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NATO Military Committee holds first meeting on NATO-Ukraine Council in Military Representatives format
Europe, News November 18, 2023 , by IRIA
The NATO Military Committee held the first meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council in Military Representatives format on […]
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Biden and Xi agree to resume military dialogue, announce collaboration in drug control, AI and climate
Asia-Pacific, News, US November 17, 2023 , by IRIA
United States President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping concluded a four-hour summit with the U.S. president saying the discussions made “real progress.” Biden and Xi set the stage for enhanced China-U.S. collaboration in anti-fentanyl efforts, military dialogue, AI, and climate action.
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US Army finalizes $554 million deal for intel-gathering planes
News, US November 17, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has finalized a $554 million deal with Sierra Nevada Corporation, a U.S.-based aerospace national security contractor, to develop and produce intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft.
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Turkey’s President Erdogan calls Israel a “terror state” committing war crimes in Gaza
Europe, Middle East, News November 16, 2023 , by IRIA
Turkish President Erdogan has called Israel a "terror state" and blamed the country for committing war crimes in Gaza. While addressing the parliament members of his AK Party, Erdogan said that Israeli leaders should be tried for war crimes at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
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EU Defense Ministers approve new Capability Development Priorities to bolster military power
Europe, News November 16, 2023 , by IRIA
European Union (EU) Defense Ministers have approved the 2023 EU Capability Development Priorities. The document establishes a foundation for EU-wide defense planning, and all initiatives related to the alliance's defense.
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Australia’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft completes first flight test
Asia-Pacific, News, US November 15, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. defense firm Northrop Grumman successfully completed the first flight test of Australia’s multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft at Palmdale Aircraft Integration Center in California.
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UN reports record number of attacks on healthcare facilities by Israeli forces
Middle East, News November 15, 2023 , by IRIA
United Nations health agency WHO reported a record number of attacks on health facilities in Gaza over the past month, documenting about 135 attacks on healthcare centers.
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China and Pakistan hold largest-ever joint naval drills ‘Sea Guardian-3’
Asia-Pacific, News November 14, 2023 , by IRIA
Chinese and Pakistani navies kicked off largest-ever exercise in the waters and airspace of the northern Arabian Sea. The maritime exercise called ‘Sea Guardian-3’ also include anti-submarine operations. The naval drills will conclude on November 17.
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UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman fired after controversial remarks
Europe, News November 14, 2023 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sacked the country's Home Secretary Suella Braverman on November 13, 2023, after mounting pressure on him to act against her. Braverman was fired due to her criticism of the police for being too lenient towards pro-Palestinian protesters.
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US Air Force’s sixth-gen stealth bomber B-21 Raider takes first flight
News, US November 13, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Air Force’s new B-21 Raider long-range nuclear stealth bomber took to the skies for the first time in a successful flying test. The flight test was conducted at the U.S. Air Force’s Plant 42 in Palmdale, California.