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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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  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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  Turkey’s President Erdogan calls Israel a “terror state” committing war crimes in Gaza

  Europe, Middle East, News November 16, 2023 , by IRIA

  Turkish President Erdogan has called Israel a "terror state" and blamed the country for committing war crimes in Gaza. While addressing the parliament members of his AK Party, Erdogan said that Israeli leaders should be tried for war crimes at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
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  EU Defense Ministers approve new Capability Development Priorities to bolster military power

  Europe, News November 16, 2023 , by IRIA

  European Union (EU) Defense Ministers have approved the 2023 EU Capability Development Priorities. The document establishes a foundation for EU-wide defense planning, and all initiatives related to the alliance's defense.
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  Australia’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft completes first flight test

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 15, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. defense firm Northrop Grumman successfully completed the first flight test of Australia’s multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft at Palmdale Aircraft Integration Center in California.
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  UN reports record number of attacks on healthcare facilities by Israeli forces

  Middle East, News November 15, 2023 , by IRIA

  United Nations health agency WHO reported a record number of attacks on health facilities in Gaza over the past month, documenting about 135 attacks on healthcare centers.

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