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North Korea tests intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching US mainland
Asia-Pacific, News November 19, 2022 , by IRIA
North Korea launched a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on November 18, 2022, capable of reaching the United States mainland. The missile is also capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
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NATO Military Committee chief visits Canada to discuss Euro-Atlantic security
Americas, News November 19, 2022 , by IRIA
The Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Rob Bauer is visiting Canada from November 16 to 20 to meet top military leadership, observe training exercises, and discuss Euro-Atlantic security.
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NASA comes a step closer to putting astronauts back on moon after successful launch of Artemis 1
News, US November 18, 2022 , by IRIA
After delays, overrun costs, and several trips between the hangar and the launch pad, NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket finally flew off on November 16, 2022. The launch faced almost three months of delay due to fuel leakage and other technical difficulties.
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Norway selects US next-generation TPY-4 air surveillance radar
News, US November 18, 2022 , by IRIA
Royal Norwegian Air Force selected U.S.-made TPY-4 next-generation ground-based air surveillance radar to enhance defense and long-range surveillance capability.
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Major highlights and key takeaways from the G20 Summit 2022
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US November 17, 2022 , by IRIA
Leaders and representatives from the Group of 20 (G20) wealthiest nations arrived in Bali, Indonesia, to participate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit 2022. The two-day-long event was held on November 15-16, 2022, and ended without an overall joint declaration.
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Poland and NATO leaders say missile strike that killed 2 appears to be unintentional
Europe, News November 17, 2022 , by IRIA
The leaders of Poland and NATO said that there was no indication that the missile strike in Poland was the result of a deliberate attack or that Russia is preparing offensive military actions against NATO.
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NATO chief meets EU defense ministers to discuss Ukraine issue, military mobility
Europe, News November 16, 2022 , by IRIA
NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg participated in a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union (EU) in defense format and discussed the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the NATO alliance's military mobility.
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US Army spends more than $500 million to replenish its missile stockpiles
News, US November 16, 2022 , by IRIA
U.S. Army has awarded a $521 million contract to one of the country’s largest defense contractors, Lockheed Martin, as it aims to replenish stocks of its Guided Multiple Launcher Rocket Systems (GMLRS) and other missiles.
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Ivory Coast to gradually pull out from UN peacekeeping mission in Mali
Africa, News November 15, 2022 , by IRIA
Ivory Coast’s ambassador to the United Nations informed in a letter that his country plans to gradually pull out from the UN peacekeeping mission in the neighboring African country of Mali. The announcement comes after 46 Ivorians were detained in July this year.
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US President Biden meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of G20 Summit
Asia-Pacific, News, US November 15, 2022 , by IRIA
U.S. President Joe Biden met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on November 14, 2022, in Bali, Indonesia. The two leaders arrive there to participate in the G20 leaders’ summit.