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Slovakia prepares its MiG-29 warplanes ahead of transfer to Ukraine
Europe, News, US December 15, 2022 , by IRIA
Slovakia is preparing a major reinforcement for Ukraine’s air combat capabilities by transferring its Soviet-made Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter jets to the Ukrainian Air Force in coordination with the United States.
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NASA’s Orion spacecraft successfully returns to Earth after moon mission
News, US December 14, 2022 , by IRIA
American space agency NASA’s Orion capsule splashed down safely in the Pacific after making a 26-day long journey orbiting around the moon. The spacecraft entered the Earth on December 12, 2022.
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US to strengthen alliances, enhance military activities in Indo-Pacific region
News, US December 14, 2022 , by IRIA
U.S. Department of Defense is set to enhance military capabilities and increase activities with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said during the 2022 Aspen Security Forum.
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Thousands of protestors in Bangladesh rally against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Asia-Pacific, News December 13, 2022 , by IRIA
Thousands of angry protestors continue to arrive in the capital city of Dhaka from throughout the country as the opposition party in Bangladesh mobilized huge rallies. The protestors demanded the resignation of the sitting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina due to economic mismanagement.
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Finland to buy 350 surface-to-air Stinger missile systems from US
Europe, News, US December 13, 2022 , by IRIA
Finland plans to purchase 223.6 million euros worth 350 portable short- and long-range missile systems from the United States as part of the 1.2 billion euros weapons package.
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New Zealand docks its third naval ship due to lack of crew
Asia-Pacific, News December 12, 2022 , by IRIA
Three of the nine naval ships from the Royal New Zealand Navy have been docked at the naval base in Davenport due to insufficient personnel.
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UAE launches first Arab-built moon rover through SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
Middle East, News December 12, 2022 , by IRIA
The United Arab Emirates becomes the first Arab country to launch its moon rover into space. The lunar spacecraft was launched on December 11, 2022, at the Cape Carnival Space Force Station in Florida using SpaceX Flacon 9 space rocket.
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UK, Italy and Japan team up to develop sixth-generation fighter jets
News December 11, 2022 , by IRIA
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak announced a collaboration with Italy, and Japan to develop the sixth-generation fighter jet that would incorporate high-tech armaments and artificial intelligence.
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Israel’s Rafael teams up with US Lockheed Martin to develop high-energy laser weapons
Middle East, News, US December 11, 2022 , by IRIA
American defense giant Lockheed Martin and Israeli defense firm Rafael announced their joint efforts to develop a laser defense system that would extend Israel’s Iron Beam air defense system.
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US, UK military chiefs meet to discuss Ukraine crisis, Indo-Pacific security
Europe, News, US December 10, 2022 , by IRIA
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army General Mark A. Milley met with the United Kingdom's chief of defense staff, Royal Navy Admiral Sir Tony Radakin to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war and security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.