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NATIONAL SECURITY
UPPING THE RHETORIC – Biden warns world would face ‘Armageddon’ if Putin uses a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine. In his starkest assessment yet, US president says world is the closest it has come to nuclear catastrophe in 60 years. (RELATED: Chechen Leader Urges Putin to Use Nuclear Weapons After Latest Withdrawal)
SERIOUSLY, DEMS?! – US troops should be withdrawn from Saudi Arabia, UAE in wake of OPEC decision to slash oil production, Democratic lawmakers say. Three Democrats are calling for the removal of U.S. troops and defense systems from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates following a decision by the energy cartel OPEC to drastically cut oil production.
YES – Fully fund America’s international affairs budget. Few investments reap larger rewards than the less-than-1% we spend on diplomacy and development.
CHINA THREAT
How far will Xi go to help a desperate Putin? Cracks have emerged in their marriage of convenience, but the two autocrats are in it for the long haul.
To Deter China, Pentagon Must ‘Marry’ New Tech With Legacy Systems, Flournoy Says. As the Pentagon looks to deter China in the coming years, officials need to find ways to make new technologies and existing systems work together to build capacity, former Defense Department policy chief Michèle Flournoy said Oct. 6. (RELATED: China’s Covert Operations Could ‘Overwhelm’ Our Security Agencies, Warns Fmr Senior Brit Spy)
RUSSIA THREAT – UKRAINE WAR
2 Russians fleeing military service reach remote Alaska island. Two Russians who said they fled the country to avoid compulsory military service have requested asylum in the U.S. after landing on a remote Alaskan island in the Bering Sea, Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s office said Thursday.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 226. US President Joe Biden says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threat to use nuclear weapons is the biggest such threat since the Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russia’s military leadership faced a rare domestic public backlash over the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine to target Russia’s bases of Iran-supplied explosive drones. Ukrainian forces are working to find and target bases from which Russia has launched Iran-supplied explosive drones at civilian infrastructure, according to Maj. Gen. Borys Kremenetsky, the defense attaché at the Ukrainian Embassy in the United States.
Ukraine’s appeal for longer-range missiles presents fresh test of US support. Kyiv is eyeing Russian military sites in Crimea, while Washington worries the American weaponry could risk escalation with Moscow. (RELATED: Ammo Stockpiles ‘Uncomfortably Low’: Arming Ukraine Comes at a Cost Beyond Dollars)
As his troops retreat, Russian defense chief comes under pressure at home. Sergei Shoigu has been on Vladimir Putin’s leadership team for more than two decades but growing criticism of military defeats suggests that he could soon be dismissed.
AS I REPORTED YESTERDAY – Russian ‘doomsday’ sub, Belgorod spotted in the Arctic. A Russian Navy submarine that carries bus-sized nuclear torpedoes was spotted in the Arctic after sparking headlines earlier this week over fears of a nuclear weapons test, according to new photos published on Wednesday.
NORTH KOREAN THREAT
US, Japan, South Korea begin missile-defense drills in wake of North Korean launches. Warships from the United States, Japan and South Korea commenced a ballistic missile defense exercise Thursday in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, according to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. (RELATED: Testing Biden – North Korea Fires New Monster ICBM That Can Nuke Any City in US)
North Korea flies planes near South Korea after missile launches. Eight North Korean fighter jets and four bombers flew in formation, South Korea’s military said.
IRAN THREAT
US issues more Iran sanctions over crackdown on protests. US targets top Iranian security officials for alleged role in ‘violent suppression’ of anti-government demonstrations. (RELATED: Biden Announces Plan That Funds Iranian Terror and Nuclear Weapons Programs)
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
Mexico military is hacked, exposing abuse and efforts to evade oversight. Hackers infiltrated the Mexican Defense Ministry, publishing millions of emails that detail the military’s influence over the civilian government. (RELATED: America’s Revenge: US Expats Flooding Mexico City and Many Mexicans Aren’t Happy)
US kills 3 Islamic State leaders in 2 Syria operations. U.S. officials say U.S. forces killed three senior Islamic State leaders in two separate military operations in Syria Thursday.
US approves $3 billion NASAMS air-defense kit for Kuwait. The State Department on Thursday approved a $3 billion medium-range missile defense system sale for Kuwait.
US MILITARY AND SPACE
21st CENTURY TECH – New rollout for the Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ combat goggles. The Army’s mixed reality goggle is headed to soldiers in a three-step process in which developers expect two early versions released next year will help with redesigns for a third version to roll out across the Army. (RELATED: Testing of the Army’s First Autonomous Vehicle Speeds Ahead)
END of PDB
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OK then do something;
Beef up missile defenses alone
Deploy Lasers
Hidenbiden,needs to quit threatening and antagonizing people, and shut his motor mouth.He says stupid shit, that could get us nuked.U have been pushing putin to far,it’s time for an adult in the room, to act your age,a caged animal will fight and kill u,stop being an arrogant,delusional,disgraceful,embarrasment to america and our people.Lay off the tough talk big guy, everyone knows u are a spineless,nacistic,delusional,disgaceful,phony, pretending to be president,just a sit=in clown,put in by the deep state,but not for long.
Well. well – bidumdum has finally figured out a way he can destroy the US and NOT take all the blame. Insult putput enough to back him in a corner where his only out is to use nukes on the entire world!