Against this wrenching backdrop, analysts are taking some heart in the close involvement of experienced U.S. officials providing counsel to the Israeli Defense Force.

Source: https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2023/1029/Urban-warfare-in-Gaza-Will-it-be-different-this-time?icid=rss

As a result, more information is coming to light about the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) units that are using armed drones.

Source: https://breakingdefense.com/2023/03/exclusive-israels-black-snake-armed-drone-squadron-comes-out-of-the-shadows/

A school established by the Pa Ka Pha (Local Defense Force) at Kalay in Myanmar’s Sagaing Region.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/10/myanmar-has-had-anti-junta-uprisings-before-the-spring-revolution-is-different/

In another case, two members of the GZ Special Task Force resistance group attempted to kill the head of a People’s Defense Force (PDF) in Sartaunggyi village, Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region, last Friday.

Source: https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmars-civilian-government-jails-resistance-fighters-for-murders.html

In response to Gonoi’s revelations, the Ground Self Defense Force in September 2022 acknowledged some of the misconduct and apologized, and then fired five servicemen, including the three defendants, while punishing four others.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2023-12-11/japan-court-convicts-3-ex-servicemen-in-sexual-assault-case-brought-by-former-junior-soldier

Junta troops detained around 60 villagers at the monastery in San Pe village on Monday and were interrogating them on the whereabouts of local People’s Defense Force (PDF) leaders, according to locals.

Source: https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/7000-civilians-flee-homes-in-magwe-as-myanmar-junta-troops-attack-villages.html

Many opposition forces including local People’s Defense Force groups operate autonomously from the National Unity Government but the military labels them all as “terrorists.”

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/04/23/top-election-official-in-myanmar-assassinated-by-guerrillas/

Prince William jokes with members of the British military during his visit to the 3rd Brigade Territorial Defense Force base on March 22, 2023.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/03/23/uks-prince-william-visits-troops-in-poland-on-surprise-trip/

TEHRAN, Jun 10 (MNA) – Iran’s adversaries are working to undermine the Islamic establishment by waging a hybrid war, says the commander of the Army’s Air Defense Force.

Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/news/201751/Enemies-engaged-in-hybrid-war-to-harm-Iran

The crisis escalated when the federal government ordered the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) to take action against “extremist” elements after an unidentified armed group killed the head of the Amhara Prosperity Party at the end of April.

Source: https://zehabesha.com/fact-sheet-crisis-in-ethiopias-amhara-region/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fact-sheet-crisis-in-ethiopias-amhara-region

The other awardee, Stephanie Simon, a 26-year-old programmer at the Guyana Defense Force (GDF), has been recognised for her unwavering commitment to using technology for social good.

Source: https://hgptv.com/guyanese-duo-wins-prestigious-diana-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guyanese-duo-wins-prestigious-diana-award

The spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Force has confirmed that Israeli civilians and soldiers have been taken hostage in Gaza by Hamas.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/1722cb7f9282c46a?ref=ff