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Philippines considers buying US helicopters after scrapping the deal with Russia
Asia-Pacific, News, US August 15, 2022 , by IRIA
The Philippines is considering buying U.S.-made CH-47 helicopters after scrapping its Mi-17 helicopter deal with Russia due to the western sanctions
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41 killed in a fire at a Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt
Africa, Middle East, News August 14, 2022 , by IRIA
An electrical malfunction led to a massive fire in a church in Cairo, resulting in the death of at least 41 people. Several people were injured during the tragic incident
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Ukraine receives four Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers from Slovakia
Europe, News August 14, 2022 , by IRIA
Ukraine has received four of the eight Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers from Slovakia, Defense Minister of the Slovak Republic Jaroslav Nad announced
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Montenegro to expel Russian diplomat over diplomatic norms’ violation
Europe, News August 13, 2022 , by IRIA
Montenegro’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced to expel a Russian diplomat over “violations of diplomatic norms”
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Standing NATO Maritime Group Two completes naval drills in Mediterranean Sea
Europe, News August 13, 2022 , by IRIA
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) completed naval drills in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea
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Ukraine to receive more multiple launch rocket systems from UK
Europe, News August 12, 2022 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom is set to send more M31A1 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) and precision-guided missiles to Ukraine in the upcoming military aid package
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US Defense Secretary pledges military training and support for Baltic states during Latvia visit
Europe, News, US August 11, 2022 , by IRIA
The United States will conduct additional military exercises with Baltic nations such as Latvia, and provide increased training to these countries, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
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Spain’s military receives ground robot combat vehicles for testing and evaluation
Europe, News August 11, 2022 , by IRIA
The Spanish military received the first delivery of the Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) from Estonia’s Milrem Robotics
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US pledges largest arms delivery with $1 billion security assistance package for Ukraine
Europe, News, US August 10, 2022 , by IRIA
The Biden administration announced another $1 billion in new military aid for Ukraine — the largest weapons package yet since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in late February.
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Turkiye launches new drillship to explore hydrocarbon reserves in the Mediterranean Sea
Middle East, News August 10, 2022 , by IRIA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated the country’s newest drilling ship that would operate in the eastern Mediterranean waters for oil and gas exploration