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Russia’s Putin secures overwhelming victory in Russian elections against minimal opposition
Europe, News March 19, 2024 , by IRIA
Russia’s Vladimir Putin declared a record landslide election win in post-Soviet Russia’s history on March 18, 2024, after a three-day-long electoral process spanning 11 different time zones.
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North Korea launches ballistic missile as US State Secretary Blinken visits South Korea
Asia-Pacific, News, US March 19, 2024 , by IRIA
North Korea launched short-range ballistic missiles on March 18, 2024, toward eastern waters for the first time in the last two months. The missile launch came as the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived to commence a democracy summit in neighboring South Korea.
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UK Defense Secretary Shapps canceled trip to Ukrainian port city of Odesa over security concerns
Europe, News March 18, 2024 , by IRIA
Defense Secretary of the United Kingdom Grant Shapps was forced to cancel his planned trip to the Ukrainian port city of Odesa earlier this month. Shapps' trip to Odesa had to be called off when British intelligence authorities informed the defense secretary that Moscow had become aware of his visit.
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France’s Naval Group wins $6 billion contract to build 4 submarines for the Netherlands
Europe, News March 18, 2024 , by IRIA
The Netherlands has selected France's Naval Group to construct four attack submarines in a project valued at approximately $6.17 billion. Under the contract, the Naval Group will provide four conventionally powered Barracuda submarines to the Netherlands.
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China, Russia and Iran conduct naval drills near Gulf of Oman to strengthen maritime security
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News March 17, 2024 , by IRIA
China participated in joint military exercises alongside Russia and Iran in the Gulf of Oman, on March 14, 2024. The five-day long exercise, termed Maritime Security Belt 2024, was conducted at a strategically vital waterway near the entrance to the Persian Gulf./
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un drives tank during military drill, orders troops to prepare for war
Asia-Pacific, News March 16, 2024 , by IRIA
North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his soldiers to complete preparations for war during a military demonstration on March 14, 2024. Kim also joined his troops on the ground for training as he test-drove the new battle tank.
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Spain awards Rheinmetall $226 million contract for more than 90,000 155mm artillery rounds
Europe, News March 16, 2024 , by IRIA
Spain has awarded German defense firm Rheinmetall a $226 million (€208 million) contract for 94,200 155mm artillery ammunition. The new order emphasizes Rheinmetall's importance as a reliable partner to the Spanish army for the supply of key defense equipment.
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Denmark to start military drafting for women, expands mandatory military service period
Europe, News March 15, 2024 , by IRIA
Denmark has announced that it will call up women along with men as it expands its military conscription amid the deteriorating security situation in Europe. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the revised policy was designed to increase the number of young people doing military service.
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German lawmakers reject sending long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine
Europe, News March 15, 2024 , by IRIA
The German parliament has rejected a proposal by the opposition to send long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended the rejection by stating it would be “irresponsible” to send such powerful weapons to Ukraine.
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Poland’s Prime Minister and President visit US, urge NATO allies to increase defense spending
Europe, News, US March 14, 2024 , by IRIA
Poland’s President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived in Washington on March 13, 2024, to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden and mark the 25th anniversary of Warsaw’s accession into the NATO alliance.