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  New Zealand docks its third naval ship due to lack of crew

  Asia-Pacific, News December 12, 2022 , by IRIA

  Three of the nine naval ships from the Royal New Zealand Navy have been docked at the naval base in Davenport due to insufficient personnel.
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  UAE launches first Arab-built moon rover through SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

  Middle East, News December 12, 2022 , by IRIA

  The United Arab Emirates becomes the first Arab country to launch its moon rover into space. The lunar spacecraft was launched on December 11, 2022, at the Cape Carnival Space Force Station in Florida using SpaceX Flacon 9 space rocket.
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  UK, Italy and Japan team up to develop sixth-generation fighter jets

  News December 11, 2022 , by IRIA

  Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak announced a collaboration with Italy, and Japan to develop the sixth-generation fighter jet that would incorporate high-tech armaments and artificial intelligence.
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  Comments Off on Israel’s Rafael teams up with US Lockheed Martin to develop high-energy laser weapons 0

  Israel’s Rafael teams up with US Lockheed Martin to develop high-energy laser weapons

  Middle East, News, US December 11, 2022 , by IRIA

  American defense giant Lockheed Martin and Israeli defense firm Rafael announced their joint efforts to develop a laser defense system that would extend Israel’s Iron Beam air defense system.
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  US, UK military chiefs meet to discuss Ukraine crisis, Indo-Pacific security

  Europe, News, US December 10, 2022 , by IRIA

  The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army General Mark A. Milley met with the United Kingdom's chief of defense staff, Royal Navy Admiral Sir Tony Radakin to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war and security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
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  China and Saudi Arabia sign deals worth around $30 billion during Xi Jinping’s visit

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News December 10, 2022 , by IRIA

  Saudi Arabia and China showed a deepening relationship during Xi Jinping’s visit to the oil-rich Kingdom. President Xi Jinping arrived in the Saudi capital Riyadh on December 7, 2022, to take part in the first summit between China and the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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  US Army to make largest procurement of helicopters in 40 years

  News, US December 9, 2022 , by IRIA

  The U.S. army is set to replace around 2000 Black Hawk helicopters. A U.S.-based aerospace manufacturer Bell won U.S. Army’s competition to build next-generation long-range assault aircraft.
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  Austria and Netherlands block Bulgaria and Romania’s bid to join Schengen

  Europe, News December 9, 2022 , by IRIA

  Austria has opposed Bulgaria and Romania’s accession in the Schengen, a passport and visa-free area of the European Union state that abolished border checks between 27 European Union states.
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  German police arrest 25 people accused of plotting a coup against the state

  Europe, News December 8, 2022 , by IRIA

  Police in Germany conducted simultaneous raids throughout the country on December 7, 2022, arresting at least 25 people charged with plotting a coup against the government.
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  President Xi Jinping arrives in Saudi Arabia to attend China-Arab States Summit

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News December 8, 2022 , by IRIA

  China’s President Xi Jinping landed in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on December 7, 2022, to attend a summit with the leaders of oil-rich Gulf Arab states. The trip marks Xi’s third foreign trip since the COVID-19 pandemic and first trip to Saudi Arabia since 2016.

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