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New Zealand unveils new defense strategy, vows for greater regional presence
Asia-Pacific, News August 14, 2023 , by IRIA
The New Zealand government released a series of documents unveiling its new national defense strategy and security policy. The documents focus on Wellington’s efforts to enhance its role in the regional security environment and become a strong regional power.
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Indonesia receives second batch of 18 Rafale jets from France
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News August 14, 2023 , by IRIA
Indonesia received the delivery of 18 Rafale multirole fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation under a contract signed earlier this year. The fighter jet would enter the service in Indonesian National Army Air Force in September this year.
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US Air Force completes B-2 stealth bomber integrated airborne mission transfer test
News, US August 13, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Air Force and defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman successfully completed an integrated airborne mission transfer (IAMT) demonstration with the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber at Whiteman Air Force Base.
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Russia successfully launches its first moon mission in nearly 50 years
Europe, News August 12, 2023 , by IRIA
Russia’s space agency launched a moon mission on August 11, 2023, for the first time in nearly 50 years. The mission is designed to bring a lunar probe, Luna-25, to the moon. The probe would conduct experiments and collect samples for one year before heading back to Earth.
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Poland plans to deploy 10,000 additional soldiers to Belarus border
Europe, News August 12, 2023 , by IRIA
Poland is planning to deploy up to 10,000 additional soldiers to the Belarus border to support the border guard forces amid growing threats from Russia's Wagner mercenaries in Belarus.
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North Korean leader fires top military general, calls for weapons production boost
Asia-Pacific, News August 11, 2023 , by IRIA
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un dismissed his top military general and called for a boost in weapons production as he urged his military to prepare for war, North Korea’s state-owned media KCNA reported on August 9, 2023.
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Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio assassinated days before election
Americas, News August 11, 2023 , by IRIA
Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot dead during an election campaign event on August 9, 2023, in the country’s capital Quito. His death is a huge blow to Ecuador’s internal security situation as the country is set to vote.
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Belgium’s second-hand Leopard 1 tanks to be sent to Ukraine
Europe, News August 10, 2023 , by IRIA
A Belgian arms trader claimed that he made a deal with a “major” European country to send dozens of Belgium’s second-hand Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine to support the country's forces fighting Russia's invasion.
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Romania cancels $1.3 billion warships deal with France after failing to sign contract
Europe, News August 10, 2023 , by IRIA
Romania canceled a 1.2 billion euro ($1.3 billion) deal to buy four warships from France's Naval Group after failure to meet the deadline of signing a contract with a local firm, Romania's defense ministry announced on August 8, 2023.
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US completed design tests of next-gen missile defense interceptor
News, US August 9, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and military and aerospace company Lockheed Martin sucessfully completed all subsystem preliminary design reviews of the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI).