IRGC General Threatens to "open the gates of hell" if US & Israel Attack Iran + Russia's Victory Day Parade in Moscow + Israel and Greece Collaborate on Large Underwater Drone + More

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1. Israeli Defense Minister (Israel Katz) warned Iran of consequences for sponsorship of Houthi Rebels. 

Defense Minster Katz: “I also warn the Iranian leadership that funds, arms and operates the Houthi terror organization… You are directly responsible. What we did to Hezbollah in Beirut, Hamas in Gaza, to Assad in Damascus and the Houthis in Yemen, will also be done to you in Tehran.”  

2. IRGC General Threatens to "open the gates of hell" if US & Israel Attack Iran.

IRCG Chief Hossein Salami: “I’m issuing a serious warning. If you make one wrong move, we will open up the gates of hell on you. Sit down and stay in your place…we have made extensive preparations.” 

3. Russia's Victory Day Parade in Moscow.

4.  French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk hit out at leaders and others who attended Moscow’s Victory Day parade on Friday.  

Mr. Macron and Mr. Tusk were in the French city of Nancy to sign a bilateral treaty, aimed at reinforcing defense and security cooperation between the two countries.

5.  Denmark will allocate €830 million ($935 million) to the Ukrainian defense industry in 2025 on behalf of the European Union, using windfall profits from frozen Russian assets to buy Ukraine-made weapons.  Last year’s equipment purchases using the Danish model included howitzers, long-range drones, anti-tank and anti-ship missile systems. 

6.  Israel and Greece Collaborate on Large Underwater Drone. The "BlueWhale" sails at 7 knots (13 kilometers/8 miles per hour), has a depth range of 300 meters (984 feet), and can support endurance operations for up to four weeks. Applications of the system include acoustic reconnaissance, special force support, and as a conventional submarine wingman. 

7.  Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has received its first five OA-1K Skyraider II close air support prop planes.  The program of record covers a total requirement for 75 aircraft, with deliveries slated to run through 2029. However, it is currently only budgeted for 62 aircraft.