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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.
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At least 137 killed in Moscow concert hall terror attack, ISIS claims responsibility
Europe, News March 23, 2024 , by IRIA
A group of gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow and opened fire with automatic weapons at an unsuspecting crowd on March 22, 2024, resulting in the deaths of at least 137 individuals. The attack has been attributed to militants affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS).
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Russia and China block US-led resolution at UNSC calling for conditional ceasefire in Gaza
Middle East, News, US March 23, 2024 , by IRIA
Russia and China vetoed a draft resolution presented by the United States at the UN Security Council on March 22, 2024. The resolution stated the "imperative" for an "immediate and sustained ceasefire" in Gaza and urged for "the release of all remaining hostages" held by Hamas.
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Raytheon wins $1.2 billion contract to supply Patriot missiles to Germany
Europe, News, US March 23, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. defense giant Raytheon won a contract to supply $1.2 billion worth of Patriot missiles to Germany. The announcement came on March 21, 2024, one day after the German military’s budget committee approved the purchase of additional Patriot systems.
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US to host leaders of Japan and Philippines in inaugural trilateral summit next month
Asia-Pacific, News, US March 22, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a trilateral summit in the White House next month. The announcement of the summit came when U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Manilla this week.
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United States Air Force conducts final test of its AGM-183A hypersonic missile
News, US March 22, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States Air Force (USAF) announced that it carried out, what it expects to be, the final test for its AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapons (ARRW). The service did not say whether the test was successful or not.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Australia and New Zealand for first time in 7 years
Asia-Pacific, News March 21, 2024 , by IRIA
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi started his visit to New Zealand and Australia in seven years on March 17, 2024. Wang’s visit aims to strengthen China’s bilateral trade relations with New Zealand and Australia.
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Sweden conducts first air drill with Denmark after joining NATO
Europe, News March 21, 2024 , by IRIA
The Swedish and Danish Air Forces conducted their first joint aerial combat training together as NATO allies. F-35 fighter jets from Denmark and JAS-39 Gripen jets from Sweden participated in the drills around Danish airspace.
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Highlights from the Third Summit for Democracy hosted by South Korea
Asia-Pacific, News, US March 20, 2024 , by IRIA
South Korea is hosting the third Summit for Democracy in Seoul from March 18 to March 20, 2024, becoming the first country apart from the U.S. to host the event. The three-day will feature a range of activities, seminars, talks, and meetings under the theme ‘Democracy for Future Generations’.
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US urges allies to boost military support at Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting
Europe, News, US March 20, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hosted the first in-person Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting of this year at the Ramstein airbase in Germany on March 19, 2024. The meeting between the coalition of 50 nations convened to synchronize their efforts in aiding Ukraine.