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US developing directed energy weapon to defeat threats at speed of light
News, US December 23, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. defense firm Raytheon, an RTX business, to design, build, and test two high-power microwave antenna systems for U.S. military. The weapon system will use directed energy to counter aerial threats at the speed of light.
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US approves nearly $2 billion sale of Black Hawk helicopters to Greece
Europe, News, US December 23, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 35 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters along with its military armaments, weapons, surplus engines, and other related equipment to Greece in a deal that is worth around $1.95 billion.
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France and Saudi Arabia sign agreement to strengthen defense cooperation
Europe, Middle East, News December 22, 2023 , by IRIA
Defense representatives from France and Saudi Arabia came together in Paris on December 20, 2023, to sign a bilateral executive plan for “cooperation on capabilities, military, R&D, and industries,” the Saudi defense minister said.
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Estonia procures large quantities of ammunitions and weapons to strengthen defense capabilities
Europe, News December 22, 2023 , by IRIA
Estonia's Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur revealed on December 19, 2023, that the Northern European nation has procured large quantities of ammunition and weapon systems to boost defense capabilities.
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US Defense Secretary Austin visits Middle East as pressure grows for ceasefire in Gaza
Middle East, News, US December 21, 2023 , by IRIA
United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in the Middle East on a multi-day trip to discuss the ongoing regional affairs with his counterparts and regional leadership.
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Russian Prime Minister Mishustin visits China to meet Xi Jinping, boost bilateral cooperation
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News December 21, 2023 , by IRIA
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit on December 19, 2023, to meet his Chinese counterpart and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Mishustin’s visit is aimed at deepening the economic bond between the two sides and help jointly cope with external interference in the region.
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US, Japan, South Korea activate intelligence sharing system on North Korean missiles
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 20, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States and its close allies Japan and South Korea activated a real-time intelligence sharing system on North Korean missiles on December 19, 2023, enhancing security cooperation to effectively detect and respond to missile launches.
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Finland signs landmark defense cooperation deal with US
Europe, News, US December 20, 2023 , by IRIA
Finland, the newest member of the NATO alliance, has signed an agreement with the United States to enhance bilateral military cooperation. The representatives from the two countries met in Washington to finalize the deal on December 18, 2023, that aims to counter Russia’s long-term threat to Europe.
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Russia loads new intercontinental ballistic missile into silo in Moscow
Europe, News December 19, 2023 , by IRIA
Russia’s rocket forces deployed the Yars nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles into the launch silos at the Kozelsk base in the Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow, raising concerns about global nuclear safety.
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US space combatant command achieves full operational capability
News, US December 19, 2023 , by IRIA
United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) commander Army Gen. James Dickinson declared that the country's combatant command reached full operational capability after four years.