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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges US to increase military aid during Washington visit
Europe, News, US December 13, 2023 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting Washington for the third time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started in February 2022. During his meeting with President Joe Biden and the U.S. lawmakers, Zelensky urged Washington to increase military aid for Ukraine.
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China and Vietnam agree to strengthen ties as Xi visits Hanoi
Asia-Pacific, News December 12, 2023 , by IRIA
China’s President Xi Jinping arrived in Vietnam on December 12, 2023, for the first time in six years seeking to strengthen ties with the communist neighbor amid the U.S.’s increasing influence in the region. Xi’s visit comes three months after U.S. President Joe Biden traveled to Vietnam.
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US Air Force F-16 jet crashes in South Korea, pilot survives after ejecting
News, US December 12, 2023 , by IRIA
A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed in South Korea on December 11, 2023, while it was on a routine training flight. The pilot was rescued after surviving the crash through last-minute ejection.
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Latvia signs $105 million deal with US to acquire Naval Strike Missile system
Europe, News, US December 12, 2023 , by IRIA
Latvia has finalized a $105 million agreement with the U.S. to acquire the Naval Stike Missile (NSM) coastal defense system. The announcement was made jointly by Latvia’s Defense Minister Andris Spruds and the U.S. Ambassador to Latvia, Christopher Robinson.
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Italian Air Force to train Swedish fighter pilots under 10-year agreement
Europe, News December 11, 2023 , by IRIA
More than 100 Swedish fighter jet pilots would receive combat training in Italy over the decade under an agreement signed between Swedish Armed Forces and Italian Air Force. Sweden has become the first Nordic nation to have such defense collaboration with Italy.
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US Army receives first delivery of long-range Precision Strike Missile
News, US December 11, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has announced the initial delivery of the next-generation long-range Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), which is set to replace the U.S. Army’s three-decades-old long-range missile system.
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US, Japan, South Korea national security advisors meet to discuss North Korea threat
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 10, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held a trilateral meeting with South Korean National Security Advisor Cho Tae-Yong and Japanese National Security Advisor Takeo Akiba to discuss the growing threat from North Korea.
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US vetoes UN resolution calling for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, aid groups criticize the move
Middle East, News, US December 9, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza between the Israeli military and Hamas. Washington was the only UN Security Council member to oppose the resolution.
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South Korean defense firm signs $2.4 billion contract with Australia for infantry fighting vehicles
Asia-Pacific, News December 9, 2023 , by IRIA
South Korean defense manufacturing firm, Hanwha Aerospace, announced signing a contract with Australia worth $2.4 billion. Under the contract, Hanwha would provide 129 Redback infantry fighting vehicles (IVF) to the Australian military by 2028.
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Azerbaijan and Armenia agree to exchange prisoners of war and work towards peace deal
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News December 8, 2023 , by IRIA
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to take steps toward normalization of relations after decades of wars and conflicts. The two countries have agreed to exchange prisoners captured during recent fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh. and sign a peace deal soon.