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  NATO activates Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System in Poland as Warsaw ups ammo production

  Europe, News, US November 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO officially activated the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS) in Redzikowo, northern Poland to fortify NATO's missile defense capabilities. The move comes as tensions in Eastern Europe remain high due to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, underlining the importance of strengthening regional security.
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  ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former defense minister Gallant

  Europe, Middle East, News November 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and a senior Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri. The warrants have been issued on the grounds of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the ongoing Gaza conflict
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  Comments Off on Southeast Asian defense leaders discuss regional security challenges with US and China at ASEAN defense ministers’ summit 0

  Southeast Asian defense leaders discuss regional security challenges with US and China at ASEAN defense ministers’ summit

  Asia-Pacific, News November 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  Southeast Asian defense leaders met in Laos with counterparts from China, U.S., and other nations to discuss regional security as part of ASEAN Defense Minsters' Meeting-Plus. US Defense Secretary and Chinese Defense Minister attended the summit.
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  Comments Off on Australia, US, and UK to jointly develop and share hypersonic technologies under AUKUS agreement 0

  Australia, US, and UK to jointly develop and share hypersonic technologies under AUKUS agreement

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S., UK, and Australia are taking a step forward in defense innovation by accelerating the development of hypersonic technologies under a new AUKUS agreement. This latest trilateral partnership is part of the AUKUS alliance that aims to bolster collective security and maintain a technological edge in Indo-Pacific.
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  Comments Off on US Air Force receives next-generation Stand-in Attack Weapon for further testing 0

  US Air Force receives next-generation Stand-in Attack Weapon for further testing

  News, US November 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States Air Force has received the new generation Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) test missile from defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman to confirm the safe carriage and separation of the weapon from its launch aircraft.
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  G20 Leaders gather in Brazil to discuss global issues and foster international cooperation

  Americas, News November 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  The G20 Leaders met in Brazil to address global challenges under the theme "Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet”. Leaders of the world’s 20 major economies called for an international pact to combat hunger, more aid for war-torn Gaza, and an end to hostilities in the Middle East and Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on NASA’s X-59 supersonic aircraft undergoing final system tests before first flight 0

  NASA’s X-59 supersonic aircraft undergoing final system tests before first flight

  News, US November 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  NASA Aeronautics and U.S. defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin Skunk Works start engine run testing of X-59 supersonic aircraft. This marks the final major system check-out of the aircraft before taxi tests and first flight.
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  Comments Off on Biden administration allows Ukraine to use long-range US missiles to strike Russia 0

  Biden administration allows Ukraine to use long-range US missiles to strike Russia

  Europe, News, US November 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Biden administration has allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapons for long-range strikes deep into Russian territory, U.S. officials and sources disclosed on November 18, 2024. This decision is a significant reversal in Washington’s stance on the Ukraine-Russia conflict and has drawn sharp reactions from Moscow.
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  Comments Off on US Army awards Lockheed Martin contract to increase PAC-3 missile production capacity 0

  US Army awards Lockheed Martin contract to increase PAC-3 missile production capacity

  News, US November 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States Army recently awarded American defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin a contract to increase the production capacity of Patriot Advanced Capability - 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancements (MSEs) to 650 per year.
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  US, Australia and Japan defense ministers meet to discuss Indo-Pacific security, enhance military cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  Australia, Japan, and the United States have agreed to enhance defense cooperation and collective deterrence following a trilateral meeting of defense ministers in northern Australia. Japan will now regularly deploy its Ground Self-Defense Force's marine unit to Australia as part of strengthened trilateral ties.

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