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  Revolutionizing supersonic flight: NASA and Lockheed Martin unveil game-changing X-59 aircraft

  News, US January 15, 2024 , by IRIA

  NASA and Lockheed Martin have introduced the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft with a mission to revolutionize air travel and pave the way for commercial supersonic flights. The aircraft made its debut at the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works facility.
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  Taiwan’s pro-independence candidate William Lai wins presidential election

  Asia-Pacific, News January 15, 2024 , by IRIA

  William Lai Ching-te from Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) wins the island’s historic presidential elections with 40.05 percent votes, securing a record third term for his pro-independence party.
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  US and UK launch attacks against Houthi targets in Yemen

  Europe, Middle East, News, US January 14, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States and the United Kingdom launched a series of airstrikes and missile attacks against Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen. The massive attacks were conducted using naval warships, fighter jets, and submarines as a retaliatory move against the Houthis.
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  UK and Ukraine sign security agreement as British prime minister visits Kyiv

  Europe, News January 14, 2024 , by IRIA

  Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to provide Kyiv with more than $3 billion in military aid during his latest trip to Ukraine. Sunak met the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his trip to Kyiv as he said that “Ukraine will never be alone.”
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  US approves $250 million Tomahawk missile sales for Australia

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

  The U.S. State Department has approved $250 million worth of Tomahawk cruise missile sales for Australia under the Foreign Military Sales. The possible sale covers the provision of general weapons support services, logistics support management, and material support.
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  Iranian navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

  Middle East, News January 13, 2024 , by IRIA

  Iran's navy seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on January 11, 2024. The tanker was carrying Iraqi oil to Turkey. The move comes as a retaliation to the United States, which seized the same oil tanker last year when it was Iranian oil.
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  NATO allies pledge billions of euros worth of military and economic assistance for Ukraine

  Europe, News January 12, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO Allies pledged to provide billions of euros of military and economic assistance to Ukraine during the NATO-Ukraine Council meeting on January 10, 2024, following Russian airstrikes against Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.
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  Comments Off on Indonesia completes final order for 42 Rafale jets from France 0

  Indonesia completes final order for 42 Rafale jets from France

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 12, 2024 , by IRIA

  Indonesia has signed an agreement with France’s Dassault Aviation to purchase the last batch of 18 Rafale fighter jets to complete its order of 42 planes. Delivery of the final batch is scheduled to begin by early 2026.
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  Comments Off on China and US military leaders meet in Washington for defense talks 0

  China and US military leaders meet in Washington for defense talks

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

  Senior military officials from China arrived in Washington this week to conduct high-level meetings with their U.S. counterparts as communication channels between the two countries resume after a yearlong pause.
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  Comments Off on US Marines strengthening readiness in Indo-Pacific to counter maritime challenges 0

  US Marines strengthening readiness in Indo-Pacific to counter maritime challenges

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

  U.S. Marines demonstrated defense capabilities and readiness during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Stand-In Force Exercise 24. The Marines conducted realistic Stand-in Force Operations at the U.S. Marine Corps installation Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji in Japan.

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