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Netherlands signs $1.1 billion deal with Norway’s Kongsberg to buy air defense systems
Europe, News November 30, 2024 , by IRIA
The Netherlands has signed a $1.1 billion contract with Norway's Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace to acquire the NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) and the newly developed NOMADS (National Maneuver Air Defense System).
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US and China swap three prisoners each after months of diplomatic efforts
Asia-Pacific, News, US November 29, 2024 , by IRIA
In a high-profile diplomatic breakthrough, three Americans detained were freed from Chinese prisons in exchange for Chinese citizens held in U.S. custody. This prisoner exchange between Washington and Beijing took place after months of diplomatic engagement.
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Dynetics secure contracts to provide Indirect Fire Protection Capabilities and Common Hypersonic Glide Body to US Army
News, US November 29, 2024 , by IRIA
American defense firm Dynetics has been awarded a $4.1 billion contract to supply the U.S. Army with Indirect Fire Protection Capability and a $670.5 million contract to develop the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB).
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Ukrainian delegation visits South Korea seeking arms and aid amid intensified conflict with Russia
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News November 28, 2024 , by IRIA
A Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov arrived in South Korea to request weapons and aid. The visit is an attempt by Kyiv to cater to Ukraine's urgent need for military support as the war continues to escalate, targeting critical infrastructure and civilian areas.
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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.