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  Comments Off on Norway to buy 54 new German Leopard 2 tanks 0

  Norway to buy 54 new German Leopard 2 tanks

  Europe, News February 6, 2023 , by IRIA

  The Norwegian Ministry of Defense has expressed its interest in procuring 54 advanced German-made Leopard 2 tanks […]
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  Comments Off on Russia and Ukraine release more than 170 soldiers in a prisoner swap 0

  Russia and Ukraine release more than 170 soldiers in a prisoner swap

  Europe, News February 5, 2023 , by IRIA

  Dozens of Russian and Ukrainian soldiers were released from both sides during a prisoner-of-war swap deal on February 4, 2023. According to official sources, 63 Russian and 116 Ukrainian soldiers were released.
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  Comments Off on India to increase its defense spending by 13% amid growing tensions with China 0

  India to increase its defense spending by 13% amid growing tensions with China

  Asia-Pacific, News February 5, 2023 , by IRIA

  The wave of ongoing military modernization has reached India. The subcontinent nation plans to spend $72.6 billion in defense for the years 2023-24. The major share of the defense budget would be spent on weapons procurement and enhancing the domestic defense industry.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine plans to acquire $540 million worth of drones this year 0

  Ukraine plans to acquire $540 million worth of drones this year

  Europe, News February 4, 2023 , by IRIA

  Ukraine is bracing for an intense Russian attack in the coming spring. Following the plans to upgrade Ukraine’s defense strategy, the country’s defense ministry announced on February 2, 2023, that it plans to acquire $540 million worth of drones this year.
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  US-led Coalition Forces conduct live-fire aerial operational exercises

  Middle East, News, US February 4, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S.-led Coalition Forces conducted aerial operational exercises using a variety of munitions near the Erbil region in Iraq, on February 2, 2023.
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  Comments Off on US and French naval forces intercept a shipment of weapons from Iran to Yemen 0

  US and French naval forces intercept a shipment of weapons from Iran to Yemen

  Europe, Middle East, News, US February 3, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. and French naval forces conducted a joint operation to seize thousands of assault rifles, machine guns, and anti-tank missiles headed from Iran to Yemen. According to a press release by the U.S. military’s Central Command, the weapons were meant for Houthi rebels.
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  Comments Off on US DARPA awards contracts to develop designs for Liberty Lifter Seaplane 0

  US DARPA awards contracts to develop designs for Liberty Lifter Seaplane

  News, US February 3, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) selected General Atomics and Aurora Flight Sciences teams for DARPA’s Liberty Lifter X-Plane Program. The first phase will define the seaplane’s design and capabilities, DARPA announced on February 1, 2023.
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  Comments Off on Philippines to host more US military personnel and weapons amid increasing tension in the South China Sea 0

  Philippines to host more US military personnel and weapons amid increasing tension in the South China Sea

  Asia-Pacific, News, US February 2, 2023 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Defense Chief arrived in Manila on February 1, 2023, to discuss the possibilities of increasing the presence of the U.S. military in more Philippine military camps to counter China’s increasing military might in the South China Sea.
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  Comments Off on Argentina to buy 156 Guarani armored vehicles from Brazil 0

  Argentina to buy 156 Guarani armored vehicles from Brazil

  Americas, News February 2, 2023 , by IRIA

  Argentina announced that it would be buying 156 Guarani armored vehicles from Brazil. The estimated value of the deal is no less than $180 million.
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  Comments Off on US and South Korea reaffirm security cooperation to counter North Korea 0

  US and South Korea reaffirm security cooperation to counter North Korea

  Asia-Pacific, News, US February 1, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in South Korea and met South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup on January 31, 2023. Austin is on a trip to increase military partnerships in Asia as he visits South Korea and the Philippines.

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