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NATO defense chiefs meet to discuss new military plans, common security threats
Europe, News January 19, 2024 , by IRIA
NATO Military Committee gathered in Brussels for the Chiefs of Defense format meeting. NATO's highest military authority discussed ways to strengthen the Alliance's defense and deterrence capabilities and implementation of the new defense plans.
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Pakistan launches retaliatory airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in Iran after Tehran’s attack
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News January 19, 2024 , by IRIA
Iran says it has conducted surgical strikes against militant groups in Western Pakistan on January 16, 2024. Iranian officials and state-owned media outlets said that the operation hit two sites in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province linked to the militant group Jaish Al-Adl.
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France to deliver 40 SCALP long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine
Europe, News January 18, 2024 , by IRIA
France has announced the delivery of 40 units of its SCALP long-range cruise missiles as well as hundreds of bombs as Kyiv fights the Russian invasion. The announcement was made by French President Emmanuel Macron on January 17, 2023.
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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.