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Japan approves plans to start selling stealth fighter jets to other nations
Asia-Pacific, News March 27, 2024 , by IRIA
In a rare move to step away from the country’s pacifist principles established since the end of World War II, Japan’s cabinet approved a proposal on March 26, 2024, to offer the international sale of its future next-generation fighter jets, which are being jointly developed with Britain and Italy.
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UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Middle East, News March 26, 2024 , by IRIA
The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza, along with the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. The United States refrained from voting on the resolution.
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Estonia announces $22 million military aid package for Ukraine
Europe, News March 26, 2024 , by IRIA
The Estonian government has announced a new $22 million military assistance package for Ukraine to bolster Kyiv's defense against the continuing invasion by Russia. The announcement came during Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur’s visit to Ukraine.
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More than 20,000 soldiers from NATO countries conducted artillery exercise in Poland
Europe, News, US March 25, 2024 , by IRIA
More than 20,000 soldiers from NATO nations conducted an operational and tactical level exercise dubbed Dragon 24 in Poland. Troops from nine NATO allied countries participated in the artillery live-fire drills under the umbrella of the alliance's Steadfast Defender exercise.
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Bahrain to buy 50 Abrams main battle tanks from US for $2.2 billion
Middle East, News, US March 25, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department announced that it has approved a Foreign Military Sale of 50 M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks to Bahrain, with an estimated value of $2.2 billion. Bahrain, the U.S.’s closest ally in the Gulf region, was once under an arms embargo due to its crackdown on the Shiite-led political movement.
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US-based space company develops refueling port for satellites
News, US March 24, 2024 , by IRIA
A Colorado-based American space company, Orbit Fab, announced that it is ready to ship its in-space refueling port for satellites. The company plans to develop a network of in-space refueling depots and provide refueling services for military and commercial satellites.
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At least 137 killed in Moscow concert hall terror attack, ISIS claims responsibility
Europe, News March 23, 2024 , by IRIA
A group of gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow and opened fire with automatic weapons at an unsuspecting crowd on March 22, 2024, resulting in the deaths of at least 137 individuals. The attack has been attributed to militants affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS).
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Russia and China block US-led resolution at UNSC calling for conditional ceasefire in Gaza
Middle East, News, US March 23, 2024 , by IRIA
Russia and China vetoed a draft resolution presented by the United States at the UN Security Council on March 22, 2024. The resolution stated the "imperative" for an "immediate and sustained ceasefire" in Gaza and urged for "the release of all remaining hostages" held by Hamas.
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Raytheon wins $1.2 billion contract to supply Patriot missiles to Germany
Europe, News, US March 23, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. defense giant Raytheon won a contract to supply $1.2 billion worth of Patriot missiles to Germany. The announcement came on March 21, 2024, one day after the German military’s budget committee approved the purchase of additional Patriot systems.
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US to host leaders of Japan and Philippines in inaugural trilateral summit next month
Asia-Pacific, News, US March 22, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a trilateral summit in the White House next month. The announcement of the summit came when U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Manilla this week.