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US and UK launch attacks against Houthi targets in Yemen
Europe, Middle East, News, US January 14, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States and the United Kingdom launched a series of airstrikes and missile attacks against Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen. The massive attacks were conducted using naval warships, fighter jets, and submarines as a retaliatory move against the Houthis.
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UK and Ukraine sign security agreement as British prime minister visits Kyiv
Europe, News January 14, 2024 , by IRIA
Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to provide Kyiv with more than $3 billion in military aid during his latest trip to Ukraine. Sunak met the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his trip to Kyiv as he said that “Ukraine will never be alone.”
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US approves $250 million Tomahawk missile sales for Australia
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 13, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved $250 million worth of Tomahawk cruise missile sales for Australia under the Foreign Military Sales. The possible sale covers the provision of general weapons support services, logistics support management, and material support.
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Iranian navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
Middle East, News January 13, 2024 , by IRIA
Iran's navy seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on January 11, 2024. The tanker was carrying Iraqi oil to Turkey. The move comes as a retaliation to the United States, which seized the same oil tanker last year when it was Iranian oil.
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NATO allies pledge billions of euros worth of military and economic assistance for Ukraine
Europe, News January 12, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO Allies pledged to provide billions of euros of military and economic assistance to Ukraine during the NATO-Ukraine Council meeting on January 10, 2024, following Russian airstrikes against Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.
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Indonesia completes final order for 42 Rafale jets from France
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 12, 2024 , by IRIA
Indonesia has signed an agreement with France’s Dassault Aviation to purchase the last batch of 18 Rafale fighter jets to complete its order of 42 planes. Delivery of the final batch is scheduled to begin by early 2026.
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China and US military leaders meet in Washington for defense talks
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 11, 2024 , by IRIA
Senior military officials from China arrived in Washington this week to conduct high-level meetings with their U.S. counterparts as communication channels between the two countries resume after a yearlong pause.
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US Marines strengthening readiness in Indo-Pacific to counter maritime challenges
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 11, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Marines demonstrated defense capabilities and readiness during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Stand-In Force Exercise 24. The Marines conducted realistic Stand-in Force Operations at the U.S. Marine Corps installation Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji in Japan.
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Ukraine receives Skynex air defense systems from Germany to counter Russian drones
Europe, News January 10, 2024 , by IRIA
In the latest military aid package for Kyiv, Germany has announced that it would provide its fastest air defense system, Skynex, to Ukraine. Skynex would provide an ideal cost-effective solution to counter Russia’s drone attack.
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China sanctions five US defense firms in response to arms sales to Taiwan
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 10, 2024 , by IRIA
China has sanctioned five U.S.-based defense-related companies in response to the U.S.’s arms sales to Taiwan and reciprocate the U.S. sanctions, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced.