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  Massacre in Pakistan’s North Western province: More than 80 killed in three days of sectarian violence

  Asia-Pacific, News November 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  Three days of brutal sectarian violence in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have killed at least 82 people and wounded 156 more, a local official said. The clashes started after a an attack on a passenger convoy in the Mandori Charkhel area of Lower Kurram that killed 43 and injured more than 30 people.
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  Comments Off on US and Fiji deepen defense ties, sign military agreement amid strategic power struggle in the Pacific 0

  US and Fiji deepen defense ties, sign military agreement amid strategic power struggle in the Pacific

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. and Fiji have commenced negotiations on a key defense agreement to boost military engagement as U.S. Defense Secretary Austin revealed the bilateral Status of Forces Agreement during his landmark visit to Fiji. The agreement would lay the groundwork for deeper military cooperation between the two nations.
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  Comments Off on US Air Force awards $2.38 billion contract for KC-46A multi-mission aerial refueling aircraft 0

  US Air Force awards $2.38 billion contract for KC-46A multi-mission aerial refueling aircraft

  News, US November 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.38 billion contract to build 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus advanced multi-mission aerial refueling aircraft. This is the 11th contract for the U.S. Air Force, while the company has 168 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refueling aircraft on contract globally.
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  US Army combat vehicles to get electronic warfare upgrades to protect against guided missiles

  News, US November 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army awarded BAE Systems a follow-on contract to develop Multi-Class Soft-Kill System (MCSKS) electronic warfare countermeasures to protect its combat vehicles against guided missiles and adjacent threats as well as improve the survivability and mission success of Army vehicles.
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  Comments Off on Russia fires hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine in warning to US and NATO 0

  Russia fires hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine in warning to US and NATO

  Europe, News November 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russia launched a hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile at the city of Dnipro on November 21, 2024. Moscow described the move as a response to Ukraine's recent strikes on Russian territory using long-range advanced Western weaponry, marking a dangerous intensification of the conflict.
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  Comments Off on NATO activates Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System in Poland as Warsaw ups ammo production 0

  NATO activates Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System in Poland as Warsaw ups ammo production

  Europe, News, US November 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO officially activated the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS) in Redzikowo, northern Poland to fortify NATO's missile defense capabilities. The move comes as tensions in Eastern Europe remain high due to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, underlining the importance of strengthening regional security.
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  Comments Off on ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former defense minister Gallant 0

  ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former defense minister Gallant

  Europe, Middle East, News November 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and a senior Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri. The warrants have been issued on the grounds of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the ongoing Gaza conflict
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  Comments Off on Southeast Asian defense leaders discuss regional security challenges with US and China at ASEAN defense ministers’ summit 0

  Southeast Asian defense leaders discuss regional security challenges with US and China at ASEAN defense ministers’ summit

  Asia-Pacific, News November 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  Southeast Asian defense leaders met in Laos with counterparts from China, U.S., and other nations to discuss regional security as part of ASEAN Defense Minsters' Meeting-Plus. US Defense Secretary and Chinese Defense Minister attended the summit.
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  Comments Off on Australia, US, and UK to jointly develop and share hypersonic technologies under AUKUS agreement 0

  Australia, US, and UK to jointly develop and share hypersonic technologies under AUKUS agreement

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S., UK, and Australia are taking a step forward in defense innovation by accelerating the development of hypersonic technologies under a new AUKUS agreement. This latest trilateral partnership is part of the AUKUS alliance that aims to bolster collective security and maintain a technological edge in Indo-Pacific.
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  Comments Off on US Air Force receives next-generation Stand-in Attack Weapon for further testing 0

  US Air Force receives next-generation Stand-in Attack Weapon for further testing

  News, US November 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States Air Force has received the new generation Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) test missile from defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman to confirm the safe carriage and separation of the weapon from its launch aircraft.

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