DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Historical Military Parade By Russian Servicemen At Red Square, Moscow

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Historical Military Parade By Russian Servicemen At Red Square, Moscow

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(NSI News Source Info) KOTTAKKAL, Kerala, India - November 4, 2013: Russian servicemen, dressed in historical uniforms, take part in a military parade rehearsal in Red Square, with the St Basil's Cathedral seen in the background. 

The parade will be held on November 7 to mark the anniversary of the 1941 march through Red Square towards the front lines at World War Two. 

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DTN News - KOREAN PENINSULA NEWS: North Korea Celebrates 60th Anniversary of The Korean War Armistice

DTN News - KOREAN PENINSULA NEWS: North Korea Celebrates 60th Anniversary of The Korean War Armistice

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - July 30, 2013: North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un laughing during a photo session with war veteran delegates who took part in the celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the signing of the truce in the Korean War.

North Korea has marked the 60th anniversary of the truce that ended the Korean war with a lavish and painstakingly choreographed military parade through Pyongyang's main square and a solemn gathering led by Kim Jong-un at a newly opened war museum.

The parade, which also included floats and thousands of civilians waving colourful fake flowers, appeared to offer more flash and pageant than new revelations of the secretive North's military capabilities, though one unit prominently carried kits marked with the bright yellow nuclear symbol, a reminder of the North's claims that it is preparing itself against a nuclear attack by the United States and is developing a nuclear arsenal of its own.

The extravagant assembly of weapons and goose-stepping troops, reminiscent of the marches held by the Soviet Union and China at the height of the cold war, offered a rare chance to see North Korea's military up close.

Overlooking a sea of spectators cheering and waving in Kim Il-sung Square, Kim Jong-un saluted his troops from a review stand. He was flanked by senior military officials, the chests of their olive-green-and-white uniforms laden with medals. As fighter jets screamed overhead, a relaxed-looking Kim smiled and talked to the vice-president of China, the country that fought alongside North Korea during the war and is Pyongyang's only major ally and a crucial source of economic aid. Kim did not make a speech.

Saturday's parade marked a holiday the North Koreans call Victory Day in the Fatherland Liberation War, although the 1950-53 Korean war ended in a truce and the Korean peninsula remains technically at war.

In Washington, the US president, Barack Obama, marked the day with a speech at the Korean war veterans' memorial on the National Mall, saying the anniversary marked the end of the war and the beginning of a long and prosperous peace.

"Here today, we can say with confidence, that war was no tie. Korea was a victory," with 50 million South Koreans living in freedom and "a vibrant democracy" in stark contrast to dire conditions in the North, Obama said.

He said the US-South-Korean partnership remained "a bedrock of stability" throughout the Pacific region, and gave credit to the US service members who fought all those years ago and to the men and women currently stationed there.

Chang Yong-seok, a researcher at Seoul National University, said North Korea intended to use the anniversary to highlight Kim Jong-un's leadership. "It was a political performance meant to show off that Kim Jong-un remains powerful and strong," he said.

Chang said Kim standing by the side of China's vice-president was a reminder of the cold war when North Korea and China stood against South Korea and the US. It also indicated that North Korea wanted to demonstrate that its ties with China were on a path to recovery, which could send a message to the US.

"The fact that China's vice-president was standing next to Kim Jong-un could have a symbolic meaning. North Korea joining hands with China against South Korea, Japan and the US reminds of the cold war era. North Korea probably wanted to show off that its relationship with China is improving," Chang said. "It is like telling the US that even if you don't want to talk to us, you'll end up having dialogue with us."

Kim's rule, which began in late 2011 after the death of his father, Kim Jong-il, has been marked by high tensions with Washington and Seoul. He has overseen two long-range rocket launches and a nuclear test that drew widespread condemnation and tightened UN sanctions.

North and South Korea have turned to tentative diplomacy in recent weeks, but in March and April there were North Korean threats of nuclear war against Washington and Seoul in response to annual South-Korean-US military drills, and UN condemnation of Pyongyang's nuclear test in February. Long-stalled North Korean nuclear disarmament talks show no sign of resuming.

Last year's parade in Pyongyang, held in April to commemorate the 100th birthday of the late national founder, Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-un's grandfather, created a buzz among military watchers when the North rolled out a mysterious long-range missile known abroad as the KN-08. Most outside observers now believe the missiles were mock-ups, but they were carried on mobile launchers that appeared to have been obtained from China, possibly against UN arms trade sanctions.

Meanwhile, in South Korea, the president, Park Geun-hye, vowed she would not tolerate provocations from North Korea. "I urge North Korea to give up the development of nuclear weapons if the country is to start on a path towards true change and progress," Park said in a speech.

North Korea is estimated to have a handful of crude nuclear bombs, but many analysts do not think it has yet mastered the technology needed to build warheads small enough to fit on long-range missiles.

The North's parade tradition goes back to the founding of the country in 1948. Few countries including North Korea's communist models continue to trot out their military forces in public squares with such pomp and pageantry. But Pyongyang has stuck with them because its leaders believe they are a good way to show the world those things about the military they want to reveal, while at the same time sending a potent message domestically about the power of the ruling elite.


"The beauty of a parade is that weapons systems don't actually have to work in order to be impressive – a missile launcher looks good even when the missile won't launch," said David Stone, an expert on the Soviet and Russian militaries at Kansas State University.

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DTN News - KOREAN PENINSULA NEWS: North Korea Reveals Possible New Missile

DTN News - KOREAN PENINSULA NEWS: North Korea Reveals Possible New Missile
*Weapon displayed as leader Kim Jong-un makes 1st public speech during festivities
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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - April 15, 2012: North Korea has unveiled what appears to be a new missile at a military parade in Pyongyang following the first public speech by the country's recently anointed new leader, Kim Jong-un.

The missile was shown on Sunday during celebrations for the centennial of the birth of the late North Korean foundeinternational worries heightened by the country's simultaneous development of nuclear weapons. Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-un's grandfather. It is a possible addition to an arsenal that has raised 

Kim Jong-un, who took over as supreme leader after the death in December of his father, Kim Jong-il, spoke publicly for the first time Sunday, just two days after a failed rocket launch. He praised his father's "military first" policy.

Kim, who had been seen but not publicly heard before Sunday, stepped to the podium to speak before tens of thousands of people gathered in Pyongyang's main square for meticulously choreographed festivities meant to glorify his grandfather.

Kim said the era when nuclear arms could be used to threaten his country was "forever over." He called for strengthening the country's "military first" policy by placing the "first, second and third" priorities on military might.

He said his country had built a "mighty military" capable of both offence and defence in any type of modern warfare.

"Superiority in military technology is no longer monopolized by imperialists," he said. Soldiers are more important than rockets and artillery, Kim said, and military officers should treat their troops "like brothers and sisters."

Co-operation pledge

He said he is "heartbroken" that the rival Koreas have been divided for decades, and said North Korea "will co-operate with anyone" who truly wishes for reunification.

North Korea defied the U.S. and others Friday by firing a long-range rocket that space officials said was mounted with an observational satellite despite warnings against pushing ahead with the provocative launch. Washington and others say it was a covert test of long-range missile technology.

Hours after the rocket splintered into pieces over the Yellow Sea, the country made an unusual admission of failure, but Kim did not mention the launch in his remarks Sunday.

Kim has since underlined the country's "military first" policy with a budget that allocates a sizable chunk of funding to defence spending.

International condemnation of the rocket firing was swift, including the suspension of U.S. food aid, and there are worries that the North's next move could be an even more provocative nuclear test.

The United Nations Security Council denounced the launch as a violation of resolutions that prohibit North Korea from developing its nuclear and missile programs. The council imposed sanctions on North Korea after its first nuclear test in 2006 and stepped up sanctions after its second in 2009.

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DTN News: National Day Of Indonesia On August 17, 2010

DTN News: National Day Of Indonesia On August 17, 2010

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - August 17, 2010: The National Day of Indonesia is one of the most important holidays in the country with weeks of preparation prior to the main day. During this celebration, the most solemn ceremony is the flag hoisting at the National Palace, televised live and considered a spectacle of the greatest respect and honor for the flag and the Republic of Indonesia.

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, left, and his deputy Boediono greet the audience during a flag hoisting ceremony marking the country's 65th independence day at Merdeka (Freedom) Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010.

Escorted by honor guards, a flag bearer carries an Indonesian national Red-White flag during a ceremony marking the country's 65th independence day at Merdeka (Freedom) Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010.

Honor guards march before a flag raising ceremony marking the country's 65th independence anniversary at the presidential palace in Jakarta on August 17, 2010. Indonesia is celebrating its 65th Independence Day after declaring independence in 1945, although it had to fight the Dutch colonialists in a bloody struggle that lasted until 1949.

This ceremony is led by the President and Vice President and attended by the cabinet, military brass, family members of the current and preceding president, diplomatic corps, and honored guests. In several towns, celebrations are very lively. Neighborhoods gear up for fun and games for the kids. Krupuk (shrimp chips) eating contests, bike decorating, games, races, and lots of fun fill the day. The women are busy in cooking contests to see who can make the biggest krupuk or the most delicious nasi tumpeng.

A spectacular parade is usually held on the Sunday after Independence Day. The parade is marked by floats and marching bands, starting near the National Monument and traveling down JI. Thamrin and JI. Sudirman. The floats are sponsored by government institutions, state companies, private firms, and foundations.

The Philippines enjoys warm and cordial relations with Indonesia, developed through frequent exchanges of visits by high-level officials. Bilateral meetings between the two countries are also held at the sidelines of annual meetings such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Non-Aligned Movement, and the United Nations General Assembly, among others. Last November, the Philippines and Indonesia celebrated the 60th Anniversary of Philippines-Indonesia Bilateral Relations at a reception held at a hotel in Manila. We congratulate the people and the government of Indonesia led by H.E., President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and its Embassy in the Philippines headed by H.E., Ambassador Yohanes Kristiarto Soeryo Legowo, on the occasion of the 65th Anniversary of their Independence. We wish them all the best and success in all their endeavors.

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DTN News: Singapore National Day Parade August 9, 2010 - Fireworks & Celebration

DTN News: Singapore National Day Parade August 9, 2010 - Fireworks & Celebration

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - August 11, 2010: Every year Singapore celebrates National Day on August 9 with parade and fireworks. In this year, Singapore National Day Parade 2010 helds at Padang. This year, it is 45th birthday of Singapore. In Singapore National Day Parade, the Singapore Armed Forces, school choir will perform with death-defying stunts. During the evening, amazing fireworks will be displayed that light up the city skyline. The National Day Parade is held at Padang or National Stadium every year. The state commemorates this day in order to rejoice the day of its independence from Malaysia. Singapore gained independence from Malaysia in 1965. The Independence Day celebrations are incomplete without the National Day Parade. This parade is an essential element of the celebrations of this special day. The first National Day Parade was held in the year 1966. National Day Parade 2007 was occurred in Marina Bay for the first time. It was decided that future parades will be happened there until the new sports hub is completed in around 2014-2016. The 2010 Summer Youth Olympics opening will be held at Marina Bay, due to this reason the National Day Parade 2010 will be held at Padang. This year, theme of Singapore National Day Parade is ‘Live Our Dreams, Fly Our Flags’. Corrinne May, a Singaporean singer-songwriter will compose and perform the Theme Song for Singapore’s National Day 2010 which titled “Song For Singapore“. A dance version of the theme song which will be sung by Singapore Idols Sezairi Sezali and Sylvia Ratonel during the Parade & Ceremony after the Prime Minister takes his seat at the Padang. Colonel Benedict Lim, the Chairman of NDP Executive Committee, said in a press statement yesterday: “2010 marks the 45th year of Singapore’s independence – a defining and significant milestone in the Singapore story. Flying our flag as a symbol of nationhood and hope is a yearly act for most of us during the National Day celebrations period. But this year we want Singaporeans to go beyond that by taking some time to reflect upon the nation’s achievements in a short span of 4 years, including social cohesion, racial and religious harmony, and how the nation had lifted itself time and again out of crisis. We want them to be inspired to live their dreams.”

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The theme is ‘Live Our Dreams, Fly Our Flag’. The idea of the theme appeared that someone wishing upon a shooting star which is in charge of branding NDP 2010 for the designers at FARM. Thus, the charming idea for NDP 2010’s logo was produced.

The logo has the five stars of the Singapore flag in their original ensemble. In the national flag, the shooting motion of the stars resembles the movement of the hemispherical moon. The logo ties in neatly with this year’s theme and all elements of the Singapore flag are described.

Colonel Benedict Lim said, “It captures our collective hope for a better future and expresses our pride for the nation. Fly the flag in the literal sense of waving it at national events, and also in the figurative sense of being proud of Singapore, behaving in a manner that would do the country proud and showcasing Singapore to the world”. Parade & Ceremony: In this year, the thirty contingents will join the Parade & Ceremony segment of the NDP. The Parade & Ceremony segment represents five pillars of the total defence including Military Defence, Civil Defence, Economic Defence, Social Defence and Psychological Defence. The 5 military and home team contingents from the Army, Navy, Airforce, Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force represent the military and civil defence. The ten Uniformed Youth Organisations (UYOs) is structured by the Scouts, Girl Guides, Boys and Girls Brigade, Red Cross, St John, National Civil Defence Cadet Corps, National Police Cadet Corps, and the National Cadet Corps represents the psychological defence. There will be 10 social and economic groups from the PAP, NTUC, HDB, PUB, SingTel, SATS, ERA, Keppel Corp, Sembcorp Industries and Sembcorp Marine which represents the social and economical defence. There are four guards of honour groups from the 3 services of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Singapore Police Force. The crowds wear red, so whether you are at the event or watching it on one of the many big screens around the country, get into the spirit by buying one of the red t-shirts that are on sale around Singapore. In Combined Band contingent, the students from the NCC Band combining with members from the SAF Band and Police Band will participate to offer the resounding beat for the participants. From Army Headquarters, Lieutenant-Colonel Lek Seng Khoon will be the Parade Commander and from SAFTI Military Institute, Master Warrant Officer Albert Chen will be the Parade RSM. The audiences will be treated to the Aerial Display and Mobile Column recitals that take place in NDP once every five years, after the striding out from the Padang. For Singaporeans, Firework will shoot off from nine different locations including commercial buildings other than the parade ground, the rooftop of City Hall and the Marina Bay waters, the Esplanade, Suntec Tower, Pan Pacific Hotel, Ritz Carlton, UOB Tower and Maybank, all of which make for great vantage points for those who want to catch a quick look of the fireworks besides the Padang fields. At the Padang, audiences will be allowed in the heartlands to interact and engage with the activities. To view that special view of the parade and fireworks, many have splurged on hotel rooms and restaurants at celebrations centre on the Padang this year. Associate director, Marketing Communications, Swissotel the Stamford, Koo Sok Hoon said, “This year, we actually have more rooms to offer, as the Parade is at the Padang, compared to last year, where the Parade was at the Floating Platform. Besides locals, we also have some expatriates taking up our rooms for the National Day Parade.” Competition like the new Marina Bay Sands, have not driven prices down. Swissotel said prices are slightly higher this year due to its location to the Padang. The hotel’s restaurant on the 69th floor is also fully booked. Diners who wish to have a window seat are charged an additional $20 per table. At another restaurant nearer ground level, diners can catch the fireworks, listen to the 21-gun salute and watch the mobile columns, while sipping on the Singapore Sling cocktail which costs just $4.50 in celebration of 45 birthday of nation. The offer comes with every set dinner. At the new Fullerton Bay Hotel, you may not get a direct view of the Padang but its rooftop restaurant gives a good view of the fireworks. Giovanni Viterale, GM of The Fullerton Hotel and The Fullerton Bay Hotel said, “We have fantastic cocktails, packages with nice snacks up there. And so far, our venues are almost taken up.” First time NDP 2010 will be recorded in 3D. But, it will not be telecasted in 3D. As a national event will be telecasted live from 5.30pm to 8.30pm (SST) across MediaCorp channels including Channel 5, HD5, Channel 8, Channel U, Suria, Vasantham, okto and Channel NewsAsia International

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DTN News: Iranian Military Planes Crashes In Annual Parade

DTN News: Iranian Military Planes Crashes In Annual Parade *Source: DTN News / Int'l Media (NSI News Source Info) - TEHRAN, Iran: September 24, 2009: Iran's sole Simorgh AWACS aircraft was lost during a military parade Sept. 22, one of two Iranian military aircraft that crashed in Tehran while participating in a display to mark the anniversary of the start of the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq War. Iranian fighter jets fly over the mausoleum of late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini, during a military parade ceremony marking the 29th anniversary of the start of the 1980-1988 Iraq-Iran war, just outside Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009. An Iranian military plane crashed into fields just south of Tehran early Tuesday, according to the state IRNA news agency, saying the plane flew in the air force show that was part of the parade, but there is no immediate word of casualties or details about the plane. The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force operated a single Simorgh, a former Iraqi Air Force Adnan. The Adnan AWACS was in turn a modification of a Soviet-built Ilyushin Il-76 transport. The Simorgh collided with one of the Air Force's Northrop F-5E Tiger II fighters over the area of the Imam Khomeyni Shrine, southern Tehran. According to eyewitnesses, the crash occurred immediately after the parade. Apparently, no mayday call was issued. Both aircraft crashed in flames. Initial reports indicate that seven crewmembers were killed in the crash. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (2nd L), President of Iran, is greeted by officials after speaking during the United Nations General Assembly September 23, 2009 at UN headquarters in New York. In total, Iraq built three AWACS aircraft, one Baghdad, and two Baghdad-2s, the latter later renamed Adnans. One Adnan and the Baghdad were evacuated to Iran during the 1991 Gulf War, while the second Adnan was destroyed on the ground by a coalition air strike in January 1991. The exact status of the Iranian Simorgh and its onboard systems was long uncertain. However, photographs suggest that the aircraft was equipped with a newly fitted functioning radar suite.