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Iraqi militant groups comply with Iran’s request, decrease attacks on US troop
Middle East, News February 19, 2024 , by IRIA
Iran-aligned militant groups in Iraq have complied with the request to pause attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq. The pause came after Iran's elite Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani visited Baghdad in January this year.
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US Navy commissions Future Expeditionary Sea Base warship USS John L. Canley
News, US February 19, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States Navy commissioned the future USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) as the newest Expeditionary Sea Base ship (ESB). The commissioning ceremony was held on February 17, 2024, in Coronado, California.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs security agreement with Germany and France as US military aid stalls
Europe, News February 18, 2024 , by IRIA
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Berlin and Paris to sign security agreements with European partners. Zelenskyy is seeking military aid from Germany and France as concerns over U.S. funding grow.
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US launches hypersonic and ballistic missile warning satellites into low-Earth orbit
News, US February 18, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket delivered six satellites of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Space Development Agency (SDA) into low-Earth orbit. The satellites would support the Department of Defense to track hypersonic and ballistic missile threats.
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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in Arctic jail
Europe, News February 17, 2024 , by IRIA
Russia opposition leader and imprisoned political activist Alexei Navalny died in Arctic jail, the state media reported. Navalny had been jailed in serving 19 years of sentence on the charges of extremism.
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NATO Defense Ministers meet to discuss military spending, ammunition production, support to Ukraine
Europe, News February 17, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO Defense Ministers met in Brussels on February 15, 2024, to prepare for the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington in July. The Defense Ministers of NATO member states discussed military spending, ammunition production, and ongoing support for Ukraine.
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Turkish President Erdogan visits Egypt first time in decade
Middle East, News February 16, 2024 , by IRIA
Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Cairo, Egypt, on February 14, 2024, on his first visit to the country since 2012, sealing a thaw in ties between the regional heavyweights.
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Defense officials from 54 countries attend 19th Ukraine Contact Group Meeting hosted by US
Europe, News, US February 16, 2024 , by IRIA
Defense representatives from 54 different countries attended the meeting to coordinate military assistance for Ukraine, in its ongoing war with Russia, in the form of weapon deliveries.
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US Navy awards contracts to three companies to develop advanced underwater drones
News, US February 15, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has selected three industry-leading companies to prototype and develop Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) platforms. These three companies include Anduril Industries, Kongsberg Discovery and Oceaneering International.
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Prabowo Subianto claims victory in Indonesian presidential election
Asia-Pacific, News February 15, 2024 , by IRIA
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto declared victory in the presidential election after unofficial results showed him in a significant lead over his rivals. More than 200 million Indonesians cast their votes on February 14, 2024, in the world’s third-largest democracy.