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China is reportedly exploring the market for 5th generation fighter aircraft in the Middle East region, given the reluctance of the United States to sell its popular 5th generation fighter jet, the F-35, to several countries in the region.
The US issued an unusual announcement that an Ohio-type nuclear submarine had arrived in the operational area of the US Central Command, and the command published a photo of it passing through the Suez Canal, on Monday.
In the midst of escalating disagreements concerning the substantial transfer of U.S. armament inventory to Ukraine for use against Russia, there arises a concern that America’s defenses may be compromised.
The United States Department of Defense has announced that it will deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) air defense system and additional MIM-104 Patriot air defense batteries to the Middle East, as the escalating conflict between Hamas and Israel is likely to involve several other countries.
Concerns about the risk of a wider Middle East conflict triggered by the Israel-Hamas war rose on Sunday (Oct 22) with the US dispatching more military assets to the region as Israel pummelled targets in Gaza and Hamas supporters in Lebanon and Syria.
To ensure its capability to address the increasing threats from Iran and Russia in the Middle East, the United States has deployed additional fighter jets and warships to the volatile region.