279: IDF Pushes Tanks into Central Rafah + Report: IDF Using Unmanned M113 APCs + Switzerland to host Ukraine Peace Summit in June + US Gaza Pier Needs Repair + More

I - On Defense Podcast

For Review:
1. US Gaza Pier Needs Repair. The pier will be pulled from the beach and sent to the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, where U.S. Central Command will repair it.
2. IDF continues investigation into the deadly fire that occurred after a strike on two Hamas commanders in Rafah. IDF suspects that munitions or some other combustible substance caused a secondary explosion and a fire to spread in a complex housing displaced Gazans.
3. IDF Pushes Tanks into Central Rafah. IDF tanks were spotted near Al-Awda mosque, a central Rafah landmark, the witnesses said.
4. Report: IDF Using Unmanned M113 APCs in Rafah ground campaign.
5. Spain and Belgium provide commitments for future military aid to Ukraine.
6. Switzerland to host Ukraine Peace Summit from 15-16 June 2024. Russia not invited.
7. Sweden's Air Force wants long-range missiles and more personnel.
8. Sweden brings increased naval capability to NATO via vast submarine experience and an increased focus on sea bed warfare.