A 2nd coup attempt underway? In addition to these missing helos, the Daily Mail says that 14 warships are missing. I'm still double checking as of this posting.
Sputnik News
Chinese Type 96 MBTs joining Russia and other former Warsaw Pact tank teams at this year's edition of tank biathlon:
China will use upgraded Type 96A main battle tank for Tank Biathlon 2016 competition in Russia | Army Recognition - 13 July 2016
IHS Jane's 360 - 12 July 2016
At least five...
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I didn't expect the hostages to be rescued this early in the season.
Also, why would China send the MSS when they can send in the PLA?
Mopping up operations after the coup fails: some of the coup faction officers fled to Greece in a helicopter. Other sources also say the coup was reportedly orchestrated by a cleric exiled in the US:
Reuters
Yesterday, CNN listed Pence, Christie and Gingrinch as the top three contenders for the VP slot. The baggage the other two have should have make it obvious who was going to be the only choice.
CNN
And in other news:
Canadian Press
China begins to rattle sabers and make war threats after not getting its way:
Agence-France-Presse via Interaksyon (Philippines news site)
It's not just mainland China that rejected the ITLOS ruling, but the other China (Taiwan) as well.
Agence-Frace-Presse via Interaksyon(Philippines news site)
Aside from more about the Finns and Putin mentioned below, the looming Russian shadow over Scandinavian countries reminds me of this series, currently showing on Netflix, called "Occupied" about a future Russian invasion and occupation of Norway.
Defense News
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