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Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Europe, News March 27, 2023 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin has unveiled plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in the neighboring ally country of Belarus. Moscow’s latest announcement is being perceived as another nuclear threat by the NATO allies.
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Nordic countries to create joint air defense against the Russian threat
Europe, News March 26, 2023 , by IRIA
Air Force chiefs from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark signed a joint letter of intent on March 25, 2023, to create a unified air defense alliance to better cope with the emanating aerial threat from Russia.
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US conducts Hypersonic missile test without evident success
News, US March 26, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States Air Force has revealed that it conducted a test launch for its AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapons or ARRW, on March 13, 2023. The announcement remained unclear on the success of the hypersonic missile test.
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US carries out air strikes in Syria killing 11 in response to drone attack on its base
News, US March 25, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States military carried out multiple air strikes in the Syrian province of Deir Az Zor against allegedly Iran-backed fighter groups, killing at least 11 people. The air strike was conducted on March 23, 2023.
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Turkish defense firm unveils Anka-3 stealth combat drone
Middle East, News March 25, 2023 , by IRIA
The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) unveiled its high-stealth and flight-ready Anka-3 combat drone for the first time. The new combat drone is expected to take its maiden flight in the coming months.
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US Air Force E-7 aircraft to get advanced MESA surveillance radar
News, US March 24, 2023 , by IRIA
United States defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman to produce the advanced Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) surveillance radar for the U.S. Air Force E-7 aircraft.
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Hungary says it would not arrest Russian president, despite ICC warrant against Putin
Europe, News March 24, 2023 , by IRIA
A senior official from Hungary’s prime minister’s office announced on March 23, 2023, that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not be arrested on arrival in Hungary under the arrest warrants issued against him by the International Criminal Court.
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Russia reinforces its defense position near Japan as Kishida visits to Ukraine
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News March 23, 2023 , by IRIA
Russia has deployed a division of its Bastion coastal defense missile systems in Paramushir, one of the Kuril islands near Japan, to reinforce its defense posture in the region after accusing the U.S. of expanding its Asia-Pacific presence.
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US offers 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters to Slovakia for providing MiG-29 jets to Ukraine
Europe, News, US March 23, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States has offered Slovakia to buy $1 billion worth of 12 new AH-1Z attack helicopters for $340 million after Bratislava sent its 12 older MiG-21 fighter jets to Ukraine.
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Japanese Prime Minister Kishida makes a surprise visit to Ukraine to meet Zelenskyy
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News March 22, 2023 , by IRIA
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Kyiv on an unannounced visit on March 21, 2023. This was the first time that a Japanese leader has visited the war-torn country since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started in 2022.