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Netherlands to deploy Reaper drones to Romania to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank defense
Europe, News January 18, 2024 , by IRIA
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has announced its plans to deploy MQ-9A Reaper drones to Romania to strengthen the defense of NATO's eastern flank.
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Houthi missile targets US-owned cargo ship off the coast of Yemen
Middle East, News, US January 17, 2024 , by IRIA
A ballistic missile fired by the Houthi rebels stuck a U.S.-owned cargo ship off the coast of Yemen on January 15, 2024. The missile strike added to the already heightened tensions in the region.
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Hungary acquires three Leopard 2 main battle tanks from Germany
Europe, News January 17, 2024 , by IRIA
Hungarian Ministry of Defense announced that the 1st Armored Brigade of the country's defense forces acquired three additional German Leopard 2A7 main battle tanks.
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Ukraine claims it shot down Russia’s $330 million spy plane
Europe, News January 16, 2024 , by IRIA
The Ukrainian military said on January 15, 2023, that it successfully shot down Russia's Beriev A-50 surveillance aircraft and an Ilyushin Il-22 airborne command post over the Sea of Azov region.
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North Korea successfully tests solid-fuel hypersonic ballistic missile
Asia-Pacific, News January 16, 2024 , by IRIA
North Korea announced its latest breakthrough in the pursuit of advanced weaponry on January 15, 2024, by test-firing a new hypersonic-capable ballistic missile. The missile was reportedly tipped with a hypersonic maneuverable warhead.
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Revolutionizing supersonic flight: NASA and Lockheed Martin unveil game-changing X-59 aircraft
News, US January 15, 2024 , by IRIA
NASA and Lockheed Martin have introduced the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft with a mission to revolutionize air travel and pave the way for commercial supersonic flights. The aircraft made its debut at the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works facility.
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Taiwan’s pro-independence candidate William Lai wins presidential election
Asia-Pacific, News January 15, 2024 , by IRIA
William Lai Ching-te from Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) wins the island’s historic presidential elections with 40.05 percent votes, securing a record third term for his pro-independence party.
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US and UK launch attacks against Houthi targets in Yemen
Europe, Middle East, News, US January 14, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States and the United Kingdom launched a series of airstrikes and missile attacks against Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen. The massive attacks were conducted using naval warships, fighter jets, and submarines as a retaliatory move against the Houthis.
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UK and Ukraine sign security agreement as British prime minister visits Kyiv
Europe, News January 14, 2024 , by IRIA
Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to provide Kyiv with more than $3 billion in military aid during his latest trip to Ukraine. Sunak met the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his trip to Kyiv as he said that “Ukraine will never be alone.”
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US approves $250 million Tomahawk missile sales for Australia
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 13, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved $250 million worth of Tomahawk cruise missile sales for Australia under the Foreign Military Sales. The possible sale covers the provision of general weapons support services, logistics support management, and material support.