369: During 26 October Strike - Israel Hit Undeclared Iranian Nuclear Site + German Chancellor & Russian President Speak by Phone + US Navy Sub Launched Nuclear Cruise Missile Effort + More
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1. During 26 October Strike - Israel Hit Undeclared Iranian Nuclear Site.
The Israeli strike on Parchin, destroyed sophisticated equipment used to design the explosives that could surround uranium in a nuclear device, significantly damaging Iran’s efforts to resume its nuclear weapons research.
2. As IDF continues attacks in Beirut and Southern Lebanon, Iran signal support for ceasefire deal. Senior Advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader (Ari Larijani) said Friday- that it (Iran) would support any decision taken by the Lebanese government and Lebanon’s “resistance” in current talks on a ceasefire.
3. Ukrainian President Zelensky said that the war with Russia will “end sooner” than it otherwise would have done once Donald Trump becomes US president next year.
4. German Chancellor & Russian President Speak by Phone.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have spoken directly for the first time since 2022. The Kremlin said that despite differences of the two leaders, the dialogue was "extremely positive".
5. Turkey to (possibly) procure 40 x Eurofighter Typhoon Jets from Germany.
Turkey's Defense Minister (Yasar Guler) “We will acquire 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets. Germany had been reluctant for a long time, but with the constructive contributions of our NATO allies Italy, the UK, and Spain, they finally gave a positive response.” The German Ministry of Defense did not immediately respond to a request for comment (to Breaking Defense).
6. Croatia to procure 6 x Bayraktar TB2 UAVs (Turkey) in deal worth $95 million.
The six aircraft will be equipped with electro-optical cameras for reconnaissance, an initial set of weapons, and have double radio coverage of the entire territory of Croatia in the stationary and mobile version.
7. Taiwan receives ATACMS and HIMARS systems from US.
The systems have been delivered to the 58th Artillery Command of the 10th Army Corps in Taichung.
8. US Navy Sub Launched Nuclear Cruise Missile Effort.
The Sea-Launched Cruise Missile – Nuclear (SLCM-N) was first initiated by the Trump administration. The Biden administration attempted to cancel the program but was overruled by Congress. President-elect Trump’s return will likely fuel the effort.
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