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Three UAE soldiers, one Bahrain officer killed in Somalia military base attack
Africa, Middle East, News February 12, 2024 , by IRIA
At least five people, including three UAE soldiers and one military officer from Bahrain, were killed in an attack on a military base in the Somali capital Mogadishu on February 11, 2024. Two others were injured in the attack.
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Coalition government expected in Pakistan following narrow election margins
Asia-Pacific, News February 11, 2024 , by IRIA
As the polling started in Pakistan on February 8, 2024, the authorities suspended mobile calls and data while millions voted for a new government. The controversial elections ended with no evident victory by any of the running parties.
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Israeli snipers kill 21 Palestinian refugees outside hospital Khan Younis
Middle East, News February 10, 2024 , by IRIA
Israeli snipers fatally shot a minimum of 21 Palestinians outside a hospital in Gaza’s Khan Younis area on February 9, 2023. The refugees were targeted while they were attempting to reach Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza.
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Finland becomes member of NATO’s Uncrewed Aerial Systems support partnership
Europe, News February 10, 2024 , by IRIA
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) welcomed its newest member to the Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) Support Partnership as Finland joined the group as a full member.
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US Secretary of State concludes trip to Middle East with partial success in truce deal for Gaza
Middle East, News, US February 9, 2024 , by IRIA
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken began his four-nation trip on January 6, 2024. Blinken visited Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, and Israel and concluded his trip with public divisions between the United States and Israel over the Gaza truce deal.
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Netherlands to buy 120 JASSM-ER missiles for its F-35 fighter jets from US for $908 million
Europe, News, US February 9, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of State has approved the sale of 120 AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) to the Netherlands for an estimated cost of $908 million. The Netherlands seeks to acquire the JASSM-ER cruise missiles for its fleet of F-35 stealth fighter jets.
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US hosts Space Conference of the Americas to enhance space cooperation and interoperability with Allies
Americas, News, US February 8, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States Southern Command hosted the annual Space Conference of the Americas 2024 to discuss ways to advance space cooperation and enhance interoperability with North and South American allies.
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Ukraine to establish a dedicated military unit for drone operations
Europe, News February 8, 2024 , by IRIA
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered his military to establish a separate branch that would solely focus on drone warfare. The new military branch would be responsible for conducting drone operations while executing defense strategies against attacks.
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More than 30 NATO jets and helicopters conducting tactical flying operations in Spain
Europe, News February 7, 2024 , by IRIA
More than 30 fighter jets, drones, helicopters, transport planes, and refueling aircraft from NATO and partner Air Forces are conducting multinational tactical flying operations in Spain.
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AUKUS conducts trials for advanced AI-controlled robotic vehicles
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US February 7, 2024 , by IRIA
A team of scientists from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States conducted successful trials for the integration of advanced autonomy and artificial intelligence (AI) in robotic vehicles for military operations.