulgaria recently,including night manoeuvres by U.S. Army paratroopers and the Italian Army.The purpose was to obtain warfighting practise,including live-fire drills,and enhance deterrence and defence by stengthening interoperability.Equipment used included Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft,Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters and Sikorsky Aircraft,a Lockeed Martin subsidiary,UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters and Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters.Boeing (BA),Lockheed Martin (LMT)

Skunk Works Partnership Demonstrates Airborne Battle Management With AI-Controlled Aircraft - Avionics International

Skunk Works Partnership Demonstrates Airborne Battle Management With AI-Controlled Aircraft - Avionics International: Lockheed Martin this year has been conducting flight-tests of artificial intelligence-controlled aircraft in air-to-air engagements, including a more recent demonstration where a human “battle manager” aboard a fighter jet trainer […] Lockheed Martin (LMT)

NATO Land Forces:U.S. Army Establishes New Garrison on the Eastern Flank

MIHAEL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE,ROMANIA - On O8 AUG 2024,the new United States Army Garrison (USAG) Black Sea marked its official uncasing of colours and change of command ceremony.The Army formally redesignated the Army Support Activity-Black Sea to USAG Black Sea effective 15 JUN 2024.The development establishes USAG Black Sea as the ninth Army garrison in Europe and the 81st globally,further strengthening the Army's presence in the Black Sea Region,according to the U.S. Army.Located at Mihail Kolgiceanu Airbase (MKAB) in Romania and Novo Selo Training Area (NSTA) in Bulgaria,USAG Black Sea is tasked with managing a total of five sites across both countries.These include:Babedag Training Area in Romania as well as Ayto and Chubra Training Areas in Bulgaria.This mover comes after USAG Black Sea realigned to report to USAG Poland as its higher headquarters.This move comes after USAG Black Sea realigned to report to USAG Poland as its higher headquarters,with V Corps serving as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO).The realignment ensures that the Army's operations on NATO's Eastern Flank are fully integrated and coordinated.Said LTCOL Christopher Kaszniaj,USAG Black Sea commander,highlighting the strategic importance of this move:USAG Black Sea will support V Corps and all Army forces in the region,enhancing our command and control capabilities and ensuring our forces are able to meet any challenges in the European theatre.What's most important for everyone to understand is that,fundamentally,we will continue to deliver these world-class services that we have been over the years.*LTCOL Kaszniaj emphasised the significance of the transition for the garrison at both the command level and for the organisation as it moves into full garrison designation.The redesignation underscores the Army's commitment to strengthening its infrastructure and operational capabilities in Eastern Europe.The garrison's mission is to deliver and integrate flexible base support to enable the resident of permanent,rotational,Allied and expeditionary forces in Romania and Bulgaria.USAG Black Sea aims to serve,support and secure the total force community,thereby enabling power projection for the European Theatre.*Mr.Scott Delay,deputy to the garrison commander,noted the transition will be seamless for Soldiers stationed at these installations:What it means in the long run is that we will be able to improve our infrastructure and deliver more robust services to the U.S. Army warfighter as we receive more resources and grow and mature as a garrison.*USAG Black Sea's vision is to build a trusted team of Army professionals dedicated to supporting mission Partners and communities.Modern,resilient and sustainable installations are the core of this vision,enhancing strategic readiness while providing quality facilities,services and support to Soldiers,their families,Army civilians and Soldiers for life.*Garrison Sgt. Major Gutierrez discussed the balance between mission objectives and building strong partnerships with Host Nation Partners is a critical aspect of mission success.By maintaining open lines of communication between the rotational forces,garrison personnel and host nation representatives,we can ensure that everyone is on the same page regarding mission objectives and community engagement efforts.*The establishment of USAG Black Sea aligns with Installation Management Command's lines of effort (LOE),which include people,infrastructure,protection services and operationalising the Black Sea.As USAG Black Sea begins its journey,it does so with a clear mission and vision supported by a robust framework of strategic goals.*The new garrison is poised to play a critical role in the U.S. Army's operations in Eastern Europe,ensuring that the forces stationed there are well-supported and ready to meet any challenges that may arise.*The U.S. Army's coninued investment in the Black Sea Region reflects its commitment to maintaining a strong,ready and resilient presence in NATO's Eastern Flank.With the establishment of USAG Black Sea,the Army is well-positioned to support its mission Partners and enhances the readiness of forces in the region,the U.S. Army concluded.*U.S. Army V Corps is America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe and the senior tactical headquarters in the contact layer.