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  Comments Off on US announces more weapons for Ukraine to strengthen air defenses as Biden meets Zelenskyy 0

  US announces more weapons for Ukraine to strengthen air defenses as Biden meets Zelenskyy

  Europe, News, US September 28, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Joe Biden directed the Department of Defense to allocate all remaining security assistance funding for Ukraine as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on September 26, 2024.
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  Comments Off on Pakistan signs contract to sell JF-17 Block-III fighter jets to Azerbaijan 0

  Pakistan signs contract to sell JF-17 Block-III fighter jets to Azerbaijan

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

  Pakistan finalized a contract to supply JF-17 Block III fighter jets to Azerbaijan, according to an announcement made by the Pakistani military on September 26, 2024. The deal comes as Islamabad continues to forge new military partnerships amid shifting global alliances.
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  Comments Off on EU announces 100 signatories for AI Pact, major players like Apple and Meta are absent 0

  EU announces 100 signatories for AI Pact, major players like Apple and Meta are absent

  Europe, News September 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  The European Commission announced the first 100 signatories of its EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pact, marking a key step toward ensuring compliance with the forthcoming AI Act. The pact is a voluntary initiative aimed at encouraging companies to proactively apply the principles of the AI Act before its full enforcement.
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  Comments Off on NATO Allies and partners conduct counter-drone exercise, Ukraine participates for the first time 0

  NATO Allies and partners conduct counter-drone exercise, Ukraine participates for the first time

  Europe, News September 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  More than 450 participants from 19 NATO countries and three partner states, including Ukraine, gathered in the Netherlands for NATO's Counter Unmanned Aircraft System Technical Interoperability Exercise (C-UAS TIE24).
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  Comments Off on China conducts first ICBM launch into the Pacific Ocean in decades 0

  China conducts first ICBM launch into the Pacific Ocean in decades

  Asia-Pacific, News September 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  China conducted a rare test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), launching it into the Pacific Ocean. This marks the first such test by China since the early 1980s and comes at a time of heightened global scrutiny of the nation's rapidly growing nuclear arsenal.
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  Comments Off on UAE Air Force takes delivery of final Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft 0

  UAE Air Force takes delivery of final Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft

  Europe, Middle East, News September 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force has acquired the fifth and final GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft from Swedish defense and aerospace company Saab. This delivery marks the conclusion of an agreement made in 2015, in which the UAE ordered a fleet of these highly advanced airborne surveillance systems to bolster its defense capabilities.
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  Israel strikes Hezbollah targets inside Lebanon killing more than 550 people

  Middle East, News September 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  Israel has launched fresh airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon on September 24, 2024. The strikes come amid a series of retaliatory rocket attacks from Hezbollah, further fueling fears that the region may be on the brink of a broader conflict that could engulf the entire Middle East.
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  Comments Off on UAE President visits US for first time, deepen defense partnership amid Middle East turmoil 0

  UAE President visits US for first time, deepen defense partnership amid Middle East turmoil

  Middle East, News, US September 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the U.S. for the first time to deepen diplomatic relations. The meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden was held at the White House, as the two leaders discussed strengthening the already deep military and economic ties.
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  Comments Off on Dissanayake wins Sri Lankan presidential elections amid country’s worst economic turmoil 0

  Dissanayake wins Sri Lankan presidential elections amid country’s worst economic turmoil

  Asia-Pacific, News September 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the left-leaning Sri Lankan politician and leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) alliance emerged victorious in Sri Lanka’s presidential elections, after an unprecedented second round of counting. His win marks a pivotal moment for the nation grappling with severe economic hardships.
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  Comments Off on Australia and US navies conclude multinational maritime and aerial exercise 0

  Australia and US navies conclude multinational maritime and aerial exercise

  Asia-Pacific, News, US September 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  About 3000 personnel from 30 nations participated in Exercise Kakadu 24 led by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from September 9 to 20, 2024. The exercise highlighted Australia’s commitment to regional maritime security and international partnerships.

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