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Two Indian Air Force fighter jets crashed, one pilot killed
Asia-Pacific, News January 29, 2023 , by IRIA
Two Indian air force jets crashed after an apparent midair collision while on exercises in the central state of Madhya Pradesh on January 28, 2023. One pilot was killed and two sustained injuries in the crash, officials said.
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US assault operation in Somalia killed top ISIS leader
Africa, News, US January 29, 2023 , by IRIA
United States military conducted an assault operation in northern Somalia and killed several Islamic State members, including ISIS leader in Somalia Bilal-al-Sudani.
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Russia expels Latvian and Estonian ambassadors in a tit-for-tat move
Europe, News January 28, 2023 , by IRIA
After downgrading its diplomatic relations with Estonia, Russia has given two weeks’ time to the ambassadors of Latvia to leave the country accusing the Baltic states of "Russophobia." The move comes after Latvia and Estonia asked their respective ambassadors of Russia to leave the country earlier this week.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches heaviest payload of 56 satellites
News, US January 28, 2023 , by IRIA
American space company, SpaceX, has launched one of the heaviest payloads consisting of 56 Starlink satellites. SpaceX has so far deployed 3,773 Starlink satellites in outer space and plans to add thousands more in the coming years.
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9 Palestinians, including elderly woman killed in Israeli forces raid
Middle East, News January 27, 2023 , by IRIA
At least 9 people have been killed, including an elderly woman, during an ongoing Israeli military's large-scale raid and clashes in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank on January 26, 2023.
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Russian warship with hypersonic weapons to join drills with China and South Africa
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 27, 2023 , by IRIA
Russia has announced that its warship would participate in joint exercises with the navies of China and South Africa next month. The Russian warship Admiral Gorshkov would be armed with new-generation hypersonic cruise weapons.
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US to send 31 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine
Europe, News, US January 26, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced to send a battalion of 31 M1 Abram tanks to Ukraine. The announcement came on January 25, 2023, after Germany confirmed that it would send 14 Leopard 2 tanks and allow its partners to supply the German-made tanks to Ukraine.
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More than 140 aircraft, 12 ships taking part in US-Israel live-fire exercise
Middle East, News, US January 26, 2023 , by IRIA
United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Israel Defense Forces are conducting a bilateral live-fire Juniper Oak Exercise on the land and the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. More than 140 aircraft and 12 naval vessels are participating in the large-scale joint exercise.
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US defense firm Lockheed Martin conducts DEIMOS Laser weapon system test
News, US January 25, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. largest defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin tested its Directed Energy Interceptor for Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System (DEIMOS) and achieved the first light from the system.
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European Union approves more than $500 million in military aid for Ukraine
Europe, News January 25, 2023 , by IRIA
Foreign ministers of the European Union countries agreed to provide more military aid to Ukraine accounting for about 500 million euros ($542 million). The decision comes shortly after the U.S. and other allies increased military support for Ukraine as it braces for an intense attack from Russian forces after winters.