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NATO allies pile pressure on Hungary to ratify Sweden’s accession
Europe, News February 6, 2024 , by IRIA
A group of ambassadors from NATO member countries arrived at the parliament building in Budapest on February 5, 2023, to urge Hungarian lawmakers to vote in favor of Sweden’s bid to join NATO. Hungary's ruling Fidesz party, however, chose to boycott the session, hurdling Sweden’s NATO membership.
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US Army receives first production delivery of Integrated Battle Command System equipment
News, US February 6, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army received the first production item for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). The American defense firm Northrop Grumman has already delivered the Integrated Collaborative Environment (ICE) and aims to deliver additional major end items in early 2024.
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US targets Houthi sites in Yemen, intends further strikes in Iraq and Syria
Middle East, News, US February 5, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States and the United Kingdom carried out attacks on Houthi-controlled positions in Yemen in a new wave of strikes. The U.S. also announced that it intends to target Iran-backed groups in the Middle East as a follow-up to its initial wave of attacks that targeted 85 sites in Iraq and Syria.
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Lockheed Martin delivers advanced APY-9 radar for US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft
News, US February 5, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. leading defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin has delivered the 75th APY-9 most advanced radar for the U.S. Navy's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. The advanced sensors of APY-9 radar enable the U.S. Navy to maintain its information-gathering capabilities.
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US launches retaliatory airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, killing dozens
Middle East, News, US February 4, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States military conducted a wave of airstrikes in Iraq and Syria targeting more than 85 different locations. The airstrikes, denounced by Iraq and Syria, were claimed to be conducted against Iranian-linked militant groups in the region.
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UK and US defense chiefs meet to discuss Houthi attacks, AUKUS, support for Ukraine
Europe, News, US February 4, 2024 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps met U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin to discuss Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, humanitarian assistance to Gaza, and support for Ukraine.
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Ukraine claims its sea drones destroyed Russian warship near Crimea
Europe, News February 3, 2024 , by IRIA
Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) has reported that it used underwater drones to engage and eliminate a Russian warship in the Black Sea, close to the Russian-annexed Crimean Peninsula on February 1, 2024.
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US approves India’s request to purchase 31 MQ-9B drones for $4 billion
Asia-Pacific, News, US February 3, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department approved India’s request to purchase the first batch of 31 MQ-9B drones. The estimated $4 billion sale also includes 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, 310 GBU-39B/B laser small-diameter bombs, and 161 embedded global positioning and inertial navigation systems.
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European Union approves $54 billion aid package for Ukraine
Europe, News February 2, 2024 , by IRIA
The leaders of the 27 European Union nations finalized an agreement to offer Ukraine a fresh $54 billion (50 billion Euros) support package for its economy. This decision was reached despite weeks of Hungary's threats to veto the proposal.
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US and Kuwait naval forces conduct joint maritime exercise in Arabian Gulf
Middle East, News, US February 2, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command conducted a joint maritime drill with the Kuwait Naval Force and Coast Guard. The naval forces of two countries are training in the Arabian Gulf from January 28 to February 7, 2024.