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US, Canada seek to advance NORAD missile-warning system upgrade

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Canadian defense chiefs discussed upgrades to North America’s missile-warning system as the Biden administration seeks to slow North Korea’s atomic ambitions, open better communications with China and dial back fears the Kremlin might use nuclear weapons in its war in Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

US defense secretary blames Putin's war for Poland explosion

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the deadly missile explosion in Poland this week is a consequence of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “war of choice” against Ukraine

The Independent UK

U.S. says Russia's Ukraine invasion offered preview to potential global tyranny

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has offered a preview of "a possible world of tyranny and turmoil," U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday in a speech to a security forum in Canada.

Reuters

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Trudy Rubin: Poland missile incident proves the need to send Ukraine more air defenses now

No matter who fired the missile that struck inside Poland's border, "Russia bears ultimate responsibility for this incident."

The Philadelphia Inquirer

FBI’s Decision To Investigate IDF ‘undermines The Pentagon’s Own Conclusions’

The FBI Investigation Of The IDF Draws Into Possibilities Whether Abu Akleh's Death Was A Violation Of U.S. Law

Zenger

NASAMS air defense system have 100% success rate in Ukraine - Pentagon chief

U.S.-provided NASAMS air defense systems have had a 100% success rate in Ukraine intercepting Russian missiles, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday, as NATO said an errant Ukrainian air defense interceptor was likely the cause of an explosion in Poland on Tuesday.

Reuters

US reportedly held talks with Russia on nuclear risk in Ukraine

National security adviser Jake Sullivan is said to have spoken with senior Kremlin aides

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North Korea claims missile tests were practice for attacks on South Korea and US

The regime said tests were in protest at massive US-South Korean air force drills that the North views as an invasion rehearsal, calling them an “open provocation and dangerous war drill”

Daily Mirror

N. Korea says missile tests meant to ‘thoroughly’ counter S. Korean and US drills

North Korea’s military said Monday its recent barrage of missile tests were practices to “mercilessly” strike key South Korean and U.S. targets such as air bases and operation command systems with a variety of missiles that are likely nuclear-capable.

France 24

Nuclear attack on US would lead to Kim Jong-un being wiped out, officials warn

US defence secretary Lloyd Austin has issued a chilling warning to Kim Jong-un after three intercontinental ballistic missiles were fired on Thursday and flew over 460 miles

Daily Mirror

First thing: Twitter sued by former staff as Elon Musk begins mass firings

The reduction, to be delivered by email, comes amid speculation the new Twitter CEO will cut as much as 50% of staff. Plus, climate on the ballot of the midterms

The Guardian - UK

S Korea scrambles warplanes as 180 North Korean aircraft detected

The large presence of North Korean fighters and bombers prompted South Korea to mobilise 80 military aircraft.

Al Jazeera

US says a North Korean nuclear strike on it or allies would be ‘end of Kim regime’ OLD

US and South Korea extend military exercise till Saturday in response to North’s intestified missile tests

The Independent UK

End of Kim Jong-un regime warning if N. Korea goes nuclear

The defence chiefs of the United States and South Korea on Thursday warned North Korea that any nuclear attack against them by Pyongyang would "result in the end" of leader Kim Jong-un's regime as concerns grow over the isolated country's unprecedented pace of weapons tests this year.

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The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: 24-hour curfew imposed in Kherson as Putin calls for people to leave city – as it happened

Russian-installed governor of region says curfew necessary ‘in order to defend our city’ from what he referred to as ‘terrorist attacks’

ABC News

Minister warns of escalating cyber attacks, US says Ukraine could retake Kherson, and paintballs to be shot at wolves — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

Reuters

South Korea not considering redeploying tactical nuclear weapons - defense minister

South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup said on Thursday that he did not believe tactical nuclear weapons were for now needed to deter North Korea following its latest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

The Guardian - US

Nuclear attack on US or allies would end Kim regime, says defense secretary

Lloyd Austin makes remark while Kim Jong-un’s government in Pyongyang has in recent days mounted a number of missile tests

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The Independent UK

US, South Korea warn Pyongyang against nuclear weapons use

The U.S. and South Korea are jointly warning North Korea that use of any kind of nuclear weapon against Seoul or other regional allies would result in the end of Kim Jong Un’s regime

Reuters

Ukraine capable of retaking Kherson from Russia -Pentagon chief

Ukrainian forces can retake the strategic southern city of Kherson from Russian troops, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday, in what would be a major defeat for Russia in its invasion of its neighbor.

Reuters

U.S., S.Korea pledge to seek new measures to demonstrate alliance's "determination and capabilities"

The United States and South Korea agreed on Thursday to seek new measures to demonstrate the alliance's "determination and capabilities" following repeated North Korean provocations, according to a joint statement between the two countries.

Al Jazeera

‘Pacing challenge’: US defence strategy focuses on China

In report outlining threats, Pentagon describes China as the most ‘comprehensive and serious challenge’ to US security.

Reuters

No indication Russian nuclear drills are 'cover activity'- Pentagon

The United States has not yet seen any indications that Russia's ongoing annual "Grom" exercises of its nuclear forces may be a cover for a real deployment, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war heading for ‘uncontrolled escalation’, says Russia

Moscow appears to be preparing ground for further escalation with discredited claims that Kyiv may use ‘dirty’ bomb

Daily Mirror

Heartbreaking photos of Ukraine monastery in ruins after wave of massive Russian strikes

Ukraine has accused Russia of targeting its energy infrastructure, with President Volodymyr Zelensky claiming Moscow has already disrupted a third of the country's supply ahead of the freezing winter

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