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Canada expels Indian diplomats over links to killing of Sikh activist, India responds by expelling Canadian diplomats
Americas, Asia-Pacific, News October 17, 2024 , by IRIA
Tensions between India and Canada have deepened as both nations expelled senior diplomats amidst allegations surrounding the 2023 assassination of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia, Canada.
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More than 60 NATO aircraft taking part in nuclear exercise Steadfast Noon
Europe, News October 16, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO Allies are conducting the nuclear exercise “Steadfast Noon” with the participation of more than 60 aircraft, including F-35 stealth fighter jets and B-52 bombers. The two-week exercise features training flights over Western Europe.
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US Navy awards $736 million contract for AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles
News, US October 16, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has awarded defense manufacturer Raytheon a $736 million contract to produce AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles. Under the contract, Raytheon would provide the Navy with the upgraded Block II variant of the missile.
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US deploys THAAD anti-missile system and troops to bolster Israel’s air defenses
Middle East, News, US October 15, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States is sending one of its most advanced missile defense systems THAAD and about 100 U.S. troops to Israel to help bolster its ally’s air defenses amid escalating war in the Middle East and an imminent Israeli assault on Iran.
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4 Israeli soldiers killed, dozens of people wounded in Hezbollah drone attack
Middle East, News October 15, 2024 , by IRIA
Four Israeli soldiers have been killed and more than 60 people injured in a Hezbollah drone attack on an Israeli army base near the northern Israeli town of Binyamina a town. The attack is one of the deadliest attacks on Israel since the beginning of the war last October.
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NATO allies conducted complex Explosive Ordnance Disposal operations during Exercise Northern Challenge
Europe, News, US October 14, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO allies and partners integrated efforts to plan and execute complex Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) detection, neutralization, and exploitation capabilities during Exercise Northern Challenge 2024 in Iceland.
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US next-generation Bushmaster Chain Gun offers two feed paths for advanced ammunition rounds for the first time
News, US October 14, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. leading defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman unveiled its next-generation M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun. It is the first time that the gun offers two ammunition feed paths with options to change between advanced ammunition rounds with the flip of a switch.
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US conducts airstrikes in Syria targeting multiple ISIS militant camps
Middle East, News, US October 13, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. conducted a series of airstrikes against multiple ISIS militant camps in Syria. The strikes were part of a coordinated effort to degrade the operational capabilities of the terrorist group, which has been attempting to regroup in remote areas following its territorial defeat in 2019.
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India to enhance defense capabilities with 2 nuclear-powered submarines and long-range US-made military drones
Asia-Pacific, News October 13, 2024 , by IRIA
In a major step toward bolstering its military capabilities, India has approved the construction of two nuclear-powered submarines and the purchasing of 31 long-range drones from the United States. These acquisitions are part of India’s broader efforts to counter China’s increasing military dominance in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks support for ‘victory plan’ during his Europe tour
Europe, News October 12, 2024 , by IRIA
In a bid to bolster international support amid the ongoing war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the UK, France, Italy, and Germany, on his diplomatic tour across Europe. Zelenskyy aims to secure military and financial backing as Ukraine faces continued pressure on the battlefield.