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I - On Defense Podcast

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28:04

300: IDF Strikes Key Figure in Hezbollah Air Defense...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2024/07/07

For review: 1. Reformist candidate (Masoud Pezeshkian) wins Iranian Presidential election. President-elect Pezeshkian advocates for improved ties with the West, "except for Israel."2. IDF Strikes Key Figure in Hezbollah Air Defense Unit. Prominent Hezbollah member was killed by an IDF drone strike in Northeastern Lebanon, about 100 kilometers from the Israeli border. 3. Latest on F-16 Fighters to Ukraine from the Kyiv Post. According to open sources, between ten and fifteen Ukrainia...

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19:37

299: Israel - Hamas Negotiations Resume + Hungarian...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2024/07/06

For review:1. Israel - Hamas Negotiations Resume. Israel said the Friday talks were only an initial meeting, and their delegation will return to Doha next week to resume talks. 2. Report from Reuters: Masoud Pezeshkian leads rivals in Iran Presidential race. Masoud Pezeshkian is reported to be moderate and has pledged to open Iran to the world and deliver freedoms its people have yearned for.3.Hungarian PM Viktor Orban to Russia - Talks Peace. Statement from Press Secretary: “The talks with P...

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31:05

298: IDF Strikes Senior Hezbollah Commander in S....

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2024/07/04

For review:1. IDF Strikes Senior Hezbollah Commander in Southern Lebanon. 2. Lebanon's Foreign Minister (Abdullah Bou Habib) statement to Israel: "We are interested in peace, we do not want war.” Message to Israeli Foreign Minister (Israel Katz) was delivered via Azeri Foreign Minister (Jeyhun Bayramov). Bayramov said that the Lebanese had chosen him to deliver the message because they knew of the good relationship that existed between Azerbaijan and Israel.3. Quote from Commander ...

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27:39

297: Financial Times Report: Israeli Patriot Air...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2024/07/02

For review:1. US Military raises security alert level of bases in European Command. 2. Israeli Defense Minister (Yoav Gallant) visits Rafah. Defense Minister Gallant vowed the IDF will “continue and push until we reach a situation where we choke [Hamas’s] windpipe, and do not allow it to rebuild its strength. This is the goal of this operation.”3. IDF locates and destroys the largest underground production site for long-range rockets site in the Tel-Sultan neighborhood of Rafah.4. ...

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22:15

296: Iran UN Mission Threatens "Obliterating War" if...

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2024/06/30

For review:1. Iran UN Mission Threatens "Obliterating War" if IDF Offensive in Lebanon.2. IDF has 2 x Divisions and 1 x Mountain Brigade on Northern Border. These units are back-up by two more Divisions.3. Finland to Procure Border Surveillance Aircraft (2). Finland has selected Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Bombardier Challenger 650 (with sensor package), for its border surveillance jet program. Production will occur out of the SNC integration center in Hagerstown, Maryland.4. Ital...

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21:12

295: Israel Prime Minister Visits Northern Border +...

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2024/06/28

For review:1. NATO Statement: Outgoing Netherlands Prime Minister set to become the new NATO Secretary General on 01 October 2024. The position is a four year term, which can be extended repeatedly.2. Pentagon Inspector General (IG), in collaboration with US Agency for International Development (USAID), will investigate the effectiveness of the Gaza pier mission in delivering humanitarian aid.3. Israel Prime Minister Visits Northern Border.Speaking to the 55th Paratrooper Brigade, Prime Minis...

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25:09

294: US & Israel Discuss Strategies for De-escalation...

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2024/06/26

For review:1. USNI posts the Memorandum of Understanding (11 June 2024), between the USMC & US Navy concerning amphibious warship readiness terms. 2. US has fully cleared equipment from Base 101 in Niger. Work on Base 201 continues in order to meet the 15 September 2024 departure date of US Forces agreed upon by the US & Niger. 3. US Secretary of Defense (Lloyd Austin) has Call with Russian Defense Minister (Andrei Belousov). Last call between Secretary Austin an...

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22:47

293: Israel Defense Minister to Washington +...

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2024/06/24

For review:1. Israeli Prime Minister (Benjamin Netanyahu): Once the IDF completes its intense fighting in Rafah, “we will face north.” 2. IDF locate and raid Hamas headquarters and training complexes in Rafah- find weapon depots, tunnel shafts, and intelligence materials. 3. Israel Defense Minister (Yoav Gallant) to Washington. The Defense Minister meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, CIA Director William Burns and Special Envoy ...

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24:09

292: US Gaza Pier Operational Again + Romania to...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2024/06/22

For review:1. US Gaza Pier Operational Again. The pier was reattached to Gaza’s shoreline on 19 June 2024.2. France signals support for a potential Lebanese Armed Forces security mission on its' southern border.3. US re-prioritizes deliveries of Patriot & NASAMs air defense interceptors. Ukraine moves to front of line. Taiwan and Israel not affected. Countries affected by delay not mentioned.4. Northrup Grumman makes plans to produce medium-caliber ammunition in Ukraine. Venture could exp...

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25:45

291: Hezbollah Leader Warns Israel about Conflict...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2024/06/20

For review:1. In response to comments by NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg (concerning China's support for Russia), Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian urges NATO "to do something practical for the political settlement of the crisis (Ukraine-Russia conflict). "2. Netherlands Prime Minister (Mark Rutte) expected to become the next NATO Secretary General in October 2024, replacing Jens Stoltenberg.3. Philippines & China Clash at Second Thomas Shoal. A Philippine sailor suff...

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27:39

290: Shots Fired Across Korean DMZ + IDF Says Half of...

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2024/06/19

For review:1. Update: Court rules that Israeli Military Companies can attend Eurosatory 2024 Exhibition in Paris.2. IDF Says Half of Rafah Brigade Dismantled. Of the four battalions in Hamas’s Rafah Brigade, two — Yabna (South) and East Rafah — are considered to be almost completely dismantled, while the capabilities of the other two — Shaboura (North) and Tel Sultan (West) — are somewhat degraded due to IDF operations.3. Israeli Army Generals Approve Lebanon Offensive Plan. The head of...

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26:34

289: Despite Daily Humanitarian Pause- IDF Will...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2024/06/17

For review:1. Despite a daily humanitarian pause- IDF Will Continue Rafah Fight.IDF: The pause “for humanitarian purposes will take place from 8:00 am (0500 GMT) until 7:00 pm (1600 GMT) every day until further notice along the road that leads from the Kerem Shalom crossing to the Salah al-Din road and then northwards.” 2. Israel and Hezbollah continue cross-border strikes, leading to fears of escalation in the conflict.3. Ukraine Peace Summit Concludes in Switzerland. More th...

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27:15

288: US Gaza Pier Dismantled Due to Weather + Russian...

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2024/06/15

For review:1. US Gaza Pier Dismantled Due to Weather.US CENTCOM Statement: "After the period of expected high seas, the pier will be rapidly re-anchored to the coast of Gaza and resume delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza." 2. Washington Post Report: Since 07 October 2023, US has assisted Israel with intelligence via drone footage, satellite imagery, communications intercepts, and data analysis using advanced software, some of which is powered by artificial intelligence.3. Russian P...

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25:37

287: Hezbollah Rocket Assault in Response to IDF...

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2024/06/14

For review:1. Houthi forces strike cargo ship with two anti-ship cruise missiles in Gulf of Aden.US CENTCOM statement: “Both missiles struck MV Verbena, a Palauan-flagged, Ukrainian-owned, Polish-operated bulk cargo carrier."2. Hezbollah Rocket Assault in Response to IDF Targeted Strike on high-level commander.3. Report from Saudi Arabian news outlets (Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath): Senior Hezbollah official killed in Southern Lebanon missile strike.4. US - Ukraine Security Agreement p...

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286: Hamas Provides "Amendments" to Ceasefire...

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2024/06/12

For review:1. Hamas Provides "Amendments" to Ceasefire Proposal. A Hamas spokesman said the response included “amendments that confirm the ceasefire, withdrawal, reconstruction and [hostage] exchange.”2. Ukrainian Air Force Aviation Chief: Ukraine will station a "certain number" of F-16s outside Ukraine to prevent Russia from targeting them. These F-16s are separate from those Kyiv plans to deploy, as they can be used to replace damaged aircraft or train more Ukrainian pilots abroad.3. R...

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30:15

285: IDF Operation Arnon Details + UNSC Adopts Israel...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2024/06/11

For review:1. IDF Operation Arnon Hostage Rescue Details.2. UN Security Council Adopts US Sponsored - Israel - Hamas Ceasefire Proposal. 14 in Favor with 1 x Abstain (Russia).3. Israeli Roem/Sigma Automatic 155mm Mobile Howitzer ready for fielding.4. Around 90 Countries Will Attend Swiss Hosted Ukraine Peace Summit, (15-16 June). Swiss officials say the conference aims to set a course toward “lasting peace” in Ukraine, to reach a “common understanding” toward getting there, and draw up the “r...

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25:18

284: IDF Rescues 4 Hostages (Alive) in Central Gaza +...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2024/06/08

For review:1. US Gaza Pier Back in Operation.2. IDF Rescues 4 Hostages (Alive) from Nuseirat, in Central Gaza.3. Latest US Security Assistance to Ukraine is Worth $225 Million.Includes air defense interceptors; artillery systems and munitions; armored vehicles; and anti-tank weapons.4. France to Provide Mirage 2000-5 Warplanes to Ukraine. In addition, France will begin training pilots, with completion by the end of year. France will also propose to train and equip a brigade of 4,500 Ukrainian...

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26:03

283: IDF Destroys 2k Tunnel Adjacent to Rafah Border...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2024/06/06

For review:1. Follow-up. More than 70 Israeli defense firms uninvited to Eurosatory Defense Expedition in Paris. Some defense firm executives shrug-off decision as unpleasant but note little effect on the bottom line.2. IDF Destroys 2k Tunnel Adjacent to Rafah Border Crossing.3. Israel - Hamas hostage negotiations continue without sign of breakthrough.4. IDF to Build a third F-35 Squadron. First aircraft deliveries to begin in 2028, with final delivery estimated in 2036 for all 2...

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33:59

282: IDF Prepares for Operations on Northern Border +...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2024/06/05

For review:1. IDF Prepares for Operations on Northern Border. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi : “We are approaching the point where a decision will have to be made, and the IDF is prepared and very ready for this decision."2. President Biden Will Not Attend Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland.Vice President Kamala Harris and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will represent the US.3. Russia considers western military instructors inside Ukraine a legitimate target.Kre...

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28:32

281: Latest on Israel - Hamas Hostage Release Deal +...

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2024/06/03

For review:1. Latest on Israel - Hamas Hostage Release Deal.2. Israeli Defense companies uninvited to the 2024 Eurosatory Defense Show in Paris, France. More than 70 Israeli companies had been scheduled to participate 3. Ukraine President surprise appearance at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Seeks the support of Asian governments and attendance at the Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland later this month.4. US and other NATO countries authorize Ukraine to conduct limited cross-border s...

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