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In a written statement to Parliament, the UK Foreign Secretary (David Lammy) has announced the suspension of certain export licences to Israel. “around 30” of the 350 export licences granted to Israel have been suspended including aircraft components and components that facilitate air to ground targeting. Lammy emphasised that this “is not a blanket ban” nor is it “an arms embargo” and the government will continually review its position. The UK’s Export Control Joint Unit (“ECJU”) has published a notice summarising the licences suspended and the impact on exporters, who will be contacted by the ECJU to confirm the decision. The ECJU has also amended the following open general licences: open general export licence (exports in support of Joint Strike Fighter: F-35 Lightning II); open general export licence PCBs and components for military goods; open general export licence technology for military goods; open general export licence software and source code for military goods; open general trade control licence for category C goods; and open general trade control licence trade and transportation: small arms and light weapons. Licences unaffected by the suspension include those for items not used by the Israeli Defence Forces in the current Israel-Gaza conflict (e.g. training equipment) and for items for civilian use. #Sanctions #Russia #EUCommission #ExportControl #TradeWar #TSECS #SanctionsUpdate #TurkishSociety #Sanctions #USA #OFAC #BIS #TradeUpdates #GlobalTrade #TradeCompliance #InternationalRelations #EconomicSanctions #TradeRegulations #TurkishExports #TradePolicy #SecurityMatters #ForeignPolicy #ComplianceNews #EconomicSecurity #CrossBorderBusiness

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Senators urge pilot retirement age rise as experience leads to fewer accidents In the letter published on November 20, 2024, lead signee Senator Marsha Blackburn and her colleagues said that data supported the argument that “experienced pilots have fewer accidents than junior pilots”. According to the letter, the ICAO recently “advanced formal action directed at raising or even eliminating the institution’s recommended pilot retirement age of 65 years” at the 14th Air Navigation Conference. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dWhq3KMv #AviationTalk #aviationnews #avgeek #aviation

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In a significant regulatory action, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has fined Air Canada $250,000 for operating flights over prohibited Iraqi airspace. This penalty underscores the stringent measures in place to ensure aviation safety and compliance with international airspace regulations. The violations occurred between October 2022 and January 2023. During this period, Air Canada operated flights through restricted Iraqi airspace under its codeshare agreement with United Airlines. The USDOT's jurisdiction in this matter stems from the fact that these flights carried United Airlines' designator code, thereby implicating both airlines in the breach of airspace restrictions. #Airport #Airline #Canada #AirCanada #UnitedAirlines #USDOT #AviationIndustry #AviationOasis https://lnkd.in/enMUKV-A

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Until around 2015, the Pakistani military did not pay much attention to its air defence capabilities, at least beyond short-range/point-defence applications. But after 2019, each of the tri-services (Army, Navy, and Air Force) suddenly made acquiring longer-ranged surface-to-air missiles (SAM) and advanced radars a key priority. Why the change? The threat environment evolved: Adversaries need not cross borders to carry out precision strikes. Moreover, response mechanisms to intruding air threats need to move much, much faster. We unpack the thought process behind the Pakistani military's surging trust in air defence systems in our latest report - link in the comments! #Pakistan #Defence #Defense #Aerospace #Military #DefenseNews #DefenseIndustry

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#Pakistan / #Terrorism - Pakistan ramps up military operations amid surge in violent attacks The military says it killed eight ‘terrorists’ over the weekend, prompting analysts to say Pakistan’s response is inadequate. From Al Jazeera Media Network: The Pakistani military has said it carried out major “intelligence-based operations” over the weekend, eliminating eight individuals in two separate incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It claimed the men killed in the operations were involved in violent activities. In a statement released on Sunday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) – the military’s media wing – said the operations took place in the Bannu and Khyber districts. Two military personnel were also killed in the operations. The military’s actions against the armed groups come at a time when more and more Pakistanis are dying in a growing spate of violent attacks. According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), there were at least 71 attacks by armed groups in November, most of which took place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, with security forces reporting the deaths of at least 127 fighters. The number of attacks in 2024 has already surpassed last year’s total, with more than 856 incidents recorded until November compared with 645 in 2023. These attacks resulted in more than 1,000 deaths, including those of civilians and law enforcement personnel. One of the deadliest attacks took place on November 9, when a suicide bomber detonated explosives at a railway station in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province. Nearly 30 people were killed, including civilians and soldiers waiting for their trains. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group fighting for the independence of resource-rich Balochistan, claimed responsibility for the attack. The BLA has long waged an armed rebellion against the Pakistani government, alleging that Islamabad unfairly exploits the province’s natural resources, particularly its gas and minerals. Story continues. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAwcgyac

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More piracy incidents are a “realistic probability” after the freeing of Abdullah, according to the EU’s naval taskforce in the area. The Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier was freed after being held for weeks off the Somali coast. Two pirates claimed they had received a ransom payment of $5m. EU Navfor Operation Atalanta issued an update to merchant shipping off the coasts of Somalia and Yemen, warning that ransom payments could encourage more hijackings of dhows, which are often used as motherships to attack larger vessels EU Navfor estimates that at least one “pirate action group” is active off the north of Socotra island. Lloyd's List Intelligence data show more than 500 vessels passing through the area north of the island since April 1, with a combined tonnage of more than 37m dwt. https://lnkd.in/eRHT5hzF

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The heroic efforts displayed by the pilots of Virgin Airlines Flight VA 148 are truly commendable. Following a bird strike that led to an engine fire shortly after taking off from Queenstown, New Zealand, the Boeing 737-800 jet was skillfully diverted, ensuring the safety of all on board. This incident is yet another example to highlight the critical need for effective wildlife hazard management plans to enhance aviation safety. Proactive measures and comprehensive hazard management strategies are essential to prevent such occurrences and safeguard both passengers and crew. Following a bird strike, there's a comprehensive investigation process that may not be widely known. The incident is reported to aviation authorities and wildlife teams. Evidence like bird remains or "snarge" is collected and identified, sometimes with airport biologists' help or DNA testing. The aircraft is assessed for damage, and wildlife management plans are reviewed and improved to prevent future incidents. Let's continue to prioritize and improve our wildlife hazard management efforts to ensure safer skies. #AviationSafety #BirdStrikePrevention #AviationHeroes #SafeSkies #VirginAirlines #AviationNews #BirdStrike

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[FREE TO READ] "Fume events" are underreported, with a spokesperson for the Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) explaining that dangerous and potentially deadly #fumes on aircraft, especially older planes, are a much bigger problem than anyone realises. “The AFAP would like to see the Civil Aviation Safety Authority take this issue more seriously, including insisting that high-grade air filters be made mandatory for all commercial airliners flying in Australia, and that bleed air systems are redesigned in future aircraft. We should also see appropriate and accurate testing of fumes in aircraft cabins.” Fume events are the result of the long-term design flaw that sees bleed air mixed into cabin air across most aircraft makers, including Boeing and Airbus ... After a fume event on a Qantas National Jet Systems #B717 last year, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau found that airborne contaminants “may result in the rapid onset of incapacitation, which although possibly subtle, can significantly affect the safety of flight”. “Contaminants from bleed air may be being inhaled unknowingly. It’s in the interest of aircrews and passengers that operators take this issue seriously and look for ways of mitigation — but that means spending money.” “The union is calling for aircraft to be refitted with total air filtration and stop using #bleedair that is run over engines.” Global Cabin Air Quality Executive (www.gcaqe.org)- Susan Michaelis PhD, MSc, ATPL, IOSH, IIRSM - IFALPA - Flight Attendants' Association of Australia (FAAA) - IFALPA #pilots #cabincrew #airlinecrew #cabinairfilter #aerotoxicsyndrome #airlines #fumes  #cabinairquality 

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News of a Chinese attack on Filipino naval vessels has garnered widespread attention over the past several days, particularly in light of the MDT (Mutual Defense Treaty) between the United States and the Philippines. The incident occurred amidst a symbolic backdrop: the BRP Sierra Madre, a rusty tank landing ship that previously served the United States as the USS Harnett County in World War Two and South Vietnam as the RVNS My Tho. The imagery is striking. A former American vessel used to demarcate Filipino territory evokes both explicit and implicit understandings of mutual efforts to ensure the Philippines’ continued and undisturbed sovereignty. The Philippines’ growing antipathy towards China is not only a result of recent provocations. One of the United States’ closest regional allies, the Philippines feels an extremely strong degree of affinity with American culture, which has often extended into the military and strategic arenas. Yet things can change. Under the Duterte Administration, the Philippines shifted to a more neutral stance towards China. https://lnkd.in/gdDXq4DN This week’s violent clash underscores the possibility for future shifts in regional political dynamics. There exists a direct relationship between perceptions of American reliability and the Philippines’ willingness to stand up to China. If the United States fails to demonstrate its commitment to the Philippines, it could have serious ramifications for Filipino trust in the United States. The U.S.-Philippines alliance comes with obligations. Unlike other Southeast Asian countries that have successfully established themselves as non-aligned players in the broader U.S.-China competition, the Philippines’ is facing the full consequences of its proximity to Taiwan and its treaty relationship with the United States. How the United States supports the Philippines in the coming months and years will have far-reaching impacts on American credibility in the Philippines and beyond. For more insights regarding Chinese tactics in territorial disputes, including the prominence of rudimentary weapons, please refer to Baron’s 2020 analysis of the China-India border skirmishes. https://lnkd.in/gMXyrMfr

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#PublicationAlert "India’s naval presence and capability in the WIOR is quite appreciable. For the last few years, New Delhi has been involved in countering several non-traditional security threats in the region. In Arthashastra, Kautilya has talked about three kinds of warfare, where he emphasised on ‘Concealed warfare’ and ‘Silent warfare’, rather than going for ‘Open warfare’, to avoid devastation. If this thought can be put in the current estrangement with China, it would be pertinent to say that India is using its military power to get soft power credentials and trustworthiness in the region." writes Ms Sanchaly Bhattacharya, Research Intern at Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) Read Article here: https://lnkd.in/gqWJ369S Also available in PDF: https://lnkd.in/gx-QYqBE #india #indiannavy #china #seychelles #IndianOcean #geopolitics #defence #cenjows

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#Australia / #China - ‘Unacceptable’: Australian PM criticises China over fighter jet incident - Protests lodged after Chinese aircraft fired flares in path of an Australian navy helicopter above international waters. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused Beijing of “unacceptable” conduct after reports a Chinese fighter jet fired flares in the flight path of an Australian navy helicopter over international waters. The MH60R Seahawk helicopter was flying above the Yellow Sea on Saturday as part of the United Nations’s efforts to enforce sanctions on North Korea when a Chinese Air Force J-10 jet dropped flares above and several hundred metres ahead of it, Australia’s Department of Defence said late on Monday evening. “We’ve just made it very clear to China that this is unprofessional and that it’s unacceptable,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Australia’s Nine Network on Tuesday. Albanese said Australia has raised its concerns through diplomatic and military channels, although Beijing had yet to respond. The Australian Defence Force personnel were “in international waters, international airspace, and they’re doing work to ensure that the sanctions that the world has imposed through the United Nations on North Korea, due to their intransient and reckless behaviour, are enforced,” he said. “They shouldn’t have been at any risk,” he added. This is the second such incident in six months after Canberra in November said a Chinese destroyer had injured Australian Navy divers in Japanese waters by deliberately blasting them with sonar pulses. Beijing’s foreign ministry denied deploying the sonar, and said no harm had been caused. Albanese made a breakthrough trip to China last year, hailing improved economic ties after years of bickering and reprisals. But tensions remain when it comes to security, as Australia moves closer to the United States in an effort to counter China’s expanding influence in the Asia-Pacific region. Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to visit Australia next month, Albanese noted. “We will make our position clear as well in discussions,” he said. The minister said the consequence of being hit by the flares would have been significant. In the event, no injuries or damage were reported. ‘Breach of international law’ On Monday, Defence Minister Richard Marles said the flares were 300 metres (986 ft) in front of the helicopter and 60 metres (197 ft) above it, forcing the pilot to “take evasive action in order to not be hit by those flares.” The minister said the consequence of being hit by the flares would have been significant. In the event, no injuries or damage were reported. Story continues, for more: https://lnkd.in/eQiJrWDm

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Dutch Warship Harassed by Chinese Military Aircraft in East China Sea The Netherlands reported on Friday that a Dutch warship was harassed by Chinese military aircraft in the East China Sea, joining the list of countries accusing Beijing of initiating potentially unsafe encounters in international waters. According to the Dutch Defense Ministry, two Chinese fighter jets circled the frigate HNLMS Tromp while its marine patrol helicopter was "approached" by two Chinese warplanes and a helicopter, creating a potentially unsafe situation. CNN has reached out to the Chinese government for comment on the Dutch accusations. The HNLMS Tromp was operating in the East China Sea in support of a multinational coalition enforcing United Nations sanctions on North Korea, known as the Pacific Security Maritime Exchange (PSMX). This incident adds to a series of encounters where China's military has been accused of conducting unsafe maneuvers in the East and South China Seas. Last month, Australia accused a Chinese fighter jet of firing flares into the path of a naval helicopter operating over international waters. China defended its actions, accusing Australian forces of deliberate provocation. Similar incidents involving China's military have been reported by Canada and other nations. As tensions rise, maintaining security in the Asia-Pacific region remains a significant concern, with the United States emphasizing the importance of alliances and partnerships to enhance regional security. #MilitaryEncounter #EastChinaSea #InternationalRelations #SecurityConcerns

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