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12 Palestinians dead in Jenin, thousands flee after Israel launches deadly military operation
Middle East, News July 5, 2023 , by IRIA
Israeli forces launched air attacks and ground raids involving hundreds of armed military personnel at a refugee camp in Jenin, West Bank. At least ten Palestinians have been killed and thousands are fleeing as a result of the military operation that started on July 3, 2023.
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SCO leaders vow to forge closer ties in virtual summit
Asia-Pacific, News July 5, 2023 , by IRIA
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) gathered for the 23rd meeting of the heads of state on July 4, 2023, in a virtual summit hosted by India. The summit focused on forging deeper economic and security ties between the organization.
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NATO prepares biggest military revamp since Cold War
Europe, News July 4, 2023 , by IRIA
The chairman of the NATO military committee announced on July 3, 2023, that the alliance has laid out one of the biggest military revamps since the Cold War. NATO’s latest military plan would be approved and adopted during the upcoming annual summit next week.
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Israel to buy 25 F-35 fighter jets from US in $3 billion deal
Middle East, News, US July 4, 2023 , by IRIA
Israel’s Ministry of Defense has announced a new $3 billion agreement with the United States for the acquisition of 25 F-35 fighter jets. The completion of the latest procurement would bolster Israel’s existing fleet of F-35 jets to 75.
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Poland expresses interest to host NATO’s nuclear weapons
Europe, News July 3, 2023 , by IRIA
Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that his country wants to join NATO’s nuclear weapons sharing program. Poland’s bid to host nuclear weapons came after Russia deployed its tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus.
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United Nations ends peacekeeping mission in Mali
Africa, News July 3, 2023 , by IRIA
The United Nations Security Council unanimously voted to end its decade-long peacekeeping mission in Mali after the ruling military government demanded a complete withdrawal of international military forces. More than 15,000 personnel would withdraw from Mali by the end of this year.
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US approves $5.6 billion sale of F-35 jets stealth fighter jets to Czech Republic
Europe, News, US July 2, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Department of State has approved Prague’s request to acquire F-35 fighter jets along with ammunition and other associated equipment in a deal that could be worth up to $5.6 billion. The Czech Republic is seeking to acquire 24 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
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Australia and Japan conduct war games in contested areas of South China Sea
Asia-Pacific, News July 2, 2023 , by IRIA
The Royal Australian Navy and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted the Trident 2023 military exercise in the South China Sea from June 24-25, 2023. The war games took place in strategically contested waters as China’s People’s Liberation Army kept a close watch on the joint military activity.
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Italy joins France and UK in Future Cruise and Anti-Ship Weapons program
Europe, News July 1, 2023 , by IRIA
Italy has partnered with France and the United Kingdom to join the Anglo-French Future Cruise and Anti-Ship Weapons (FC/ASW) program. The announcement of Italy’s accession to the program came during the Paris Air Show last week.
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US approves $15 billion sale of Patriot missile defense systems to Poland
Europe, News, US June 30, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department approved a sale worth $15 billion for the Patriot missile defense system to Poland. Under the sale, Poland would acquire Patriot’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), Battle Command System (IBCS), and related equipment.