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Niger and Chad to receive Turkish-made Hurkus-C light trainer and combat aircraft
Africa, Middle East, News October 29, 2022 , by IRIA
The Turkish Aerospace Industry (TAI) has signed a contract to deliver two Hurkus-C trainer and combat aircraft to Niger while Chad would receive three units in near future.
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US launches hypersonic missile as Russia tests its nuclear weapons
Europe, News, US October 28, 2022 , by IRIA
The U.S. military launched a hypersonic missile on October 26, from the coast of Virginia. The test came on the same day as Russia conducted its first nuclear drills since the invasion of Ukraine.g
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US Aircraft Carrier leading Neptune Strike exercise to strengthen NATO defense
Europe, News, US October 28, 2022 , by IRIA
U.S. aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush is leading Neptune Strike 2022 Exercise to enhance NATO Alliance readiness to deter and defend across the Euro-Atlantic area.
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ISIS gunmen kill at least 15 people at a Shiite holy site in Iran
Middle East, News October 27, 2022 , by IRIA
Gunmen attacked a major Shiite holy site in the Iranian city of Shiraz on October 26, 2022, killing at least 15 people, including two children, while injuring dozens. The militant group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Turkey, Pakistan, Azerbaijan increase cooperation on Akinci drone program
Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, News October 27, 2022 , by IRIA
A batch of Turkish, Azerbaijani, and Pakistani drone operators graduated on October 23, after completing the Bayraktar Akinci drone training program. Turkish drone and defense manufacturer, Baykar Technologies, oversaw the training.
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NATO and Romania to jointly train Ukrainian paramedics
Europe, News October 27, 2022 , by IRIA
NATO’s disaster response center has signed a cooperation agreement with Romania to deliver paramedic training for Ukrainian first responders. The training will be conducted in Romania.
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US plans to provide HAWK air defense system for Ukraine
Europe, News, US October 26, 2022 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of Defense is considering sending older HAWK air defense equipment to Ukraine from its inventory amid Russia’s renewed wave of drone and missile attacks.
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British Air Force shot down 53 drones during air-to-air mass firing exercise
Europe, News October 26, 2022 , by IRIA
The Royal Air Force (RAF) conducted a 10-day long air-to-air mass firing exercise involving eight different squadrons. The exercise was aimed to test short-range air-to-air missiles by targeting drones.
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Russian Defense Minister calls NATO counterparts to raise concerns about “Dirty Bomb”
Europe, News, US October 25, 2022 , by IRIA
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu held a phone call with his U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin on October 23, 2022. This is the second time in three days that the two defense leaders have spoken.
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Rishi Sunak becomes UK’s next prime minister
Europe, News October 25, 2022 , by IRIA
The Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak will formally become UK prime minister on Tuesday following a meeting with King Charles III, Downing Street said.