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US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as North Korea strengthens ties with Russia
Asia-Pacific, News October 13, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered USS Ronald Regan aircraft carrier arrived at South Korea’s southern port of Busan along with its battle group on October 12, 2023. The U.S. aircraft carrier battle group visited South Korea to show support for its regional ally.
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US increases Military and Intelligence support to Israel in fight against Hamas
Middle East, News, US October 12, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of Defense has detailed the military and intelligence support it is providing to Israel in its fight against Hamas attacks. According to some sources, the White House and U.S. Congress are crafting an emergency $2 billion aid package for Israel.
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NATO Defense Ministers meet to discuss Ukraine issue, Israel-Palestine war
Europe, News October 12, 2023 , by IRIA
NATO Defense Ministers met in Brussels to discuss the support for Ukraine and the Israel-Palestine war. The Allies discussed ways to strengthen deterrence and defense of the Alliance as well as NATO operations and missions in different regions.
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US Navy commissions Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer
News, US October 11, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Navy commissioned its latest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas on October 7, 2023. It is the first Flight III ship and the most capable warship in this class. The destroyer was built by the leading producer of ships for the U.S. Navy, Huntington-Ingalls Shipbuilding.
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Western leaders assure support for Israel, call on Iran not to expand conflict
Europe, Middle East, News October 11, 2023 , by IRIA
Leaders of the United States, France, Germany, United Kingdom, and Itay held a video conference call to discuss the ongoing security situation in Israel. Biden and his allies reaffirmed their support for Israel and called on Iran "not to expand the conflict beyond Gaza".
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US sends aircraft carrier and naval destroyers to support Israel after Hamas attack
Middle East, News, US October 10, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has moved its aircraft carrier and warships closer to Israeli shores in the eastern Mediterranean amid escalating tensions in the region after the Hamas group launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
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Japan advances Tomahawk missile procurement by one year
Asia-Pacific, News October 10, 2023 , by IRIA
Japan has hastened its efforts to procure the U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles by one year. Japanese Defense Minister Kihara Minoru announced that Tokyo will start receiving the missiles from fiscal 2025 instead of 2026.
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More than 2400 reported dead after fatal earthquake jolts Afghanistan
Asia-Pacific, News October 9, 2023 , by IRIA
A powerful earthquake struck the tremor-prone mountainous western region of Afghanistan on October 7, 2023. The Taliban administration of Afghanistan has reported that 2445 people have died in the fatal earthquake.
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Estonia and Latvia to acquire 3000 military vehicles for $700 million
Europe, News October 9, 2023 , by IRIA
Estonia and Latvia signed a joint contract with a Swedish multinational vehicle manufacturer, Volvo, as well as two other mobility developers for the procurement of around 3000 military vehicles. The contract has been estimated at around $700 million.
2 Comments on Israel-Palestine War: 400 killed in Palestine, 700 in Israel after surprise attack by Hamas 0

Israel-Palestine War: 400 killed in Palestine, 700 in Israel after surprise attack by Hamas
Middle East, News October 8, 2023 , by IRIA
At least 300 Israelis have been confirmed dead and 1,860 injured as the Hamas group launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Israel in years. At least 313 Palestinians were killed in Gaza in retaliatory Israeli airstrikes.