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US spacecraft Odysseus makes first moon landing in more than 50 years
News, US February 24, 2024 , by IRIA
For the first time since 1972, a U.S.-made robotic lunar lander named Odysseus has made it to the moon successfully carrying out its first cargo mission. Odysseus is the first spacecraft built by a private company to land on the lunar surface.
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Azerbaijan signs $1.6 billion deal with Pakistan for JF-17 Thunder fighter jets
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 24, 2024 , by IRIA
Azerbaijan has signed a $1.6 billion contract with Pakistan to purchase JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter aircraft. Developed by Pakistan’s largest aerospace manufacturer, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), the JF-17 jet is deemed the most suitable option for Baku within its budget constraints.
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US and Allies strengthen space cooperation during Global Sentinel exercise
Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US February 23, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States hosted participants from 24 partner states for Space Command's exercise "Global Sentinel" at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
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Turkey’s fifth-generation fighter jet Kaan makes maiden flight
Middle East, News February 23, 2024 , by IRIA
Turkiye’s first locally manufactured fifth-generation combat aircraft, Kaan, completed its inaugural flight at the Akinci air base near Ankara on February 21, 2024.
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Australia unveils 10-year plans for largest naval buildup since World War 2
Asia-Pacific, News February 22, 2024 , by IRIA
Australia plans to carry out one of the largest naval overhauls since World War 2 by spending over $35 billion over the next 10 years. The naval buildup plan was unveiled by the Australian government in an official statement.
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UK admits misfiring nuclear-capable Trident missile
Europe, News February 22, 2024 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom's Defense Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the speculations about the embarrassing “anomaly” that resulted in a Trident II D5 missile misfiring during a recent test and crashing into the ocean in Florida.
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US proposes resolution in UNSC seeking temporary ceasefire in Gaza
Middle East, News, US February 21, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States has drafted a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. The resolution has also opposed Israel’s ground offense in the southern Rafah city.
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European allies provide $1.2 billion worth of military aid to Ukraine
Europe, News February 21, 2024 , by IRIA
Several of Ukraine’s European allies, including Germany, France, the Czech Republic, and Denmark, have recently announced their military aid packages for Ukraine. Kyiv’s European partners have ramped up financial assistance as concerns over U.S. military aid grow stronger.
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US-based AI company selected to develop hypersonic missile tracking software
News, US February 20, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States Space Development Agency (SDA) has chosen EpiSci, a California-based artificial intelligence company, to develop cutting-edge AI-powered software that detects hypersonic missiles in flight from space.
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Europe’s largest ammunition producer Rheinmetall to open artillery ammunition factory in Ukraine
Europe, News February 20, 2024 , by IRIA
Europe’s largest ammunition manufacturer, German defense firm Rheinmetall signed a memorandum of understanding with a Ukrainian partner company to open a new artillery ammunition plant in Ukraine.