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  Comments Off on Poland signs $5 billion deal with UK for its future air defense program 0

  Poland signs $5 billion deal with UK for its future air defense program

  Europe, News November 11, 2023 , by IRIA

  The UK defense firm MBDA and Poland arms company PGZ signed a $5 billion (£4 billion) deal to continue the next phase of Poland’s future air defense program, Narew.
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  Comments Off on G7 Foreign Ministers meet in Japan to reaffirm unity on Ukraine and Israel conflicts 0

  G7 Foreign Ministers meet in Japan to reaffirm unity on Ukraine and Israel conflicts

  Europe, Middle East, News, US November 10, 2023 , by IRIA

  Top diplomats of G7 countries gathered in Tokyo, Japan, to convene the ministerial-level meeting aimed at addressing the ongoing global security situation. The bloc members reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and discussed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and West Bank.
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  Comments Off on Russia warns of increasing risk of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons 0

  Russia warns of increasing risk of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons

  Europe, News November 10, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russia’s Secretary of Security Council Nikolai Patrushev warned NATO and its partners about the increasing threat of nuclear, chemical, and biological warfare due to the growing global destabilization.
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  Comments Off on German defense firm Rheinmetall to supply 100,000 mortar rounds to Ukraine 0

  German defense firm Rheinmetall to supply 100,000 mortar rounds to Ukraine

  Europe, News November 9, 2023 , by IRIA

  German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has received an order from the German government to produce around 100,000 rounds of 120mm mortar ammunition and supply to Ukraine to support its efforts against Russia.
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  Comments Off on US strikes alleged Iran-linked weapons storage facility in Syria 0

  US strikes alleged Iran-linked weapons storage facility in Syria

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

  United States Air Force conducted an air strike in Eastern Syria on November 8, 2023, to destroy what they claimed was an Iran-linked weapons storage facility. The U.S. Department of Defense said that the facility was used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups.
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  Russia withdraws from Cold War-era Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, NATO allies condemn move

  Europe, News November 8, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russia officially withdraws from Cold War-era arms control treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe on November 7, 2023. NATO Allies condemned Russia's move that undermined Euro-Atlantic security.
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  Comments Off on US Navy deploys guided missile nuclear submarine in Middle East amid increasing tensions 0

  US Navy deploys guided missile nuclear submarine in Middle East amid increasing tensions

  Middle East, News, US November 8, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States Navy has dispatched its nuclear-powered guided missile Ohio-class submarine to the Middle East. The deployment comes at a time when the tensions in the region are high after the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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  Comments Off on US Secretary Blinken rushes back to Middle East in attempt to heal strained relations 0

  US Secretary Blinken rushes back to Middle East in attempt to heal strained relations

  Middle East, News, US November 7, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on another diplomatic journey to mend Washington’s deteriorating image in the Middle East. Blinken has traveled to Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, and Turkey to meet regional leadership and his counterparts. He would also travel to Japan, India, and South Korea in the last leg of his trip.
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  Comments Off on Australian Prime Minister Albanese makes landmark visit to China, meets President Xi to improve strained ties 0

  Australian Prime Minister Albanese makes landmark visit to China, meets President Xi to improve strained ties

  Asia-Pacific, News November 7, 2023 , by IRIA

  Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in Shanghai on November 4, 2023, becoming the first Australian leader to visit China in seven years. He seeks to deepen economic cooperation with China and stabilize the shaky relationship between Beijing and Canberra.
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  Comments Off on US to provide NASAMS and HIMARS munitions to Ukraine in more than $400 million package 0

  US to provide NASAMS and HIMARS munitions to Ukraine in more than $400 million package

  Europe, News, US November 6, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Department of Defense has announced the latest military assistance package for Ukraine, including munitions for National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS).

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