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  North Korea calls US-South Korea-Japan alliance “Asian version of NATO”

  Asia-Pacific, News July 1, 2024 , by IRIA

  North Korean top leadership strongly criticized a recent joint military exercise by South Korea, Japan, and the United States, calling it the "Asian version of NATO," during the Tenth Plenary Meeting of the Eighth Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
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  Germany to buy more than 3,200 Brimstone missiles for Eurofighter fleet

  Europe, News July 1, 2024 , by IRIA

  Germany's federal parliament has approved a significant budget for the acquisition of 3,266 units of the Brimstone 3 air-to-surface missile and the development of a supersonic cruise missile. The missiles will be integrated into the German Air Force’s Eurofighter fleet.
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  Gaza ceasefire talks at standstill amid escalating conflict

  Middle East, News June 30, 2024 , by IRIA

  Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas remain at an impasse, with no progress made towards ending the ongoing Gaza conflict, a senior Hamas official, Osama Hamdan, stated on June 29, 2024.
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  Azerbaijan receives first C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft from Italy

  Europe, News June 29, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Azerbaijani Armed Forces have received their first C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft from Italian aerospace company Leonardo. The new addition was unveiled at Heydar Aliyev International Airport during a ceremony attended by President Ilham Aliyev and several defense officials.
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  Comments Off on NATO warships join US and UK-led maritime exercise to enhance interoperability, train Ukraine’s Navy 0

  NATO warships join US and UK-led maritime exercise to enhance interoperability, train Ukraine’s Navy

  Europe, News, US June 29, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO ships joined the U.S. Navy, Royal Navy of the United Kingdom, and Ukrainian Navy for a joint mine countermeasure exercise Sea Breeze 2024 in the Firth of Clyde Sea near Glasgow. The exercise started on June 26 and will continue until July 5, 2024.
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  China’s Communist Party expels two former defense ministers over corruption charges

  Asia-Pacific, News June 28, 2024 , by IRIA

  China’s Communist Party has expelled two former defense ministers, Li Shangfu and his predecessor, Wei Fenghe, amidst allegations of corruption. The decision, announced by the state-run news agency, underscores President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign within the military and the broader governmental framework.
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  Comments Off on South Korea signs $1.4 billion deal to begin production of KF-21 Boramae fighter jets 0

  South Korea signs $1.4 billion deal to begin production of KF-21 Boramae fighter jets

  Asia-Pacific, News June 28, 2024 , by IRIA

  South Korean government has signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to produce 20 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets. This comes nine years after the development of the KF-21 began, with the project now reported to be 80% complete.
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  Former Prime Minister of Netherlands Mark Rutte appointed as NATO’s new secretary general

  Europe, News June 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  Mark Rutte has been confirmed as the next Secretary General of NATO, replacing Jens Stoltenberg at the helm of the security alliance. NATO announced that the Dutch Prime Minister will assume his new role on October 1, 2024.
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  Comments Off on US Defense Chief Austin speaks with Russian Defense Minister Belousov for first time in 15 months 0

  US Defense Chief Austin speaks with Russian Defense Minister Belousov for first time in 15 months

  Europe, News, US June 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Russia’s newly appointed Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, marking the first such conversation between the defense leaders in 15 months. The call, initiated by Austin, underscores the pressing need for maintaining open lines of communication amid the escalating conflict in Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian Army Chief Gerasimov and former Defense Minister Shoigu 0

  ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian Army Chief Gerasimov and former Defense Minister Shoigu

  Europe, News June 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Russia’s former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and the military chief, General Valery Gerasimov. The two men are accused of directing attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine, amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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