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  UK to send drone killer platforms to Ukraine under $120 million military package

  Europe, News October 19, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United Kingdom plans to help Ukraine reinforce its air defense against Russian drones. The British Ministry of Defense is sending Terrahawk Paladin “drone killer” platforms to Ukraine, a semi-autonomous air defense system capable of tracking and destroying drones.
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  US President Biden visits Israel to show solidarity, blames Hamas for hospital attack

  Middle East, News, US October 19, 2023 , by IRIA

  President of the United States Joe Biden arrived in Tel Aviv on October 18, 2023, to show solidarity with Israel as its forces carry out bombing and ground operations in the Gaza Strip, resulting in thousands of civilian deaths.
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  Russian President visits China to participate in Belt and Road Summit

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News October 18, 2023 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on October 17, 2023, along with several other world leaders who gathered to participate in the Belt and Road Summit arranged by China on the 10th anniversary of its ambitious global infrastructural project.
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  Gaza hospital attack kills 500, sparks anger and protests across Middle East

  Middle East, News October 18, 2023 , by IRIA

  A deadly attack at al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza has killed at least 500 Palestinians, prompting protests across the Middle East and North Africa region, and regional countries blaming Israel for the barbaric attack.
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  Blinken returns to Israel for crisis talks after engaging with six Arab leaders

  Middle East, News, US October 17, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to Israel on October 16, 2023, after completing his intense trip around the Middle East as he engaged with Arab leadership. U.S.’s top diplomat arrived in the region on October 11, seeking to prevent the escalation of the Israel-Hamas war into a regional conflict.
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  South Korea selects US defense firm to provide Airborne Laser Mine Detection System

  Asia-Pacific, News, US October 17, 2023 , by IRIA

  South Korean aerospace and defense firm Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) expanded its strategic partnership with U.S. defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman. The KAI awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to provide Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS).
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  Comments Off on Iran warns Israel of regional spillover of war if it launches ground offensive in Gaza 0

  Iran warns Israel of regional spillover of war if it launches ground offensive in Gaza

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News October 16, 2023 , by IRIA

  Iranian administration has become more vocal about its concerns regarding Israel’s attacks in Gaza as the conflict enters its second week. Iranian foreign minister has warned Israel of severe consequences if it plans to launch a ground offensive in Gaza.
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  Comments Off on About 60 NATO aircraft taking part in nuclear exercise in Europe 0

  About 60 NATO aircraft taking part in nuclear exercise in Europe

  Europe, News October 16, 2023 , by IRIA

  NATO Allies began the long-planned annual nuclear exercise Steadfast Noon on October 16, 2023. About 60 aircraft including B-52 bombers are taking part in training flights over southern Europe. The exercise will continue until October 26.
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  Comments Off on Biden hold phone talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, urges to prevent escalation of conflict 0

  Biden hold phone talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, urges to prevent escalation of conflict

  Middle East, News, US October 15, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Joe Biden held phone talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on October 14, 2023. Biden reiterated "unwavering U.S. support for Israel" and "humanitarian assistance" for Palestinians.
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  US Amy awards contract for development of laser weapons system

  News, US October 15, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army has awarded a contract to the defense giant, Lockheed Martin, for the development of up to four 300 kW-class laser weapon systems. The contract has been awarded under the U.S. Army’s Indirect Fire Protection Capability-High Energy Laser (IFPC-HEL) prototype program.

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