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  Comments Off on Estonia procures large quantities of ammunitions and weapons to strengthen defense capabilities 0

  Estonia procures large quantities of ammunitions and weapons to strengthen defense capabilities

  Europe, News December 22, 2023 , by IRIA

  Estonia's Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur revealed on December 19, 2023, that the Northern European nation has procured large quantities of ammunition and weapon systems to boost defense capabilities.
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  US Defense Secretary Austin visits Middle East as pressure grows for ceasefire in Gaza

  Middle East, News, US December 21, 2023 , by IRIA

  United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in the Middle East on a multi-day trip to discuss the ongoing regional affairs with his counterparts and regional leadership.
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  Russian Prime Minister Mishustin visits China to meet Xi Jinping, boost bilateral cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News December 21, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit on December 19, 2023, to meet his Chinese counterpart and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Mishustin’s visit is aimed at deepening the economic bond between the two sides and help jointly cope with external interference in the region.
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  US, Japan, South Korea activate intelligence sharing system on North Korean missiles

  Asia-Pacific, News, US December 20, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States and its close allies Japan and South Korea activated a real-time intelligence sharing system on North Korean missiles on December 19, 2023, enhancing security cooperation to effectively detect and respond to missile launches.
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  Comments Off on Finland signs landmark defense cooperation deal with US 0

  Finland signs landmark defense cooperation deal with US

  Europe, News, US December 20, 2023 , by IRIA

  Finland, the newest member of the NATO alliance, has signed an agreement with the United States to enhance bilateral military cooperation. The representatives from the two countries met in Washington to finalize the deal on December 18, 2023, that aims to counter Russia’s long-term threat to Europe.
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  Comments Off on Russia loads new intercontinental ballistic missile into silo in Moscow 0

  Russia loads new intercontinental ballistic missile into silo in Moscow

  Europe, News December 19, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russia’s rocket forces deployed the Yars nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles into the launch silos at the Kozelsk base in the Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow, raising concerns about global nuclear safety.
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  Comments Off on US space combatant command achieves full operational capability 0

  US space combatant command achieves full operational capability

  News, US December 19, 2023 , by IRIA

  United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) commander Army Gen. James Dickinson declared that the country's combatant command reached full operational capability after four years.
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  Comments Off on US issues stern warning to North Korea: Any nuclear attack would end Kim’s regime 0

  US issues stern warning to North Korea: Any nuclear attack would end Kim’s regime

  Asia-Pacific, News, US December 18, 2023 , by IRIA

  Washington and Seoul have issued a dire warning to North Korea over any nuclear attack against the United States or its regional allies. A joint statement by the U.S. and South Korea says that a nuclear attack from Pyongyang would result in the end of Kim Jong Un’s regime.  
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  Comments Off on Israeli forces mistakenly killed 3 hostages in Gaza 0

  Israeli forces mistakenly killed 3 hostages in Gaza

  Middle East, News December 18, 2023 , by IRIA

  Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has claimed responsibility for mistakenly killing three Israeli hostages in Gaza. The hostages were shot dead by the Israeli soldiers during a combat operation in Shejaiya in northern Gaza, while they were holding a white cloth and asking for help in Hebrew.
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  Comments Off on US Army successfully tests LTAMDS radar against air and missile threats 0

  US Army successfully tests LTAMDS radar against air and missile threats

  News, US December 17, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Army successfully conducted a second live-fire test of its advanced Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar against air and missile threats.

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