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  Comments Off on Biden calls allies and partners to address concerns over Ukraine support 0

  Biden calls allies and partners to address concerns over Ukraine support

  Europe, News, US October 4, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Joe Biden held a call with his allies and partners, including those from the European Union and NATO on October 3, 2023. During his call, President Biden reassured his country’s support towards Ukraine’s fight against Russian invasion amid the ongoing episode of financial and political crisis in Washington.
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  EU Foreign Ministers meet in Kyiv for unprecedented summit

  Europe, News October 4, 2023 , by IRIA

  Top diplomats from the 27 European Union countries arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 2, 2023, to hold an unannounced summit. The delegation was led by the European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell.
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  UK awards historic $4.9 billion contract to build AUKUS nuclear submarine

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News October 3, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United Kingdom has announced the finalization of a $4.9 billion naval contract with BAE Systems to initiate the design and manufacturing of a new nuclear-powered attack submarine. The submarine is a part of the AUKUS program.
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  US Navy conducts test of Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile

  News, US October 3, 2023 , by IRIA

  United States Navy successfully test launched its Trident II D5 Life Extension Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM). The Navy conducted Demonstration and Shakedown Operation-32 (DASO-32) and launched an unarmed missile from the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.
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  Suicide bomber detonates explosive device near Turkish government building in Ankara

  Europe, Middle East, News October 2, 2023 , by IRIA

  A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a government building in Turkey’s capital Ankara on October 1, 2023. The bomber died while his assailant was killed in a shootout. Two police officials were injured.
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  Comments Off on NATO chief addresses International Defense Industry Forum in Ukraine 0

  NATO chief addresses International Defense Industry Forum in Ukraine

  Europe, News October 2, 2023 , by IRIA

  NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg traveled to Kyiv on September 29, 2023, to participate in Ukraine’s first International Defense Industry Forum. He also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the status of the ongoing war and Ukraine’s counteroffensive operations.
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  Comments Off on Australia retires Taipan helicopter fleet after crash incidents 0

  Australia retires Taipan helicopter fleet after crash incidents

  Asia-Pacific, News October 1, 2023 , by IRIA

  The Australian military has decided to retire its fleet of 47 Taipan helicopters earlier than the expected date after the crash incident and frequent complaints of technical faults. The helicopters have been in service since 2004.
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  Comments Off on NATO to boost presence in Kosovo amid Serbia’s military buildup 0

  NATO to boost presence in Kosovo amid Serbia’s military buildup

  Europe, News October 1, 2023 , by IRIA

  NATO has authorized the deployment of additional forces under its peacekeeping mission in Kosovo fearing a violent conflict between Pristina and Belgrade. Serbia is ramping up its military presence at the Kosovo northern border.
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  Comments Off on US tests new advanced capabilities aboard the U-2 aircraft 0

  US tests new advanced capabilities aboard the U-2 aircraft

  News, US September 30, 2023 , by IRIA

  The United States Air Force in partnership with the leading defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin successfully completed the first flight of the U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft's Avionics Tech Refresh (ATR) program.
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  Comments Off on NATO Military Committee chief visits Egypt, Jordan and Israel to boost defense ties 0

  NATO Military Committee chief visits Egypt, Jordan and Israel to boost defense ties

  Europe, Middle East, News September 30, 2023 , by IRIA

  Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Rob Bauer visited Egypt, Jordan, and Israel from September 23-28, 2023, to meet with senior political and military leaders of Middle East countries and enhance defense partnership.

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