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NATO Allies agreed to enhance support for Kyiv in Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting
Europe, News, US July 20, 2023 , by IRIA
Representatives from 50 different countries joined the 14th Ukraine Defense Group meeting in a virtual format. The meeting was chaired by the U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of U.S. Army General Mark Miley on July 18, 2023.
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Pentagon announces plans to deploy US Navy destroyer and fighter jets near Oman
Middle East, News, US July 20, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Department of Defense announced plans to deploy Navy destroyer USS Thomas Hudner and F-35 and F-16 fighter jets in the Middle East to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
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Turkey and Saudi Arabia sign defense deals as Erdogan begins three-nation Gulf tour
Middle East, News July 19, 2023 , by IRIA
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Saudi Arabia on July 17, 2023, commencing his three-state Gulf tour. Erdogan is pushing to mend diplomatic and economic ties with Gulf powers to support Ankara’s struggling economy.
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Russia halts Black Sea grain deal, UN and several G20 members condemn the move
Europe, News July 19, 2023 , by IRIA
Russia said that it was withdrawing from the UN-brokered agreement to allow grain exports from Ukraine through the Black Sea until its demands to loosen sanctions on its own agricultural exports were met. The wartime deal allowed grain to flow from Ukrainian ports to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
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US, UK and Australia sign joint agreement on E-7 Wedgetail development
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US July 18, 2023 , by IRIA
The head of air forces from the U.S., Australia, and the UK signed a joint agreement for cooperation on E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft. The three countries would cooperate on capability development, testing, interoperability, operations, and training of the aircraft.
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Japanese Prime Minister Kishida visits Saudi Arabia and UAE during his Gulf trip
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News July 18, 2023 , by IRIA
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in the United Arab Emirates on July 17, 2023, after completing his trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Kishida is focusing on developing stronger economic ties during his three-day trip to the Gulf countries.
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US DARPA awards contract to design vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aircraft
News, US July 17, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to design a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aircraft system.
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Iraq and Syria leaders meet in Damascus to discuss refugees and sanctions issues
Middle East, News July 17, 2023 , by IRIA
Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia al-Sudani arrived in Damascus on July 16, 2023, with a high-level delegation to hold talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on his first trip to the country since the Syrian civil started 12 years ago.
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US to send F-16 fighter jets in Gulf region to protect ships from Iranian seizure
Middle East, News, US July 16, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States is considering deploying additional F-16 fighter jets around the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf region with the task to protect ships from the Iranian seizure, a U.S. Department of Defense official has said.
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South Korean President Yoon meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv, pledges $150m aid for Ukraine
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 16, 2023 , by IRIA
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol arrived in Kyiv on a surprise visit to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Yoon pledged to increase humanitarian aid for Ukraine from $100 million to $150m.