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  Comments Off on US to build additional hypersonic systems, conduct HAWC flight tests 0

  US to build additional hypersonic systems, conduct HAWC flight tests

  News, US July 24, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded two major defense corporations, Raytheon (RTX) and Northrop Grumman, a follow-on contract for additional hypersonic weapon advancements.
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  US Navy commissions USS Canberra warship in Sydney

  Asia-Pacific, News, US July 23, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States commissioned an Independence-class littoral combat ship, USS Canberra, at Sydney Harbor in Australia, on July 22, 2023. This is the first time that a U.S. Naval vessel has been commissioned at a foreign port.
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  North Korea conducts several cruise missile tests as US nuclear missile sub visits South Korea

  Asia-Pacific, News July 23, 2023 , by IRIA

  North Korea fired several cruise missiles toward the sea on July 22, 2023, marking a second missile launch this week. Pyongyang’s missile launch came in protest against the arrival of the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-armed submarine at a South Korean port.
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  Russian Navy conducts live-fire exercise in Black Sea after Ukrainian port attacks

  Europe, News July 22, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russian Navy conducted a live-fire naval exercise in the northwestern part of the Black Sea on July 21, 2023. The exercise comes days after Moscow pulled out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and announced that it would consider ships traveling to Ukraine’s Black Sea ports as potential military targets.
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  US to strengthen security in Indo-Pacific amid increasing Chinese military buildup

  Asia-Pacific, News, US July 22, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States is working to strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific and enhancing partnerships with regional allies amid China's increasing military capabilities, the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said.
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  1 Comment on Ukraine and Pakistan call for restoring Black Sea grain deal as Ukrainian foreign minister visits Islamabad 0

  Ukraine and Pakistan call for restoring Black Sea grain deal as Ukrainian foreign minister visits Islamabad

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 21, 2023 , by IRIA

  Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba arrived in Islamabad for a two-day visit on July 20, 2023, to discuss cooperation on diverse areas with his counterpart in Pakistan. This is the first time that a Ukrainian foreign minister is visiting Pakistan in 30 years.
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  Turkish defense manufacturers sign $2 billion deals to upgrade F-16 jets

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 21, 2023 , by IRIA

  Turkey’s largest defense companies, Turkish Aerospace Industries and Aselsan, signed two contracts worth $2 billion to upgrade the country’s F-16 fighter jets. This includes upgrading the jets’ electronic radars and avionic suites.
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  NATO Allies agreed to enhance support for Kyiv in Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting

  Europe, News, US July 20, 2023 , by IRIA

  Representatives from 50 different countries joined the 14th Ukraine Defense Group meeting in a virtual format. The meeting was chaired by the U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of U.S. Army General Mark Miley on July 18, 2023.
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  Comments Off on Pentagon announces plans to deploy US Navy destroyer and fighter jets near Oman 0

  Pentagon announces plans to deploy US Navy destroyer and fighter jets near Oman

  Middle East, News, US July 20, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Department of Defense announced plans to deploy Navy destroyer USS Thomas Hudner and F-35 and F-16 fighter jets in the Middle East to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
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  Comments Off on Turkey and Saudi Arabia sign defense deals as Erdogan begins three-nation Gulf tour 0

  Turkey and Saudi Arabia sign defense deals as Erdogan begins three-nation Gulf tour

  Middle East, News July 19, 2023 , by IRIA

  Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Saudi Arabia on July 17, 2023, commencing his three-state Gulf tour. Erdogan is pushing to mend diplomatic and economic ties with Gulf powers to support Ankara’s struggling economy.

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