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Canadian defense chief unveils defense policy updates in meeting with US counterpart
Americas, News, US May 16, 2024 , by IRIA
Canadian Defense Minister William Blair announced that his country would increase military investments to fulfill the policy updates. The announcement came during his meeting with the U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on May 13, 2024.
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UK shortlists 90 companies for billion-dollar hypersonic missile program
Europe, News May 15, 2024 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom has unveiled plans to equip its armed forces with a homegrown hypersonic cruise missile within the next decade. The UK Ministry of Defense has picked 90 companies and organizations from industry and academia to compete for a program to develop hypersonic missile capabilities.
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Biden orders Chinese crypto-mining company to sell land near US nuclear missile base
Asia-Pacific, News, US May 15, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a directive to China-linked, MineOne Cloud Computing Investment, a cryptocurrency mining company, to sell land near the U.S. nuclear missile installation in Wyoming after an investigation identified national security risks posed by a crypto facility.
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US conducts live-fire exercises with allies at new military sites in Philippines
Asia-Pacific, News, US May 14, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S., Filipino, Australian, and French forces conducted joint Balikatan 24 exercises in the Philippines. The live fire drills took place at the newly designated military under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA)
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Russian President Putin reshuffles his cabinet, replaces long-time defense minister Shoigu
Europe, News May 14, 2024 , by IRIA
In a major shakeup, President Vladimir Putin has put forward former First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov as the nominee to succeed Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, as announced by the upper-house Federation Council on May 12, 2024.
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US announces new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine
Europe, News, US May 13, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States revealed a fresh $400 million military aid package for Ukraine on May 10, 2024, adding to the wave of military support from Kyiv’s Western allies. The latest military aid from Washington comes when Kyiv struggles to hold Russian advancements in the northeastern Kharkiv region.
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UN agency shuts operations in Jerusalem after arson attack by ‘Israeli extremists’
Middle East, News May 13, 2024 , by IRIA
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), responsible for delivering aid to Palestinian refugees, has temporarily shut down its headquarters in East Jerusalem following a string of hostile acts, including a recent arson incident, and weeks of protest.
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US Army awards $451 million contract to upgrade M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems
News, US May 12, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army awarded defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin a $451 million contract to upgrade M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS). Under the contract, Lockheed Martin will recapitalize additional M270s for U.S. Army and global partners.
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Gaza ceasefire attempts fail as Israel ramps up invasion of Rafah
Middle East, News May 11, 2024 , by IRIA
The Israeli military intensified its assaults in Rafah, located in southern Gaza, and targeted Gaza City, leading to significant disruptions in humanitarian aid efforts across the Palestinian territory, as ceasefire negotiations in Egypt concluded without reaching an agreement.
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US and German defense chiefs meet to discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific threats
Europe, News, US May 11, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin hosted German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at the Pentagon in Washington for a bilateral discussion on shared interests ranging from the war in Ukraine to operations in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Canadian defense chief unveils defense policy updates in meeting with US counterpart

UK shortlists 90 companies for billion-dollar hypersonic missile program

Biden orders Chinese crypto-mining company to sell land near US nuclear missile base

US conducts live-fire exercises with allies at new military sites in Philippines

Russian President Putin reshuffles his cabinet, replaces long-time defense minister Shoigu

US announces new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine

UN agency shuts operations in Jerusalem after arson attack by ‘Israeli extremists’

US Army awards $451 million contract to upgrade M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

Gaza ceasefire attempts fail as Israel ramps up invasion of Rafah

US and German defense chiefs meet to discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific threats

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