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  Comments Off on Ukraine destroys Russia’s $250 million radar system hours after its first deployment 0

  Ukraine destroys Russia’s $250 million radar system hours after its first deployment

  Europe, News January 6, 2024 , by IRIA

  Ukraine’s special forces struck Russia’s new and expensive 1K148 Yastreb-AV counter-battery radar system only hours after Russian forces announced its deployment on the battlefield. Ukrainian forces used the U.S.-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to destroy the target.
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  Comments Off on Four European NATO members to buy 1,000 Patriot missiles from US in $5.5 billion deal 0

  Four European NATO members to buy 1,000 Patriot missiles from US in $5.5 billion deal

  Europe, News January 5, 2024 , by IRIA

  A coalition of four European and NATO member states, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Romania, have jointly ordered 1000 U.S.-made Patriot missiles in a $5.5 billion amid Russia’s renewed intensive airstrikes on major Ukrainian cities.
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  US Nimitz-class aircraft carrier conducted maritime operations in South China Sea

  Asia-Pacific, News, US January 5, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) with its Carrier Strike Group 1 conducted […]
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  Comments Off on More than 100 people killed in Iran in explosions near Qassem Soleimani’s tomb 0

  More than 100 people killed in Iran in explosions near Qassem Soleimani’s tomb

  Middle East, News January 4, 2024 , by IRIA

  At least 103 people were reported dead in Iran on January 3, 2023, while hundreds sustained severe injuries in two explosions near the tomb of the late Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) General Qassem Soleimani.
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  Comments Off on South Korea to get 20 F-35 stealth fighter jets from US 0

  South Korea to get 20 F-35 stealth fighter jets from US

  Asia-Pacific, News, US January 4, 2024 , by IRIA

  South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced its decision to purchase 20 additional F-35A fighter jets from the United States. The U.S. State Department had approved Seoul's request to purchase one of the most advanced stealth aircraft last year.
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  Comments Off on Norway announces direct weapons sales and military support for Ukraine 0

  Norway announces direct weapons sales and military support for Ukraine

  Europe, News January 3, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Norwegian government has announced its decision to allow direct weapons sales and military equipment from Norway's defense industry to the Ukrainian defense authorities. The policy shift entered into force on January 1, 2024.
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  Comments Off on Kim Jong Un orders military to ‘annihilate’ US and South Korea if they attack North Korea 0

  Kim Jong Un orders military to ‘annihilate’ US and South Korea if they attack North Korea

  Asia-Pacific, News, US January 3, 2024 , by IRIA

  North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” South Korea and the United States if they initiate a military confrontation with North Korea. Kim made these remarks during a meeting with his top military commanders on New Year’s Eve.
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  Comments Off on US President Biden and China’s Xi exchange congratulations on 45 years of diplomatic relations 0

  US President Biden and China’s Xi exchange congratulations on 45 years of diplomatic relations

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

  China’s President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden exchanged greetings on January 1, 2024, as the two leaders congratulated each other on completing 45 years of Sino-U.S. diplomatic relationship.
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  Comments Off on NATO jets intercepted Russian military aircraft more than 300 times in 2023 0

  NATO jets intercepted Russian military aircraft more than 300 times in 2023

  Europe, News January 2, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO has reported that in 2023 its air forces all across Europe scrambled fighter jets over 300 times to intercept Russian military aircraft approaching Alliance airspace. Most interceptions were made in the Baltic region.
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  Comments Off on US Navy helicopters destroy 3 boats in Red Sea operated by Houthi rebels 0

  US Navy helicopters destroy 3 boats in Red Sea operated by Houthi rebels

  Middle East, News, US January 1, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States Navy destroyed at least 3 boats in the Red Sea on December 31, 2023, for waging an attack on a container ship in the region. The boats, reportedly operated by the Houthi rebels, were destroyed using the U.S. Navy helicopters.

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