280: IDF Controls Philadelphi Corridor + US-UK Strikes Houthi Rebels + Italy to Develop New Armored Fighting Vehicle + F35B Crash in New Mexico + More

I - On Defense Podcast

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1. US-UK Strikes Houthi Rebels with airstrikes.
2. IDF Controls Philadelphi Corridor. Along the corridor, IDF said it has located so far some 20 tunnels that cross into Egypt.
3. IDF finish operations in Northern Gaza city of Jabalya. In addition to destroying 12 kilometers of tunnels, the IDF finds the remains of seven hostages taken and killed by Hamas on 7 October.
4. Israel considers development of the M61 Vulcan for counter-drone use.
5. Sweden to provide Ukraine military equipment worth $1.3 billion. Includes 155mm artillery rounds, Medium Range Air-to-Air missiles, and PBV 302 Infantry Fighting Vehicles.
6. Sweden and Austria to procure 12 each, UH-60M Black Hawks helicopters- in a deal worth $900 million & $1.05 billion respectively.
7. Italy to Develop New Armored Fighting Vehicle (Tracked). Italian Army wants a design by December 2024, prototypes between 2027 & 2028, deliveries starting in 2029. The goal is to build 1,050.
8. F35B Crash in New Mexico. Pilot injured.
9. US Defense Secretary (Lloyd Austin) meets with Chinese Defense Minister (Dong Jun) in Singapore.