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  Leaders of US, UK, and Australia announce details of AUKUS submarine plans

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News March 14, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Joe Biden met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The AUKUS group finalized the details of how Australia will acquire nuclear submarines under the Pacific Security agreement.
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  NATO ships, submarines, aircraft participate in anti-submarine warfare exercise

  Europe, News March 14, 2023 , by IRIA

  NATO ships, submarines, aircraft, and personnel from nine Allied nations took part in anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare exercises. The Dynamic Manta 23 Exercise started on February 27 and continued for about two weeks in Italy.
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  Iran claims prisoner swap deal with the US, Washington denies

  Middle East, News, US March 13, 2023 , by IRIA

  Iranian foreign ministry has claimed that it has worked out a prisoner swap deal with the U.S. counterparts and an initial agreement has been reached, however, the U.S. officials have denied the claims.
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  US to add $11 billion to its record-high $858 billion military budget

  News, US March 13, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. government has asked for an additional increase in its already record-high $858 billion defense budget. An additional sum of $11 billion would be added to the Navy and Marine Corps budget this year increasing it from $244.7 billion to $256 billion.
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  Italy modernizing its ground warfare capabilities by replacing aging tanks

  Europe, News March 12, 2023 , by IRIA

  Italy is modernizing its ground warfare capabilities by replacing its aging fleet of tanks and other infantry vehicles. According to Italian defense officials, a quick procurement of at least 125 new tanks would be made in the first phase.
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  US, South Korea aerospace firms announce emerging technology partnership

  Asia-Pacific, News, US March 12, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin announced a new partnership between its venture portfolio company Red 6 Aerospace and South Korea's KAI that will deliver advanced 21st Century Security capabilities across a spectrum of training and combat aircraft.
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  Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties with China’s help

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News March 11, 2023 , by IRIA

  A landmark political progress was seen in the Middle East on March 10, 2022, after two regional rivals, Iran and Saudi Arabia, reached a deal to restore their ties as a result of a security agreement brokered by China.
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  US Defense Chief visits Israel amid violent clashes and anti-government protests

  Middle East, News, US March 11, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Tel Aviv on March 9, 2023, as a part of his Middle East trip where he met with the Israeli leaders to discuss the growing tensions on the West Bank and anti-Netanyahu protests throughout the country.
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  Gulf states to acquire sea drones from US to counter illegal maritime activities

  Middle East, News, US March 10, 2023 , by IRIA

  Gulf Cooperation Organization countries have turned to the U.S. for expanding their fleet of unmanned vessels in Middle Eastern waters to counter the illegal drug and human trafficking in the region.
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  Turkey, Sweden, and Finland hold NATO accession talks

  Europe, News March 10, 2023 , by IRIA

  Senior officials of Turkiye, Sweden, and Finland met at NATO headquarters in Brussels on March 9, 2023, to discuss Nordic nations' NATO accession. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hosted the third meeting of the Permanent Joint Mechanism between the three countries.

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