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British Defense Ministry finalizes $227 million Martlet missile contract with Thales
Europe, News July 25, 2024 , by IRIA
The British Ministry of Defense (MoD) has finalized a $227 million (£176 million) contract with Thales UK, securing the procurement of the “Martlet” lightweight multirole missiles (LMM) to replenish the nation's munition stocks.
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China brokers unity deal between Hamas, Fatah, and other Palestinian factions
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News July 24, 2024 , by IRIA
Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah signed a declaration in Beijing on July 23, 2024, committing to form a unified government. This accord, hailed as the "Beijing Declaration," marks another attempt to resolve their long-standing rivalry, but it remains uncertain if this latest effort will succeed where previous ones have failed.
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US and Japan award $1.5 billion contract to procure 9 E-2D Hawkeye AEWAC aircraft
Asia-Pacific, News, US July 24, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) awarded nearly $1.5 billion to Northrop Grumman to produce 9 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control (AEWAC) aircraft, to be used jointly by the U.S. Navy and the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).
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Azerbaijan President pledges to support independence of French overseas territories
Europe, News July 23, 2024 , by IRIA
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has pledged to support the independence movements of France's overseas territories, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Azerbaijan and France.
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Turkiye ready to build naval base in Northern Cyprus amid heightened tensions
Europe, Middle East, News July 23, 2024 , by IRIA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has indicated that his country is prepared to construct a naval base in Northern Cyprus, intensifying the already strained relations in the eastern Mediterranean. Erdogan’s remarks come as the island marks 50 years since Turkiye took control of Northern Cyprus.
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Biden drops out of presidential election race, endorses Kamala Harris as Democrat nominee
News, US July 22, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced the end of his re-election campaign, endorsing Vice-President Kamala Harris to succeed him as the Democratic candidate. The 81-year-old President stated that serving as President has been the "greatest honor" but stepping down was "in the best interest of my party and the country."
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6 dead and several injured after Israeli airstrikes in Yemen in response to Houthi drone attack
Middle East, News July 22, 2024 , by IRIA
The escalating conflict between Israel and Yemen's Houthi group took a deadly turn after 6 fatalities were reported in Hodeidah following an Israeli aerial strike on July 20, 2024. The strikes came one day after a Houthi drone attack in Tel Aviv.
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Iran weeks away from producing materials for nuclear weapons, US Secretary of State Blinken claims
Middle East, News, US July 21, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Iran could potentially produce the necessary fissile material for a nuclear weapon within "one or two weeks." The comments were made during a security forum in Colorado, reflecting escalating concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its implications for global security.
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US approves $138.3 million sale of Hellfire, APKWS missile to Czech Republic
Europe, News, US July 21, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. has approved the sale of Hellfire air-to-surface missiles and Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) to the Czech Republic. The transaction is valued at about $138.3 million, includes 200 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, four Hellfire captive air training missiles, and 600 WGU-59A/B APKWS II.
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Spain signs $2.8 billion procurement agreement to buy Patriot missiles from US
Europe, News, US July 20, 2024 , by IRIA
Spain has entered into a procurement agreement with the United States for the acquisition of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement missiles and associated support equipment. The $2.8 billion deal marks a pivotal advancement in Spain's defense infrastructure amid evolving global threats.