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US tests Aegis Combat System simultaneously engaging multiple targets
News, US October 28, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Navy's USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) guided missile destroyer successfully completed the flight test of Aegis Weapon System-48 (FTM-48), also known as Vigilant Wyvern, at the north of the Pacific Missile Test Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii.
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Armenia procures French equipment to strengthen air defense, plans to reduce Russian military presence
Europe, News October 27, 2023 , by IRIA
France has pledged to boost Armenia‘s air defenses as Yerevan has agreed to purchase radar systems from the French group Thales. The move comes as Armenia considers reducing its reliance on Russia, which has been Armenia’s traditional security guarantor.
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Pakistan conducts test launch of Ghauri ballistic missile
Asia-Pacific, News October 27, 2023 , by IRIA
Pakistan military conducted a successful test launch of its medium-range Ghauri ballistic missile which is capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional warheads. The test was conducted on October 24, 2023, as part of the operational and technical readiness of the military.
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700 dead in one night as Israel intensifies bombing of Gaza
Middle East, News October 26, 2023 , by IRIA
More than 700 Palestinians were killed in Gaza by Israeli airstrikes in the last 24 hours, Gaza’s health ministry reported. Israel conducted more than 400 airstrikes in Gaza on October 24, 2023, targeting what it claims are terrorists’ hideouts. Israeli bombardment has killed 6,500 Palestinians since October 7
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US, Japan, South Korea conduct first-ever trilateral aerial exercise
Asia-Pacific, News, US October 26, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States, South Korea, and Japan held their first-ever trilateral combined aerial exercise in an effort to send a strong message to North Korea. An American B-52 bomber and F-16 fighter jets participated in the exercise.
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Iran hosts regional summit on Azerbaijan-Armenia peace talks
Europe, Middle East, News October 25, 2023 , by IRIA
In their first interaction since Azerbaijan took control of the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, representatives from Armenia and Azerbaijan met in Iran for peace talks on October 23, 2023. Russian and Turkish foreign ministers were also present during the meeting.
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NATO plans to enhance defense posture in Arctic amid rising militarization
Europe, News October 25, 2023 , by IRIA
NATO Allies plan to enhance deterrence and defense posture in the Arctic amid increasing competition and militarization in the region. NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Rob Bauer warned that the militarization of the Arctic by Russia and China is "concerning" for the Western Allies.
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US accuses Iran of facilitating attacks on American troops in Middle East
Middle East, News, US October 24, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of Defense has accused Iran of being “actively facilitating” attacks on the U.S. military personnel deployed in the Middle East. The United States has increased its military deployment in the region following the Israel-Hamas war.
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Turkey’s President sends legislation to ratify Sweden’s bid to join NATO
Europe, News October 24, 2023 , by IRIA
Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan submitted a bill to the parliament on October 23, 2023, seeking ratification for Sweden’s admission into the NATO alliance. The move comes after months of back-and-forth diplomacy on the issues between Turkey and other NATO member states.
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US deploys air defense system, China sends warships as tensions escalate in Middle East
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News October 23, 2023 , by IRIA
China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy has sent six warships to the Middle East, including a guided missile destroyer, amid the escalating tensions in the region. The United States also deployed its THAAD and Patriot missile defense system in the region.