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  Belarus army’s S-400 and Iskander missile systems become fully operational

  Europe, News December 27, 2022 , by IRIA

  Russian-made S-400 air defense systems and Iskander tactical missile systems that have been deployed in Belarus by Russia become fully operational, a senior Belarusian official announced.
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  US Congress approves a record $858 billion defense budget for 2023

  News, US December 26, 2022 , by IRIA

  After receiving a from the U.S. Congress, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law on December 23, by President Joe Biden, officially approving a record funding bill for the Pentagon and the U.S. defense programs.
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  Pakistan begins building two submarines to accelerate naval modernization

  Asia-Pacific, News December 26, 2022 , by IRIA

  Pakistan’s navy achieved a milestone in its submarine development project this week with the beginning of the construction of two Hangor-class submarines at Karachi Shipyard.
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  US approves $45 billion aid package, military equipment for Ukraine

  Europe, News, US December 25, 2022 , by IRIA

  U.S. lawmakers approved $45 billion in emergency assistance, including Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine after President Zelenskyy addressed the United States Congress.
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  Lithuania signs $495m deal with US for HIMARS systems

  Europe, News, US December 25, 2022 , by IRIA

  Lithuania has officially signed a $495 million contract with the United States for the procurement of eight Lockheed Martin-built M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), the Lithuanian Defense Ministry announced.
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  North Korea fires two ballistic missiles toward eastern waters

  Asia-Pacific, News December 24, 2022 , by IRIA

  North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea from its eastern coast on December 23, 2022. The recent test comes only a few days after the South Korean military conducted a joint air drill with the U.S. Air Force.
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  Turkiye urges Sweden to fulfill all commitments before joining NATO

  Europe, Middle East, News December 24, 2022 , by IRIA

  Turkiye has shown its reservations about Sweden’s progress in fulfilling the requirements that had been agreed upon by both sides before the country agreed to Sweden’s accession into the NATO alliance.
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  US developing Glide Phase Interceptor for countering hypersonic missiles

  News, US December 23, 2022 , by IRIA

  United States defense manufacturer Raytheon Missile & Defense designed the first-of-its-kind Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) based on its Standard Missile system and add layers of defense to counter hypersonic missiles.
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  Comments Off on Romania signs $410 million deal to buy drones from Israel 0

  Romania signs $410 million deal to buy drones from Israel

  Europe, Middle East, News December 23, 2022 , by IRIA

  Romania’s state-owned defense company signed a deal with Israel’s Elbit Systems to purchase up to seven Watchkeeper X drones. Romtehnica signed the $410 million deal on behalf of Romania’s Ministry of National Defense.
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  Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits US on his first foreign trip since Russian attack

  Europe, News, US December 22, 2022 , by IRIA

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington to meet U.S. President Joe Biden and address the U.S. Congress on his first foreign trip since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started in February 2022.

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