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US and Italian aerospace giants to coordinate on tiltrotor aircraft development project
Europe, News, US March 3, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S.-based aircraft manufacturer Bell Textron signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Italian aerospace giant, Leonardo, for the development of a next-generation tiltrotor.
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Death toll passes 110 in Gaza’s latest massacre after Israeli soldiers open fire on aid seekers
Middle East, News March 2, 2024 , by IRIA
Gaza health authorities said Israeli forces shot dead more than 110 Palestinians on February 29, 2024, as they waited in lines to get flour for their families amid an unprecedented hunger crisis in the besieged city. More than 800 people were wounded as a result of the Israeli massacre.
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Poland to spend $2.5 billion on US-made air defense command system
Europe, News March 2, 2024 , by IRIA
Poland’s Ministry of National Defense signed a $2.5 billion agreement with the U.S. government to purchase the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). This system is intended to coordinate the ongoing development of the nation's air and missile defense weapons.
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US, Germany, Poland, and other NATO members affirm they are not sending troops to Ukraine
Europe, News, US March 1, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO’s military heavyweights Germany, Poland, the U.S., and several other European governments have released their stance on the matter of sending troops to Ukraine in a statement. NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg also clarified that the Alliance does not have any intentions of sending ground forces to Ukraine.
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Moldova’s breakaway region Transnistria asks Russia’s Putin for protection
Europe, News March 1, 2024 , by IRIA
Lawmakers and politicians from Moldova’s breakaway and self-proclaimed independent region, Transnistria, have appealed to the Russian government to provide security and protection to withstand Moldovan “pressure”.
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German armed forces to get Skyranger 30 mobile air defense system for $644 million
Europe, News February 29, 2024 , by IRIA
German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has awarded defense manufacturer Rheinmetall a €595 million ($644 million) contract to supply the Skyranger 30 mobile air defense system.
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UK to invest $5.7 billion to accelerate delivery of drones for armed forces
Europe, News February 29, 2024 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom unveiled a new drone strategy that aims to invest £4.5 billion ($5.7 billion) over the next decade to support the development and deployment of uncrewed systems for all three military services of the UK.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits Saudi Arabia to discuss peace plan and prisoner swap deal
Europe, Middle East, News February 28, 2024 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on February 27, 2024, to discuss Ukraine's peace plan and the issue of prisoners of war with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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Russia to deploy AI-based Stupor anti-drone system to counter Ukrainian attacks
Europe, News February 28, 2024 , by IRIA
Russia has unveiled plans to deploy its new high-tech anti-drone defense system called Stupor, featuring sophisticated artificial intelligence capabilities.
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French President Macron hosts Western allies in Paris to rally support for Ukraine
Europe, News February 27, 2024 , by IRIA
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted the leaders and representatives of Ukraine’s European allies in Paris on February 26, 2024, to 'reaffirm their unity' and 'determination’ to support Kyiv for its defense against Russian invasion.