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US approves $45 billion aid package, military equipment for Ukraine
Europe, News, US December 25, 2022 , by IRIA
U.S. lawmakers approved $45 billion in emergency assistance, including Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine after President Zelenskyy addressed the United States Congress.
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Lithuania signs $495m deal with US for HIMARS systems
Europe, News, US December 25, 2022 , by IRIA
Lithuania has officially signed a $495 million contract with the United States for the procurement of eight Lockheed Martin-built M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), the Lithuanian Defense Ministry announced.
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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles toward eastern waters
Asia-Pacific, News December 24, 2022 , by IRIA
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea from its eastern coast on December 23, 2022. The recent test comes only a few days after the South Korean military conducted a joint air drill with the U.S. Air Force.
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Turkiye urges Sweden to fulfill all commitments before joining NATO
Europe, Middle East, News December 24, 2022 , by IRIA
Turkiye has shown its reservations about Sweden’s progress in fulfilling the requirements that had been agreed upon by both sides before the country agreed to Sweden’s accession into the NATO alliance.
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US developing Glide Phase Interceptor for countering hypersonic missiles
News, US December 23, 2022 , by IRIA
United States defense manufacturer Raytheon Missile & Defense designed the first-of-its-kind Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) based on its Standard Missile system and add layers of defense to counter hypersonic missiles.
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Romania signs $410 million deal to buy drones from Israel
Europe, Middle East, News December 23, 2022 , by IRIA
Romania’s state-owned defense company signed a deal with Israel’s Elbit Systems to purchase up to seven Watchkeeper X drones. Romtehnica signed the $410 million deal on behalf of Romania’s Ministry of National Defense.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits US on his first foreign trip since Russian attack
Europe, News, US December 22, 2022 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington to meet U.S. President Joe Biden and address the U.S. Congress on his first foreign trip since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started in February 2022.
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China and Russia begin live-fire naval exercise in East China Sea
Asia-Pacific, News December 22, 2022 , by IRIA
Naval forces from China and Russia started a week-long live-fire exercise in the East China Sea near Japan. The naval exercise between two major powers China and Russia focuses on “raising” the level of mutual trust and promoting the establishment of a joint maritime patrol mechanism.
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Russia’s advanced T-90M main battle tanks arrive for troops in Ukraine
Europe, News December 21, 2022 , by IRIA
Russia has sent a batch of advanced T-90M ‘Proryv’ (‘Breakthrough’) main battle tanks to Central Military District in the warzone in Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on December 20, 2022.
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Politics and diplomacy in the backdrop of FIFA World Cup 2022
Middle East, News December 21, 2022 , by IRIA
For the last four weeks, Doha remained at the center of global attention for hosting the biggest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup 2022. Behind the scene at the shiny and glamorous stadiums of Qatar, many notable figures were seen attending the thrilling contest.