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Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief confirmed that the US peace plan does not restrict Ukraine's ability to mobilize troops, maintaining a standing army of 800,000 soldiers, which Ukraine considers sufficient for national defense, amid ongoing discussions on long-term security arrangements.
The United States, in response to Iran's air attack on Israel, is imposing new sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program, as well as entities supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iran's Defense Ministry. President Biden is coordinating with allies and partners, including the G7, and bipartisan leaders in Congress for a comprehensive response. The U.S. will continue to work with allies to strengthen air and missile defense systems in the Middle East and maintain pressure on Iran's military capacity and problematic behaviors, including support for proxy terrorist groups.
Israel is considering retaliating against Iran after an Iranian attack, but faces risks including potential isolation, fears of sparking a multi-front war, and the need for careful military calculation. Israel's military superiority and potential support from regional allies and the U.S. are factors in the decision-making process.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has called for Europe to increase its security and defense capabilities in response to the threat posed by Russia, as the United States is expected to reduce its involvement in Europe. Pistorius warned that Russia's arms production and aggression in Ukraine could pose a real danger to Europe, particularly the Baltic states, Georgia, and Moldova. He emphasized the need for Europe to re-arm itself and push for military cooperation and aid beyond its borders to counter the influence of Russia and China.
Taiwan showcased its domestically produced military drones, including the Albatross II surveillance drone and combat drones, as key to its "asymmetric warfare" capacity to make its forces more agile if they have to face a far larger Chinese military. Taiwan's military has announced a partnership with companies aimed at producing 3,000 drones next year. China has sent its drones to areas close to Taiwan to test its responses, and Taiwan will focus on developing its combat and surveillance drones, as well as anti-drone systems.