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US Air Force member dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in protest against war in Gaza
News, US February 27, 2024 , by IRIA
An active-duty member of the United States Air Force set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in the U.S. capital Washington, D.C, to protest against Israel’s atrocities in Gaza. The 25-year-old Airman Aaron Bushnell was pronounced dead at a hospital after the incident.
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US Navy receives MQ-25 Stingray refueling drone for aerial testing
News, US February 26, 2024 , by IRIA
Boeing has delivered the first unit of its MQ-25 Stingray aerial refueling drone to the U.S. Navy for testing. The unmanned carrier-based refueling drone will now go through a “rigorous airframe integrity evaluation,” in aerial refueling operations, Boeing said in a statement.
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UK and US conduct more than a dozen strikes in Yemen against Houthi targets
Middle East, News, US February 26, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States and the United Kingdom joint forces struck more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen on February 24, 2024, marking a fourth joint Anglo-American operation to protect Red Sea shipping routes.
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India confirms presence of its citizens in Russian armed forces
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 25, 2024 , by IRIA
India’s foreign ministry confirmed that several Indian citizens have signed up to work in the Russian army. The ministry said that the Indian citizens have been working in “support jobs” with the Russian military and did not confirm if any of those who signed up had taken combat roles.
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Pentagon lays out Department’s vision for Artificial Intelligence
News, US February 25, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Department of Defense artificial intelligence official laid out the Pentagon's vision for AI that aims to scale digital analytics and artificial intelligence to ensure decision advantage for the warfighter.
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US spacecraft Odysseus makes first moon landing in more than 50 years
News, US February 24, 2024 , by IRIA
For the first time since 1972, a U.S.-made robotic lunar lander named Odysseus has made it to the moon successfully carrying out its first cargo mission. Odysseus is the first spacecraft built by a private company to land on the lunar surface.
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Azerbaijan signs $1.6 billion deal with Pakistan for JF-17 Thunder fighter jets
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 24, 2024 , by IRIA
Azerbaijan has signed a $1.6 billion contract with Pakistan to purchase JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter aircraft. Developed by Pakistan’s largest aerospace manufacturer, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), the JF-17 jet is deemed the most suitable option for Baku within its budget constraints.
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US and Allies strengthen space cooperation during Global Sentinel exercise
Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US February 23, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States hosted participants from 24 partner states for Space Command's exercise "Global Sentinel" at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
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Turkey’s fifth-generation fighter jet Kaan makes maiden flight
Middle East, News February 23, 2024 , by IRIA
Turkiye’s first locally manufactured fifth-generation combat aircraft, Kaan, completed its inaugural flight at the Akinci air base near Ankara on February 21, 2024.
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Australia unveils 10-year plans for largest naval buildup since World War 2
Asia-Pacific, News February 22, 2024 , by IRIA
Australia plans to carry out one of the largest naval overhauls since World War 2 by spending over $35 billion over the next 10 years. The naval buildup plan was unveiled by the Australian government in an official statement.