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  US Secretary of State Blinken visits Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq to discuss Syria and Gaza crises

  Middle East, News, US December 14, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken conducted another crucial diplomatic tour of the Middle East. Blinken visited Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq and engaged in high-level talks centered on Syria’s ongoing transition, counterterrorism efforts, and the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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  US defense firm begins production of first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for France

  Europe, News, US December 14, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman started the production of the first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft for the French Navy.
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  Somalia and Ethiopia to resolve Somaliland port dispute in Turkey-mediated agreement

  Africa, Middle East, News December 13, 2024 , by IRIA

  Somalia and Ethiopia have committed to working together to resolve their disagreement over Ethiopia’s plan to build a port in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia. The announcement followed talks between the two countries' leaders, mediated by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, held in Ankara on December 12, 2024.
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  British Army tests truck-mounted laser weapons as a cheaper option to counter drones

  Europe, News December 13, 2024 , by IRIA

  The British Army successfully destroyed flying drones with a high-energy laser mounted on an armored vehicle marking a significant development in energy-based countermeasures against the growing threat of drone attacks on modern battlefields.
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  US Defense Secretary visits Japan to discuss regional security issues and suspension of Osprey flights

  Asia-Pacific, News, US December 12, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Japanese officials during his trip to Tokyo. Austin is visiting Japan to reinforce the vital U.S.-Japan alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security amid escalating tensions with China and North Korea.
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  NATO allies ramp up efforts to enhance security of underwater infrastructure

  Europe, News December 12, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO organized a military and industry experts meeting on December 10, 2024, in Brussels to strengthen cooperation against escalating threats to critical undersea infrastructure. With recent incidents of sabotage highlighting the vulnerability of subsea cables and pipelines, NATO is intensifying efforts to safeguard these vital lifelines of communication and energy.
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  Turkish President Erdogan calls NATO Chief to discuss Syria’s developing situation

  Europe, Middle East, News December 11, 2024 , by IRIA

  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on December 10, 2024, according to the Anadolu news agency. The conversation addressed the rapidly changing situation in Syria following the collapse of Bashar Assad's regime.
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  South Korean Navy commissions its first next-generation Aegis destroyer

  Asia-Pacific, News December 11, 2024 , by IRIA

  South Korea's Navy completed the commission of ROKS Jeongjo the Great, the first ship in a new class of guided-missile destroyers equipped with the advanced Aegis combat system.
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  US conducts large-scale airstrikes on 75 targets in Syria, one day after collapse of Assad’s regime

  Middle East, News, US December 10, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Air Force carried out a large-scale series of airstrikes on central Syria on December 9, 2024, targeting over 75 locations associated with the ISIS group. The strikes come one day after the collapse of Syria’s government.
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  Russia to deploy Oreshnik hypersonic missile in Belarus as both countries sign mutual security treaty

  Europe, News December 10, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Minsk to finalize a treaty offering security guarantees for Belarus, Moscow's staunch ally. The agreement solidifies Belarus’ inclusion under the Russian nuclear umbrella, marking a significant shift in regional security dynamics amid ongoing tensions with the West over the conflict in Ukraine.

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