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Romania to strengthen air defense capabilities with nearly $1 billion contract for Patriot systems
Europe, News, US January 9, 2025 , by IRIA
Romania aims to strengthen its air defense capabilities with the acquisition of U.S. Patriot systems. Romania recently awarded a $946 million contract to American defense firm Raytheon, an RTX business, to deliver Patriot air and missile defense systems.
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Indonesia officially joins BRICS organization as tenth member state
Asia-Pacific, News January 8, 2025 , by IRIA
Indonesia has officially joined the BRICS bloc as the tenth full member state. The announcement was made by Brazil, the current chair of BRICS, on January 7, 2025, and was welcomed by Indonesia the following day.
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Sri Lanka to receive FT-7 trainer aircraft from Pakistan and TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters from US
Asia-Pacific, News January 8, 2025 , by IRIA
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is set to strengthen its aerial capabilities in 2025 with the arrival of advanced aircraft from the United States and Pakistan. These new additions, alongside ongoing upgrades, aim to enhance the SLAF’s operational readiness and contribute to national security.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns after nine years in power
Americas, News January 7, 2025 , by IRIA
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed his resignation as party leader and as prime minister after almost a decade in office, marking the end of an era in Canadian politics. However, Trudeau will stay on as prime minister until a new leader of the Liberal Party is chosen by late March 2025.
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North Korea conducts hypersonic missile test as US secretary of state visits South Korea
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 7, 2025 , by IRIA
North Korea launched a ballistic missile flying approximately 1,100 kilometers before landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. The missile test coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to South Korea for high-level talks addressing North Korea’s nuclear ambitions.
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UK to lead Steadfast Dart 2025 NATO exercise in Eastern Europe
Europe, News January 6, 2025 , by IRIA
Over 2,600 personnel and 730 vehicles from the UK will spearhead the Allied effort during Exercise Steadfast Dart 25, a NATO exercise that will take place throughout January and February 2025.
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Biden administration approves $8 billion weapons sale to Israel
Middle East, News, US January 6, 2025 , by IRIA
The Biden administration has formally notified the U.S. Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel. The move to mobilize large-scale weapons of destruction toward Israel is possibly the last major highlight of President Biden’s time in the White House.
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Turkey begins construction of 3 major naval projects including aircraft carrier and submarine
Middle East, News January 5, 2025 , by IRIA
The Turkish Navy has commenced the new year with an ambitious announcement regarding constructing three advanced warships based on indigenous designs. The projects include MUGEM Aircraft Carrier, TF-2000 Destroyer, and MILDEN Submarine.
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China to strengthen aerial capabilities with advanced KJ-3000 early warning and control aircraft
Asia-Pacific, News January 4, 2025 , by IRIA
China has unveiled a new early warning and control aircraft, the KJ-3000. Built on the Y-20 platform, the new aircraft represents a significant enhancement in the surveillance and operational range, particularly in strategic regions like the South China Sea and the Western Pacific.
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Suicide among Israeli soldiers surges to the highest rate amid the war on Gaza
Middle East, News January 4, 2025 , by IRIA
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported a sharp rise in suicides among its ranks amid the ongoing war, with 38 soldiers taking their own lives in 2023 and 2024. 28 of these suicides occurred after the October 7 attack that triggered the current conflict.