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US Army and Navy achieve milestone with major test of advanced Hypersonic Missile System
News, US December 16, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army and U.S. Navy successfully conducted the latest all-up round (AUR) test of the jointly developed Common Hypersonic Glide Body system, advancing both services toward the deployment of hypersonic weapons from both ground and sea platforms.
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Kurdish forces in Syria mistakenly shoot down US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone
Middle East, News, US December 15, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in Syria downed a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone, misidentifying it as a potential threat. This incident occurred during an active operation by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a U.S. ally in the ongoing Syrian fight.
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US Secretary of State Blinken visits Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq to discuss Syria and Gaza crises
Middle East, News, US December 14, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken conducted another crucial diplomatic tour of the Middle East. Blinken visited Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq and engaged in high-level talks centered on Syria’s ongoing transition, counterterrorism efforts, and the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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US defense firm begins production of first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for France
Europe, News, US December 14, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman started the production of the first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft for the French Navy.
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Somalia and Ethiopia to resolve Somaliland port dispute in Turkey-mediated agreement
Africa, Middle East, News December 13, 2024 , by IRIA
Somalia and Ethiopia have committed to working together to resolve their disagreement over Ethiopia’s plan to build a port in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia. The announcement followed talks between the two countries' leaders, mediated by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, held in Ankara on December 12, 2024.
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British Army tests truck-mounted laser weapons as a cheaper option to counter drones
Europe, News December 13, 2024 , by IRIA
The British Army successfully destroyed flying drones with a high-energy laser mounted on an armored vehicle marking a significant development in energy-based countermeasures against the growing threat of drone attacks on modern battlefields.
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US Defense Secretary visits Japan to discuss regional security issues and suspension of Osprey flights
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 12, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Japanese officials during his trip to Tokyo. Austin is visiting Japan to reinforce the vital U.S.-Japan alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security amid escalating tensions with China and North Korea.
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NATO allies ramp up efforts to enhance security of underwater infrastructure
Europe, News December 12, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO organized a military and industry experts meeting on December 10, 2024, in Brussels to strengthen cooperation against escalating threats to critical undersea infrastructure. With recent incidents of sabotage highlighting the vulnerability of subsea cables and pipelines, NATO is intensifying efforts to safeguard these vital lifelines of communication and energy.
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Turkish President Erdogan calls NATO Chief to discuss Syria’s developing situation
Europe, Middle East, News December 11, 2024 , by IRIA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on December 10, 2024, according to the Anadolu news agency. The conversation addressed the rapidly changing situation in Syria following the collapse of Bashar Assad's regime.
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South Korean Navy commissions its first next-generation Aegis destroyer
Asia-Pacific, News December 11, 2024 , by IRIA
South Korea's Navy completed the commission of ROKS Jeongjo the Great, the first ship in a new class of guided-missile destroyers equipped with the advanced Aegis combat system.