Monday, January 15, 2024

Russia's frontline game-changer: 'Sania', the new anti-drone system meant to outwit enemy UAVs

"Russian state media has announced the introduction of the new anti-drone system, Sania, mounted on their tanks. Supporting this statement is a video released by the Russian Ministry of Defense featuring a T-80BWM tank, likely from the 9th Motorized Infantry Brigade and Army Corps, which shows a series of antennas above the turret." essanews

Ukraine’s Missing Weapons: More Than Half of U.S. Supplies Unaccounted For

"Reports emerged that the US Department of Defense Inspector General, referencing a report, could not locate $1 billion worth of weapons, which amounts to 56% of the US’s $1.7 billion worth of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine." MS

Oman declares no-fly, refuses airspace to US in Yemen proxy war

"Oman stands firm in opposition to the military operation in Yemen, declaring a no-fly zone for all coalition military aircraft.Gulf states, excluding Oman, reportedly permit the use of their airspace for US and British strikes against the Ansar Allah movement. Signaling a step in regional self-defense, Oman has officially declared a no-fly zone for all military aircraft participating in the coalition's strikes against the Houthis in Yemen." MS

Missing US SEALs were chasing Iranian weapons

"Two US Navy SEALs were reportedly searching for a shipment of Iranian weapons to
Yemen’s Houthi rebels when they went missing off the coast of Somalia late last week.
The two were raiding a small sailboat on Thursday night when one of them fell into the rough seas, NBC News reported on Monday, citing unidentified Pentagon officials. The other SEAL jumped into the water to rescue his partner, and both “disappeared into the darkness,” according to the report, which Fox News and the Associated Press confirmed.The incident occurred as the SEALs were trying to board a small boat, called a dhow, in the Gulf of Aden. Four days of search and rescue missions have failed to locate them." RT

Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles Against Foreign 'Espionage Centers' In Iraq's Erbil

"Multiple large explosions have been reported overnight (local) near the US Consulate in Erbil, Iraq, in what appears to be a major escalation from Iran.
The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has already taken responsibility for the attack against what a statement dubbed foreign "espionage centers" and "anti-Iranian terrorist gatherings in parts of the region" with ballistic missiles." ZH

Houthi rebels claim missile strike on US-owned ship off Yemen

"Yemen's Houthi rebels hit a US-owned cargo vessel with a missile on Monday, the US
military said, heightening fears for the volatile region after repeated attacks on shipping triggered American and British strikes.
The ship has reported no injuries or significant damage and is continuing its journey." France24

Ukrainian aircraft launch 22 strikes on Russian positions

"Ukrainian aircraft struck 22 areas of concentration of Russian military personnel and equipment in the past 24 hours, with 86 combat engagements reported across the front.Ukrainian fighter jets and helicopters struck 22 areas of concentration of personnel, weapons and military equipment and the enemy's anti-aircraft missile system. Ukrainian rocket forces hit a Russian troop concentration area, three artillery pieces and two radars." Ukrin