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  Comments Off on Serbia to get 12 Rafale fighter jets from France for $3 billion 0

  Serbia to get 12 Rafale fighter jets from France for $3 billion

  Europe, News August 31, 2024 , by IRIA

  Serbia has taken a significant step in modernizing its air force by signing a $3 billion deal with France's Dassault Aviation to buy 12 Rafale fighter jets. The contract was signed during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Belgrade on August 29, 2024.
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  Ukraine F-16 fighter jet crashes, pilot dies repelling Russian cruise missile attack

  Europe, News August 30, 2024 , by IRIA

  In a significant blow to Ukraine's air force, one of its newly acquired F-16 fighter jets crashed while repelling a massive Russian attack on Monday, as confirmed by Kyiv's military. This marks the first reported loss of an F-16 since the much-anticipated arrival of the U.S.-made planes earlier this month.
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  Comments Off on US forces stand ready in Middle East to protect Israel and American troops from Iranian attack 0

  US forces stand ready in Middle East to protect Israel and American troops from Iranian attack

  Middle East, News, US August 30, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. forces continue to stand ready in the Middle East to protect Israel, American troops, and assets in the region from any potential attack from Iran or its proxies.
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  US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan visits China to conduct high-stake meetings

  Asia-Pacific, News, US August 29, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan arrived in Beijing on his first visit to China in his current role. Sullivan engaged in extensive talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with discussions ranging from military communications to the potential for a future summit between U.S. President Biden and Chinese President Xi.
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  Comments Off on Mexico pauses relations with US and Canadian embassies over criticism of judicial reforms 0

  Mexico pauses relations with US and Canadian embassies over criticism of judicial reforms

  Americas, News August 29, 2024 , by IRIA

  Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced that he has put ties with the United States Embassy in Mexico City “on pause” following criticism from U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar regarding his administration’s proposed judicial reform.
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  Comments Off on North Korea conducts performance test of suicide drones, Kim calls for integrating AI in UAV development 0

  North Korea conducts performance test of suicide drones, Kim calls for integrating AI in UAV development

  Asia-Pacific, News August 28, 2024 , by IRIA

  North Korea conducted a performance test of various drones organized by the Drone Institute of the Academy of Defence Sciences. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the drone test and highlighted the importance of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology into the development of drones.
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  Comments Off on Denmark finalizes $1.5 billion deal to procure 115 units of CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles 0

  Denmark finalizes $1.5 billion deal to procure 115 units of CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles

  Europe, News August 28, 2024 , by IRIA

  Denmark has finalized a deal to procure 115 units of CV9035 MKIIIC infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) from BAE Systems Hägglunds for the Danish Armed Forces. This strategic acquisition, valued at $1.5 billion, marks a substantial expansion of Denmark's existing military fleet and is set to be executed over the next five years.
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  Comments Off on Turkish Navy commissions its first Reis-class air-independent propulsion submarine TCG Piri Reis 0

  Turkish Navy commissions its first Reis-class air-independent propulsion submarine TCG Piri Reis

  Europe, Middle East, News August 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Turkish Navy has officially commissioned its first Reis-class submarine, TCG Piri Reis (S-330), equipped with advanced Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology. This significant addition marks a major milestone in Türkiye’s ongoing efforts to enhance its underwater warfare and maritime defense capabilities.
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  Comments Off on More than 70 killed in Pakistan’s Balochistan province in coordinated attacks by militant group 0

  More than 70 killed in Pakistan’s Balochistan province in coordinated attacks by militant group

  Asia-Pacific, News August 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  Pakistan's Balochistan province witnessed a horrific surge in violence with more than 70 people killed in four separate assaults, according to military and police officials. The attacks, which targeted civilians, security forces, and infrastructure, have sparked outrage across the country and raised concerns about the escalating conflict.
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  Comments Off on Israel launches aerial attack in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah retaliates with hundreds of rockets 0

  Israel launches aerial attack in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah retaliates with hundreds of rockets

  Middle East, News August 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  Israel launched a series of airstrikes across southern Lebanon on August 25, 2024, targeting Hezbollah positions. Israel describes the attack as a preemptive attempt to thwart a large-scale rocket and missile attack by Hezbollah, a powerful Shiite militant group based in Lebanon and backed by Iran.

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