278: Israel - Egypt Cross Border Shooting + Ukraine Senior General Syrsky: France Sending Military Instructors to Ukraine + Sweden Permits Donated Weapons Use in Russia + USAF B-21 Flight + More episode artwork

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278: Israel - Egypt Cross Border Shooting + Ukraine Senior General Syrsky: France Sending Military Instructors to Ukraine + Sweden Permits Donated Weapons Use in Russia + USAF B-21 Flight + More

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For review:1.  Israel - Egypt Cross Border Shooting results in death of Egyptian Soldier.  Spokesperson for Egypt’s military said it was carrying out an investigation “into the shooting incident in the border area in Rafah, which led to the martyrdom of one of the [security] personnel.”2. In Rafah, IDF carries out strike that kills two Senior Hamas Commanders. As a result, Israel believes shrapnel from the strike ignited a fuel  tank near tents housing Palestinian, causing civilian casualties.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Despite our efforts not to hurt them, there was a tragic mishap. We are investigating the incident."3. Sweden Permits Weapons Use in Russia.  Sweden has provided Ukraine Archer self-propelled howitzers (155mm), anti-ship missiles, and anti-tank weapons- as well as ammunition and spare parts.4. Ukraine Senior General Oleksandr Syrsky: France Sending Military Instructors to Ukraine.“I have already signed the documents that will allow the first French instructors to visit our training centers soon and get acquainted with their infrastructure and personnel."5.  International Fund for Ukraine (IFU) announces military aid worth $190 million. Allows procurement of air defense systems and maritime equipment including small boats and loitering munitions.6. Poland investing $2.5 billion into eastern border (with Belarus) infrastructure project called Shield-East.7. USAF B-21 Raider continues flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, California.8. US Army seeking 155mm munitions to achieve 70k range. Munition must be capable of operating in GPS denied environments and compatible with current and future 155mm cannons.  Initial Operational Capability is FY30. 

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For review: 1. Israel - Egypt Cross Border Shooting results in death of Egyptian Soldier. Spokesperson for Egypt’s military said it was carrying out an investigation “into the shooting incident in the border area in Rafah, which led to the martyrdom of one of the [security] personnel.” 2. In Rafah, IDF carries out strike that kills two Senior Hamas Commanders. As a result, Israel believes shrapnel from the strike ignited a fuel tank near tents housing Palestinian, causing c...

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