Monthly Archives: July 2022
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What happens when the last coal ship leaves Hawaii?
by John Konrad (gCaptain) Coal shipments from the Hawaiian Islands end. The bulk carrier carrying the state’s last load of coal will depart this week after ... -
UG Investment exits Greater China as Taiwan conflict risks rise
UG Investment, one of the oldest hedge funds specializing in Chinese markets, plans to open its first office outside Greater China to ramp up its investments ... -
Sukarno: doomed to failure — I | Political economics
SUkarno was an Indonesian statesman, orator, revolutionary and nationalist. He served as Indonesia’s first president from 1945 to 1967. Among post-colonial Muslim leaders, Sukarno was the ... -
Brad Roberts named to Walter Camp Award watchlist
History links Senior full-back Brad Robert was one of 52 players named to the 2022 Walter Camp Award Watch List, announced today by ... -
Joint training provides opportunities for soldiers: TNI Commander
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The joint exercise of the Indonesian army (TNI) and the United States Special Operations Command in the Pacific was a good opportunity for ... -
Saltzman named head of Space Force
President Joe Biden on Wednesday tapped Space Force chief of operations Lt. Gen. Chance Saltzman to lead the service as the next four-star chief of space ... -
South Korean and Indonesian Leaders Agree to Strengthen Economic Ties | app
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The presidents of South Korea and Indonesia agreed Thursday to boost bilateral cooperation on supply chains, economic security and defense. Indonesian ... -
Talks over 300,000 barrels of stolen crude oil progress
Talks over the 300,000 barrels of crude stolen by oil tanker MT Strovolos are progressing. The update was shared during a talk on the Oil, Gas ... -
Florida twins join the Air Force together
GRACEVILLE, Fla. (WMBB) — It’s typical for siblings to fight. But if it came down to that, a pair of twins from Graceville would rather fight ... -
Indonesia, USA and partner nations ready for 2022 Super Garuda Shield
Indonesia, United States, and partner nations ready for Super Garuda Shield 2022 (Department of State/US Dept. of Defense) Service members from Indonesia and the United States, ... -
DVIDS – News – Submarine Group 7 Commander strengthens partnerships during talks with Indonesian 6th Submarine Force Staff
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Rear Adm. Rick Seif, Commander Submarine Group (CSG) 7/Task Force (CTF) 74 and CTF-74 staff met with Indonesian Navy leaders and U.S. Embassy ... -
The US Air Force celebrates its 70th anniversary
The US Air Force was a thing long before we knew it by that name. For 40 years, from the DIY days of the Wright Brothers ... -
US Army weapons container held by Lampung Customs Office
Bandar Lampung. The customs and excise office detained a container of weapons believed to belong to the US military in Lampung province, a port official said ... -
Milley: China more aggressive, dangerous for the United States and its allies
Jakarta, Indonesia — China’s military has become much more aggressive and dangerous over the past five years, the top US military officer said on an Indo-Pacific ... -
China strengthens warning to US over Pelosi’s planned trip to Taiwan
China has issued stern private warnings to the Biden administration over the upcoming trip to Taiwan by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, setting off ... -
The Real Ranil and Aragalaya Report 3.0 – The Island
By DR. DAYAN JAYATILLEKA Ranil Wickremesinghe is a leader without any popular vote; a leader without mandate; a leader without legitimacy. And yet it seeks to ... -
Senator Cramer discusses national security concerns over purchase of Fufeng farmland near Grand Forks Air Force Base over US reports
***Click here to download the video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, excerpts ... -
Japan’s threat assessment identifies Russia, China and North Korea as its top security concerns | Counter-currents
Japan, in its first annual defense report released since the war in Ukraine, mentioned that deepening military cooperation between Russia and China, which included joint air ... -
Indonesia set to buy BrahMos missiles: Report – The Diplomat
Advertising Indonesia may soon become the second country in Southeast Asia to command the powerful Indo-Russian BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, according to an Indian media report. ... -
Modern ‘digital army’: PA supports shift to advanced technology in ground warfare
The Philippine Army (PA) continues its transformation into a “digital army” as defined by its Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., as part of the ... -
20th Air Force Commander Visits New Town for First EIS Hearing | News, Sports, Jobs
Veterans from the three affiliated tribes display the colors during the first environmental impact assessment public hearing held for the Sentinel weapon ... -
US and Indonesia Begin Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma 2022
More than 70 U.S. personnel, 420 from TNI, and 350 personnel from partner nations are participating in the peacekeeping exercise. Credit: US Indo-Pacific Command. The Indonesian ... -
Nebraska Air Guard Participates in Silver Flag > Air National Guard > Item Display
Marietta, Georgia — Eleven Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing Force Support Squadron participated in the Silver Flag June 17-24, 2022, at Dobbins ... -
FE exclusive: Indonesia to buy BrahMos missile from India? Talks in advance
India’s Act East policy will be bolstered when another export order for the land-based anti-ship variant of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile by the end of ... -
United States and Indonesia launch peacekeeping exercise Garuda Canti Dharma 2022 > US Indo-Pacific Command > 2015
PUSAT MISI PEMELIHARAAN PERDAMAIAN, U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Indonesia –– Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), and partner nation militaries ... -
Motorboat carrying 8 people loses contact in Papua waters: police
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – A motorboat carrying eight people, including Papuan Legislative Council (DPRP) member Yonas Nussy, reportedly lost contact on Saturday afternoon, a police officer said. ... -
An Air Force veteran and his military spouse turn the grief of a miscarriage into a picture book
Left, Air Force veteran and military wife Samantha Gassman, who miscarried in November 2019, wrote ‘Dear Rainbow Baby’, a 30-page picture book, which follows the transition ... -
Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Pays Introductory Visit to Singapore, Receives Prestigious Military Award
Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) Chief of Staff Admiral (ADM) Yudo Margono has been awarded Singapore’s prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service ... -
Air Force confirms two more Patriot Express dog deaths
French bulldogs, like this one in an undated photo, pose a higher health risk during flights, according to the Air Force Air Mobility Command. (Pixabay) YOKOTA ... -
Indian-made torpedo found washed up on beach in Myanmar
Photos of what appears to be an Indian-made torpedo that washed up on a beach in Myanmar began circulating online yesterday and were seen as cause ... -
G-20 finance leaders address grave consequences of war in Ukraine
BANGKOK – US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has urged leaders of major economies to work more closely to counter the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. ... -
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Retail Release Date
After a first preview, we now have a release date for the first drop of the Louis Vuitton X Nike Air Force 1 Retail Collection. The ... -
United States reaffirms naval defense of the Philippines
by Shivam Patel (Reuters) – Washington will defend the treaty-allied Philippines if its forces come under attack in the South China Sea, U.S. Secretary of State ... -
F-16 pilot dodged 6 Iraqi missiles in harrowing Gulf War mission
Air Force Maj. Emmett Tullia II escaped death half a dozen times on January 19, 1991, when he maneuvered his F-16 through a firefight from Iraqi ... -
The war in Ukraine offers South Korea Hanwha an opportunity to break into the NATO defense market
One of South Korea’s largest defense contractors is positioning itself as a major NATO supplier in response to ‘increase in demand’ as European countries increase wartime ... -
What are the causes of the transformation of defense progress in Indonesia?
The current state of defense in Indonesia cannot be ignored. Despite still being a developing country, Indonesia is going through a defense revolution. The world seemed ... -
Russia steps up attacks in southern and eastern Ukraine – Eurasia Review
Ukraine reported heavy Russian missile and rocket strikes in the east and south on Saturday. A missile strike on the northeastern city of Kharkiv injured three ... -
Air Force Bat Wing Tanker Transport
The Air Force is seeking proposals for a mixed-wing aircraft that would serve as a tanker and transport. Mixed-wing aircraft feature huge fuselages that taper into ... -
Indonesian official admits new Papua provinces must ‘counter OPM, exploit natural resources’
Asia-Pacific Report Press Office The People’s Council of Papua (MRP) claims that a deputy of the Coordinating Ministry of Security, Politics and Legal Affairs (Kemenko Polhukam) ... -
Sheppard Air Force Base adds $3.7 billion to Texas economy
Sheppard Air Force Base contributed $3.7 billion to the Texas economy in 2021, according to a new biennial report from the Texas Comptroller’s Office. The base ... -
Kyodo News Digest: July 7, 2022
A high school student looks at wishes written on strips of paper called “tanzaku” attached to bamboo for the “tanabata” star festival in the Okayama prefectural ... -
Russia-Ukraine war: Warning that Vladimir Putin could invade the rest of Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “new world order” of greater Russian dominance in a speech to business leaders. Video/AP/Getty Everything changed when Russia invaded Ukraine. ... -
4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Eglin Air Force Base
EGLIN AFB, Fla. (WKRG) – Service members signed up to fight 20 dogs in 20 minutes during the hot dog eating contest at Eglin Air Force ... -
Dissecting the rival blocks of the new cold war
(MENAFN-Asia Times) The United States and China have rallied their allies for major summits in recent days, sending an ominous echo from rival Cold War-era blocs. ... -
Indonesian Police DENSUS 88 AT model
The DENSUS 88 AT camouflage pattern is worn by Indonesia’s elite police force Detasemen Khusus 88 Antiteror counterterrorism strike force, written Bob Morrison. ~ indonesia Detasemen ... -
IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2022 is ending soon at agniveervayu.cdac.in, Air Force Written Exam starting July 24
IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2022 ends soon Photo: iStock Indian Air Force, IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2022 is ongoing and will end soon. Candidates interested in applying for ... -
Emirati runner Amna Al-Qubaisi shows her bravery as she sets the pace for female drivers in the region
What Amna Al-Qubaisi lacks in physicality, she more than makes up for in bravery and courage. The 21-year-old Emirati driver, who races for Abu Dhabi Racing, ... -
Why is India stepping up its engagement with Indonesia and Vietnam?
NEW DELHI: In India’s conception of the Indo-Pacific region, the principle of ASEAN centrality is central. In recent years, India’s defense ties with the 10 ASEAN ... -
Russian ice hockey star reportedly detained for evading military service
At least 20 people were killed, including two children, in Russian missile attacks on a village near the Ukrainian port city of Odessa, authorities said, a ... -
The US Air Force’s New 6th Generation NGAD Fighter: Any Problems Ahead?
The US Air Force’s sixth-generation fighter might be trickier to acquire than previously thought. At the beginning of June, the news was good for the Next ...