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US Air Force conducts test launch of Minuteman III ICBM to ‘demonstrate readiness of nuclear forces’
News, US November 8, 2024 , by IRIA
A joint team of U.S. Air Force and Navy personnel conducted a successful test of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to demonstrate the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces. Launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the missile was equipped with multiple targetable reentry vehicles
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Russia successfully launches 53 satellites including 2 Iranian satellites into space
Europe, News November 8, 2024 , by IRIA
Russian space agency Roscosmos successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1 rocket on November 5, 2024. The rocket, launched from Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Russian Far East region, carried a payload of 53 satellites into space, including two Iranian satellites.
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Donald Trump elected 47th President of the United States in stunning comeback
News, US November 7, 2024 , by IRIA
Donald Trump will become America’s 47th president in a momentous comeback in political history after securing at least 295 electoral votes against the current Vice President Kamala Harris in the U.S. elections 2024. Harris won 226 votes and conceded. Trump said "This will truly be the golden age of America."
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US integerated PAC-3 missile with LTAMDS radar to counter threats from Tactical Ballistic Missile
News, US November 7, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin successfully integrated Patriot Advanced Capability - 3 (PAC-3) missile with Raytheon's Raytheon’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar to counter threats from advanced Tactical Ballistic Missile (TBM).
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Protests erupt across Israel after Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Gallant over disagreements on Gaza war
Middle East, News November 6, 2024 , by IRIA
Protests erupted across Israel following Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Gallant’s removal is only the latest episode in a turbulent relationship between the two officials, who have long disagreed on Israel’s military and domestic policies.
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Netherlands Air Force awards contract for training suite for C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft
Europe, News November 6, 2024 , by IRIA
Embraer and Rheinmetall have jointly secured a contract to deliver a comprehensive C-390 Millennium training suite for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). This new training package supports the Netherlands' ongoing program, initiated in July 2024, to replace its aging fleet of C-130H Hercules aircraft.
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Russia targets Kyiv with mass drone attack causing casualties and destruction
Europe, News November 5, 2024 , by IRIA
Russian forces conducted mass drone attacks and artillery strikes toward the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and its surrounding regions on November 3, 2024. The latest wave of Russian attacks has left several casualties and extensive damage in multiple cities and towns around the area.
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Niger signs deal with Russian firm to acquire 3 surveillance satellites
Africa, Europe, News November 5, 2024 , by IRIA
Niger signed a major agreement with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia’s space agency Roscosmos, to purchase and deploy three specialized satellites aimed at bolstering communications, remote sensing, and radar capabilities in the West African country and its neighboring states, Burkina Faso and Mali.
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Taiwan to buy 1000 units of advanced attack drones from US
Asia-Pacific, News, US November 4, 2024 , by IRIA
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense formalized an agreement with the United States to purchase around 1000 units of advanced attack drones. This deal marks a significant step forward in Taiwan’s efforts to bolster its defense capabilities as tensions continue to simmer across the Taiwan Strait.
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NATO Allies enhanced operational readiness during command post exercise Steadfast Duel 2024
Europe, News November 4, 2024 , by IRIA
More than 20 NATO Allies concluded a large-scale Command Post Exercise led by the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. About 5,000 military and civilian staff participated in Steadfast Duel 2024 to enhance NATO's operational readiness, multi-domain capabilities, and combined interoperability.