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  More than 140 aircraft, 12 ships taking part in US-Israel live-fire exercise

  Middle East, News, US January 26, 2023 , by IRIA

  United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Israel Defense Forces are conducting a bilateral live-fire Juniper Oak Exercise on the land and the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. More than 140 aircraft and 12 naval vessels are participating in the large-scale joint exercise.
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  US defense firm Lockheed Martin conducts DEIMOS Laser weapon system test

  News, US January 25, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. largest defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin tested its Directed Energy Interceptor for Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System (DEIMOS) and achieved the first light from the system.
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  European Union approves more than $500 million in military aid for Ukraine

  Europe, News January 25, 2023 , by IRIA

  Foreign ministers of the European Union countries agreed to provide more military aid to Ukraine accounting for about 500 million euros ($542 million). The decision comes shortly after the U.S. and other allies increased military support for Ukraine as it braces for an intense attack from Russian forces after winters.
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  Germany allows European allies to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine

  Europe, News January 24, 2023 , by IRIA

  Germany has announced that it would not stop its European allies from sending German-made Leopard tanks to Ukraine for its war efforts against Russia. Germany’s foreign minister Annalena Baerbock announced that it would not stand in way if Poland decides to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
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  US Army receives advanced UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter

  News, US January 24, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Army received the advanced multi-purpose UH-60M Black Hawk military helicopter from a Lockheed Martin company Sikorsky. The company marked the 5,000th "Hawk" variant helicopter delivery.
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  10 dead in shooting incident during Chinese New Year celebrations in California

  News, US January 23, 2023 , by IRIA

  A gunman killed at least 10 people while several were injured during the Lunar New Year celebrations in the U.S. on January 22, 2023. The incident took place at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in the town of Torrance, which lies southwest of Monterey Park in California.
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  Sweden’s bid to join NATO in jeopardy after anti-Turkey protests in Stockholm

  Europe, Middle East, News January 23, 2023 , by IRIA

  Turkey has expressed outrage over Sweden’s far-right government and politicians who carried out anti-Turkey and Islamophobic protests and burned a copy of the Quran in front of the Turkish embassy in Stockholm on January 22, 2023.
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  British navy receives first of two subsea surveillance vessels

  Europe, News January 23, 2023 , by IRIA

  The Royal British Navy received its first Multi-Role Oceanographic Survey (MROS) vessel. The first of the two subsea surveillance vessels named Topaz Tangaroa arrived at the Cammell Laird yard in Birkenhead.
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  1 Comment on US to provide advanced air defense systems, combat vehicles to Ukraine 0

  US to provide advanced air defense systems, combat vehicles to Ukraine

  Europe, News, US January 22, 2023 , by IRIA

  U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that the United States is providing Ukraine with National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, eight Avenger air-defense systems, and combat vehicles.
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  Comments Off on Turkish drone manufacturer signs $370 million deal with Kuwait for for TB2 drones 0

  Turkish drone manufacturer signs $370 million deal with Kuwait for for TB2 drones

  Middle East, News January 21, 2023 , by IRIA

  Turkiye’s largest drone manufacturer Baykar Technology signed a $370 million worth contract with Kuwait for TB2 drones, increasing the number of its foreign customers to more than two dozen.

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