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US President calls leaders of France, Germany and UK to discuss developments in Russia
Europe, News, US June 25, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. President Biden called French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on June 24, 2023. The four leaders discussed the situation in Russia as Moscow faced one of the biggest challenges in decades.
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US and Germany to jointly develop European variant of HIMARS launcher
Europe, News, US June 25, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S.-based defense manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, and German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall are partnering to develop a European variant of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). The companies are projecting the first batch of GMARS to be delivered by 2025.
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Wagner chief accused of mutiny after group vows to topple Russian military leaders
Europe, News June 24, 2023 , by IRIA
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the owner and founder of the Wagner group, Russia’s largest private military contractor, has been charged with mutiny after attempting to incite an armed rebellion to oust the country’s defense minister.
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US Navy receives its fourth MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance drone
News, US June 24, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman delivered the fourth maritime unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance drone, MQ-4C Triton, to the U.S. Navy ahead of initial operational capability.
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India’s Modi visits US to bolster military and economic cooperation
Asia-Pacific, News, US June 23, 2023 , by IRIA
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United States and met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House as the two leaders hailed a need for stronger U.S.-India partnership in the coming years.
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European Commission to mobilize more than $850 million for Ukraine’s reconstruction
Europe, News June 23, 2023 , by IRIA
European Commission announced more than $850 million (€800 million) for Ukraine on June 21, 2023, to mobilize private investment for the recovery and reconstruction of the country.
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Russia warns Ukraine against attacking Crimea with HIMARS and Storm Shadow missiles
Europe, News June 22, 2023 , by IRIA
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu warned that Ukraine is planning to attack Russian-controlled Crimea. Shoigu said that Kyiv plans to use Western-supplied weapons to carry out the large-scale attack in the Crimean Peninsula.
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US Air Force orders latest AMRAAM missiles worth $1.2 billion
News, US June 22, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Air Force awarded a $1.2 billion contract to the U.S.-based arms manufacturer RTX, until recently known as Raytheon Technologies, to produce Advance Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). A share of the newly produced missiles would also be sent to Ukraine.
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UAE and Qatar restore diplomatic ties after years of dispute
Middle East, News June 21, 2023 , by IRIA
The United Arab Emirates and Qatar restored their diplomatic ties by reopening their embassies in each other’s countries for the first time since 2017.
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NATO secretary general meets German Chancellor Scholz to discuss defense and security issues
Europe, News June 21, 2023 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Berlin to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, discuss support for Ukraine, NATO's deterrence and defense, and prepare for the upcoming Vilnius Summit.