THURSDAY PDB – Sending two carriers and a Marine MEU is good, but more may be needed. This war could involve the United States very quickly and seriously. Lawmakers mull deeper military role in Israel as ‘dozens’ of Americans are held hostage by Hamas.
This, as Americans were killed and taken hostage, and others were struggling to leave a country at war. Deeper involvement could put American troops in the fight in the unfolding war between Israel and Hamas.
ADDING A MEU TO THE US CARRIER GROUPS NEARBY – Marine unit leaves Kuwait exercise early because of ‘emerging events.’ The special operations capable Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU-SOC) faced a change of plans in the days after war broke out between Israel and Hamas.
THIS VERSATILE FORCE CAN BE USED TO HELP EVACUATE AMERICANS AND PERFORM RAIDS AND OTHER MISSIONS.
See how US Navy ships in the Mediterranean are positioned to support Israel. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, a force of six warships headed by the Navy’s largest and most advanced nuclear aircraft carrier, arrived in the eastern Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday as part of the U.S. response to the attack by Hamas on Israel.
THIS POTENT FORCE CAN DEVASTATE TARGETS ALMOST ANYWHERE IN THE REGION.
THE QUESTION IS – WILL BIDEN USE THEM?
MEANWHILE – Americans in Israeli army reserves are rushing overseas to mobilize. As Israel mobilizes 300,000 reservists, many are dual-citizen Americans. One New Jersey man left his wife and baby to answer the call-up.
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY – Here’s a roundup of today’s other top defense stories from conservative national security expert PAUL CRESPO.
Not the President’s Daily Brief, but almost as good – PAUL’S DAILY BRIEFING – the PDB:
AMERICANS IN ISRAEL
More than 20 Americans were killed in Israel. Here’s what we know so far. A scholar committed to peace between Israelis and Palestinians. A former intensive-care nurse. A Missouri native who died shielding her teenage son. These are some of the 22 Americans killed in Saturday’s terrorist attacks in Israel.
Rep. Cory Mills, a Florida Republican and Army combat veteran, evacuating Americans in Israel. At least one GOP lawmaker will be absent from crucial meetings in the House speaker crisis Wednesday to help with a more pressing crisis − helping Americans evacuate war-torn Israel.
POLITICS
Scalise is the GOP’s pick to be the House Speaker, but he faces an uncertain path. What happens next? Now that House Republicans have chosen Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their nominee for speaker, the race is on to secure the 217 votes he will need on the House floor to win the gavel.
NATIONAL SECURITY
How long can America continue to be arsenal to the world? To put it simply, the United States cannot readily support two major wars while preparing for the possibility of a third. That’s a hard reality — one that is becoming increasingly and painfully evident by the hour.
US nuclear deterrence strategy needs an update — here’s how. Demand signals are growing for improved U.S. theater nuclear options and missile defenses in the Western Pacific.
MAYBE IT SHOULD BE – No, the US military isn’t ‘laying the groundwork’ for a draft. Defense officials confirm the armed forces have made no such recommendation to Congress or the president, who are the entities empowered to authorize a draft.
CHINA THREAT
YOUR FRIEND IS AMERICA, NOT CHINA – PICK A SIDE – Israel war: Netanyahu should abandon China over Hamas conflict betrayal. China is showing it is no friend of the Israeli people. Netanyahu should thus finally recognize U.S. concerns over Israeli tech support for the People’s Liberation Army.
US Navy surveillance plane makes ‘routine transit’ over Taiwan Strait. A P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft flew over the contentious Taiwan Strait on Thursday, demonstrating America’s “commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
RUSSIA THREAT– UKRAINE WAR
EUROPE NEEDS TO DO MORE – Germany to send Ukraine $1B in air defense tech, plus more tanks. This, as part of a second “winter package” for the embattled country.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 596. Russia continued to press ahead with its assault on the key eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka. Russia said its forces had “improved their position in the immediate outskirts” around the town.
In eastern Ukraine, small assault teams quietly advance against Russia. The Ukrainian soldier was alone on the road when he approached the hornet’s nest under his feet: a group of about 10 Russians in a drainage pipe turned into a makeshift bunker.
IRAN THREAT
THANKS TO BIDEN – Iran might see ‘an opportunity’ to attack American forces amid Middle East instability. The Pentagon is concerned about the potential for new attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East from Iran and its proxy forces amid growing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
SPACE THREAT
US to pursue stronger collaboration with allies in military space programs. Space Force pushing initiatives with allies to co-invest in programs and shore up supply chains.
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
US Army leaders see Latin America as backyard testbed for military tech. The work that U.S. Southern Command is best known for — counternarcotics — is only one challenge the often-overlooked theater faces.
Army to reassess its Niger mission in the wake of the nation’s coup. The U.S. military mission in Niger is in a holding pattern following Tuesday’s announcement that the State Department labeled the military overthrow of the government as a coup, prompting official suspension of U.S. aid, including equipment and training.
DRONES
American Rheinmetall exhibits drone-killing robotic vehicle at AUSA. The company said this could be the future of short-range air defense, or SHORAD: the Skyranger 30 system – seen at U.S. Army’s annual conference, wrapping up today.
US Army’s test of Lockheed jammer on a drone highlights payload adaptability. An aerial electronic jammer slated for use aboard a reconnaissance and attack drone successfully underwent testing using a turboprop aircraft, demonstrating the payload’s future battlefield flexibility.
US MILITARY
US Space Force pauses generative AI use based on security concerns. It has temporarily banned the use of web-based generative artificial intelligence tools and so-called large language models that power them, citing data security and other concerns,
The M10 Booker Combat Vehicle is definitely a tank, says Gen. Abrams. And the Abrams family knows a thing or two about tanks.
AN ELON MUSK FAVORITE – The military is studying ketamine infusers for wounded service members. An infuser filled with a small amount of ketamine could relieve pain and even help save lives in future wars, say Air Force officials who have worked with the device.
END of PDB
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A w4ll though out article from someone with both intelligence and knowledge. This opinion from someone who once held a clearance much higher than top Secret.
If our military had any sense of decency, they’d go ahead and do the right thing without waiting for Biden’s handlers to make up his mind.
Have Spec Ops there now for Hostage rescue
Will Joe Biden protect Americans in Israel?
I’d like to offer my sincere condolences to their families in advance…………….