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  Latvia signs $105 million deal with US to acquire Naval Strike Missile system

  Europe, News, US December 12, 2023 , by IRIA

  Latvia has finalized a $105 million agreement with the U.S. to acquire the Naval Stike Missile (NSM) coastal defense system. The announcement was made jointly by Latvia’s Defense Minister Andris Spruds and the U.S. Ambassador to Latvia, Christopher Robinson.
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  Italian Air Force to train Swedish fighter pilots under 10-year agreement

  Europe, News December 11, 2023 , by IRIA

  More than 100 Swedish fighter jet pilots would receive combat training in Italy over the decade under an agreement signed between Swedish Armed Forces and Italian Air Force. Sweden has become the first Nordic nation to have such defense collaboration with Italy.
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  US Army receives first delivery of long-range Precision Strike Missile

  News, US December 11, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army has announced the initial delivery of the next-generation long-range Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), which is set to replace the U.S. Army’s three-decades-old long-range missile system.
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  US, Japan, South Korea national security advisors meet to discuss North Korea threat

  Asia-Pacific, News, US December 10, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held a trilateral meeting with South Korean National Security Advisor Cho Tae-Yong and Japanese National Security Advisor Takeo Akiba to discuss the growing threat from North Korea.
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  Comments Off on US vetoes UN resolution calling for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, aid groups criticize the move 0

  US vetoes UN resolution calling for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, aid groups criticize the move

  Middle East, News, US December 9, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza between the Israeli military and Hamas. Washington was the only UN Security Council member to oppose the resolution.
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  Comments Off on South Korean defense firm signs $2.4 billion contract with Australia for infantry fighting vehicles 0

  South Korean defense firm signs $2.4 billion contract with Australia for infantry fighting vehicles

  Asia-Pacific, News December 9, 2023 , by IRIA

  South Korean defense manufacturing firm, Hanwha Aerospace, announced signing a contract with Australia worth $2.4 billion. Under the contract, Hanwha would provide 129 Redback infantry fighting vehicles (IVF) to the Australian military by 2028.
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  Comments Off on Azerbaijan and Armenia agree to exchange prisoners of war and work towards peace deal 0

  Azerbaijan and Armenia agree to exchange prisoners of war and work towards peace deal

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News December 8, 2023 , by IRIA

  Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to take steps toward normalization of relations after decades of wars and conflicts. The two countries have agreed to exchange prisoners captured during recent fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh. and sign a peace deal soon.
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  EU-China Summit: European Union leaders meet Xi Jinping in Beijing to ease trade tensions

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News December 8, 2023 , by IRIA

  Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Charles Michel for the 24th EU-China Summit in Beijing. The summit was focused on reviving stronger economic ties between China and Europe.
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  Russian President Putin hold talks with Saudi and UAE leaders on rare trip to Middle East

  Europe, Middle East, News December 7, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi in a lightning one-day tour to the Gulf region aimed at strengthening partnerships. The visit defied U.S. and European efforts to isolate Putin on the global stage.
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  Comments Off on Russia threatens military attacks against NATO-supplied jets for Ukraine 0

  Russia threatens military attacks against NATO-supplied jets for Ukraine

  Europe, News December 7, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russia’s foreign ministry spokesperson revealed that Moscow is prioritizing attacks on NATO-supplied Ukrainian fighter jets as they pose a great threat to the Russian troops. She added that NATO’s involvement with Ukraine has increased the dangers of a direct military clash between Russia and the alliance.

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