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  Russian and Chinese delegates attend North Korea’s military parade unveiling new weapons

  Asia-Pacific, News July 28, 2023 , by IRIA

  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was joined by senior Russian and Chinese delegates at a grand military parade marking a major war anniversary. The parade held in Pyongyang on July 27 night displayed some of the country’s most powerful nuclear-capable missiles as well as new weapons and drones.
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  China’s new Foreign Minister Wang Yi makes first visit to Turkey to bolster ties

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News July 28, 2023 , by IRIA

  Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi traveled to Turkiye on his first foreign visit since taking office this week. In Ankara, he held meetings with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan as well as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to strengthen China-Turkiye strategic cooperation.
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  NATO-Ukraine Council meets for second time, condemns Russia’s withdrawal from grain deal

  Europe, News July 28, 2023 , by IRIA

  NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg convened the second NATO-Ukraine Council meeting on July 26, 2023. The meeting was called to address the serious security situation in the Black Sea. NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana chaired the council meeting.
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  US to provide Black Hornet nano drones to Ukraine in new $400 million military package

  Europe, News, US July 27, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States Department of Defense announced a new military aid package for Ukraine valued at up to $400 million. The latest package consists of additional air defense missiles, armored vehicles, anti-aircraft and anti-armor rockets, and small surveillance drones.
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  Poland signs $58 million deal to buy Saab 340 AEW&C aircraft

  Europe, News July 27, 2023 , by IRIA

  Poland has finalized a $58 million deal with a Swedish aerospace and defense manufacturer to purchase two Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft. The deal was signed by Poland’s Ministry of National Defense on July 25, 2023.
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  Japan fires Type-12 anti-ship missile for first time in Australia

  Asia-Pacific, News July 26, 2023 , by IRIA

  Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force conducted the first live-fire demonstration of its Type-12 anti-ship missile off the coast of Australia on July 24, 2023. This is the first time that the Japanese forces tested the capability in Australia.
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  Hungary receives first two H225M multirole helicopters from Airbus

  Europe, News July 26, 2023 , by IRIA

  Airbus delivered the first two of 16 H225M multirole combat and transport helicopters to Hungary's Defense Forces as the landlocked European country seeks to modernize its military. The helicopters were handed over at Szolnok Airbase.
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  US Marines successfully test new unmanned Naval Strike Missile system

  News, US July 25, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Marine Corps announced that it has successfully tested a new unmanned variant of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle armed with the Naval Strike Missile system. The unmanned vehicle can fire anti-ship cruise missiles from the shore to hit naval targets in the sea.
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  France and Indonesia agreed to enhance defense cooperation, technology transfer

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 25, 2023 , by IRIA

  Foreign ministers and defense chiefs from France and Indonesia met in a 2+2 format meeting in Paris. During the meeting, the French and Indonesian governments agreed on strengthening cooperation in various fields including defense, security, and technology transfer.
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  Singapore receives first of the four German-made Invincible-class submarines

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 24, 2023 , by IRIA

  Singapore received the first of its four Type-218-SG Invincible-class submarines. The German-made submarine, named Impeccable, was handed over to the Singaporean Navy in a homecoming ceremony held at RSS Singapura, Changi Naval Base.

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