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South Korea holds live-fire drills after North Korean shelling
Asia-Pacific, News January 8, 2024 , by IRIA
South Korean Armed Forces and marine units conducted live-fire drills in response to North Korean artillery shelling attacks toward the South Korean islands of Yeonpyeong and Baengnyeongdo in the Yellow Sea.
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US Secretary of State Blinken arrives in Turkey to kick off week-long trip to Middle East
Middle East, News, US January 7, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Turkey on January 6, 2024, to kick off another week-long trip to the Middle East. In his fourth visit to the region since the October 7 attack, Blinken aims to meet with regional leadership amid growing tension in the region.
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Pakistan inducts new batch of Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets
Asia-Pacific, News January 6, 2024 , by IRIA
Pakistan Air Force has inducted a new batch of Chinese-made J-10C aircraft in its fleet of fighter jets to enhance the country’s defense capabilities. The induction of the new fighter was also accompanied by a batch of Turkish-made combat drones.
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Ukraine destroys Russia’s $250 million radar system hours after its first deployment
Europe, News January 6, 2024 , by IRIA
Ukraine’s special forces struck Russia’s new and expensive 1K148 Yastreb-AV counter-battery radar system only hours after Russian forces announced its deployment on the battlefield. Ukrainian forces used the U.S.-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to destroy the target.
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Four European NATO members to buy 1,000 Patriot missiles from US in $5.5 billion deal
Europe, News January 5, 2024 , by IRIA
A coalition of four European and NATO member states, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Romania, have jointly ordered 1000 U.S.-made Patriot missiles in a $5.5 billion amid Russia’s renewed intensive airstrikes on major Ukrainian cities.
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US Nimitz-class aircraft carrier conducted maritime operations in South China Sea
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 5, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) with its Carrier Strike Group 1 conducted […]
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More than 100 people killed in Iran in explosions near Qassem Soleimani’s tomb
Middle East, News January 4, 2024 , by IRIA
At least 103 people were reported dead in Iran on January 3, 2023, while hundreds sustained severe injuries in two explosions near the tomb of the late Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) General Qassem Soleimani.
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South Korea to get 20 F-35 stealth fighter jets from US
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 4, 2024 , by IRIA
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced its decision to purchase 20 additional F-35A fighter jets from the United States. The U.S. State Department had approved Seoul's request to purchase one of the most advanced stealth aircraft last year.
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Norway announces direct weapons sales and military support for Ukraine
Europe, News January 3, 2024 , by IRIA
The Norwegian government has announced its decision to allow direct weapons sales and military equipment from Norway's defense industry to the Ukrainian defense authorities. The policy shift entered into force on January 1, 2024.
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Kim Jong Un orders military to ‘annihilate’ US and South Korea if they attack North Korea
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 3, 2024 , by IRIA
North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” South Korea and the United States if they initiate a military confrontation with North Korea. Kim made these remarks during a meeting with his top military commanders on New Year’s Eve.