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  ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former defense minister Gallant

  Europe, Middle East, News November 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and a senior Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri. The warrants have been issued on the grounds of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the ongoing Gaza conflict
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  Southeast Asian defense leaders discuss regional security challenges with US and China at ASEAN defense ministers’ summit

  Asia-Pacific, News November 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  Southeast Asian defense leaders met in Laos with counterparts from China, U.S., and other nations to discuss regional security as part of ASEAN Defense Minsters' Meeting-Plus. US Defense Secretary and Chinese Defense Minister attended the summit.
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  Australia, US, and UK to jointly develop and share hypersonic technologies under AUKUS agreement

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S., UK, and Australia are taking a step forward in defense innovation by accelerating the development of hypersonic technologies under a new AUKUS agreement. This latest trilateral partnership is part of the AUKUS alliance that aims to bolster collective security and maintain a technological edge in Indo-Pacific.
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  US Air Force receives next-generation Stand-in Attack Weapon for further testing

  News, US November 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States Air Force has received the new generation Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) test missile from defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman to confirm the safe carriage and separation of the weapon from its launch aircraft.
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  G20 Leaders gather in Brazil to discuss global issues and foster international cooperation

  Americas, News November 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  The G20 Leaders met in Brazil to address global challenges under the theme "Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet”. Leaders of the world’s 20 major economies called for an international pact to combat hunger, more aid for war-torn Gaza, and an end to hostilities in the Middle East and Ukraine.
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  NASA’s X-59 supersonic aircraft undergoing final system tests before first flight

  News, US November 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  NASA Aeronautics and U.S. defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin Skunk Works start engine run testing of X-59 supersonic aircraft. This marks the final major system check-out of the aircraft before taxi tests and first flight.
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  Biden administration allows Ukraine to use long-range US missiles to strike Russia

  Europe, News, US November 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Biden administration has allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapons for long-range strikes deep into Russian territory, U.S. officials and sources disclosed on November 18, 2024. This decision is a significant reversal in Washington’s stance on the Ukraine-Russia conflict and has drawn sharp reactions from Moscow.
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  Comments Off on US Army awards Lockheed Martin contract to increase PAC-3 missile production capacity 0

  US Army awards Lockheed Martin contract to increase PAC-3 missile production capacity

  News, US November 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States Army recently awarded American defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin a contract to increase the production capacity of Patriot Advanced Capability - 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancements (MSEs) to 650 per year.
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  US, Australia and Japan defense ministers meet to discuss Indo-Pacific security, enhance military cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  Australia, Japan, and the United States have agreed to enhance defense cooperation and collective deterrence following a trilateral meeting of defense ministers in northern Australia. Japan will now regularly deploy its Ground Self-Defense Force's marine unit to Australia as part of strengthened trilateral ties.
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  European and African nations participated in US-led Phoenix Express maritime security exercise

  Africa, News, US November 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  North African, European, and U.S. forces participated in Exercise Phoenix Express 2024, a multinational maritime security exercise organized by the U.S. Africa Command. More than 1,500 military personnel and observers participated in this year's exercise which was held from November 4 to 15, 2024.

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