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  Comments Off on Niger signs deal with Russian firm to acquire 3 surveillance satellites 0

  Niger signs deal with Russian firm to acquire 3 surveillance satellites

  Africa, Europe, News November 5, 2024 , by IRIA

  Niger signed a major agreement with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia’s space agency Roscosmos, to purchase and deploy three specialized satellites aimed at bolstering communications, remote sensing, and radar capabilities in the West African country and its neighboring states, Burkina Faso and Mali.
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  Comments Off on Taiwan to buy 1000 units of advanced attack drones from US 0

  Taiwan to buy 1000 units of advanced attack drones from US

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 4, 2024 , by IRIA

  Taiwan's Ministry of Defense formalized an agreement with the United States to purchase around 1000 units of advanced attack drones. This deal marks a significant step forward in Taiwan’s efforts to bolster its defense capabilities as tensions continue to simmer across the Taiwan Strait.
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  Comments Off on NATO Allies enhanced operational readiness during command post exercise Steadfast Duel 2024 0

  NATO Allies enhanced operational readiness during command post exercise Steadfast Duel 2024

  Europe, News November 4, 2024 , by IRIA

  More than 20 NATO Allies concluded a large-scale Command Post Exercise led by the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. About 5,000 military and civilian staff participated in Steadfast Duel 2024 to enhance NATO's operational readiness, multi-domain capabilities, and combined interoperability.
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  Comments Off on US announces $425 million military aid package for Ukraine as North Korean troops join the war 0

  US announces $425 million military aid package for Ukraine as North Korean troops join the war

  Europe, News, US November 3, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. announced an additional $425 million in military aid for Ukraine on November 1, 2024. The announcement comes on the heels of a stark warning from U.S. officials about North Korea’s escalating involvement, as reports emerged that thousands of North Korean troops are poised to support Russian forces against Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on US and South Korea strengthen alliance with 2+2 security consultative ministerial dialogue 0

  US and South Korea strengthen alliance with 2+2 security consultative ministerial dialogue

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 2, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) conducted the 56th U.S.-ROK Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) in Washington. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with ROK Minister of National Defense Kim Yong Hyun and ROK Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul.
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  Comments Off on US Army awards $1.24 billion contract for UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters production 0

  US Army awards $1.24 billion contract for UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters production

  News, US November 2, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army has awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, a $1.24 billion contract modification to supply UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to multiple allied nations, strengthening global defense partnerships.
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  Comments Off on Israeli Army deliberately attacked peacekeeping missions in Lebanon over 30 times in October, UN reports 0

  Israeli Army deliberately attacked peacekeeping missions in Lebanon over 30 times in October, UN reports

  Middle East, News November 1, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported over 30 incidents in October that caused property damage or injuries to its soldiers, as Israel continued to urge peacekeepers to vacate their positions.
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  Comments Off on Norway to buy AMRAAM missiles from US in a $367 million deal 0

  Norway to buy AMRAAM missiles from US in a $367 million deal

  Europe, News, US November 1, 2024 , by IRIA

  Norway has signed an agreement with the United States to acquire state-of-the-art AMRAAM missiles worth $367 million. The Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency announced that the agreement represents “one of the largest single procurements of weapons made for the Norwegian Armed Forces”.
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  Comments Off on North Korea confirms launch of ICBM in record-breaking ballistic missile test 0

  North Korea confirms launch of ICBM in record-breaking ballistic missile test

  Asia-Pacific, News October 31, 2024 , by IRIA

  North Korea launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into waters off its eastern coast, achieving the longest flight duration to date for a missile fired by Pyongyang. South Korean and Japanese authorities confirmed the missile launch, which is heightening concerns about North Korea's expanding weapons capabilities.
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  Comments Off on Russia conducts nuclear drills for retaliatory strikes amid rising tensions with NATO 0

  Russia conducts nuclear drills for retaliatory strikes amid rising tensions with NATO

  Europe, News October 31, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the initiation of the exercises for the nation’s nuclear forces, showcasing missile launches that simulate a retaliatory strike. The drills come at a time of escalating tensions with the West, particularly regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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