Americas
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Jul- 2021 -7 July
US Calls on Iran to Stop Nuclear ‘Brinksmanship’
The United States warned Iran to stop nuclear "brinksmanship," saying the country's latest efforts to enrich uranium could complicate its return to talks aimed at restarting the 2015 nuclear accord.
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6 July
US Pullout From Afghanistan Over 90% Complete: Pentagon
The withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan is more than 90 percent completed, the Pentagon's Central Command announced Tuesday.
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6 July
USAF Awards Raytheon $2 Billion Nuclear Cruise Missile Contract
The US Air Force has awarded Raytheon Missiles and Defense a $2 billion contract to develop the nuclear-tipped Long-Range Standoff weapon system.
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6 July
US Forces Shoot Down Armed Drone Over Iraq Embassy
US forces shot down an armed drone above their embassy in Baghdad, hours after a rocket attack on a base housing US soldiers in the west of the country.
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5 July
US Army Conducts Airdrop Tests of New Infantry Squad Vehicle
The US Army carried out a series of airdrop exercises to identify if it would be possible to supply soldiers in military operations with infantry squad vehicles that could allow for rapid battlefield movement.
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2 July
All US and NATO Troops Leave Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan: US Defense Official
All US and NATO troops have left Bagram Air Base, signaling the complete withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan was imminent.
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1 July
US Navy Approves Next-Gen Electronics Jammer for Production
The US Navy has approved the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band for production.
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1 July
Lockheed Martin Designing Combat System for New US Navy Frigates
Lockheed Martin has been contracted to design the combat management system integrated with the US Navy’s new Constellation-class frigates.
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1 July
Swiss Target US-Made F-35A Fighter Jets to Replace Ageing Fleet
The Swiss government backed the purchase of 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets to replace its fleet and five Patriot air defense units from fellow US manufacturer Raytheon.
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Jun- 2021 -30 June
US Army Trials IVAS Goggles on Airborne Troops
US Army researchers are seeking to expand the Integrated Visual Augmentation System role, testing its capabilities with aircrews and paratroopers to enhance their skills.
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