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US and South Korean defense companies team up to develop light payload robot vehicle
Asia-Pacific, News, US March 5, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Defense giant Anduril Technologies and the U.S. business division of South Korea's Hanwha Group have joined forces to bid for a U.S. Army contract, aiming to develop the upcoming iteration of the service branch's Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport ground robots.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s rival Benny Gantz visits US on “unauthorized” trip
Middle East, News, US March 4, 2024 , by IRIA
A top minister from the Israeli war cabinet and the most prominent rival of the current Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Benny Gants marked an “unauthorized” trip to the U.S. this week, widening cracks within Israel's government and mounting tensions between Washington and Israel's right-wing prime minister.
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Netherlands to purchase Czech-made DITA howitzers for Ukraine
Europe, News March 4, 2024 , by IRIA
The Netherlands has announced a procurement agreement with Czech military contractors for advanced self-propelled artillery systems, known as DITA, to Ukraine.
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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.