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Spain’s Prime Minister Sanchez visits China to bolster bilateral relations, discuss pressing issues
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News September 12, 2024 , by IRIA
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in Beijing on September 9, 2024, on his second trip to China in two years. During his meeting with the Chinese leadership, Sanchez emphasized the need for “close, deep and balanced relations” between Spain and China.
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US and Vietnam to enhance military cooperation as defense chiefs meet at Pentagon
Asia-Pacific, News, US September 12, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Vietnam's Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang on September 9, 2024, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The defense leaders agreed to enhance bilateral partnership and military cooperation.
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Egypt to acquire two Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft
Africa, News September 11, 2024 , by IRIA
Egypt has taken a significant step in enhancing its airlift capabilities with the announcement of its decision to acquire two Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft.
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Ireland commissions two inshore patrol vessels to bolster naval capabilities
Europe, News September 11, 2024 , by IRIA
Ireland's Naval Services commissioned two newly acquired Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPVs), L.É. Aoibhinn and L.É. Gobnait. The vessels, acquired from the New Zealand Government, are set to replace the decommissioned L.É. Orla and L.É. Ciara marked a major milestone in the modernization of Ireland’s naval fleet.
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Saudi Arabia hosts GCC ministerial meeting with participation from Russian, Indian and Brazilian foreign ministers
Middle East, News September 10, 2024 , by IRIA
The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries convened in Riyadh for the Ministerial Council meeting. The high-level gathering saw participation from foreign ministers of Russia, India, and Brazil, who held separate ministerial meetings with the GCC to address key issues.
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Hungarian Air Force receives its first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft
Europe, News September 10, 2024 , by IRIA
Hungarian Air Force received its first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft on September 9, 2024. This marks a milestone for the global defense aviation industry, as this aircraft is the first in the world to feature a roll-on/roll-off intensive care unit.
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Boeing Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth without astronauts, crew to return in 2025
News, US September 9, 2024 , by IRIA
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft returned to Earth — but without the two astronauts, it was meant to bring back. The spacecraft landed safely around 10:01 p.m. MDT on September 6 at its designated landing site, White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico.
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France’s new center-right prime minister vows to toughen stance on immigration
Europe, News September 9, 2024 , by IRIA
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister, seeking to resolve the political turmoil resulting from the deeply divided National Assembly.
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Britain and Ireland seek to reset ties as Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Dublin
Europe, News September 8, 2024 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris in Dublin on September 9, 2024. The visit marks the first official trip to Ireland by a British prime minister in five years and is part of Starmer's broader strategy to strengthen relations with Ireland and the EU.
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Ukraine Defense Contact Group meets in Germany: Zelenskyy pushes for more weapons and long-range strike capabilities
Europe, News, US September 7, 2024 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin chaired the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, attended by representatives from over 50 countries in Ramstein, Germany. Ukraine's defense needs remained the main focus of the meeting.