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Raytheon UK to receive first laser weapon system for integration with British army
Europe, News September 16, 2023 , by IRIA
Raytheon UK is set to receive its first high-energy laser weapon system to be tested and integrated in the United Kingdom, the RTX British unit Raytheon UK announced on September 13, 2023.
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Ukrainian missile attack on Sevastopol shipyard damages Russian ship and submarine
Europe, News September 15, 2023 , by IRIA
Ukrainian forces have claimed that a missile attack on Russia’s Black Sea fleet in Crimea’s Sevastopol Shipyard has resulted in large-scale damage to the Russian military submarines and ships docked at the port. Kyiv also claimed to destroy Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile defense system at the port.
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US to withhold Egypt’s military aid over political detentions, human rights violations
Africa, News, US September 15, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States plans to withhold at least $85 million of military aid funds for Egypt due to Cairo’s political detentions and human rights violations. A U.S. Senator has proposed to redirect Egypt’s military aid to Taiwan and Lebanon.
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Japanese prime minister reshuffles cabinet, appoints new defense and foreign ministers
Asia-Pacific, News September 14, 2023 , by IRIA
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has made some major changes to his 19-member cabinet as he appointed a new foreign minister and defense minister. The appointments before a key party leadership vote next year.
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Poland and US sign agreement to integrate HIMARS components under Homar-A project
Europe, News, US September 14, 2023 , by IRIA
Polish Ministry of Defense signed a framework agreement with U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin for the Homar-A Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), a week after announcing that the country would expand its WISŁA air and missile defense capabilities.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un meets Putin on his trip to Russia
Asia-Pacific, News September 13, 2023 , by IRIA
North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jon Un entered Russia aboard his armored private train on September 10, 2023. Kim traveled across Russian cities to meet President Vladimir Putin for a rare in-person encounter for the first time since 2019.
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US Space Force launches first batch of Silent Barker spy satellites
News, US September 13, 2023 , by IRIA
After announcing a few details about the Silent Barker mission last month, the U.S. Space Force and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) launched the first batch of spy satellites on September 10, 2023, in a largely classified mission. The Silent Barker mission was launched to keep an eye on China and Russia’s space activities.
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US and Vietnam upgrade ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as Biden visits Hanoi
Asia-Pacific, News, US September 12, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. and Vietnam upgraded bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as President Joe Biden arrived in Hanoi on September 10, 2023, on a historic state visit to strengthen bilateral relations for achieving shared goals of peace, prosperity, and sustainable development.
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Estonia and Latvia to acquire German air defense system in $1.1 billion deal
Europe, News September 12, 2023 , by IRIA
Estonia and Latvia finalized a joint deal with the German arms manufacturer Diehl, to acquire the IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system. The deal, estimated at $1.1 billion, was signed on September 11, 2023, in Nuremberg, Germany.
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Highlights and key takeaways from G20 Leaders’ Summit 2023
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US September 11, 2023 , by IRIA
Leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies gathered in the Indian capital, New Delhi, for the two-day long G20 leaders’ summit on 9-10 September 2023. The group managed to sign off a joint statement despite disagreements on several issues, including the Russian-Ukraine war.