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Saturday, October 5, 2024

Satellite images show dozens of Iranian missiles struck near Israeli air base

Satellite images show dozens of Iranian missiles struck near Israeli air base

"...Researchers have used commercial satellite imagery to identify more than 30 points where Iranian missiles appear to have impacted an air base in southern Israel. The imagery, taken by the company Planet the day after the strike, shows damaged hangars, buildings, taxiways, and a crater on one of the runways at Nevatim Airbase. Videos posted to social media showed multiple warheads striking the base during the Oct. 1 attack by Iran. ..."

Reference: www.npr.org .

Friday, October 4, 2024

The Case for Destroying Iran’s Nuclear Program Now

The Case for Destroying Iran’s Nuclear Program Now

"...Netanyahu has said Iran’s attack was a “big mistake” and that Tehran “will pay for it.” The White House agrees that Iran must suffer “severe consequences” for launching an attack on a U.S. ally. Many commentators, including the Wall Street Journal editorial board, have argued that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure should be on Israel’s target list, but when asked about this possibility on Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden said he would not support an Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites. ..."

Reference: foreignpolicy.com .

Biden says he opposes Israel destroying Iran’s nuclear weapons sites as tensions grow: ‘Answer is no’

Biden says he opposes Israel destroying Iran’s nuclear weapons sites as tensions grow: ‘Answer is no’

"Iran on Tuesday directly attacked Israel for a second time this year — launching nearly 200 rockets...Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior adviser Richard Goldberg told The Post that the US should increase missile-defense contributions to Israel and provide “all all logistical and intelligence support it needs to do severe damage to Iran’s most lethal threats: its missile arsenal, its nuclear infrastructure and [Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps] command and control.”..."

Reference: nypost.com .

Lockheed Martin Awarded $3.2 Billion USAF Missile Contract

Lockheed Martin Awarded $3.2 Billion USAF Missile Contract

"...The U.S. Air Force recently awarded Lockheed Martin a sole-source $3.2 billion firm-fixed-price, undefinitized contract for procurement of AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff (JASSM) missiles and AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM). The contract covers procurement of JASSM Lot 22 and Foreign Military Sales orders for Japan, the Netherlands, Finland, and Poland. Fiscal 2024 (Air Force) missile procurement funds in the amount of $1.5 billion; fiscal 2024 (Navy) weapon procurement funds in the amount of $176.3 million..."

Reference: forecastinternational.com .

Thursday, October 3, 2024

What is the Fath-360, Iran’s ballistic missile now arming Russia?

What is the Fath-360, Iran’s ballistic missile now arming Russia?

"...Missile analyst Ralph Savelsberg breaks down public information about Iran's Fath-360 ballistic missile and how it might be used by Russia against Ukraine. ..."

Reference: breakingdefense.com .

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Iran Attacks Israel | Israel Says Iran Has Fired Missiles at Israel and it Warned Residents to Shelter in Place

Israel Says Iran Has Fired Missiles at Israel and it Warned Residents to Shelter in Place

"...Iran has fired missiles at Israel, and air raid sirens sounded across the country as residents were ordered to remain close to bomb shelters..."

Reference: www.military.com .

White House warns Iran is preparing imminent ballistic missile attack against Israel

White House warns Iran is preparing imminent ballistic missile attack against Israel

"... A senior White House official says the US believes Iran is preparing to “imminently launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel.” “The United States has indications that Iran is preparing to imminently launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel,” a full statement reads. “We are actively supporting defensive preparations to defend Israel against this attack. A direct military attack from Iran against Israel will carry severe consequences for Iran,” it continued. ..."

Reference: www.cnn.com .