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UAE signs cooperation deal with South Korea on KF-21 Boramae fighter jet program
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 23, 2025 , by IRIA
South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a letter of intent for comprehensive cooperation on the development and operation of Seoul’s domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter jets, the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) announced.
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Over 14,000 US and Philippine troops kick off largest annual exercise Balikatan 25
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 22, 2025 , by IRIA
More than 14,000 Filipino and American soldiers kicked off the annual “Balikatan” military exercises on April 21, 2025, in what is being described as a “full battle test” for the longtime treaty allies.
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China tests non-nuclear hydrogen bomb that burns 15 times longer than TNT
Asia-Pacific, News April 22, 2025 , by IRIA
Chinese researchers have successfully tested a non-nuclear hydrogen bomb that produces a sustained high-temperature fireball, potentially revolutionizing modern warfare. The compact two-kilogram device utilizes magnesium hydride to trigger a powerful chemical chain reaction without the use of nuclear materials.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange blame for violating Easter ceasefire
Europe, News April 21, 2025 , by IRIA
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating the 30-hour Easter ceasefire on April 20, 2025. The unilateral ceasefire was put in place by the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to mark the Orthodox Christians’ Easter weekend.
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill at least 35 Palestinians, including women and children
Middle East, News April 21, 2025 , by IRIA
Intense Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 35 Palestinians, including women and children. The Gaza Civil Defense Agency reported that these fatalities occurred in various locations, with a significant incident involving a drone strike in eastern Rafah that killed five civilians.
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Italian and German shipbuilders sign agreement to build next-generation submarines for Philippines
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 20, 2025 , by IRIA
Italy’s largest shipbuilder, Fincantieri, and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have announced a joint effort to offer the Philippines a next-generation submarine solution as part of its Horizon III military modernization initiative.
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US airstrikes in Yemen’s Ras Isa oil terminal kill at least 74 people, escalating Red Sea conflict
Middle East, News, US April 19, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. airstrikes on the Ras Isa oil terminal on Yemen’s western coast killed at least 74 people and injured 171 others, according to Houthi-run health authorities. The terminal, controlled by the Houthi group, was targeted by the U.S. military as part of a broader campaign to disrupt what Washington calls “terrorist revenue streams.”
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US, European, and Ukrainian officials meet in Paris to discuss Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
Europe, News, US April 19, 2025 , by IRIA
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a high-level summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris, to revive momentum toward ending the war in Ukraine. This was the first time top American, Ukrainian, and European officials convened for direct discussions on the resolution of the conflicts since U.S. President Trump took office.
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British Army uses radio wave weapon to take down drone swarms for first time
Europe, News April 18, 2025 , by IRIA
British soldiers successfully used a new radio wave weapon to neutralize drone swarms in a West Wales trial, marking the first military use of the UK’s Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW).
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US approves $825 million Stinger missile sales to Morocco
Africa, News, US April 18, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States approved a proposed $825 million sale of advanced FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles and associated defense support to the Kingdom of Morocco.