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Ukraine plans to acquire $540 million worth of drones this year
Europe, News February 4, 2023 , by IRIA
Ukraine is bracing for an intense Russian attack in the coming spring. Following the plans to upgrade Ukraine’s defense strategy, the country’s defense ministry announced on February 2, 2023, that it plans to acquire $540 million worth of drones this year.
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US-led Coalition Forces conduct live-fire aerial operational exercises
Middle East, News, US February 4, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S.-led Coalition Forces conducted aerial operational exercises using a variety of munitions near the Erbil region in Iraq, on February 2, 2023.
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US and French naval forces intercept a shipment of weapons from Iran to Yemen
Europe, Middle East, News, US February 3, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. and French naval forces conducted a joint operation to seize thousands of assault rifles, machine guns, and anti-tank missiles headed from Iran to Yemen. According to a press release by the U.S. military’s Central Command, the weapons were meant for Houthi rebels.
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US DARPA awards contracts to develop designs for Liberty Lifter Seaplane
News, US February 3, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) selected General Atomics and Aurora Flight Sciences teams for DARPA’s Liberty Lifter X-Plane Program. The first phase will define the seaplane’s design and capabilities, DARPA announced on February 1, 2023.
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Philippines to host more US military personnel and weapons amid increasing tension in the South China Sea
Asia-Pacific, News, US February 2, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Defense Chief arrived in Manila on February 1, 2023, to discuss the possibilities of increasing the presence of the U.S. military in more Philippine military camps to counter China’s increasing military might in the South China Sea.
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Argentina to buy 156 Guarani armored vehicles from Brazil
Americas, News February 2, 2023 , by IRIA
Argentina announced that it would be buying 156 Guarani armored vehicles from Brazil. The estimated value of the deal is no less than $180 million.
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US and South Korea reaffirm security cooperation to counter North Korea
Asia-Pacific, News, US February 1, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in South Korea and met South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup on January 31, 2023. Austin is on a trip to increase military partnerships in Asia as he visits South Korea and the Philippines.
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US Air Force signs $2.3 billion contract for 15 new KC-46 aerial refueling aircraft
News, US February 1, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $2.3 billion contract to Boeing to produce 15 new KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft. The U.S. Air Force currently operates at least 68 KC-46 aircraft.
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Suicide bombing at Pakistan Mosque kills at least 100, injures 200
Asia-Pacific, News January 31, 2023 , by IRIA
A powerful explosion took place at a mosque in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar on January 30, 2023. At least 100 people have been reported dead, while 200 others were reported injured.
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US successfully conducts first flight test of F-16 Block 70 fighter jet
News, US January 31, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin successfully conducted the first flight test of the F-16 Block 70 fighter jet at its Greenville, South Carolina site. Lockheed Martin said in a statement that the flight occurred on January 24 at 9:17 A.M. ET.