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  Comments Off on Netherlands army to equip soldiers with advanced personal anti-drone protection kits 0

  Netherlands army to equip soldiers with advanced personal anti-drone protection kits

  Europe, News December 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Royal Netherlands Army unveiled its plans to equip its soldiers with personal anti-drone gear, including targeting lasers and portable sensors. This initiative aims to counter the growing threat posed by small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), which have drastically reshaped the dynamics of combat zones.
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  Comments Off on US Navy to replace E-6B doomsday plane with E-130J nuclear command, control and communications aircraft 0

  US Navy to replace E-6B doomsday plane with E-130J nuclear command, control and communications aircraft

  News, US December 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Navy selected Northrop Grumman as the prime contractor to deliver E-130J nuclear command, control and communications (NC3) aircraft for the Take Charge And Move Out (TACAMO) mission. The United States seeks to replace the existing E-6B Mercury fleet with advanced E-130J aircraft.
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  Comments Off on Israeli strikes in Gaza within 24 hours killed at least 50 people, including women and children 0

  Israeli strikes in Gaza within 24 hours killed at least 50 people, including women and children

  Middle East, News December 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  Israeli military conducted brutal operations in Gaza’s safe zones on December 22, targeting displaced civilians, schools, and a hospital, intensifying the humanitarian crisis in the enclave. Overnight attacks claimed the lives of dozens, including women and children, and raised urgent concerns from medical and human rights groups.
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  Slovak Prime Minister Fico visits Russia in a surprise visit to meet Putin

  Europe, News December 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a previously unannounced visit to Moscow. The two leaders discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and critical energy issues, including the future of natural gas supplies to Slovakia.
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  Comments Off on US Naval vessel mistakenly shoots down its own F/A-18 fighter jet over Red Sea 0

  US Naval vessel mistakenly shoots down its own F/A-18 fighter jet over Red Sea

  News, US December 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that a U.S. Navy’s guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg mistakenly fired upon and hit a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet on December 22, 2024, shortly after the jet took off from the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier.
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  Comments Off on Germany awards $1.25 billion contract for digitalization of land forces 0

  Germany awards $1.25 billion contract for digitalization of land forces

  Europe, News December 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  German Bundeswehr awarded a $1.25 billion (€1.2 billion) large-scale contract for digitalizing the land forces, including IT development, equipping hardware, and converting over 10,000 combat and support vehicles, under the Digitisation of Land-Based Operations (D-LBO) program.
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  Comments Off on US scraps $10 million reward for arrest of Syria’s new leader after diplomatic talks in Damascus 0

  US scraps $10 million reward for arrest of Syria’s new leader after diplomatic talks in Damascus

  Middle East, News, US December 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Biden administration has announced that it will no longer pursue a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture of Ahmad Al Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad Al Jolani, the leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
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  Comments Off on At least 6 foreign embassies damaged in Russian strikes in Ukraine 0

  At least 6 foreign embassies damaged in Russian strikes in Ukraine

  Europe, News December 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  A Russian missile strike on Ukraine on December 20, 2024, caused significant damage to the city, including several foreign embassies in Kyiv. One person was killed, and 12 others were injured in the attack, which Kyiv authorities described as part of a series of ballistic missile launches early in the morning.
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  Comments Off on Germany orders four additional Type 212CD submarines from ThyssenKrupp 0

  Germany orders four additional Type 212CD submarines from ThyssenKrupp

  Europe, News December 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  Germany has formalized a contract with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for four additional Type 212CD submarines bringing the total number of fleet to six. The agreement is part of a joint German-Norwegian submarine program.
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  Comments Off on NATO defense ministers convene to discuss strategies for combating information threats 0

  NATO defense ministers convene to discuss strategies for combating information threats

  Europe, News December 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO Defense Ministers met in Brussels to discuss and endorse a comprehensive approach to countering these threats. They stressed the importance of resilience, technological adaptation, and collaboration across sectors and regions. NATO and its Allies are under constant pressure from hybrid threats.

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