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Germany and Netherlands order 69 Boxer RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles
Russia and Ukraine exchange deadly strikes as both sides intensify aerial attacks
US Department of War urges defense companies to accelerate weapons production as Iran war strains missile stockpiles
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy makes first trip to Serbia as Belgrade seeks closer ties with Ukraine and EU
US-led PANAMAX 2026 brings 19 nations together to strengthen Panama Canal security
UK Air Force completes air policing deployment in Romania, Spain assumes charges
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign trilateral Mecca Joint Defense Agreement
US approves $270 million sale of M795 artillery projectiles to Norway
Northrop Grumman and Boeing demonstrate automated MQ-4C Triton and P-8A Poseidon mission teaming
Pakistan Army reportedly bans Meta-owned WhatsApp for official communications, shifts to China’s WeChat

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US President Biden discusses war objectives and phases with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Middle East, News, US December 25, 2023 , by IRIA
President of the United States Joe Biden held a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on December 23, 2023. The two leaders discussed Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, including its ‘objectives and phasing’ during their call.
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US Navy awards $80 million contract to prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare for F/A-18 fighter jet
News, US December 25, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States Navy has awarded defense manufacturer Raytheon (RTX) a $80 million contract to prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet fighter jet
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US, China military leaders hold first talks in more than a year
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 24, 2023 , by IRIA
Top military leaders from the United States and the People’s Republic of China held a virtual meeting on December 21, 2023, marking the first interaction between the two militaries in more than a year.
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Ukraine claims to down three Russian Su-34 fighter jets
Europe, News December 24, 2023 , by IRIA
The Ukrainian military has claimed to have shot down three Russian Su-34 fighter bomber jets in the Kherson region on December 22, 2023. Moscow has neither confirmed nor denied Kyiv’s claims.
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US developing directed energy weapon to defeat threats at speed of light
News, US December 23, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. defense firm Raytheon, an RTX business, to design, build, and test two high-power microwave antenna systems for U.S. military. The weapon system will use directed energy to counter aerial threats at the speed of light.
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US approves nearly $2 billion sale of Black Hawk helicopters to Greece
Europe, News, US December 23, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 35 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters along with its military armaments, weapons, surplus engines, and other related equipment to Greece in a deal that is worth around $1.95 billion.
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France and Saudi Arabia sign agreement to strengthen defense cooperation
Europe, Middle East, News December 22, 2023 , by IRIA
Defense representatives from France and Saudi Arabia came together in Paris on December 20, 2023, to sign a bilateral executive plan for “cooperation on capabilities, military, R&D, and industries,” the Saudi defense minister said.
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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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