1. Saudi Air Force begins joint exercise with US and Pakistani forces
https://www.arabnews.com/node/1834846/saudi-arabia

2. Australia France India Japan and the United States Take Part in Exercise La Pérouse
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/04/australia-france-india-japan-and-the-united-states-take-part-in-exercise-la-perouse/

3. Rafale deal – €1 mn paid to middleman in Rafale deal, says French report
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rafale-deal-french-anti-corruption-agency-afa-found-dassault-paid-1-million-euros-to-middleman-report/article34243196.ece

4. Indian team to visit US for induction of key naval choppers
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-team-to-visit-us-for-induction-of-key-naval-choppers/articleshow/81913574.cms

5. U.S. and Iran Agree to Resume Talks on Nuclear Deal
https://www.wsj.com/articles/iran-nuclear-deal-participants-including-u-s-to-meet-in-vienna-next-week-11617361429

6. Development of Russia’s New-Generation ICBM to Begin in 2023-2024: Source
https://tass.com/defense/1273711

7. Russia continues discussions with China on lunar exploration cooperation
https://spacenews.com/russia-continues-discussions-with-china-on-lunar-exploration-cooperation/

8. North Korea’s tactical nuclear weapons expand deterrence, risk
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/3/north-korea-expanding-and-enhancing-its-weaponry

9. U.N.: ‘Highly Likely’ North Korea Can Mount Nuclear Warheads On Missiles
https://carnegieendowment.org/2021/04/01/u.n.-highly-likely-north-korea-can-mount-nuclear-warheads-on-missiles-pub-84242

10. US, Asian Allies Urge North Korea to Limit Nuclear Program
https://www.dw.com/en/us-asian-allies-urge-north-korea-to-limit-nuclear-program/a-57089553

Best Regards,

Team ACDC

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