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June 29, 2023

US State Dept. clears $15B sale of missile defense system for Poland

Defense News: The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $15 billion sale to Poland of an integrated air and missile

June 28, 2023

Iran asks Iraqi Kurds to clarify agreement for US missile defense

The Cradle: Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani stated that Iraqi Kurdish officials should clarify an arms agreement with US

June 26, 2023

US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Vietnam

The Defense Post: A US aircraft carrier arrived in the central Vietnamese city of Danang on Sunday, weeks after Hanoi

June 23, 2023

Aerojet Test Fires MDA’s Next Motor for Ballistic Missile Targets

The Defense Post: Aerojet Rocketdyne has completed a live-fire test of the eSR-19 advanced large solid rocket motor at Edwards AFB, California.

June 23, 2023

US, Papua New Guinea boost defense ties in wake of Solomon Islands deal with China

Breaking Defense: With the Solomon Islands still imposing a “moratorium” on foreign naval vessels visiting the Pacific island state, the US

June 22, 2023

US Coast Guard ship transits Taiwan Strait after Blinken’s trip to China

CNN: A US Coast Guard ship “conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit” on Tuesday, according to a statement released by

June 21, 2023

Japan to standardize arms with U.S., Europe for joint maintenance

Nikkei Asia: Japan will harmonize the standards for domestically produced defense equipment with those of the U.S. and Europe to reduce

June 21, 2023

South Korea environmental impact review clears way for US missile defence system

Reuters: A South Korean environmental impact assessment of a U.S. missile defence system found “insignificant” electromagnetic radiation relative to safety

June 21, 2023

US, Japan forces conduct bilateral aviation exercise

U.S. Forces Japan: U.S. Forces and the Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted a bilateral aviation integration exercise on June 16, 2023,

June 20, 2023

Macron urges Europe to build own air defense, not rely on US-Israeli system

The Times of Israel: French President Emmanuel Macron called on European nations Monday to seek more independence on airspace defense