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Two US Destroyers in the Black Sea
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations Defence Politics

Two US Destroyers in the Black Sea

US Navy sent two destroyers and a replenishment oiler to the Black Sea just days after President Biden confronted Vladimir Putin about Russian policy. For the first time in three years, the US has sent three ships into the Black Sea.

Philippine Air Force Received C-130H
Air Bilateral Relations

Philippine Air Force Received C-130H

Philippine Air Force received former USAF C-130H transporter on 14 January 2021.

UN Chief in Search for Nuclear Detente between USA and Iran
Weapon / Missile Regional / Strategy Defence Politics

UN Chief in Search for Nuclear Detente between USA and Iran

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Thursday for the United States and Iran to work together towards a nuclear solution. Guterres said he did not expect a quick outcome.

UK: Wait and See on CAATSA
Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy Defence Politics

UK: Wait and See on CAATSA

The British Ambassador to Turkey, Sir Dominick Chilcott, discussed bilateral relations after Brexit at an online meeting organised by the DMD.

F-35 Sale to UAE is Ripped Off
Air Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy Defence Politics

F-35 Sale to UAE is Ripped Off

The UAE signed a deal to purchase up to 50 F-35 and 18 MQ-9 Reaper drones from the U.S. just an hour before President Joe Biden was inaugurated.

Avril Haines Becomes Biden’s DNI
Country Bilateral Relations Defence Politics

Avril Haines Becomes Biden’s DNI

Avril Haines is confirmed to lead 18 intelligence agencies and units, including the CIA and NSA. She is the first Jewish person to take this position.