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Boeing secures $1.7 billion contract to produce and modify P-8A Poseidon fleet for US Navy
News, US November 28, 2024 , by IRIA
Boeing has secured a $1.7 billion contract to produce and modify the U.S. Navy’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft fleet, a critical component in the military's naval defense strategy.
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Thousands of displaced citizens return home as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect in Lebanon after 14 months of fighting
Middle East, News November 27, 2024 , by IRIA
The ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah took effect on November 27, 2024, promising to halt nearly 14 months of cross-border fighting that has killed thousands of people. The move was hailed as “good news” by U.S. President Joe Biden.
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G7 foreign ministers meet in Italy to discuss ceasefire in Middle East and support for Ukraine
Europe, Middle East, News November 27, 2024 , by IRIA
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Fiuggi, Italy, for a two-day summit on November 25-26, 2024, to conduct high-stakes discussions on pressing global crises, including escalating tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Canada delivers $406 million worth of NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine
Americas, Europe, News November 26, 2024 , by IRIA
Canada announced a donation of a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) has successfully arrived in Ukraine. The cutting-edge system arrived in Ukraine at a critical time as Kyiv is rushing to fortify its air defense against relentless Russian air raids and missile attacks.
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Massacre in Pakistan’s North Western province: More than 80 killed in three days of sectarian violence
Asia-Pacific, News November 26, 2024 , by IRIA
Three days of brutal sectarian violence in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have killed at least 82 people and wounded 156 more, a local official said. The clashes started after a an attack on a passenger convoy in the Mandori Charkhel area of Lower Kurram that killed 43 and injured more than 30 people.
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US and Fiji deepen defense ties, sign military agreement amid strategic power struggle in the Pacific
Asia-Pacific, News, US November 25, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. and Fiji have commenced negotiations on a key defense agreement to boost military engagement as U.S. Defense Secretary Austin revealed the bilateral Status of Forces Agreement during his landmark visit to Fiji. The agreement would lay the groundwork for deeper military cooperation between the two nations.
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US Air Force awards $2.38 billion contract for KC-46A multi-mission aerial refueling aircraft
News, US November 25, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.38 billion contract to build 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus advanced multi-mission aerial refueling aircraft. This is the 11th contract for the U.S. Air Force, while the company has 168 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refueling aircraft on contract globally.
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US Army combat vehicles to get electronic warfare upgrades to protect against guided missiles
News, US November 24, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army awarded BAE Systems a follow-on contract to develop Multi-Class Soft-Kill System (MCSKS) electronic warfare countermeasures to protect its combat vehicles against guided missiles and adjacent threats as well as improve the survivability and mission success of Army vehicles.
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Russia fires hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine in warning to US and NATO
Europe, News November 23, 2024 , by IRIA
Russia launched a hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile at the city of Dnipro on November 21, 2024. Moscow described the move as a response to Ukraine's recent strikes on Russian territory using long-range advanced Western weaponry, marking a dangerous intensification of the conflict.
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NATO activates Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System in Poland as Warsaw ups ammo production
Europe, News, US November 23, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO officially activated the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS) in Redzikowo, northern Poland to fortify NATO's missile defense capabilities. The move comes as tensions in Eastern Europe remain high due to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, underlining the importance of strengthening regional security.