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  Comments Off on US and South Korea strengthen alliance with 2+2 security consultative ministerial dialogue 0

  US and South Korea strengthen alliance with 2+2 security consultative ministerial dialogue

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 2, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) conducted the 56th U.S.-ROK Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) in Washington. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with ROK Minister of National Defense Kim Yong Hyun and ROK Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul.
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  Comments Off on US Army awards $1.24 billion contract for UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters production 0

  US Army awards $1.24 billion contract for UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters production

  News, US November 2, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army has awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, a $1.24 billion contract modification to supply UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to multiple allied nations, strengthening global defense partnerships.
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  Comments Off on Israeli Army deliberately attacked peacekeeping missions in Lebanon over 30 times in October, UN reports 0

  Israeli Army deliberately attacked peacekeeping missions in Lebanon over 30 times in October, UN reports

  Middle East, News November 1, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported over 30 incidents in October that caused property damage or injuries to its soldiers, as Israel continued to urge peacekeepers to vacate their positions.
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  Comments Off on Norway to buy AMRAAM missiles from US in a $367 million deal 0

  Norway to buy AMRAAM missiles from US in a $367 million deal

  Europe, News, US November 1, 2024 , by IRIA

  Norway has signed an agreement with the United States to acquire state-of-the-art AMRAAM missiles worth $367 million. The Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency announced that the agreement represents “one of the largest single procurements of weapons made for the Norwegian Armed Forces”.
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  Comments Off on North Korea confirms launch of ICBM in record-breaking ballistic missile test 0

  North Korea confirms launch of ICBM in record-breaking ballistic missile test

  Asia-Pacific, News October 31, 2024 , by IRIA

  North Korea launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into waters off its eastern coast, achieving the longest flight duration to date for a missile fired by Pyongyang. South Korean and Japanese authorities confirmed the missile launch, which is heightening concerns about North Korea's expanding weapons capabilities.
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  Russia conducts nuclear drills for retaliatory strikes amid rising tensions with NATO

  Europe, News October 31, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the initiation of the exercises for the nation’s nuclear forces, showcasing missile launches that simulate a retaliatory strike. The drills come at a time of escalating tensions with the West, particularly regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on India opens its first private military aircraft plant in collaboration with Spain 0

  India opens its first private military aircraft plant in collaboration with Spain

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News October 30, 2024 , by IRIA

  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez inaugurated India’s first private military aircraft manufacturing plant on October 28, 2024. The Tata Aircraft Complex in Gujarat state will produce Airbus C-295 transport military aircraft in collaboration with Airbus Spain.
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  Comments Off on Germany delivers 20 Marder infantry fighting vehicles with upgraded armor to Ukraine 0

  Germany delivers 20 Marder infantry fighting vehicles with upgraded armor to Ukraine

  Europe, News October 30, 2024 , by IRIA

  Germany's leading defense manufacturer Rheinmetall recently delivered 20 additional Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to the Ukrainian armed forces to defend against the Russian attack. The delivery was completed at the end of the third quarter of 2024.
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  Comments Off on US approves $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan amid rising tensions with China 0

  US approves $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan amid rising tensions with China

  Asia-Pacific, News, US October 29, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Pentagon has announced approval of a significant arms sale to Taiwan, valued at approximately $2 billion. The package includes advanced air defense missile systems that have recently been battle-tested in Ukraine, marking the first time these sophisticated systems will be delivered to the island.
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  Singapore lays keel for first domestically made Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV)

  Asia-Pacific, News October 29, 2024 , by IRIA

  Singapore’s ST Engineering laid the keel for the country’s first of six Multi-Role Combat Vessels (MRCV). The keel-laying ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials and notable figures in Singapore’s defense sector. This moment marks the “birth” of a class of vessels expected to redefine the country's naval capability.

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