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US, Australia to conduct largest military logistic exercise in Indo-Pacific region
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 11, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army is teaming up with its Australian counterpart in the Pacific region to conduct one of the largest military logistics exercises called Talisman Sabre 2023. The exercise would be conducted from July 22 to August 4, 2023.
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Finland to buy Israeli air defense missile system
Europe, Middle East, News April 10, 2023 , by IRIA
The Finnish Ministry of Defense has decided to buy an Israeli-made David’s Sling air defense missile system in a deal that would be worth up to $345 million. The announcement came shortly after Finland formally became a member of the NATO alliance.
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US defense official terms TikTok as potential cybersecurity threat
News, US April 10, 2023 , by IRIA
United States defense officials have warned of potential cybersecurity risks from the TikTok social media platform owned by the Chinese company ByteDance.
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China conducts ‘United Sharp Sword’ military drills in Taiwan Strait
Asia-Pacific, News April 9, 2023 , by IRIA
People’s Liberation Army of China started the three-day-long military drills in the Taiwan Strait, dubbed as United Sharp Sword. The exercise comes at a time when Beijing has expressed anger over Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s trip to the United States.
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US to provide Patriot air defense system to Switzerland
Europe, News, US April 9, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Army awarded American defense firm Raytheon Technologies a $1.2 billion foreign military sales contract to provide Switzerland with five units of Patriot Air Defense systems.
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Pentagon appoints Apple executive to lead its Defense Innovation Unit
News, US April 8, 2023 , by IRIA
United States Department of Defense has named the Vice President of Apple Inc. Doug Beck to lead Defense Innovation Unit. Beck would be serving directly under the U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
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Saudi-led coalition lifts import restrictions on Yemen as peace talks continue
Middle East, News April 8, 2023 , by IRIA
The Saudi Arabian-led military coalition has lifted import restrictions on Yemen that had been in place for more than eight years. The move would increase the flow of goods in Yemeni ports indicating a possible peace between Saudi Arabi and Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
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Poland pledges more jets for Ukraine after Zelenskyy’s visit
Europe, News April 7, 2023 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Poland on a rare foreign trip on April 5, 2023. He met with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda in Warsaw to strengthen military ties with the neighboring country.
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NATO chief invites Indo-Pacific partners to discuss common threats
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 7, 2023 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with officials from Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand on April 5, 2023, to discuss common threats and global security challenges.
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French President Macron arrives in China seeking peaceful solution Russia-Ukraine war
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 6, 2023 , by IRIA
French President Emmanuel Macron and the European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Beijing on April 5, 2023, on a three-day trip. The two leaders aim to strengthen ties with China as they seek a peaceful solution to the Russia-Ukraine war.