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UK’s defense firm QinetiQ launches Jackdaw disposable unmanned aircraft
Europe, News September 18, 2023 , by IRIA
British defense manufacturer QinetiQ launched its Jackdaw uncrewed aerial system (UAS) concept to deliver substantial and cost-effective combat mass and battlespace capabilities.
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Russian defense chief shows hypersonic missiles, nuclear-armed bombers to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News September 17, 2023 , by IRIA
North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong Un visited Russia’s military and space technology facilities in the Primorsky region on September 16, 2023. Kim inspected Russia’s Kinzhal hypersonic missiles as well as strategic, nuclear-capable bombers.
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Denmark announces $833 million military package for Ukraine
Europe, News September 17, 2023 , by IRIA
Denmark has announced another large-scale military aid package for Ukraine worth 5.8 billion Danish crowns or $833 million. The military package includes tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, tank ammunition, and anti-aircraft guns for Ukrainian forces.
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NATO Military Committee chief visits Norway to discuss Nordic air defense capabilities
Europe, News September 16, 2023 , by IRIA
Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer visited Norway on September 14-15, 2023 to hold meetings with Norwegian defense leaders and discuss the Alliance air capabilities amid increasing threats from Russia.
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Raytheon UK to receive first laser weapon system for integration with British army
Europe, News September 16, 2023 , by IRIA
Raytheon UK is set to receive its first high-energy laser weapon system to be tested and integrated in the United Kingdom, the RTX British unit Raytheon UK announced on September 13, 2023.
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Ukrainian missile attack on Sevastopol shipyard damages Russian ship and submarine
Europe, News September 15, 2023 , by IRIA
Ukrainian forces have claimed that a missile attack on Russia’s Black Sea fleet in Crimea’s Sevastopol Shipyard has resulted in large-scale damage to the Russian military submarines and ships docked at the port. Kyiv also claimed to destroy Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile defense system at the port.
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US to withhold Egypt’s military aid over political detentions, human rights violations
Africa, News, US September 15, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States plans to withhold at least $85 million of military aid funds for Egypt due to Cairo’s political detentions and human rights violations. A U.S. Senator has proposed to redirect Egypt’s military aid to Taiwan and Lebanon.
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Japanese prime minister reshuffles cabinet, appoints new defense and foreign ministers
Asia-Pacific, News September 14, 2023 , by IRIA
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has made some major changes to his 19-member cabinet as he appointed a new foreign minister and defense minister. The appointments before a key party leadership vote next year.
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Poland and US sign agreement to integrate HIMARS components under Homar-A project
Europe, News, US September 14, 2023 , by IRIA
Polish Ministry of Defense signed a framework agreement with U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin for the Homar-A Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), a week after announcing that the country would expand its WISŁA air and missile defense capabilities.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un meets Putin on his trip to Russia
Asia-Pacific, News September 13, 2023 , by IRIA
North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jon Un entered Russia aboard his armored private train on September 10, 2023. Kim traveled across Russian cities to meet President Vladimir Putin for a rare in-person encounter for the first time since 2019.