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Russian President Putin meets Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as Kremlin steps up for Turkey-Syria deal
Europe, Middle East, News March 16, 2023 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Syrian counterpart, Bashar al-Assad in Moscow on March 15, 2023. The meeting between the two comes at a time when Moscow is pushing efforts to broker a deal between Turkey and Syria.
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US Navy to buy 9 new vessels and retire 11 ships in 2024
News, US March 15, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy is set to retire eleven of its naval vessels while planning to add nine new ships to its fleet in the year 2024. Eight of the eleven retiring vessels are going out of service ahead of their planned end retirement.
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North Korea fires cruise missiles as US and South Korea start largest military drills in five years
Asia-Pacific, News March 15, 2023 , by IRIA
Tensions are rising in the Korean Peninsula as the U.S. and South Korean militaries kick off their ten days long Freedom Shield military drills. It is the first time such large-scale drills have been held since 2018 after they were suspended in support of renewed diplomatic efforts to secure North Korea’s denuclearization.
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Leaders of US, UK, and Australia announce details of AUKUS submarine plans
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News March 14, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. President Joe Biden met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The AUKUS group finalized the details of how Australia will acquire nuclear submarines under the Pacific Security agreement.
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NATO ships, submarines, aircraft participate in anti-submarine warfare exercise
Europe, News March 14, 2023 , by IRIA
NATO ships, submarines, aircraft, and personnel from nine Allied nations took part in anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare exercises. The Dynamic Manta 23 Exercise started on February 27 and continued for about two weeks in Italy.
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Iran claims prisoner swap deal with the US, Washington denies
Middle East, News, US March 13, 2023 , by IRIA
Iranian foreign ministry has claimed that it has worked out a prisoner swap deal with the U.S. counterparts and an initial agreement has been reached, however, the U.S. officials have denied the claims.
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US to add $11 billion to its record-high $858 billion military budget
News, US March 13, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. government has asked for an additional increase in its already record-high $858 billion defense budget. An additional sum of $11 billion would be added to the Navy and Marine Corps budget this year increasing it from $244.7 billion to $256 billion.
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Italy modernizing its ground warfare capabilities by replacing aging tanks
Europe, News March 12, 2023 , by IRIA
Italy is modernizing its ground warfare capabilities by replacing its aging fleet of tanks and other infantry vehicles. According to Italian defense officials, a quick procurement of at least 125 new tanks would be made in the first phase.
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US, South Korea aerospace firms announce emerging technology partnership
Asia-Pacific, News, US March 12, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin announced a new partnership between its venture portfolio company Red 6 Aerospace and South Korea's KAI that will deliver advanced 21st Century Security capabilities across a spectrum of training and combat aircraft.
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Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties with China’s help
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News March 11, 2023 , by IRIA
A landmark political progress was seen in the Middle East on March 10, 2022, after two regional rivals, Iran and Saudi Arabia, reached a deal to restore their ties as a result of a security agreement brokered by China.