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Israeli air strikes on Lebanon kill 41 people in 24 hours despite US-Iran ceasefire
US approves $8.6 billion in military sales to Middle East allies, including Qatar, Kuwait, UAE and Israel
Israel intercepts Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla in international waters near Greece, detains activists
Pentagon signs deals with seven AI companies for classified military systems
Romania signs agreement with US to access American counter-drone marketplace
Trump slams German Chancellor Merz as US-Europe tensions grow over Iran war
Iran war has cost the US $25 billion, Pentagon says, as conflict nears 60 days
Australia expands long-range strike capability with $1.64 billion HIMARS and Bushmaster deal
Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss impact of US-Iran war, push for unified position
German Army awards Rheinmetall $1.2 billion contract for advanced Infantry Soldier kits

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NATO to hold largest exercise since Cold War with 90,000 troops
Europe, News, US January 20, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO announced plans to hold the largest military exercise since the Cold War with the participation of about 90,000 troops from all 31 Allied countries. The Exercise Steadfast Defender 2024 will begin next week and continue until May 2024.
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Israel’s Netanyahu opposes US calls for reducing military operations, creating a Palestinian state
Middle East, News, US January 20, 2024 , by IRIA
Israeli Prime Miniter Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed the U.S.'s appeals to reduce Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip and to initiate measures towards creating a Palestinian state post-war.
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NATO defense chiefs meet to discuss new military plans, common security threats
Europe, News January 19, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO Military Committee gathered in Brussels for the Chiefs of Defense format meeting. NATO's highest military authority discussed ways to strengthen the Alliance's defense and deterrence capabilities and implementation of the new defense plans.
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Pakistan launches retaliatory airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in Iran after Tehran’s attack
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News January 19, 2024 , by IRIA
Iran says it has conducted surgical strikes against militant groups in Western Pakistan on January 16, 2024. Iranian officials and state-owned media outlets said that the operation hit two sites in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province linked to the militant group Jaish Al-Adl.
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France to deliver 40 SCALP long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine
Europe, News January 18, 2024 , by IRIA
France has announced the delivery of 40 units of its SCALP long-range cruise missiles as well as hundreds of bombs as Kyiv fights the Russian invasion. The announcement was made by French President Emmanuel Macron on January 17, 2023.
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Netherlands to deploy Reaper drones to Romania to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank defense
Europe, News January 18, 2024 , by IRIA
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has announced its plans to deploy MQ-9A Reaper drones to Romania to strengthen the defense of NATO's eastern flank.
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Houthi missile targets US-owned cargo ship off the coast of Yemen
Middle East, News, US January 17, 2024 , by IRIA
A ballistic missile fired by the Houthi rebels stuck a U.S.-owned cargo ship off the coast of Yemen on January 15, 2024. The missile strike added to the already heightened tensions in the region.
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Hungary acquires three Leopard 2 main battle tanks from Germany
Europe, News January 17, 2024 , by IRIA
Hungarian Ministry of Defense announced that the 1st Armored Brigade of the country's defense forces acquired three additional German Leopard 2A7 main battle tanks.
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Ukraine claims it shot down Russia’s $330 million spy plane
Europe, News January 16, 2024 , by IRIA
The Ukrainian military said on January 15, 2023, that it successfully shot down Russia's Beriev A-50 surveillance aircraft and an Ilyushin Il-22 airborne command post over the Sea of Azov region.
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North Korea successfully tests solid-fuel hypersonic ballistic missile
Asia-Pacific, News January 16, 2024 , by IRIA
North Korea announced its latest breakthrough in the pursuit of advanced weaponry on January 15, 2024, by test-firing a new hypersonic-capable ballistic missile. The missile was reportedly tipped with a hypersonic maneuverable warhead.

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