Middle East
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Jan- 2023 -1 January
Israeli Strikes Put Damascus Airport Out of Service, Kill 2: State Media
The Israeli army carried out a missile strike Monday that put Damascus International Airport out of service and killed two soldiers.
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Dec- 2022 -30 December
Ten Oil Field Workers Killed in Syria Attack: State Media
An attack in eastern Syria killed 10 oil field workers, state media reported, a day after Syrian Kurdish-led forces announced an offensive against jihadists.
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29 December
Iran to Hold Military Exercises Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran's army begins military exercises in strategic southern regions east of the Strait of Hormuz, state news reported.
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29 December
Syria’s Kurds Launch Offensive Against IS Militants
Syrian Kurdish-led forces said they had launched an offensive against Islamic State fighters, days after jihadists launched a prison attack.
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28 December
Israel Awards Oshkosh $100M Armored Personnel Carrier Contract
Israel has contracted Oshkosh Defense to produce hundreds of “Eitan” armored personnel carrier hulls for the Israel Defense Forces.
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28 December
Israel’s Netanyahu Names Ex-General Yoav Galant as Defense Minister
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu has named former general Yoav Galant as defense minister in his upcoming cabinet.
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28 December
Turkey to Build Three Istanbul-Class Frigates
Turkey will develop three indigenous Istanbul-Class multi-role frigates, the Defense Industry Executive Committee announced.
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28 December
Turkey Tests ‘Alka’ Laser Counter-Drone System
Turkey recently completed another round of tests on its “Alka” directed energy counter-drone weapon system.
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28 December
Syria’s Kurdish-Led Forces ‘on Alert’ for IS Attacks: Official
Syrian Kurdish-led forces boosted security after foiling an Islamic State assault on a prison fearing that the extremists will strike again.
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27 December
Qatar Receives New Al Zubarah Corvette From Fincantieri
Fincantieri has delivered the latest Al Zubarah-class corvette, the “Al Khor,” to the Qatari Ministry of Defence in Muggiano, Italy.
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