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Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater use of technology and the deployment of a “smart system” for border defence to meet “new opportunities and challenges”. The instructions were made during a group study session on Tuesday attended by the Communist Party’s 24-member Politburo, the party’s top policymaking body. Such sessions usually give a glimpse of the leadership’s priorities. Xi highlighted the need to “strengthen technological empowerment” in border defence, “enhance the development of new methods and conditions for border, maritime, and air defence, and build a comprehensive and smart management and control system”. https://lnkd.in/dGzcdg_J

You would think that Russia has enough on its plate with the war in Ukraine but apparently not.   In the early hours of 23 May, Russian border guards removed the buoys placed in the Narva River by Estonian border guards. In order to do this, the Russians had to enter Estonian waters.   It was announced a couple of days ago, that Russia is challenging the delineation of the border between Estonia and Russia in the river. Not only is Estonia a NATO member, it is also host to one of eight NATO battlegroups, known collectively as NATO’s Forward Presence.   So, this is yet another episode of Russia increasing the pressure in another of the grey areas between war and peace. It would be interesting to know how (or if) Estonia and NATO will respond.   https://lnkd.in/gMVftBVZ   #ukrainewar #OSINT

2024 is going to be a turning point for Moldova's security ❗ As a result, the DEC23 edition is a must-read to prepare for what is coming ahead. Some examples of what happened last month: -opening membership talks with the European Union -ending the state of emergency (!) -plans to buy a modern air defense system -developments in talks with "#Transnistria" (and some provocations from the Russian forces on the left side of the Dniester) #geopoliticalrisk #Moldova

Security patrol vessel: A patrol boat (also referred to as a patrol craft, patrol ship or patrol vessel) is a relatively small naval vessel generally designed for coastal defence, border protection, immigration, law-enforcement, search and rescue dutie

🚤 **Navigating Coastal Security: Offshore Patrol Vessels Market Outlook** 🌊 Offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) serve as essential assets for naval forces, marine police, coast guards, and customs agencies, bolstering coastal defense capabilities. These versatile vessels undertake a range of critical roles, including: 🛡️ **Border Protection:** Safeguarding maritime borders through anti-smuggling and anti-piracy operations. 🎣 **Fisheries Patrols:** Monitoring and enforcing regulations to prevent illegal fishing activities. 🆘 **Rescue Operations:** Responding swiftly to emergencies at sea, ensuring maritime safety. 🛃 **Immigration Law Enforcement:** Enforcing immigration laws and regulations in territorial waters. With an increasing focus on maritime security and border surveillance, the demand for offshore patrol vessels is poised for growth. As nations invest in strengthening their coastal defense capabilities, the offshore patrol vessels market is expected to expand significantly during the forecast period. #OffshorePatrolVessels #MaritimeSecurity #CoastalDefense #BorderProtection #SecurityOperations #Forecasting Click Here:https://lnkd.in/dSMb76QM Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Market, Key Players are 1. BAE Systems Plc 2. Austal 3. Austal USA

Would you rather defend or interdict on our own border or someone's else? I suspect if there was an actual plan (short and long term) developed...along with Border Patrol...we would seal the southern border, deter future illegal crossings, hit the cartels with decisive engagements on land and at sea and nip this invasion in the bud. Questions: Should we even consider deploying our military? What would you plan? What kind of ROE? Active force or a mix with National Guard? https://lnkd.in/ejrZNRhK #beallyoucanbe #vetlanta #veterans #veteransupport #veteranshelpingveterans #veteranstrong

Paramount Delivers ‘Maatla’ 4×4 Light Protected Multi-Mission Border Patrol Vehicle to Ghana’s Ministry of Interior Paramount, the global aerospace and defence technology company, announced the delivery of its Maatla 4×4 Light Protected Multi-Mission Border Patrol Vehicle to its partners, the Ghanaian Ministry of Interior, during the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo (AAD 2024) in Tshwane, South Africa. The introduction of the Maatla LPV, meaning “Power” in Setswana, aligns with the Interior Ministry’s continued efforts to strengthen their border patrol and overarching defence operations, emboldening the country’s existing national security apparatus in the face of increasing security threats impacting the greater Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Maatla, now in operation with two African countries, meets and exceeds increasing global industry demand for lighter weight and more affordable armoured vehicles, while offering advanced capabilities and reconfigurability in the field in the process. Both its light weight and cost-effectiveness make it an attractive option for nations seeking cutting-edge security capabilities, without the prohibitive costs of heavier armoured platforms. Read More: https://lnkd.in/degSHeBp

Since Operation Condor was modelled off of the Green Beret Phoenix Program, which was based off of a new form of warfare called counterinsurgency and was to revolutionise and forever change how all warfare would be fought in this new era of combat, it is important we understand what this in fact was and how it managed to take-over and entirely replace the traditional operations, service and philosophy of the US military that had existed up until this revolutionary point in time. This is especially relevant, since Vietnam would be the first American laboratory to create an artificial migrant crisis that stoked the fires of the Vietnam War and justified the entry of the US military… https://lnkd.in/eH3qMSST

MiG-29, MiG-31 fighters prevent US Air Force B-52N bombers from violating state border The Defense Ministry added that "when the Russian fighters approached, the US strategic bombers turned away from the Russian state border MOSCOW, July 21/ MiG-29 and MiG-31 fighters prevented two US Air Force B-52N strategic bombers from violating the Russian state border, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. "On July 21, Russian means of airspace control over the Barents Sea detected a group of air targets approaching the Russian state border. In order to identify the air target and prevent the violation of the Russian state border, MiG-29 and MiG-31 fighters were raised in the air. The crews of the Russian fighters identified the air target as two B-52N strategic bombers of the US Air Force," the ministry said. The Defense Ministry added that "when the Russian fighters approached, the US strategic bombers turned away from the Russian state border." "Russian aircraft returned safely to their home airfields, the violation of the Russian state border was prevented," the Defense Ministry added. The Ministry emphasized that the flight of the Russian aircraft was carried out in strict compliance with international rules on the use of the airspace over neutral waters in compliance with safety measures. #business #finance #financialservices

Paramount, the global aerospace and defence technology company, today announced the delivery of its Maatla 4×4 Light Protected Multi-Mission Border Patrol  Vehicle to its partners, the Ghanaian Ministry of Interior, during the African Aerospace and Defence Expo (AAD 2024) in Tshwane, South Africa. The introduction of the Maatla LPV, meaning “Power” in Setswana, aligns with the Interior Ministry’s continued efforts to strengthen their border patrol and overarching defence operations, emboldening the country’s existing national security apparatus in the face of increasing security threats impacting the greater Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Maatla, now in operation with two African countries, meets and exceeds increasing global industry demand for lighter weight and more affordable armoured vehicles, while offering advanced capabilities and reconfigurability in the field in the process. Both its light weight and cost-effectiveness make it an attractive option for nations seeking cutting-edge security capabilities, without the prohibitive costs of heavier armoured platforms. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gHxu49Jj