Global Scans · Military · Weekly Summary

• [New] Military attacks could cause closures and travel disruptions, and that Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport may pause operations due to heightened security concerns at any time. WHBF - OurQuadCities.com
• [New] A new class of entrepreneurs could stimulate job creation, expand India's startup ecosystem, spur innovation, and promote youth participation. Times of Oman
• [New] The US-built vessel will not only contribute towards reliable, affordable and clean energy, but also benefit local communities in creating a significant local know-how and job opportunities, paving the way for future growth in the US offshore wind industry. ONT
• [New] A failure to protect domestic production would leave the UK reliant on more expensive and greater-polluting imports, and threaten thousands of jobs, particularly in small communities. Kent Online
• [New] Russian President Vladimir Putin's troops are mounting a sustained attack on Ukraine's energy system nationwide and making some advances across parts of the front line as Western officials fear Kiev's military may be nearing a breaking point. BizNews.com
• [New] US policymakers must internalize the reality that further delaying or stopping American military assistance will lead to dramatic Russian gains later in 2024 and in 2025 and, ultimately, to Russian victory. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] While Israel is believed to have conducted covert operations in Iran over the years, often targeting individuals or facilities seen as a threat to its security, it has never launched a direct military assault on Iranian territory. CNN
• [New] If the US initiates military operations against Iran, its citizens, or its security and interests, Iran will use its inherent right to respond proportionately. The Telegraph
• [New] Iran has managed to strike a balance between retaliating publicly for the strike in Damascus and avoiding provoking further Israeli military action at least initially, which could lead to a much wider conflict. The Washington Post
• [New] Iran is taking a new step in its destabilising actions and taking the risk of a military escalation. Al Jazeera
• [New] During the Gaza war, Iran's allies have shown both a willingness to carry out attacks against Israel or U.S. military targets and a sensitivity to domestic concerns, when their actions have threatened more destabilizing consequences. Washington Post
• [New] The US Space Force announced Thursday it is partnering with two companies, Rocket Lab and True Anomaly, for a first-of-its-kind mission to demonstrate how the military might counter on-orbit aggression. Wired
• [New] Delays in security assistance have forced Ukraine to cede the battlefield initiative to Russia and that the Ukrainian military cannot plan a successful counteroffensive nor defensive effort without knowing when and what kind of aid Ukraine will receive. Critical Threats
• [New] China has refused to criticise the Russian invasion and has accused the US and Nato of provoking Moscow, but says it will not provide Moscow with direct military support. The Guardian
• [New] Missiles could be seen in the night sky over the West Bank early on Sunday as Iran launched a first direct military attack against Israel, sending drones and cruise and ballistic missiles toward Israel. AP News
• [New] France has advised its citizens to absolutely refrain from traveling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories due to the risk of military escalation. CNN
• [New] Ukraine's parliament passed a controversial bill on Thursday that will change the rules on civilian military mobilization in an effort to address fledgling manpower among its forces. The Guardian
• [New] The institutionalization of the coordination of military support for Ukraine within NATO will help ensure greater stability and predictability of assistance. Carnegie Europe
• [New] The White House is expected to increase the Filipino military's capability with a new infrastructure investment similar to what the US announced in India in the leadup to the G20. CNN
• [New] Ukraine's Parliament passed a law today on military mobilization that will boost the number of its troops. CNBC

Last updated: 21 April 2024