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US, UK, Australia and Philippines defense forces conducting joint Exercise Predator’s Run
Asia-Pacific, News, US July 20, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S., the UK, the Philippines, and Australian forces are conducting Exercise Predator’s Run 24 in Australia. The multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade is taking place across multiple locations in the Northern Territory and Melville Island from July 15 to August 8, 2024.
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Ursula von der Leyen secures second 5-year term as European Commission president
Europe, News July 19, 2024 , by IRIA
Lawmakers at the European Parliament have re-elected Ursula von der Leyen to a second five-year term as president of the EU’s executive commission. Ursula von der Leyen secure a comfortable majority of 401 votes out of 720.
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US and Japan to jointly develop high-power microwave weapons for drone defense
Asia-Pacific, News, US July 19, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States and Japan planning an agreement to jointly develop high-powered microwave weapons aimed at defending against the growing threat of hostile drones. As tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific region, this collaborative effort underscores the pressing need for advanced defense technologies.
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China and Philippines to establish communication hotline between presidential offices amid escalating tension
Asia-Pacific, News July 18, 2024 , by IRIA
China and the Philippines signed an agreement to establish a direct line of communication between their presidential offices amid the increasing tension in the South China Sea. The move seeks to prevent new confrontations from escalating into broader conflicts.
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At least 81 Palestinians killed in Gaza within 24 hours amid Israeli attacks on school shelters
Middle East, News July 18, 2024 , by IRIA
Latest Israeli attacks in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of 81 Palestinians over the past 24 hours, including a harrowing strike on a United Nations-run school shelter in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. This information was confirmed by the Gaza Health Ministry on Wednesday.
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DARPA’s unmanned hybrid-electric XRQ-73 aircraft set to take off by the end of 2024
News, US July 17, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. defense firm Northrop Grumman has announced the design and construction of the Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS). The aircraft is expected to make its flight by the end of 2024.
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US and Singapore to strengthen Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence cooperation
Asia-Pacific, News, US July 17, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of Defense and Singapore's Ministry of Defence signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) on Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence cooperation. The SOI was signed during Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen's visit to the Pentagon where he met Defense Secretary Austin.
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Australia to integrate US-made hypersonic missiles in F/A-18 fighter jets for testing
Asia-Pacific, News, US July 16, 2024 , by IRIA
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is set to incorporate the U.S.-made Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) with its fleet of F/A-18F Super Hornets. This initiative is part of a broader collaboration between the two nations under the Southern Cross Integrated Flight Research Experiment (SCIFiRE) agreement.
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NATO’s ballistic missile defense base in Poland becomes mission-ready
Europe, News July 16, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO's new ballistic missile defense base in northeastern Poland, “Aegis Ashore”, became fully operational and mission-ready. The new U.S. facility will expand the defensive capability of NATO Allies and protect European territories, populations, and forces.
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Germany orders Patriot air and missile defense systems from US for $1.2 billion
Europe, News, US July 15, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. defense manufacturer Raytheon received a $1.2 billion contract from Germany to supply with additional Patriot air and missile defense systems. The latest contract marks the second Patriot order from Germany in 2024.