Australians ‘Note With Regret’ French Recall of Ambassador over U.S. Sub Deal
Australia said Saturday it was noting with regret France’s recall of its ambassador over the surprise cancellation of a submarine contract in favour of a U.S. deal.
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France Recalls Ambassador to U.S. Over Australia Submarine Deal
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday ordered the recall of France’s ambassador to the United States, Philippe Etienne, to protest the Biden administration’s deal to provide nuclear submarines to Australia without French participation.
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles at Japan
North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, violating U.N. Security Council resolutions and drawing a sharp condemnation from the Japanese government. The provocative launch suggested tensions are rising on the Korean peninsula again after a relatively peaceful interlude during the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic.
Greek PM Unhappy with German Sale of Attack Submarines to Turkey
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has spoken out against Germany’s plans to export Type 214 Class submarines to Turkey as tensions between the two NATO members are heightened.
Pompeo Arrives in Finland amid Growing Chinese Encroachment in the Arctic
ROVANIEMI, FINLAND — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Finland on Monday for an Arctic Council ministerial. During the visit he will meet with seven heads of state in the region and reinforce the United States’ commitment to the Arctic amid a growing Chinese presence.
Pentagon: China Could Deploy Submarines to Arctic as Nuclear Deterrent
China has increased its civilian activities in the Arctic in recent years, with a potential eye towards deploying submarines there.
Netanyahu: Opponents Pushing ‘Contrived Slander’ About Submarine Deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday called allegations of impropriety on his part in Israel’s submarine deals with Germany “contrived slander.” “I didn’t get a shekel from the submarine deal,” the premier told local authority leaders in the West Bank settlement of Shiloh.
U.S. Military Will Use Genetic Engineering to Detect Submarines
The Naval Research Laboratory wants to use common sea life as a biological tripwire to detect the movement of submarines.
Japan Defies China, Sends Submarine to South China Sea Naval Exercise
Japan courted the wrath of China on Monday by announcing its submarine Kuroshio has been dispatched to join an anti-submarine warfare exercise in the South China Sea on Thursday, marking the first officially confirmed drill for a Japanese sub in those contested waters.
Iran Hacked Blueprints of Israeli Submarines, Says Former Knesset Member
TEL AVIV – Blueprints for submarines that were being built in Germany for the IDF were hacked in a cyberattack with links to Iran, a former Knesset member claimed Wednesday.
Pentagon Investigates Military Cooperation Between North Korea, Iran
It has long been obvious that North Korea shares missile technology with Iran, but Fox News reports the Pentagon is investigating military ties between the two belligerent nations with increased vigor after Iran’s recent test launch of a submarine missile.
Israeli Navy Expedites Order for New Submarines
TEL AVIV, Israel — In a dramatic departure from previous Israeli Navy modernization plans — which prescribed several years of study before determining requirements for its future undersea force — a senior officer now says the service needs three new Dolphin AIP-class submarines “as fast as possible.”
Taiwan to Build More Submarines to Protect Against China in South China Sea
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen announced Tuesday that she was approving a new plan for the island nation to build an indigenous submarine, following years of failing to get foreign nations to agree to sell submarines to the Taiwanese military for fear of upsetting the Chinese Communist Party.
U.S. Navy Intel: Iran Likely to Buy Subs, Warships When Arms Ban Expires in 2020
Iran is likely to capitalize on the expiration of an international arms embargo in 2020 to purchase new warships, submarines and cruise missiles, according to a new assessment by the US Office of Naval Intelligence.
Report: Israel Looks to Buy Three New Nuclear-Capable Submarines
Israel is seeking to buy three more advanced submarines from Germany at a combined price of $1.3 billion, an Israeli newspaper reported Friday.
North Korea Shows Off Sub-Launched Missile, but US Says Photos Are Fake
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un always gets fidgety when some other global supervillain hogs the spotlight. Having watched Iran mop the floor with President Barack Obama and ISIS turn cities into torture chambers for long enough, Kim decided to announce that his arsenal now includes submarine-launched nuclear ballistic missiles.
