Japan scrambles to secure US commitment as Trump considers direct China talks
PM Shigeru Ishiba seeks to reassure Washington of Tokyo’s commitment to the US-Japan alliance and its presence in the region, amid concerns over China’s influence. Source
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U.K. scrambles jets to shadow Russian spy plane near British airspace
The Royal Navy also shadowed Russian military vessels passing through the English Channel this week, officials said. Source
Singapore scrambles fighters as bomb threat targets Air India jet
Indian airlines have suffered a spate of bomb hoaxes in recent days.Singapore scrambled fighter planes as an approaching Air India Express passenger plane received a bomb threat. The city-state’s air force dispatched two F-15SG military aircraft to escort Air India flight AXB684 away from populated areas, Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen said in a…
Russia Scrambles to Protect Its Helicopters From FPV Drones
During Ukraine’s surprise offensive into the Kursk region, one striking feature was videos of first-person view (FPV) drones bringing down Russian military helicopters mid-flight. In the 30-month war that followed Russia’s full-scale invasion, attack and surveillance drones are everywhere targeting vehicles, troops and defensive positions. It is no surprise therefore that Ukraine’s Aug. 6 cross-border…
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