Underwater security is critical in the wake of the mysterious Nord Stream sabotage
🌊 Underwater security is critical in the wake of the mysterious Nord Stream sabotage.
Seabed warfare refers to military operations that take place on or under the seabed (the bottom of the ocean). These operations can include a wide range of activities, such as mine warfare (the use of mines to defend or attack ships and other vessels), submarine warfare (the use of submarines to attack or defend against other vessels), and the use of underwater vehicles and weapons systems. It is critical that the supply chain turns to defend its seabed infrastructure in the new age after there have been multiple unexplained incidents - such as cable breaks off the coast of Norway and the United Kingdom and the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea.
The key leader of Haiti's ongoing rebellion, Jimmy Chérizier, known as "Barbecue," has a clear message for acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry: resign, and the violence stops, at least temporarily.
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Americans' confidence in the US economy has declined, with the preliminary reading on consumer sentiment for November hitting its lowest level since May at 60.4, below economists' expectations of 63.7.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced plans to send drones, weapons, and ammunition to Israel in response to the situation in Gaza.
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After months of secrecy surrounding President Biden's decision to provide ATACMS missiles to Ukraine, it has been revealed that the missiles are now in Ukrainian possession and have been used in attacks on Russian military facilities.
Western diplomats are seeking ways to provide emergency aid to Gaza and allow foreigners to leave for Egypt.
The U.S. government is exploring various options, including land and sea routes, to assist Americans in leaving Israel.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has engaged the services of two Ukrainian cargo airlines to support emergency airlift operations for disaster recovery in Guam, despite objections from U.S. carriers.
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NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is an intergovernmental military alliance comprising 30 member countries from North America and Europe.
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Seabed warfare refers to military operations that take place on or under the seabed (the bottom of the ocean).
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