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US Army awards $318 million services contract for M109A6 and A7 self-propelled howitzers
News, US March 29, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $318 million contract to perform technical and sustainment support services for its fleet of M109A6 and A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) and M992A3 carrier, ammunition, tracked (CAT) vehicles.
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Israeli defense chief meets high-level US officials amid increasing tensions over military operation in Gaza
Middle East, News, US March 28, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant in separate meetings in Washington. Gallant marked his first visit to the U.S. since assuming the role.
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US and Vietnam to expand cooperation in semiconductors and supply chain diversification
Asia-Pacific, News, US March 28, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States and Vietnam agreed to expand cooperation in key sectors, including the semiconductor ecosystem, supply chain diversification, security, and human rights as U.S. Secretary of State Blinken hosted Vietnamese Foreign Minister Son in Washington, D.C.
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Singapore, Thailand, and US participate in the 30th Cope Tiger trilateral aerial exercise
Asia-Pacific, News March 27, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States Air Force (USAF) is participating in Exercise Cope Tiger 2024, along with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). The aerial drills, taking place at Korat Air Base, Thailand from March 18 to 28, mark the 30th anniversary of the trilateral exercise.
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Japan approves plans to start selling stealth fighter jets to other nations
Asia-Pacific, News March 27, 2024 , by IRIA
In a rare move to step away from the country’s pacifist principles established since the end of World War II, Japan’s cabinet approved a proposal on March 26, 2024, to offer the international sale of its future next-generation fighter jets, which are being jointly developed with Britain and Italy.
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UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Middle East, News March 26, 2024 , by IRIA
The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza, along with the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. The United States refrained from voting on the resolution.
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Estonia announces $22 million military aid package for Ukraine
Europe, News March 26, 2024 , by IRIA
The Estonian government has announced a new $22 million military assistance package for Ukraine to bolster Kyiv's defense against the continuing invasion by Russia. The announcement came during Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur’s visit to Ukraine.
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More than 20,000 soldiers from NATO countries conducted artillery exercise in Poland
Europe, News, US March 25, 2024 , by IRIA
More than 20,000 soldiers from NATO nations conducted an operational and tactical level exercise dubbed Dragon 24 in Poland. Troops from nine NATO allied countries participated in the artillery live-fire drills under the umbrella of the alliance's Steadfast Defender exercise.
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Bahrain to buy 50 Abrams main battle tanks from US for $2.2 billion
Middle East, News, US March 25, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department announced that it has approved a Foreign Military Sale of 50 M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks to Bahrain, with an estimated value of $2.2 billion. Bahrain, the U.S.’s closest ally in the Gulf region, was once under an arms embargo due to its crackdown on the Shiite-led political movement.
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US-based space company develops refueling port for satellites
News, US March 24, 2024 , by IRIA
A Colorado-based American space company, Orbit Fab, announced that it is ready to ship its in-space refueling port for satellites. The company plans to develop a network of in-space refueling depots and provide refueling services for military and commercial satellites.