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Zelenskyy brings home five Ukrainian commanders from Turkey, Russia blames Ankara for violating agreement
Europe, News July 10, 2023 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Istanbul, Turkey, to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The talks in Istanbul addressed Kyiv’s bid to join the NATO alliance. Zelensky returned home with five commanders of Ukraine’s former garrison in Mariupol.
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F-22 stealth fighter jets join US-Philippines military exercise Cope Thunder
Asia-Pacific, News, US July 10, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter jets are taking part in the second leg of the joint military exercise Cope Thunder 23-2 that involves personnel from the United States and the Philippines. The USAF is conducting a joint aerial and military exercise with the Philippines Air Force (PAF) in July to bolster aerial interoperability.
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Dutch government collapses after failing to reach consensus on migration policy
Europe, News July 9, 2023 , by IRIA
Netherlands’ four-party coalition government resigned after just a year and a half in office. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte sent his resignation to the King on July 8 as the coalition government collapsed because of differences related to migration and asylum policies.
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US announces $800 million military package for Ukraine, including cluster munitions
Europe, News, US July 9, 2023 , by IRIA
United States Defense Department has announced an additional security assistance package of up to $800 million for Ukraine including munitions for Patriot and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS).
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Germany to acquire 60 Chinook helicopters in $8.7 billion deal
Europe, News, US July 8, 2023 , by IRIA
Germany is set to buy 60 Chinook helicopters from Boeing along with all the necessary infrastructure, fleet service boats, and airborne vehicles for troops. The deal which is worth up to $8.7 billion was announced by Germany’s Budget Committee on July 5, 2023.
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NATO chief hosts talks between Sweden and Turkey, stalemate continues
Europe, News July 7, 2023 , by IRIA
NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg hosted a meeting between high-level officials from Sweden, Turkey, and Finland at NATO headquarters on July 6, 2023. The meeting was the last-minute push to attain ratification from Ankara over Sweden’s accession before NATO’s annual summit, however, it failed to convince Turkey to lift its block.
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UK Defense Ministry awards $1.1 billion contract for Typhoon jet radar upgrade
Europe, News July 7, 2023 , by IRIA
The British Ministry of Defense awarded a $1.1 billion (£870 million) contract to BAE Systems and Leonardo to modernize the radar systems of the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon combat aircraft fleet.
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Swedish Prime Minister meets US President Biden to discuss bid to join NATO
Europe, News, US July 7, 2023 , by IRIA
Sweden’s Prime Minster Ulf Kristersson arrived in Washington on July 5, 2023, to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden. The meeting focused on finding ways to persuade Turkey to approve Sweden’s bid to join NATO ahead of the alliance’s summit next week.
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Australia orders Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons worth $37.2 million from Saab
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 6, 2023 , by IRIA
Sweden’s leading aerospace and defense manufacturer, Saab, received a $37.2 million order from the Australian Department of Defense for the supply of Carl-Gustaf M4 rifles. The deliveries are expected in 2024-2025.
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IAEA approves Japan’s controversial radioactive water disposal plan
Asia-Pacific, News July 6, 2023 , by IRIA
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi arrived in Japan to visit the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant on July 4, 2023. Grossi’s visit was aimed at finalizing and presenting the IAEA safety review report about Japan’s plans to release treated but radioactive water from the nuclear power station into the sea.