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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  Comments Off on Romania to get Javelin missiles from US for $80 million 0

  Romania to get Javelin missiles from US for $80 million

  Europe, News, US December 17, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States Department of State has approved about $80 million (€73.3 million) Foreign Military Sale of Javelin Missiles and related equipment for Romania.
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  Hungary blocks $54 billion EU funding for Ukraine

  Europe, News December 16, 2023 , by IRIA

  Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocked the European Union’s crucial military aid package for Ukraine hours after EU leaders agreed to open membership talks for Kyiv. Orban was the only EU leader to veto a resolution seeking to approve $54 billion in funding for Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on German armed forces to buy 82 H145M military helicopters from Airbus 0

  German armed forces to buy 82 H145M military helicopters from Airbus

  Europe, News December 16, 2023 , by IRIA

  The German Armed Forces have signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters to purchase up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters. This marked the largest-ever order placed for the H145M helicopters with 62 firm orders and an option for 20 more helicopters.

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