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  Romania to purchase 44 used Amphibious Assault Vehicles from US

  Europe, News November 10, 2024 , by IRIA

  Romania plans to acquire 44 used Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) from the United States. This purchase, which doubles Romania's original order from 2023, underscores Bucharest’s long-term strategy to modernize its armed forces and increase its competitiveness in the face of evolving regional threats.
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  European leaders discuss peace and security issues during EPC Summit in Hungary

  Europe, News November 9, 2024 , by IRIA

  European leaders discussed regional security, irregular migration, economic security, and connectivity issues during the fifth meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) in Budapest, Hungary on November 7, 2024.
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  China releases first images of J-35A stealth fighter jet ahead of its unveiling at China’s biggest airshow

  Asia-Pacific, News November 9, 2024 , by IRIA

  China has introduced the Shenyang J-35A, significantly developing the Chinese military’s fifth-generation aircraft program. The fighter jet was formally revealed ahead of its debut at the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) at Zhuhai Airport.
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  US Air Force conducts test launch of Minuteman III ICBM to ‘demonstrate readiness of nuclear forces’

  News, US November 8, 2024 , by IRIA

  A joint team of U.S. Air Force and Navy personnel conducted a successful test of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to demonstrate the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces. Launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the missile was equipped with multiple targetable reentry vehicles
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  Comments Off on Russia successfully launches 53 satellites including 2 Iranian satellites into space 0

  Russia successfully launches 53 satellites including 2 Iranian satellites into space

  Europe, News November 8, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russian space agency Roscosmos successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1 rocket on November 5, 2024. The rocket, launched from Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Russian Far East region, carried a payload of 53 satellites into space, including two Iranian satellites.
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  Donald Trump elected 47th President of the United States in stunning comeback

  News, US November 7, 2024 , by IRIA

  Donald Trump will become America’s 47th president in a momentous comeback in political history after securing at least 295 electoral votes against the current Vice President Kamala Harris in the U.S. elections 2024. Harris won 226 votes and conceded. Trump said "This will truly be the golden age of America."
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  Comments Off on US integerated PAC-3 missile with LTAMDS radar to counter threats from Tactical Ballistic Missile 0

  US integerated PAC-3 missile with LTAMDS radar to counter threats from Tactical Ballistic Missile

  News, US November 7, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin successfully integrated Patriot Advanced Capability - 3 (PAC-3) missile with Raytheon's Raytheon’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar to counter threats from advanced Tactical Ballistic Missile (TBM).
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  Comments Off on Protests erupt across Israel after Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Gallant over disagreements on Gaza war 0

  Protests erupt across Israel after Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Gallant over disagreements on Gaza war

  Middle East, News November 6, 2024 , by IRIA

  Protests erupted across Israel following Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Gallant’s removal is only the latest episode in a turbulent relationship between the two officials, who have long disagreed on Israel’s military and domestic policies.
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  Comments Off on Netherlands Air Force awards contract for training suite for C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft 0

  Netherlands Air Force awards contract for training suite for C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft

  Europe, News November 6, 2024 , by IRIA

  Embraer and Rheinmetall have jointly secured a contract to deliver a comprehensive C-390 Millennium training suite for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). This new training package supports the Netherlands' ongoing program, initiated in July 2024, to replace its aging fleet of C-130H Hercules aircraft.
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  Comments Off on Russia targets Kyiv with mass drone attack causing casualties and destruction 0

  Russia targets Kyiv with mass drone attack causing casualties and destruction

  Europe, News November 5, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russian forces conducted mass drone attacks and artillery strikes toward the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and its surrounding regions on November 3, 2024. The latest wave of Russian attacks has left several casualties and extensive damage in multiple cities and towns around the area.

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