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Arab News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Qatari emir visits Joint Operations Command, briefed on Iranian missile interception
LONDON: Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the Joint Operations Command of the armed forces in the Al-Mazrouah area on Wednesday. Sheikh Tamim toured the headquarters to review the systems utilized for monitoring as well as command and control, Qatar News Agency reported. During the visit, a briefing was provided regarding the interception of a missile attack targeting Al-Udeid Air Base, which the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps launched on Monday evening. The Joint Operations Command highlighted the precautionary measures implemented by the armed forces, emphasizing their efficiency and readiness to defend Qatar. Sheikh Tamim expressed his gratitude and appreciation to everyone working in the military and security sectors. He was accompanied by Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, Qatar's deputy prime minister and minister of state for defense affairs, along with several senior military and security commanders.
Shafaq News
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraqi airstrike kills 6 ISIS militants in Kikuk
Shafaq News/ The Iraqi army killed six ISIS militants in an airstrike in Wadi al-Shay, a mountainous area in Kirkuk, the Joint Operations Command (JOC) announced on Friday. The JOC revealed in a statement that the strike destroyed the site where the militants had taken shelter. The Federal Intelligence and Investigations Agency tracked the group continuously and provided targeting data to the Joint Operations Command. A source clarified to Shafaq News that the airstrike hit a rugged area within the Daquq district of Saladin province, approximately 50 kilometers south of Kirkuk province. Earlier this month, a security source reported to Shafaq News that Iraqi Air Force carried out a series of airstrikes bombarding Islamic State (ISIS) positions in the Baiji district of Saladin province. Although Iraq declared victory over ISIS in 2017, remnants of the group continue to operate in remote regions, particularly in Saladin, Kirkuk, and Diyala provinces. Security forces frequently launch targeted operations to prevent the group from regrouping.
Iraqi News
30-05-2025
- Iraqi News
JOC: Airstrikes targeted 6 terrorists in Salah al-Din
Baghdad-INA The Joint Operations Command (JOC) announced on Friday that six terrorists were targeted in airstrikes in Wadi al-Shai, Salah al-Din Governorate. The Joint Operations Command stated, according to a statement by the Security Media Cell received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that 'in one of the distinguished operations in which monitoring and surveillance continued for more than two consecutive months by the heroes of the Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency in the Ministry of Interior for a terrorist group in Wadi Al-Shai within the Salah al-Din sector, and with technical follow-up and monitoring from the targeting cell in the Joint Operations Command throughout last night and Friday morning, and as a result of this accurate information, the heroes of the Air Force carried out air strikes using F-16 and Cessna Caravan aircraft on the place where this group of (6) terrorist elements was located and it was completely destroyed.' The statement indicated that "the units are still monitoring and following up in this sector."
Iraqi News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
JOC Praises France's Support in Capacity Building and Development
Baghdad - INA Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, praised France's significant role in capacity building and development today, Thursday. The Joint Operations Command said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, received today in his office Lieutenant General Pilot Thierry Jaretta, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army for French Operations, and the French Military Attaché, in the presence of the Command's staff." The statement added that "At the beginning of the meeting, al-Muhammadawi welcomed his guests and gave a brief explanation of the most important duties undertaken by the Joint Operations Command and the achievements made in defeating and leading terrorism." It stated that "during the meeting, the overall bilateral relations were discussed, especially in the security fields and enhancing joint cooperation and coordination." He noted that "the continued cooperation and training of desert regiments were discussed, as well as the possibility of diversifying training and providing advice." The Deputy Commander of Joint Operations praised "France's significant role, particularly in capacity building and capabilities development."
21-05-2025
- Business
Japan's Military Spending Rises by 21% in 2024 to Over ¥8 Trillion
Japan Data Amid a jump in military spending worldwide in 2024, Japan ranked tenth globally as its layouts rose to $55.3 billion (¥8.4 trillion). The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute recently announced the results of its survey on global military spending in 2024. Japan remained in tenth position, despite a 21% year-on-year increase to $55.3 billion (¥8.4 trillion). The United States dominated the ranking at $997 billion, followed by China with an estimated $314 billion and Russia with an estimated $149 billion. Rounding out the list were Germany, India, Britain, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, France, and Japan. Russia's total increased by 38% year on year, while Ukraine's rose by 2.9% to $64.7 billion. Israel was ranked in twelfth after a 65% rise to $46.5 billion. Overall spending for the top 15 countries was $2.2 trillion, accounting for 80% of the total. Japan's military spending as a share of GDP was 1.4% in 2024. Globally, military spending accounted for 2.5% of GDP. Among the top-spending nations, the figure was 3.4% in the United States, an estimated 1.7% in China, and an estimated 7.1% in Russia. It reached as high as 34% in Ukraine. Including Russia, European military spending rose by 17% year on year. Among NATO members, spending as a share of GDP was 1.9% in Germany, 2.3% in Britain, 2.1% in France, 4.2% in Poland, and 1.6% in Italy. In 1988, Japan's military spending stood at ¥3.7 trillion. However, in 1990 it reached the ¥4 trillion mark and continued to rise throughout the 1990s. From the 2000s, it remained around ¥5 trillion, but surpassed ¥6 trillion for the first time in 2023 before surging to over ¥8 trillion in 2024. (Translated from Japanese. Banner photo: Service members salute at the inauguration of the Joint Operations Command for directing operations of the Ground, Maritime, and Air Self-Defense Forces in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. © Jiji.)
