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  US announces new military package for Ukraine as Defense Secretary Austin visits Kyiv

  Europe, News, US November 21, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Department of Defense announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine to meet its critical security and defense needs as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Kyiv on November 20, 2023.
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  UAE defense firm Edge bags $1.8 billion deals at Dubai Air Show

  Middle East, News November 21, 2023 , by IRIA

  UAE-based defense firm, EDGE Group, announced that it inked at least $1.8 billion in deals over the last few days at Dubai Air Show. The United Arab Emirates military signed the largest deal with EDGE for its REACH-S fixed-wing UAV.
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  Australia accuses China of using sonar pulse to injure naval divers, Beijing denies

  Asia-Pacific, News November 20, 2023 , by IRIA

  Australia has accused China’s naval forces of using sonar pulses against its naval divers. The incident was reported by the Australian Defense Ministry, which reported that sonar pulse by Chinese destroyer Ningbo resulted in Australian divers suffering injuries.
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  US Army test-fired Precision Strike Missile from HIMARS launcher

  News, US November 20, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States Army with defense firm Lockheed Martin successfully completed a production qualification flight test of Precision Strike Missile in a demonstration at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
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  US approves sale of 400 Tomahawk missiles to Japan for $2.35 billion

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 19, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of 400 Tomahawk missiles and their related equipment to Japan in a deal that is valued at around $2.35 billion. Tokyo plans to acquire the U.S.-made missiles in 2025, ahead of schedule.
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  ASEAN Defense Ministers meet in Indonesia to discuss regional security

  Asia-Pacific, News November 19, 2023 , by IRIA

  Defense Ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta to discuss regional and global security issues. Defense chiefs from the U.S. Australia, Japan, India, South Korea, New Zealand, Russia, and China were also present during the meeting.
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  More than 12,000 Palestinians including 5,000 children killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza

  Middle East, News November 18, 2023 , by IRIA

  Gaza officials have reported that Israel’s bombardment and ground offensive operations have resulted in more than 12,000 deaths, including 5,000 children. The Israeli military has been conducting relentless airstrikes in the Gaza Strip since October 7 following the Hamas attacks.
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  NATO Military Committee holds first meeting on NATO-Ukraine Council in Military Representatives format

  Europe, News November 18, 2023 , by IRIA

  The NATO Military Committee held the first meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council in Military Representatives format on […]
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  Comments Off on Biden and Xi agree to resume military dialogue, announce collaboration in drug control, AI and climate 0

  Biden and Xi agree to resume military dialogue, announce collaboration in drug control, AI and climate

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 17, 2023 , by IRIA

  United States President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping concluded a four-hour summit with the U.S. president saying the discussions made “real progress.” Biden and Xi set the stage for enhanced China-U.S. collaboration in anti-fentanyl efforts, military dialogue, AI, and climate action.
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  Comments Off on US Army finalizes $554 million deal for intel-gathering planes 0

  US Army finalizes $554 million deal for intel-gathering planes

  News, US November 17, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army has finalized a $554 million deal with Sierra Nevada Corporation, a U.S.-based aerospace national security contractor, to develop and produce intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft.

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