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  Comments Off on US approves $385 million arms sale to Taiwan amid rising tensions with China 0

  US approves $385 million arms sale to Taiwan amid rising tensions with China

  Asia-Pacific, News, US December 1, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States approved a $385 million arms package for Taiwan on November 29, 2024. This move follows a series of U.S. arms deals with Taiwan, as a part of Washington’s commitment to bolstering Taiwan’s defense against China’s growing military pressure.
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  Comments Off on Iran to amplify uranium enrichment by installing over 6000 additional centrifuges: IAEA reports 0

  Iran to amplify uranium enrichment by installing over 6000 additional centrifuges: IAEA reports

  Middle East, News November 30, 2024 , by IRIA

  The IAEA report claims that Iran intends to install over 6,000 additional uranium-enriching centrifuges at its enrichment plants and activate more existing centrifuges. The development has intensified the already heightened tensions between Iran and Western powers over Tehran’s nuclear activities.
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  Comments Off on Netherlands signs $1.1 billion deal with Norway’s Kongsberg to buy air defense systems 0

  Netherlands signs $1.1 billion deal with Norway’s Kongsberg to buy air defense systems

  Europe, News November 30, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Netherlands has signed a $1.1 billion contract with Norway's Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace to acquire the NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) and the newly developed NOMADS (National Maneuver Air Defense System).
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  Comments Off on US and China swap three prisoners each after months of diplomatic efforts 0

  US and China swap three prisoners each after months of diplomatic efforts

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 29, 2024 , by IRIA

  In a high-profile diplomatic breakthrough, three Americans detained were freed from Chinese prisons in exchange for Chinese citizens held in U.S. custody. This prisoner exchange between Washington and Beijing took place after months of diplomatic engagement.
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  Comments Off on Dynetics secure contracts to provide Indirect Fire Protection Capabilities and Common Hypersonic Glide Body to US Army 0

  Dynetics secure contracts to provide Indirect Fire Protection Capabilities and Common Hypersonic Glide Body to US Army

  News, US November 29, 2024 , by IRIA

  American defense firm Dynetics has been awarded a $4.1 billion contract to supply the U.S. Army with Indirect Fire Protection Capability and a $670.5 million contract to develop the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB).
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  Comments Off on Ukrainian delegation visits South Korea seeking arms and aid amid intensified conflict with Russia 0

  Ukrainian delegation visits South Korea seeking arms and aid amid intensified conflict with Russia

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News November 28, 2024 , by IRIA

  A Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov arrived in South Korea to request weapons and aid. The visit is an attempt by Kyiv to cater to Ukraine's urgent need for military support as the war continues to escalate, targeting critical infrastructure and civilian areas.
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  Comments Off on Boeing secures $1.7 billion contract to produce and modify P-8A Poseidon fleet for US Navy 0

  Boeing secures $1.7 billion contract to produce and modify P-8A Poseidon fleet for US Navy

  News, US November 28, 2024 , by IRIA

  Boeing has secured a $1.7 billion contract to produce and modify the U.S. Navy’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft fleet, a critical component in the military's naval defense strategy.
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  Comments Off on Thousands of displaced citizens return home as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect in Lebanon after 14 months of fighting 0

  Thousands of displaced citizens return home as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect in Lebanon after 14 months of fighting

  Middle East, News November 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  The ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah took effect on November 27, 2024, promising to halt nearly 14 months of cross-border fighting that has killed thousands of people. The move was hailed as “good news” by U.S. President Joe Biden.
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  Comments Off on G7 foreign ministers meet in Italy to discuss ceasefire in Middle East and support for Ukraine 0

  G7 foreign ministers meet in Italy to discuss ceasefire in Middle East and support for Ukraine

  Europe, Middle East, News November 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Fiuggi, Italy, for a two-day summit on November 25-26, 2024, to conduct high-stakes discussions on pressing global crises, including escalating tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on Canada delivers $406 million worth of NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine 0

  Canada delivers $406 million worth of NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine

  Americas, Europe, News November 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  Canada announced a donation of a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) has successfully arrived in Ukraine. The cutting-edge system arrived in Ukraine at a critical time as Kyiv is rushing to fortify its air defense against relentless Russian air raids and missile attacks.

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