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US, South Korea, Japan leaders meet at Camp David to deepen economic and military ties
Asia-Pacific, News, US August 19, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. President Joe Biden met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yoel and these Japanese President Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at Camp David near Washington on August 18, 2023. Leaders of the three countries vowed to deepen economic cooperation and military partnership against China and North Korea.
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World’s largest warship USS Gerald R. Ford trains with NATO ships in Mediterranean Sea
Europe, News, US August 19, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Navy’s aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is conducting a series of maritime training exercises with NATO task group during Exercise Sage Wolverine. The exercises are being held from August 2 to 23 in the central Mediterranean Sea.
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Iran’s foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia for first time in years as relations improve
Middle East, News August 18, 2023 , by IRIA
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian arrived in Riyadh on August 17, 2023, marking the first official trip from an Iranian top diplomat to Saudi Arabia in years. His visit aims to further ease the tensions between the two former rival states in the Middle Eastern.
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US approves sale of Israel’s Arrow-3 missile defense system to Germany for $3.5 billion
Europe, Middle East, News, US August 18, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States has approved Israel's request to sell its Arrow-3 missile defense system to Germany for $3.5 billion, making it the largest single defense deal in Israel's history. If approved, the Arrow-3 defense systems will be delivered to Germany by the end of 2025.
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Maritime forces from 20 Indo-Pacific partner countries taking part in SEACAT Exercise
Asia-Pacific, News, US August 17, 2023 , by IRIA
Maritime forces from 20 Indo-Pacific partner nations are taking part in the 22nd iteration of the Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) Exercise in Singapore. The two-week multilateral maritime exercise is aimed at strengthening coordination among nations in the Indo-Pacific region.
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North Korea says detained American soldier crossed border due to racism in US army
Asia-Pacific, News, US August 17, 2023 , by IRIA
North Korea has released its first public acknowledgment of the U.S. soldier, Travis King, who was captured after crossing the border from South Korea. Pyongyang released a statement on August 16, 2023, claiming that King fled from the "inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination" in the U.S. Army seeking refuge in North Korea.
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Poland holds its largest military parade amid increasing regional threats
Europe, News August 16, 2023 , by IRIA
Poland held its largest military parade since the Cold War on August 15, 2023. The military parade was arranged to celebrate Warsaw’s victory over the Soviet Union’s Red Army in 1920.
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US approves $200 million military aid package for Ukraine
Europe, News, US August 16, 2023 , by IRIA
United States Department of Defense announced its latest security assistance package for Ukraine. The military package, valued at $200 million, was announced by the Pentagon on August 14, 2023.
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European Union delivers more than 200,000 artillery shells to Ukraine
Europe, News August 15, 2023 , by IRIA
European Union delivered more than 223,800 self-propelled long-range artillery shells to Ukraine and pledged to spend $2 billion to deliver over one million shells to Ukraine over the course of 12 months.
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China’s defense chief heads to Russia and Belarus on 6-day trip
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News August 15, 2023 , by IRIA
China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu embarked on a six-day visit to Russia and Belarus on August 14, 2023. Li will address the Moscow Conference on International Security and meet with Russian and Belarusian leaders during his visit.