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  NATO declines Serbia’s request to deploy troops in Kosovo

  Europe, News January 10, 2023 , by IRIA

  NATO has declined Serbia’s request to send troops to Kosovo under the KFOR, the NATO-led peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. Serbia had launched a request for deployment after recent clashes between the Serbs and the Kosovo authorities.
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  Republican McCarthy elected as US House Speaker after chaotic voting

  News, US January 9, 2023 , by IRIA

  Republican Kevin McCarthy has been elected as the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker after days of chaotic voting and making major concessions to the right-wing hardliners.
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  US announces $3.75 billion worth largest military package for Ukraine

  Europe, News, US January 9, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States Department of Defense unveiled the country’s largest military aid package for Ukraine, worth $3.75 billion. The package would provide long-term financial support and replenish weapons stockpiles for Ukraine and its neighboring European allies.
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  NATO Military Committee to meet and discuss strategic and security challenges

  Europe, News January 8, 2023 , by IRIA

  The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Military Committee is set to hold an important session on January 18-19, 2023, in Brussels, Belgium to discuss strategic issues, and address security challenges.
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  Comments Off on F-15EX fighter aircraft successfully tests added missile capabilities 0

  F-15EX fighter aircraft successfully tests added missile capabilities

  News, US January 7, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Air Force carried out added missile capabilities tests for F-15EX fighter jets. The added missile carriage allows gthe jet to carry more air-to-air strike missiles expanding its employment capabilities.
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  United States to provide 50 Bradley fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  News, US January 7, 2023 , by IRIA

  United States Department of Defense will provide Ukraine with 50 Bradley armored fighting vehicles as part of the latest weapons package in the near future, the White House announced on January 5, 2022.
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  Comments Off on Taliban raid on ISIS hideout, kill 8 and capture 9 militants 0

  Taliban raid on ISIS hideout, kill 8 and capture 9 militants

  Asia-Pacific, News January 6, 2023 , by IRIA

  Afghan Taliban have claimed to kill eight members of the Islamic State (ISIS) militant group and arrested nine others in a series of raids. The Taliban government claims that militants were involved in an attack on a Chinese hotel in Kabul.
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  Comments Off on Egypt buys 12 CH-47 Chinook helicopters from Boeing 0

  Egypt buys 12 CH-47 Chinook helicopters from Boeing

  Africa, Middle East, News January 6, 2023 , by IRIA

  Egypt has finalized a $426 million deal with the U.S. to purchase 12 units of CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for the Egyptian Air Force. The first batch will be delivered in 2026.
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  Phillippines President Marcos Jr. visits China to strengthen bilateral ties

  Asia-Pacific, News January 5, 2023 , by IRIA

  President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in Beijing on January 3, 2023. During his first official visit to China after becoming the president. He met with the Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss political-security issues between the Philippines and China.
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  Colombia may acquire French-made Nexter CAESAR Howitzer

  Americas, News January 5, 2023 , by IRIA

  The Colombian Ministry of Defense has selected Nexter’s CAESAR 6×6 Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) for its Army. Colombia would spend at least $101.7 million on procuring an undisclosed amount of howitzers from the French company.

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