For review 1. US Navy Report Identifies Ship Building Delays. Columbia-Class Submarine (12-16 month delay) and Constellation-Class Frigate (36 month delay) Programs are listed. 2. Iran Army Chief of Staff (General Mohammad Reza Zahedi) promises "maximum damage" in revenge for Damascus strike. 3. IDF destroys three Hamas tunnels- one of which entered hundreds of meter inside Israel. 4. Israel Opposition Leader (Yair Lapid) visits Washington to meet with US Senior Officials- Secretary of State, Na...
Apr 07, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 253
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 03 Apr- , USS Gravely (DDG 107) successfully engaged and destroyed one inbound anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) and two unmanned aerial systems (UAS) launched by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists from Yemen towards USS Gravely in the Red Sea. There were no injuries or damage reported by U.S., coalition, or commercial ships. Additionally, CENTCOM Forces destroyed a mobile surface-to-air missile system in Houthi controlled territory. 04 Apr- CENTCOM Forces destroyed o...
Apr 05, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 252
For review: 1. Army Fields Next Gen Squad Rifles & Automatic Rifles to 1-506 Infantry, 1st Brigade, 101 ABN Division (Fort Campbell, KY). 2. Strike in Damascus Kills 2 x IRGC Generals. 3. US and Israel continue to disagree on Rafah Operation. 4. Germany orders new 22 x Panzerhaubitze 2000 (155mm) from Rheinmetall in deal worth $145 million. First systems to arrive in mid-2025. 5. French manufacturer KNDS Nexter says that Caesar Mobile 155mm Howitzers have greater survival rate in Ukraine tha...
Apr 03, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 251
For review: 1. 1000 ton lift-capacity derrick barge Chesapeake - supporting Key Bridge salvage (Baltimore, Maryland)- linked to the Hughes Glomar Explorer CIA operation to recover Soviet submarine ( K-129 sunk in 1968). 2. US Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff (General Charles Brown) discusses Alternatives to IDF Rafah Ground Operation. They are: Secure Gaza border with Egypt with technological advances to prevent the smuggling of weapons through the Philadelphi Corridor, the isolation of the cit...
Mar 31, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 250
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 27 Mar- US CENTCOM Forces successfully engaged and destroyed four long-range unmanned aerial systems (UAS) launched by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen. 28 Mar- US CENTCOM Forces successfully engaged and destroyed four long-range unmanned aerial systems (UAS) launched by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen. (2d Day in a row). 2. Lebanon News Outlet via Times of Israel: Per Egyptian sources- IDF will conduct Rafah operation in April or May. 3. US Chairm...
Mar 29, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 249
For review: 1. US announces that Israel is in compliance with new National Security Memorandum that assures all aid recipients act in accordance with international humanitarian and human rights laws. Announcement comes the same day as the UNSC Resolution 2728 Vote. 2. US Sec Def to Discuss Rafah Operation Alternatives with Israel Def Minister. 3. Canada House of Commons votes to pause exports of defense equipment to Israel. Defence Minister Bill Blair told reporters that the issuing of export pe...
Mar 27, 2024•26 min•Ep. 248
For review: 1. US Security Council passes Resolution 2728- demanding an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan, the immediate and unconditional release of hostages and "the urgent need to expand the flow" of aid into Gaza. There were 14 votes in favor with the US abstaining. Ramadan ends o/a 09 April. 2. After UN Security Council Resolution passes, Israel cancels delegation to US for Rafah ground offensive discussions. 3. US CENTCOM X: 23 Mar- USS Carney (DDG 64), engaged six Houthi unmann...
Mar 26, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 247
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 21 Mar- Coalition aircraft successfully engaged and destroyed one unmanned surface vessel (USV) launched by Iranian backed Houthi terrorists. Additionally, coalition forces successfully engaged and destroyed two anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) launched by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists. 22 Mar- US CENTCOM Forces successfully engaged and destroyed four unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in self-defense. During this timeframe, Ira...
Mar 23, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 247
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 18 Mar- CENTCOM Forces successfully engaged and destroyed seven anti-ship missiles, three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and three weapons storage containers in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in self-defense. 19 Mar- Coalition aircraft successfully engaged and destroyed one unmanned aerial vehicle and CENTCOM Forces successfully engaged and destroyed one unmanned surface vessel, both launched by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists from Houthi-controlled areas of Yeme...
Mar 21, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 246
For review: 1. Israel targets Hamas senior leaders in precision strike operations. Israel sends negotiating team to Doha. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Israel- meets with Prime Minister. 2. Russia-China-Iran Conduct Naval Drills in Gulf of Oman. 3. EU Plan to Increase Artillery Munition Production. 4. USAF Hypersonic Efforts. 5. US Army FY25 Budget discusses new Air Defense effort: the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon System (MDACS). Description: MDACS will provide the Joint Force with defen...
Mar 18, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 244
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X 16 Mar- Iranian-backed Houthis launched two unmanned Aerial vehicles (UAV) from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Red Sea. US CENTCOM Forces successfully engaged and destroyed one UAV and the other is presumed to have crashed into the Red Sea. 16 Mar- US CENTCOM Forces destroyed five unmanned surface vessels and one UAV in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in self-defense. 2. ABC Report via Times of Israel: Complaints of slowdown of military materiel (155mm &...
Mar 17, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 243
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 14 Mar- Iranian-backed Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Gulf of Aden and two additional ASBMs towards the Red Sea. There were no injuries or damage reported to U.S. or coalition ships. Additionally, United States Central Command successfully engaged and destroyed nine anti-ship missiles and two unmanned aerial vehicles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. 15 Mar- Iranian-backed Houthis fired three...
Mar 16, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 242
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 12 Mar- U.S. Army Vessels (USAV SP4 James A. Loux (LSV-6), USAV Monterrey (LCU30), USAV Matamoros (LCU26), and USAV Wilson Warf (LCU11) from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), departed Joint Base Langley-Eustis en-route to the E. Mediterranean to establish a roll-on, roll-off dock capability that allows ship to shore humanitarian assistance to Gaza. 12 Mar- Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired one close-range ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled ar...
Mar 13, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 241
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 11 Mar- Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles from Houthi-controlled areas of into the Red Sea toward merchant vessel Pinocchio, a Singaporean-owned, Liberian-flagged ship. The missiles did not impact the vessel and there were no injuries or damage reported. Also on 11 Mar, United States Central Command conducted six self-defense strikes destroying an unmanned underwater vessel and 18 anti-ship missiles in Houthi controlled areas of ...
Mar 12, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 240
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 09 Mar- U.S. and Coalition forces downed a total of at least 28 uncrewed aerial vehicles between 1600-2030 (local time). U.S. Army Vessel (USAV) General Frank S. Besson (LSV-1) from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, XVIII Airborne Corps, departed Joint Base Langley-Eustis en route to the Eastern Mediterranean less than 36 hours after President Biden announced the U.S. would provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza b...
Mar 10, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 239
For review- (shorter episodes planned for next two weeks) 1. US CENTCOM X: 06 Mar- At approximately 11:30 a.m. (local time) an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) was launched from Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen toward M/V True Confidence, a Barbados-flagged, Liberian-owned bulk carrier, while transiting the Gulf of Aden. The missile struck the vessel, and the multinational crew reports three fatalities, at least four injuries, of which three are in critical condition, ...
Mar 08, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 238
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 04 Mar- Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists fired 2 x anti-ship ballistic missiles from Yemen into the Gulf of Aden at M/V MSC SKY II, a Liberian-flagged, Swiss-owned container vessel. One of the missiles impacted the vessel causing damage. Initial reports indicate there were no injuries; the ship did not request assistance and continued on its way. At 8 p.m. (local), CENTCOM Forces conducted self-defense strikes against 2 x anti-ship cruise missiles. 2. Israel-Hamas Ho...
Mar 05, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 237
For review: 1. Pentagon will Lift V-22 Osprey Grounding Next Week. 2. Army National Guard Grounds all Helicopters following fatal AH-64 Crash in Mississippi. 3. US CENTCOM X: 29 Feb- between 1800-1915 hours (local), CENTCOM Forces conducted 2 x self-defense strikes against 6 x mobile anti-ship cruise missiles that were prepared to launch towards the Red Sea. Earlier, at approximately 1710 (local), CENTCOM Forces shot down 1 x unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over the southern Red Sea in self-defens...
Mar 02, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 236
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 27 Feb- Between 2150 & 2255 (local), US aircraft and a Coalition warship shot down 5 x Iranian-backed Houthi one-way attack (OWA) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in the Red Sea. 2. Israel and Hamas continue Hostage-Prisoner negotiations as Ramadan gets closer (10 Mar). 3. Ukraine Considers Inviting Russia to Peace Summit in Switzerland . 4. France Considers Sending Troops to Ukraine? US, Italy, UK, and Germany say no. Spain, Czech Republic, and Poland also against...
Feb 29, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 235
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 26 Feb- CENTCOM Forces destroyed 3 x unmanned surface vessels (USV), 2 x mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM), and 1 x one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in self-defense. 2. From Department of Defense statement (24 Feb): US and UK, with support from allied nations, struck 18 Houthi targets on 24 Feb. Supported by Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands and New Zealand, the strikes focused on 8 x locations in Yemen that held underground weapo...
Feb 27, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 234
For review: US CENTCOM X: 18 Feb- Iran-backed Houthi terrorists attacked the M/V Rubymar, a Belize-flagged, UK-owned bulk carrier. The attack caused significant damage to the ship, which caused an 18-mile oil slick. 22 Feb- US aircraft and a coalition warship shot down 6 x Iranian-backed Houthi one-way attack (OWA) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in the Red Sea. Later, Houthis rebels fired 2 x anti-ship ballistic missiles from southern Yemen into the Gulf of Aden. The missiles impacted MV Islander...
Feb 24, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 233
For review: 1. CENTCOM X: - 20 Feb: At 0030 (local), USS Laboon (DDG 58) identified a one anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) headed in its direction. The USS Laboon shot down the ASCM. - 21 Feb: Between 1200 and 1845 (local), CENTCOM Forces conducted 4 x self-defense strikes against 7 x mobile Houthi Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles and 1 x mobile Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile launcher that were prepared to launch towards the Red Sea. 2. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary concerning downed US MQ-9 Drone: “On F...
Feb 22, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 232
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: - 17 Feb: CENTCOM Forces conducted five self-defense strikes against 3 x mobile anti-ship cruise missiles, 1 x unmanned underwater vessel (UUV), and 1 x unmanned surface vessel (USV) in Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. This is the first observed Houthi employment of a UUV since attacks began in October 2023. 2. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: Hamas has no leadership on the ground in Gaza. Yahya Sinwar has reportedly been out of contact with the...
Feb 19, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 231
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: - 14 Feb: CENTCOM Forces conducted four self-defense strikes against 7 x mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM), 3 x mobile unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV), and 1 x explosive unmanned surface vessel (USV) in Houthi controlled areas of Yemen,. - 15 Feb: US Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr (WPC 1147), forward deployed to CENTCOM AOR, seized advanced conventional weapons and other lethal aid originating in Iran and bound to Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen fr...
Feb 17, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 230
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 12 Feb- Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired two missiles from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Bab al-Mandeb. Both missiles were launched toward MV Star Iris, a Greek-owned, Marshall Islands-flagged cargo vessel transiting the Red Sea. The ship reports being seaworthy with minor damage and no injuries to the crew. 2. IDF airs footage of Hamas leader (Yahya Sinwar) in Gaza tunnel. Footage is reportedly from 10 October 2024. 3. Jordan Kin Abdullah II visit...
Feb 14, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 229
For review: 1. US Central Command (CENTCOM) X: - 09 Feb- CENTCOM Forces conducted self-defense strikes against two mobile unmanned surface vessels (USV), four mobile anti-ship cruise missiles, and one mobile land attack cruise missile (LACM) that were prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea. - 10 Feb- CENTCOM Forces conducted self-defense strikes against two unmanned surface vessels (USV) and three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM) north of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. - 11 Feb- USAF deploy...
Feb 12, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 228
For review: 1. USMC identifies five crewmembers killed in CH-53E Super Stallion crash. The helicopter crashed over Pine Valley, California (about 50 miles east of San Diego). 2. US drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia leader (Abu Baqir Al-Saadi), commander in charge of Kataib Hezbollah’s operations in Syria. Al-Saadi was linked to attacks on American troops in the region. 3. IDF Preparing for Operations in Rafah. Statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office: "It is imp...
Feb 10, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 227
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: 06 Feb: Iranian-Backed Houthi Terrorists conduct Multiple Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Attacks in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden . 05 Feb: US CENTCOM Forces conducted a strike in self-defense against two Houthi explosive uncrewed surface vehicles (USV). 04 Feb: US CENTCOM Forces conducted strike in self-defense against a Houthi land attack cruise missile. CENTCOM Forces struck 4 x anti-ship cruise missiles- which were prepared to launch against ships in the Red...
Feb 07, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 226
For review: 1. US CENTCOM X: - 03 Feb: US CENTCOM Forces & UK Armed Forces conducted strikes against 36 Houthi targets at 13 locations in Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen. US CENTCOM Forces included F/A18-E/F Super Hornets from the USS Eisenhower (CVN-69) and US Navy Guided-missile destroyers USS Carney (DDG-64) and USS Gravely (DDG-107). - 04 Feb: UUS CENTCOM Forces conducted a strike in self-defense against a Houthi anti-ship cruise missile prepared to launch again...
Feb 04, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 225
For review: 1. US strikes Iran-backed militant targets in Syria and Iraq in response to the attack in Jordan that killed three US Army Soldiers. US CENTCOM Forces struck over 85 targets. B-1 Lancer long-range bombers, flying from the US, took part in the strikes. 2. Israeli Defense Minister (Yoav Gallant) announces Hamas forces in Khan Yunis have been defeated- however, the IDF has not announced full operational control of Southern Gaza. 3. US tries to broker Israel and Saudi Arabia normalizatio...
Feb 03, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 224
