The civilian death toll in Gaza has soared to more than 8,000, according to the local Hamas-run health ministry. Hosted by the Seventh Air Force at Osan Air Base, South Korea, the exercise will last through November 3, focusing on interoperability between the allies and a broad range of mission sets. The training exercise is routine, “entirely defensive in nature,” and not in response to current real-world threats or situations. https://www.airandspaceforces.com/us-south-korea-australia-large-scale-exercise/Delivery of combat helicopters to Australia fast-trackedThe Defense Department is accelerating the delivery of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Australia, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said. Austin welcomed Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles to the Pentagon for an enhanced honour cordon and meeting.

Source: The Guardian November 02, 2023 08:26 UTC