Beijing has put the brakes on its involvement in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) investigation into the origins of Covid-19, citing its disapproval of any inquiries into the possibility that the virus came from a lab.The Chinese government will not take part in a second phase of the WHO’s probe into what caused the pandemic, Zeng Yixin, deputy head of China’s National Health Commission, said on Thursday.The senior health official said at a press conference in Beijing that he was “surprised” to see research into the lab leak theory – which was initially dismissed by the WHO as highly unlikely – as a listed objective for the organization’s proposed second visit to Wuhan and other locations in China.“In some aspects, the WHO’s plan for the next phase of investigation of the coronavirus origin doesn’t respect common sense, and it’s against science. It’s impossible for us to accept such a plan,” he said.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
China refuses to participate in 2nd phase of WHO’s Covid origins probe
via RT
A "Soratnik" combat UGV action in Syria. It was used by Russian SOF.
I don't recall where I read it, but I think I saw a Special Operations Outfit in the US state that countering the Wagner Group was going to be part of their mission set going forward. Which brings me to this.A "Soratnik" combat UGV action in Syria. It was used by Russian SOF. pic.twitter.com/QDu1EHfEh9
— The Dead District (@TheDeadDistrict) July 22, 2021
Is that PMC a part of the Russian military? Are they part of their Intel group? Are they nation state actors with plausible deniability?
I'm not sure.
They do seem to get tasked with doing the dirty work though.
Oh the UGV is a nice toy too...
Summer Fury 21: Anti-Submarine Warfare
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| An AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fly over a U.S. Navy Submarine during the Advanced Naval Basing evolution of Summer Fury 21 at San Clemente, California, July 20, 2021. Advanced Naval Basing offering forward logistics and support, as well as sensor and strike capabilities that make a significant contribution to undersea warfare campaigns in the Indo-Pacific region. Summer Fury is an exercise conducted by 3rd MAW in order to maintain and build capability, strength, and trust within its units to generate the readiness and lethality needed to deter and defeat adversaries during combat operations as the U.S. Marine Corps refines tactics and equipment in accordance with Force Design 2030. |
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Turkey’s future unmanned aircraft MIUS to operate on LHD Anadolu
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| Turkey’s future unmanned aircraft MIUS to operate on LHD Anadolu Turkish drone-maker, BAYKAR Defence, introduced the unmanned aircraft MIUS (means Milli Insansiz Ucak Sistemi-National Unmanned Aircraft System) on 20th July on Twitter. They made the announcement on the first day of Eid, and declared it as a gift. According to the rendering Baykar shared, MIUS will take off from LHD Anadolu, which is planned to be converted into a drone-carrier ship after Turkey was removed from the F-35 project with CAATSA sanctions. Baykar had announced that they have been working on a brand-new drone model, TB-3 Bayraktar, and the head of Turkish Defence Industries told the press that LHD Anadolu is planned to carry 30-50 drones and will be able to control 10 drones in the air. After Baykar’s announcement Selcuk Bayraktar, Chief Technology Officer of Baykar, stated on a video he released on Twitter that MIUS will be able to fly around 1 mach speed. ... Read the full story on navalpost.com |
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