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Japan to replace attack and observation helicopters with drones
Asia-Pacific, News February 18, 2023 , by IRIA
Japan has indicated that it might become the first country to replace its military helicopter fleet with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The replacement would include combat, utility, and observation helicopters.
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IAEA to enhance nuclear technology cooperation with Pakistan in health, climate, and food
Asia-Pacific, News February 18, 2023 , by IRIA
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Pakistan have agreed to increase collaboration in the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology in healthcare to treat cancer, improve agriculture, and address the climate crisis.
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US conducts test connecting airborne platforms with naval assets
News, US February 17, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. defense firm Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrated its gateway technology in a flight test connecting airborne platforms with naval assets. The demonstration was conducted with Naval Air Systems Command, Office of Naval Research, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, and BAE Systems.
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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi visits Europe first time after taking new office
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 17, 2023 , by IRIA
China’s director of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission Wang Yi started his week-long trip to Europe on February 16, 2023, from Paris. The top Chinese diplomat is visiting France, Italy, Germany, Hungary, and Russia.
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50 countries join multinational exercise Aman 2023 hosted by Pakistan Navy
Asia-Pacific, News February 16, 2023 , by IRIA
Around 50 countries participated in the five-day multinational exercise, called AMAN-23, hosted by the Pakistan Navy in the Arabia Sea. Naval vessels, aircraft, special operation forces, marines and sailors from 50 nations took part in the drills.
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Russia’s Tu-160 bombers conduct 13-hour flights over Barents and Norwegeian seas
Europe, News February 16, 2023 , by IRIA
Two Russian Tu-160 supersonic strategic bombers conducted a 13-hour flight mission and performed in-flight refueling over the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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US Defense Secretary convenes Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting with NATO Allies
Europe, News, US February 15, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin convened the ninth Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels, Belgium, on February 14, 2023.
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US, Gulf nations officials discuss regional threats and counter capabilities
Middle East, News, US February 15, 2023 , by IRIA
A U.S. delegation is traveling to Saudi Arabia from February 13 to 16 to participate in the U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Working Group meetings. U.S. Defense Department led two working groups on air and missile defense and on maritime security.
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Iran’s president visits Beijing on first trip to China in 20 years
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News February 14, 2023 , by IRIA
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Beijing on February 14, 2023, to begin his three-day trip visit that aims to strengthen the economic cooperation between the two Asian countries.
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NATO Chief Stoltenberg does not seek another extension and set to leave office
Europe, News February 14, 2023 , by IRIA
The NATO Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is set to leave office by this year. A NATO official has confirmed that Stoltenberg does not seek to extend his tenure for the fourth time.