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France and Belgium aircraft conduct joint aerial combat drills over Lithuania
Europe, News January 27, 2024 , by IRIA
French, Belgian, and Lithuanian aircraft conducted aerial combat drills and close formation flights over Lithuanian skies. NATO Allies' aircraft conducted training missions to improve flying skills and demonstrate joint capabilities.
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Moscow and Kyiv clash over downed Il-76 plane, Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 65 POWs, Zelenskyy demands international probe
Europe, News January 26, 2024 , by IRIA
The downing of Russian military transport plane, carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, raises questions as Russia alleges Ukraine shot down the Il-76 plane over Belgorod region. Ukraine did not confirm or deny shoot down but challenged Moscow’s claims.
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NATO signs $1.2 billion contracts for 220,000 155-mm artillery shells to replenish allied supplies
Europe, News January 26, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and General of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) Stacy Cummings concluded $1.2 billion worth contracts for buying 220,000 155-millimeter artillery shells.
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Pentagon Chief hosts 18th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting
Europe, News, US January 25, 2024 , by IRIA
United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin hosted a virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on January 23, 2024. The meeting detailed the formation of two new coalitions of European nations, one focusing on drones while the other one on armor.
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Turkish parliament approves Sweden’s bid to join NATO
Europe, News January 25, 2024 , by IRIA
Almost 20 months after Stockholm’s initial application, Turkey has finally become closer than ever to approving Sweden’s bid to join the NATO alliance after the Turkish parliament ratified Sweden's NATO membership bid on January 23, 2024.
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Lockheed Martin delivers C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft to Georgia Air National Guard
News, US January 24, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin delivers the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical aircraft to the Georgia Air National Guard of the U.S. state of Georgia. The airlifter was delivered to the 165th Airlift Wing of the state of Georgia during a ceremony, marking a new era in Hercules operations.
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US strikes Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Houthi targets in Yemen
Middle East, News, US January 24, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States military forces carried out strikes in Iraq, targeting facilities that they claimed were linked to the Iranian-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah, and other Iran-affiliated groups. The attacks were launched in reaction to a series of attacks against American forces in Iraq and Syria.
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Norway’s F-35 stealth fighters conducting air surveillance mission in Iceland
Europe, News January 23, 2024 , by IRIA
Norway has deployed its four F-35 stealth fighter jets to the Keflavík Air Base for NATO’s air surveillance mission in Iceland. The fifth-generation jets will conduct Air Policing sorties until mid-February 2024.
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Palestinian death toll soars past 25,000 as Israel continues relentless attacks in Gaza Strip
Middle East, News January 23, 2024 , by IRIA
More than 25,000 Palestinians are now dead in Gaza while thousands remain displaced and injured as Israel continues its relentless attacks in the besieged city of 2.5 million. Most of the casualties were women and children, and thousands more bodies were likely to remain uncounted under rubble across.
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US Air Force’s B-1B Lancer bombers arrive in Singapore to conduct training mission
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 22, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Air Force assigned two B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft to Singapore to conduct air-to-air refueling training mission with the Republic of Singapore Air Force.