ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (May 24 – 31, 2023)

1. Multilateral peace operations in 2022: Developments and trends
https://www.sipri.org/commentary/topical-backgrounder/2023/multilateral-peace-operations-2022-developments-and-trends

2. New report details North Korea’s tactics to illegally sell firearms abroad
https://www.nknews.org/2023/05/new-report-details-north-koreas-tactics-to-illegally-sell-firearms-abroad/

3. Japan on standby for N Korea ‘satellite’ launch in next two weeks
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/29/north-korea-plans-satellite-launch-in-coming-weeks-japan

4. IAEA Team in Japan for Final Review Before Planned Discharge of Fukushima Nuclear Plant Water
https://www.voanews.com/a/iaea-team-in-japan-for-final-review-before-planned-discharge-of-fukushima-nuclear-plant-water/7114863.html

5. South Korea uses homegrown rocket to put satellite into orbit
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/25/south-korea-uses-homegrown-rocket-to-put-satellite-into-orbit

6. Iran Denies Building New Underground Nuclear Facility
https://www.iranintl.com/en/202305242206

7. Israel ‘Modifying’ F-15EX Fighters To ‘EXterminate’ Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Using Bunker-Busting GBU-57 Bombs
https://eurasiantimes.com/israel-modifying-f-15ex-fighter-to-exterminate-irans-nuclear-facilities-using-bunker-busting-gbu-57-bombs/

8. Iran’s switch of top security official hints at end of nuclear talks
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Iran-s-switch-of-top-security-official-hints-at-end-of-nuclear-talks

9. After AP report, Iran’s nuclear chief says Tehran to cooperate with inspectors on ‘new activities’
https://apnews.com/article/iran-nuclear-natanz-construction-8b83eb551d3509e2a0661da9f9332773

10. France says Iran ballistic test worrying in light of nuclear escalation
https://www.reuters.com/world/france-says-iran-ballistic-test-worrying-light-nuclear-escalation-2023-05-25/

11. Aukus ‘expensive’ and not ‘easy to replicate’, Australian officials told foreign diplomats
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/30/aukus-expensive-and-not-easy-to-replicate-australian-officials-told-foreign-diplomats

12. AUKUS drops the nuclear proliferation gauntlet
https://asiatimes.com/2023/05/aukus-drops-the-nuclear-proliferation-gauntlet/

13. Russia to US: No lectures on nuclear weapon deployments
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/27/russia-to-us-no-lectures-on-nuclear-weapon-deployments

14. PM Modi’s strength in The Defence Sector! Power Of 9
https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/story/pm-modis-strength-in-the-defence-sector-power-of-9-2386264-2023-05-30

15. India conducts national cyber defence exercise to safeguard critical infrastructure amid escalating threats
https://www.livemint.com/news/india-conducts-national-cyber-defence-exercise-to-safeguard-critical-infrastructure-amid-escalating-threats-11685248974907.html

16. India launches first in new generation of navigation satellites
https://spaceflightnow.com/2023/05/29/gslv-f12-nvs-01-coverage/

17.US Defence Secretary Austin and German Defence Minister Pistorius to visit India
https://www.wionews.com/world/us-defence-secretary-austin-and-german-defence-minister-pistorius-to-visit-india-596719

18. IAEA DG Grossi in China: Nuclear Energy, Safety and Cooperation
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/iaea-dg-grossi-in-china-nuclear-energy-safety-and-cooperation

19. China launches Shenzhou-16 mission to Chinese space station – state media
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-launches-shenzhou-16-mission-chinese-space-station-state-media-2023-05-30/

20. China to join expanded military drills with SE Asian countries
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202305/1291521.shtml

21. Finland hosts major air exercise with NATO allies
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1075201-finland-hosts-major-air-exercise-with-nato-allies

22. US, Saudi Arabia and other GCC navies begin military exercises
https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/2023/05/28/us-saudi-arabia-and-other-gcc-navies-begin-joint-military-exercises/

Warmest Regards,