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US issues stern warning to North Korea: Any nuclear attack would end Kim’s regime
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 18, 2023 , by IRIA
Washington and Seoul have issued a dire warning to North Korea over any nuclear attack against the United States or its regional allies. A joint statement by the U.S. and South Korea says that a nuclear attack from Pyongyang would result in the end of Kim Jong Un’s regime.
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Israeli forces mistakenly killed 3 hostages in Gaza
Middle East, News December 18, 2023 , by IRIA
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has claimed responsibility for mistakenly killing three Israeli hostages in Gaza. The hostages were shot dead by the Israeli soldiers during a combat operation in Shejaiya in northern Gaza, while they were holding a white cloth and asking for help in Hebrew.
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US Army successfully tests LTAMDS radar against air and missile threats
News, US December 17, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Army successfully conducted a second live-fire test of its advanced Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar against air and missile threats.
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Romania to get Javelin missiles from US for $80 million
Europe, News, US December 17, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States Department of State has approved about $80 million (€73.3 million) Foreign Military Sale of Javelin Missiles and related equipment for Romania.
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Hungary blocks $54 billion EU funding for Ukraine
Europe, News December 16, 2023 , by IRIA
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocked the European Union’s crucial military aid package for Ukraine hours after EU leaders agreed to open membership talks for Kyiv. Orban was the only EU leader to veto a resolution seeking to approve $54 billion in funding for Ukraine.
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German armed forces to buy 82 H145M military helicopters from Airbus
Europe, News December 16, 2023 , by IRIA
The German Armed Forces have signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters to purchase up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters. This marked the largest-ever order placed for the H145M helicopters with 62 firm orders and an option for 20 more helicopters.
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US Congress approves $886 billion defense budget for 2024
News, US December 15, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States House of Representatives and Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on December 14, 2023. The act, worth more than $886 billion, now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature to become a law.
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Zelenskyy visits Norway, secures $31 million military aid for Ukraine
Europe, News December 15, 2023 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Oslo on December 13, 2023, for a surprise visit to meet with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere. Norway announced $31 million worth of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) for Ukraine during Zelenskyy’s visit.
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US destroys ballistic missile target during Ground-based Midcourse Defense System test
News, US December 14, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the U.S. Northern Command conducted a Ground-based Midcourse Defense System test and successfully destroyed an Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile target.
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Austria awards $574 million contract to Rheinmetall for air defense system upgrades
Europe, News December 14, 2023 , by IRIA
Austria's Ministry of Defense has awarded a $574 million (€532 million) contract to German defense firm Rheinmetall to conduct a comprehensive modernization of its existing Skyguard air defense systems.