For the first time in the history of the Defense Department, three services are operating without a confirmed senior military commander in place as another US military service leader handed over command without a Senate-approved successor in place. The continuous struggle between the Pentagon and pro-abortion groups is turning into a full-fledged defense catastrophe for the United States.

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Fitch Ratings recently confirmed Israel's credit rating with a stable outlook, providing the government with a welcome reprieve after months of demonstrations over a proposed judicial overhaul that has alarmed investors.

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Prosecutors used a statute typically associated with mobsters to accuse the former president, attorneys, and other aides of a "criminal enterprise" to keep him in power. On Monday, Donald Trump and 18 allies were indicted in Georgia over their efforts to reverse his 2020 election loss in the state.

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Line of Control (Naugam Sector, JK), Aug 15 (PTI) Members of the Border Security Force (BSF) observed Independence Day on Tuesday in this isolated location close to the Line of Control in the Kupwara region of Jammu and Kashmir. The battalion's commanding officer raised the national flag as the jawans sang nationalistic anthems to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the nation's independence.

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On Sunday, the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully inserted itself into the lunar orbit. Between August 23 and 24, the mission will safely land close to the Moon's under-explored south pole. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has been being propelled by ISRO into ever-distancer orbits since its launch on July 14.

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According to the country's defense ministry, long-range Russian bombers sailed over the Baltic Sea and the Arctic Ocean on Monday. According to a statement from the ministry, the Tu-160 and Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers and Tu-22M3 bombers carried out a "planned flight" in the airspace over the neutral waters of the Baltic, Barents, Norwegian, East Siberian, Chukchi, Beaufort, and Arctic Ocean.

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A German officer arrested earlier this week on suspicion of spying for Moscow had access to highly sensitive information during his work at the procurement unit of the military.

<h2>Warfare and sensitive information</h2>

On Friday, German local media, Spiegel Online and Zeit newspaper reported that the man who prosecutors have identified as Thomas H., was working in the Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support department that among other things, handled the procurement of a highly modern system of modern warfare. &nbsp;

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This, as per AFP, included procurement of technology for surveillance and disruption of opponents' radio systems and also the shutting down of enemy radio or air shield systems. It also looked after modern weapons that elite commandos use.

<h2>'Extensive access'</h2>

Spiegel, citing anonymous security sources, reported that the suspect in question had "extensive access" to the German military's electronic capabilities.

The man, as per an AFP report, in May 2023, approached the Russian embassy in Berlin and the consulate in Bonn "on his own initiative" and offered his cooperation.

He is suspected of providing information about his work for the German military division (Bundeswehr) to Russian diplomatic missions. Allegedly, he did this with the intention of passing it on to a Russian secret service.

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As per Die Zeit and Tagesspiegel, the man also has ties to Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

This comes just weeks after the German domestic security agency BfV warned against the risk of an "aggressive Russian espionage operation". Such reports as per DW have increased since Russia began its invasion of neighbouring country Ukraine in February 2022.

In April of this year, Germany also expelled some Russian diplomats over concerns of espionage. In retaliation, Russia had ordered over 20 German diplomats to leave the nation. Further, in May, Moscow imposed a limit of 350 German personnel in the nation.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A German officer arrested earlier this week on suspicion of spying for Moscow had access to highly sensitive information during his work at the procurement unit of the military.

A German officer arrested earlier this week on suspicion of spying for Moscow had access to highly sensitive information during his work at the procurement unit of the military. Warfare and sensitive information On Friday, German local media, Spiegel Online and Zeit newspaper reported that the man who prosecutors have identified as Thomas H., was working in the Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support department that among other things, handled the procurement of a highly modern system of modern warfare. Also read | Deadly bacteria found on Bibby Stockholm, UK evacuates controversial barge This, as per AFP, included procurement of technology for surveillance and disruption of opponents' radio systems and also the shutting down of enemy radio or air shield systems. It also looked after modern weapons that elite commandos use. 'Extensive access' Spiegel, citing anonymous security sources, reported that the suspect in question had "extensive access" to the German military's electronic capabilities. The man, as per an AFP report, in May 2023, approached the Russian embassy in Berlin and the consulate in Bonn "on his own initiative" and offered his cooperation. He is suspected of providing information about his work for the German military division (Bundeswehr) to Russian diplomatic missions. Allegedly, he did this with the intention of passing it on to a Russian secret service. Also read | Chinese military scientists achieved 'huge breakthrough' in laser weapon tech: Report As per Die Zeit and Tagesspiegel, the man also has ties to Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. This comes just weeks after the German domestic security agency BfV warned against the risk of an "aggressive Russian espionage operation". Such reports as per DW have increased since Russia began its invasion of neighbouring country Ukraine in February 2022. In April of this year, Germany also expelled some Russian diplomats over concerns of espionage. In retaliation, Russia had ordered over 20 German diplomats to leave the nation. Further, in May, Moscow imposed a limit of 350 German personnel in the nation. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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