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  Biden warns US would intervene if China attacks Philippines in South China Sea

  Asia-Pacific, News, US April 13, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Joe Biden has pledged to defend the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea as he hosted the leaders of the Philippines and Japan for a joint summit in Washington amid growing tensions with China.
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  US, South Korea and Japan conduct joint naval drills amid increasing North Korea threat

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

  U.S. and Japan joined South Korean naval forces for joint exercises in international waters near Jeju Island to improve interoperability and strengthen forces against increasing North Korean nuclear and missile threats.
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  Germany delivers 20 additional Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  Europe, News April 12, 2024 , by IRIA

  The German government has tasked defense manufacturer Rheinmetall to deliver 20 additional Marder infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine, the company announced in a release.
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  Comments Off on Japan’s Kishida arrives in US to meet Biden, bolster defense ties and space cooperation 0

  Japan’s Kishida arrives in US to meet Biden, bolster defense ties and space cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, News, US April 11, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida revealed initiatives for military collaboration and various projects on April 10, 2024, as the Japanese leader arrived in Washington. The two leaders announced cooperation in missile production and lunar exploration.
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  Jordanian army leads largest humanitarian airdrop operation in Gaza on Eid

  Middle East, News April 11, 2024 , by IRIA

  A humanitarian airlift operation led by the Jordanian Armed Forces has carried out the most extensive supply airdrop for Gaza since the escalation of conflict between Hamas and Israel last year. This mission was timed with Eid Al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday to commemorate the end of the month of Ramadan
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  Germany deploys first batch of soldiers for its tank brigade in Lithuania

  Europe, News April 10, 2024 , by IRIA

  The first group of Germany’s 45th Brigade arrived in Lithuania on April 8, 2024, for permanent deployment to cover NATO’s eastern flank. The German base in Lithuania is set to be fully operational with nearly 5,000 troops by 2027.
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  Comments Off on Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov visits China to discuss trade and deepen security cooperation 0

  Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov visits China to discuss trade and deepen security cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, News April 10, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Beijing on April 8, 2024, to meet his Chinese counterpart and President Xi Jinping. Moscow and Beijing have agreed to deepen security cooperation in Asia and Europe to counter attempts by the United States to impose its will on the region, Lavrov said during his visit.
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  Comments Off on Japan orders three Unmanned Ground Vehicles from Rheinmetall 0

  Japan orders three Unmanned Ground Vehicles from Rheinmetall

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 9, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Japanese Ministry of Defense has signed a “multi-million dollar” contract with Rheinmetall to produce its first fleet of three autonomous unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). The delivery of the first fleet of UGVs is expected in early 2025.
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  Comments Off on US Navy conducts successful flight test of Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile with latest configuration 0

  US Navy conducts successful flight test of Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile with latest configuration

  News, US April 9, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Navy successfully conducted a flight test with four Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) weapons of the latest configuration in a historic step to achieve superior firepower. The test was conducted in close partnership with LRASM manufacturer Lockheed Martin.
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  Comments Off on China starts patrolling operations in South China Sea as US and allies conduct joint naval drills 0

  China starts patrolling operations in South China Sea as US and allies conduct joint naval drills

  Asia-Pacific, News, US April 8, 2024 , by IRIA

  China's military announced on April 7, 2024, that it carried out air and sea patrols to assert control over all actions that "disturb the South China Sea". China’s patrolling operations in the South China Sea are a reaction to naval drills conducted by the U.S., Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.

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