Americas
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Jul- 2023 -4 July
NATO Chief Stoltenberg’s Mandate Extended to 2024
NATO's members extended the tenure of alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg for one year, after struggling to find a replacement in the shadow of Russia's war in Ukraine.
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4 July
DARPA Unveils Program to Preventively Treat Bloodstream Infections in Soldiers
DARPA has introduced an initiative to develop preventive treatments for bloodstream infections due to battlefield trauma.
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4 July
US Backs Israel ‘Right to Defend’ Itself After Deadly Raid in West Bank
The US said ally Israel had a right to "defend its people" against Islamist militants after a major, deadly raid in the occupied West Bank.
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3 July
Taiwan Buys ‘Volcano’ Mine-Dispensing Systems From US
The Taiwanese government has procured 14 Volcano mine-dispensing systems from American manufacturer Northrop Grumman.
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3 July
US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper Drone Lands on Dirt Strip for First Time
The US Air Force has announced that its MQ-9 Reaper drone successfully landed on a dirt strip for the first time.
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3 July
US, UK Forces Complete Large-Scale Mine Countermeasures Exercise
The US and the UK have completed a joint, large-scale military exercise in mine hunting and mine clearing operations in the Arabian Gulf.
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3 July
US Considering Much-Awaited Cluster Munitions for Ukraine: Official
The US government is reportedly weighing whether to send controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine to help combat invading Russian forces.
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3 July
TurnOnGreen to Deliver Portable Power Solutions for US, NATO Tactical Comms
Technology developer TurnOnGreen has received a contract to deliver small power solutions supporting US and NATO tactical communications.
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3 July
Israel Approves Buying 25 New F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets: Ministry
Israel has approved buying a third squadron of advanced F-35 fighter jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin in a $3-billion deal.
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Jun- 2023 -30 June
US Approves Sale of Ammunition, Parts to Taiwan
The US said it will sell $440 million in ammunition and parts to Taiwan, its latest effort to boost the self-ruling island’s defense.
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