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  Indonesia finalizes contract with Airbus to buy 4 H145 helicopters

  Asia-Pacific, News September 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  Indonesian Air Force has awarded a significant contract to Airbus to supply four H145 helicopters. The helicopters, equipped with a five-bladed rotor system, will be distributed by Indonesia’s state-owned aerospace company, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), marking a milestone in the long-standing partnership between Airbus and Indonesia.
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  Explosion of communication devices in Lebanon kills 32, injures thousands

  Middle East, News September 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  At least 32 people, including two children, have been killed and thousands more seriously injured after communication devices, including pagers and walkie-talkies, exploded across Lebanon on 18 and 19 September 2024. The explosions, which have rocked Lebanese society, were linked to devices used by the armed group Hezbollah, further heightening tensions in the region.
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  US Navy commissioned next-generation nuclear-powered attack submarine USS New Jersey

  News, US September 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Navy commissioned the nuclear-powered submarine USS New Jersey (SSN 796) in a ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Earle, New Jersey. The Virginia-class submarine is the most advanced and fully integrated fast-attack submarine and the latest addition to the naval arsenal.
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  Russia slams NATO chief for his comments on long-range missiles for Ukraine

  Europe, News September 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Kremlin has sharply criticized comments made by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg regarding Ukraine’s potential use of Western long-range weapons to strike Russian territory. The remarks, which were made by Stoltenberg in an interview, were described by Moscow as "dangerous" and "provocative."
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  Pentagon confirms US MQ-9 Reaper drone crashes near Yemen

  Middle East, News, US September 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed near Yemen on September 17, the Pentagon confirmed. The drone crash adds to concerns about growing instability in the Middle East, as the conflict between the Houthis and various global and regional powers intensifies.
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  Comments Off on 9 dead, more than 2800 injured in Lebanon after wave of pager blasts 0

  9 dead, more than 2800 injured in Lebanon after wave of pager blasts

  Middle East, News September 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  A series of devastating explosions rocked Lebanon on September 17, 2024, killing nine people and injuring around 2,800. The blasts occurred across multiple locations in the country and were linked to pagers, low-tech wireless communication devices primarily used by Hezbollah.
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  Comments Off on Italy increases defense budget to $10.3 billion, orders 25 additional F-35 jets 0

  Italy increases defense budget to $10.3 billion, orders 25 additional F-35 jets

  Europe, News September 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  Italy has unveiled its plans to purchase 25 additional F-35 jets and invest heavily in other military programs. A recently revealed budget document shows that the country’s defense procurement spending has increased by 16.8% this year, reaching $10.3 billion.
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  Comments Off on US Army awards $440 million contract for additional Bradley Fighting Vehicles 0

  US Army awards $440 million contract for additional Bradley Fighting Vehicles

  News, US September 17, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $440 million contract to BAE Systems to produce more than 200 A4 variants of Bradley Fighting Vehicles. The Army will receive modernized replacements for some of the Bradley Fighting Vehicles that the U.S. government delivered to Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on UK and Italy leaders meet to discuss strategies to tackle irregular immigration 0

  UK and Italy leaders meet to discuss strategies to tackle irregular immigration

  Europe, News September 17, 2024 , by IRIA

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, in Rome on September 16, 2024, to discuss irregular immigration, a pressing issue for both the UK and Italy. The meeting focused on strategies to reduce the arrival of undocumented migrants, an issue that has become politically sensitive in both countries.
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  Comments Off on NATO military leaders meet to discuss alliance’s defense strategy and support for Ukraine 0

  NATO military leaders meet to discuss alliance’s defense strategy and support for Ukraine

  Europe, News September 16, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO’s highest Military Authority convened in Prague for the annual Military Committee Conference. Chiefs of Defense from NATO member states discussed pressing strategic developments. The meeting focused on bolstering NATO’s deterrence and defense capabilities while continuing its critical support for Ukraine.

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