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Roughly 5 Stryker platoons worth of armor, depending on how many troops are in town, just about 175 dismounts.
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Location:
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Location (38.887157, -77.047764)
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hntrbrk.com/eu-satellites/
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CGSTL denies any assistance to the Houthis, though the company has faced previous Western sanctions for supplying Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group with satellite imagery, imagery reportedly used to plan the Group's march on Moscow.
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These restrictions emerge following U.S. allegations that China's Chang Guang Satellite Technology (CGSTL) provided satellite data to the Houthis, transmitting targeting information on American and international vessels operating in the Red Sea.
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The move may bring increased attention to ESA's limited transparency. Unlike national space agencies, ESA is exempt from Freedom of Information regulations.
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Stefano Ritondale, Chief Intelligence Officer at Artorias, told Hunterbrook: "EU commercial satellites provide imagery superior to that of non-western competitors. Restricting access significantly impacts the Houthis' operational effectiveness."
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In response to questions from Hunterbrook Media, the European Space Agency referred inquiries to the European Commission, which cited "operational considerations." This move may aim to degrade Houthi targeting capabilities rather than entirely block imagery.
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Sentinel-2 imagery, critical for both civilian maritime safety and military surveillance, has faced interruptions that Hunterbrook identified as lining up with EUNAVFOR's Operation Aspides, an escort mission to protect commercial shipping from Houthi threats.
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For the full article and disclosures:
hntrbrk.com/yemen-civil-...
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Experts warn that a renewed conflict in Yemen, bolstered by significant U.S. military involvement, could rapidly escalate regional tensions, impacting global oil markets and stability across the Middle East.
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Currently, two U.S. aircraft carriers—the USS Harry S. Truman and USS Carl Vinson—are active in the Middle East, with a third, USS Gerald R. Ford, potentially preparing to join, potentially leading to the first three-carrier presence in the Middle East since the Iraq War.
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has imposed recent limitations on public satellite imagery over Yemen, reducing transparency and complicating open-source intelligence analysis of the unfolding conflict.
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Following threats against Diego Garcia, the U.S. Navy deployed at least one Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108), to bolster defenses against Iranian and Houthi missile threats.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, when asked if the bombers' deployment sends a message to Iran, simply said: "We'll let them decide.”
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At Diego Garcia, the U.S. has stationed six B-2 stealth bombers capable of deploying the 30,000-pound GBU-57 MOP bunker busters—potentially targeting deep Iranian and Houthi underground facilities.
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The accumulation of force appeared to go largely under the radar amid headlines about tariffs, the Ukraine war, and looming authoritarianism — until late last night when The Wall Street Journal scooped the story.
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In his testimony, Paparo appears to have admitted that the repositioning may have negatively impacted U.S. military readiness in Asia, occurring at a time when tensions between the United States and China have reached a critical level.
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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Admiral Paparo confirmed to the Senate that an entire Patriot missile battalion was transferred to CENTCOM, requiring 73 C-17 flights—representing 7% of the Army’s global air defense capability.
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Confirming regional tensions, Yonhap reported April 4 that Patriot missile batteries, including advanced PAC-3 interceptors, were relocated from South Korea to the Middle East—the first transfer of USFK assets to CENTCOM.
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Retired USAF Lt. Gen. Scott Howell says this buildup is primarily aimed at Houthis: “I’d be very surprised if the US did anything kinetic against Iran,” he said, but added: “What we consider prudent military planning, if you’re Iran, you probably view it as very provocative.
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Flight tracking data shows dozens of U.S. Air Force cargo flights, including C-17s, have recently relocated assets from South Korea to Isa Air Base in Bahrain, amid reports that multiple Gulf countries expressed refusals to host anti-Iran operations.
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Meanwhile, critical nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran resume this weekend. Multiple experts who talked to Hunterbrook believe the buildup primarily targets Houthis but sends a clear signal to Tehran.
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In recent weeks, the US strike campaign has expanded. On Monday, Yemeni media reported 15 new U.S. airstrikes in Ragwan and Madghal in Marib, central Yemen, bringing total airstrikes to over 350 since March 15. Strikes intensified after CENTCOM Commander Kurilla met with Yemeni officials last week.
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The target: Hodeidah, a strategic port city and Houthi stronghold, from which militants have attacked ships in the Red Sea.
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From Yermak:
t.me/ermaka2022/6...
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www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/09/r...
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Updated tracker of USAF/US-chartered flights into Rzeszow.
The US aid shutdown to Ukraine is clear in the data, but the last week has seen a ramp up in flights.
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Data via flightradar24
flightradar24.com/airport/rze
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Location (48.446400, 35.080914)
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government.se/press-releas...
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Post-strike satellite imagery confirmed that multiple large ammunition storage revetments had been destroyed.
www.radiosvoboda.org/a/news-bryta...
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Confirmation that Ukrainian Falcons are conducting airstrikes on the front, as well as ELINT and other reconnaissance missions. Ukrainian F-16s are also escorting other Ukrainian fighters.
Full 12 minute interview with a Ukrainian F-16 pilot here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwbT...
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Three ship formation of Ukrainian Air Force F-16AM Fighting Falcons on a combat air patrol, all armed with a mix of AIM-120C AMRAAMs and AIM-9L/M Sidewinders.