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Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin dies in fatal plane crash
Europe, News August 24, 2023 , by IRIA
The leader of Wagner Group, Russia’s largest mercenary force, Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a fatal plane crash. He was traveling in an Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft when the plane crashed in Russia’s Tver region near Moscow, on August 24, 2023.
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US approves Poland’s request to purchase Apache helicopters for $12 billion
Europe, News, US August 24, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation announced that the State Department has approved Poland’s request to purchase $12 billion worth of Apache helicopters. The deal comes at a time when Poland is bolstering its defense lines amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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BRICS Summit underway in South Africa without Russian President’s attendance
Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, News August 23, 2023 , by IRIA
South African President Ramaphosa hosted heads of China, India, Brazil, and some 50 other leaders in Johannesburg for the BRICS Summit 2023. Leaders of the emerging economies gathered to discuss the bloc’s future and possible expansion.
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Iran unveils its latest Mohajer 10 attack drone capable of carrying larger warheads
Middle East, News August 23, 2023 , by IRIA
The Iranian Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics unveiled its latest ‘Mohajer’ drone on August 22, 2023. The new Mohajer-10 drone, which is capable of carrying larger warheads, was unveiled during an exhibition showcasing Iran’s defense industry products.
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US and South Korea begin large-scale military and civil exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield
Asia-Pacific, News, US August 22, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. and South Korea began large-scale military drills Ulchi Freedom Shield to enhance joint readiness against evolving military threats from North Korea. The exercise will be held from August 21 to 31, 2023, and involve invasion rehearsals and counterattack operations.
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US Army awards $322 million contract for TOW 2B missile systems
News, US August 22, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Army awarded a $322 million contract to the U.S.-based defense manufacturer, Raytheon Technologies (RTX), for the production of Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided (TOW) 2B missile systems.
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Ukraine to get F-16 jets as Zelenskyy visits Sweden, Netherlands and Denmark
Europe, News August 21, 2023 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Europe to seek fighter jets for Ukraine. Zelenskyy discussed steps for transferring Swedish Gripen fighter jets and reached a deal to acquire 42 F-16 combat aircraft from the Netherlands and 19 from Denmark.
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Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft crashes on moon surface
Europe, News August 21, 2023 , by IRIA
Russia’s lunar probe Luna-25 crashed into the moon one day before its scheduled landing on August 20, 2023. The mission was the Russian space agency’s first attempt to land a lunar probe on the far side of the moon and its first lunar mission in nearly 50 years.
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China conducts large-scale military drills around Taiwan Strait
Asia-Pacific, News August 20, 2023 , by IRIA
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched a large-scale military drill around the island of Taiwan that involves several of its frigates, destroyers, fighter jets, and planes. The exercise that started on August 19, 2023, coincides with some key events including a visit from Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai to the United States.
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Ukraine to receive F-16 fighter jets from Netherlands and Denmark as US approves transfer
Europe, News, US August 20, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States approved the request to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands. The significant upgrade is expected to provide substantial benefit to Kyiv in its fight against the Russian invasion.