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Lithuania announced plans to spend 5-6% of its GDP on defense in 2026-2030
Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners, Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages as Palestinians return to destroyed homes in Gaza
US announces $117 million in military aid for Lebanon
Philippines receives 10 S-70 Black Hawk multi-mission helicopters from US
Norwegian Air Force tests first F-35 fighter jet powered by synthetic aviation fuel
Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen reaffirms Greenland’s right to choose its future in call with Trump
NATO Chiefs of Defense discuss military strategy, vow to continue support for Ukraine
Israel and Hamas reach fragile ceasefire agreement after months of negotiations
US Navy awards $85 million contract for next-generation Network Tactical Common Data Link systems
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested over martial law declaration

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Norway announces direct weapons sales and military support for Ukraine
Europe, News January 3, 2024 , by IRIA
The Norwegian government has announced its decision to allow direct weapons sales and military equipment from Norway's defense industry to the Ukrainian defense authorities. The policy shift entered into force on January 1, 2024.
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Kim Jong Un orders military to ‘annihilate’ US and South Korea if they attack North Korea
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 3, 2024 , by IRIA
North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” South Korea and the United States if they initiate a military confrontation with North Korea. Kim made these remarks during a meeting with his top military commanders on New Year’s Eve.
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US President Biden and China’s Xi exchange congratulations on 45 years of diplomatic relations
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 2, 2024 , by IRIA
China’s President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden exchanged greetings on January 1, 2024, as the two leaders congratulated each other on completing 45 years of Sino-U.S. diplomatic relationship.
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NATO jets intercepted Russian military aircraft more than 300 times in 2023
Europe, News January 2, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO has reported that in 2023 its air forces all across Europe scrambled fighter jets over 300 times to intercept Russian military aircraft approaching Alliance airspace. Most interceptions were made in the Baltic region.
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US Navy helicopters destroy 3 boats in Red Sea operated by Houthi rebels
Middle East, News, US January 1, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States Navy destroyed at least 3 boats in the Red Sea on December 31, 2023, for waging an attack on a container ship in the region. The boats, reportedly operated by the Houthi rebels, were destroyed using the U.S. Navy helicopters.
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United Kingdom to lead NATO’s rapid response force in 2024
Europe, News January 1, 2024 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom is set to take the lead of NATO’s highest-readiness military force on January 1, 2024, as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to pose security threats to Europe.
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US government bypasses Congress to approve $147.5 million weapons sales to Israel
Middle East, News, US December 31, 2023 , by IRIA
Biden Administration made a second emergency determination in less than a month to bypass the United States Congress to approve $147.5 million in weapons sales for Israel. The weapons sale comes at a time when Israel has intensified its brutal attack in the Gaza Strip killing thousands of innocent civilians.
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Spain signs $2.2 billion deal to acquire tracked armored vehicles
Europe, News December 31, 2023 , by IRIA
The Spanish Army has signed a $2.2 billion contract with Tess Defense to purchase new armored vehicles, marking a significant step in the modernization of its fleet. The vehicles will replace the Spanish Army’s aging fleet of TOA M-113 Armored Caterpillar Transport vehicles.
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SpaceX launches US military’s X-37B robot spaceplane with secretive payload
News, US December 30, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S.-based commercial space company, SpaceX, conducted the launch U.S. military’s secretive X-37B robot spaceplane on December 29, 2023. The launch was conducted at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center using the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
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Turkiye’s Anka-3 stealth combat drone makes maiden flight
Europe, Middle East, News December 30, 2023 , by IRIA
Turkiye’s first flying-wing-designed stealth combat drone, Anka-3, made its maiden flight on December 28, 2023. The drone is set to become the latest addition to Turkey’s homegrown fleet of advanced combat drones.

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