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Netherlands to upgrade its fleet of MQ-9A Reaper drones to conduct NATO missions
Europe, News, US April 1, 2024 , by IRIA
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has announced its plans to enhance its MQ-9A Reapers fleet in collaboration with the U.S.-based defense manufacturer, General Atomics. The latest upgrade involves integrating new weaponry and radars onto unmanned aerial vehicles.
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US approves $3.8 billion in military aid for Israel, halts funding for UN humanitarian agency UNRWA
Middle East, News, US April 1, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Congress approved the transfer of billions of dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to Israel while the State Department is set to finalize the approval. This decision comes despite publicly voiced concerns about the potential Israeli invasion of Gaza's Rafah and the increasing number of civilian casualties in the region.
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Indonesia signs $1.3 billion deal with Europe’s largest shipbuilder Fincantieri for two patrol vessels
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News March 31, 2024 , by IRIA
Europe's largest naval supplier and shipbuilding Italian company, Fincantieri, revealed that it signed a contract with the Indonesian Navy to deliver two 4,900-ton Pattugliatori Polivalenti d’Altura (PPA) multipurpose offshore patrol ships.
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Israeli strikes killed more than 70 people in Gaza and 40 in Syria in one day despite UNSC ceasefire plea
Middle East, News March 30, 2024 , by IRIA
Gaza's Health Ministry reported that at least 71 Palestinians have lost their lives and 112 others have been wounded during the most recent attacks by Israel within the last 24 hours. Separately, Israeli air strikes on Syria’s northern province of Aleppo have killed more than 40 people.
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Argentina to buy 24 used F-16 fighter jets from Denmark
Americas, Europe, News March 30, 2024 , by IRIA
Denmark's Minister of Defense, Troels Lund Poulsen, finalized an agreement with Argentina's Minister of Defense, Luis Alfonso Petri, clearing the path for the transfer of 24 Danish F-16 Fighting Falcon combat jets to Argentina. The deal was finalized after approval from the U.S., which produces the fighter jets.
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China’s Xi Jinping meets Dutch prime minister and US business delegation to bolster economic ties
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US March 29, 2024 , by IRIA
China’s President Xi Jinping met with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and met more than a dozen U.S. CEOs and academics in two separate meetings. These meetings are perceived as part of Beijing's renewed endeavors to attract foreign investors and repair strained ties with the West.
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US Army awards $318 million services contract for M109A6 and A7 self-propelled howitzers
News, US March 29, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $318 million contract to perform technical and sustainment support services for its fleet of M109A6 and A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) and M992A3 carrier, ammunition, tracked (CAT) vehicles.
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Israeli defense chief meets high-level US officials amid increasing tensions over military operation in Gaza
Middle East, News, US March 28, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant in separate meetings in Washington. Gallant marked his first visit to the U.S. since assuming the role.
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US and Vietnam to expand cooperation in semiconductors and supply chain diversification
Asia-Pacific, News, US March 28, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States and Vietnam agreed to expand cooperation in key sectors, including the semiconductor ecosystem, supply chain diversification, security, and human rights as U.S. Secretary of State Blinken hosted Vietnamese Foreign Minister Son in Washington, D.C.
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Singapore, Thailand, and US participate in the 30th Cope Tiger trilateral aerial exercise
Asia-Pacific, News March 27, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States Air Force (USAF) is participating in Exercise Cope Tiger 2024, along with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). The aerial drills, taking place at Korat Air Base, Thailand from March 18 to 28, mark the 30th anniversary of the trilateral exercise.