281: Latest on Israel - Hamas Hostage Release Deal + Ukraine President Appearance at Shangri-La Dialogue + US Army M1E3 Abrams Developments + More

I - On Defense Podcast

For review:
1. Latest on Israel - Hamas Hostage Release Deal.
2. Israeli Defense companies uninvited to the 2024 Eurosatory Defense Show in Paris, France. More than 70 Israeli companies had been scheduled to participate
3. Ukraine President surprise appearance at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Seeks the support of Asian governments and attendance at the Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland later this month.
4. US and other NATO countries authorize Ukraine to conduct limited cross-border strikes into Russia with donated weaponry.
5. Sweden to arm amphibious assault boats with air defense weapons.
6. Sierra Nevada preparing to start development and build of the Survivable Airborne Operations Center aircraft. SNC plans to buy five Boeing 747-8 planes from Korean Air to convert into flying operations centers, with the last scheduled for delivery in September 2025.
7. US Army M1E3 Abrams future developments include an active protection system, reduced weight (from 73 tons to under 60 tons), and autoloader capabilities among other modern features.