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  Comments Off on DARPA’s unmanned hybrid-electric XRQ-73 aircraft set to take off by the end of 2024 0

  DARPA’s unmanned hybrid-electric XRQ-73 aircraft set to take off by the end of 2024

  News, US July 17, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. defense firm Northrop Grumman has announced the design and construction of the Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS). The aircraft is expected to make its flight by the end of 2024.
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  US and Singapore to strengthen Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, News, US July 17, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Department of Defense and Singapore's Ministry of Defence signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) on Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence cooperation. The SOI was signed during Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen's visit to the Pentagon where he met Defense Secretary Austin.
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  Comments Off on Australia to integrate US-made hypersonic missiles in F/A-18 fighter jets for testing 0

  Australia to integrate US-made hypersonic missiles in F/A-18 fighter jets for testing

  Asia-Pacific, News, US July 16, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is set to incorporate the U.S.-made Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) with its fleet of F/A-18F Super Hornets. This initiative is part of a broader collaboration between the two nations under the Southern Cross Integrated Flight Research Experiment (SCIFiRE) agreement.
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  NATO’s ballistic missile defense base in Poland becomes mission-ready

  Europe, News July 16, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO's new ballistic missile defense base in northeastern Poland, “Aegis Ashore”, became fully operational and mission-ready. The new U.S. facility will expand the defensive capability of NATO Allies and protect European territories, populations, and forces.
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  Comments Off on Germany orders Patriot air and missile defense systems from US for $1.2 billion 0

  Germany orders Patriot air and missile defense systems from US for $1.2 billion

  Europe, News, US July 15, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. defense manufacturer Raytheon received a $1.2 billion contract from Germany to supply with additional Patriot air and missile defense systems. The latest contract marks the second Patriot order from Germany in 2024.
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  Former US President Donald Trump survives assassination attempt during election campaign rally

  News, US July 14, 2024 , by IRIA

  Former U.S. President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt on July 13, 2024. Trump was shot during an election campaign rally just days before he was set to accept the Republican presidential nomination.
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  Comments Off on China condemns new US bill on Tibet, vows to ‘firmly defend’ its interest 0

  China condemns new US bill on Tibet, vows to ‘firmly defend’ its interest

  Asia-Pacific, News, US July 14, 2024 , by IRIA

  China expressed staunch opposition to a newly signed U.S. law that urges Beijing to address Tibet's calls for greater autonomy. This response came after President Joe Biden signed the Tibet Dispute Act into law on July 12, 2024.
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  Rescuers discover 60 bodies in Gaza City after Israeli troops pulled from areas

  Middle East, News July 13, 2024 , by IRIA

  At least 60 bodies of Palestinians were found on streets and in houses after the Israeli army withdrew from some neighborhoods in the Gaza City in the northern Gaza Strip, the Civil Defense Service in Gaza reported on July 12, 2024.
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  Comments Off on Sikorsky to supply Black Hawk helicopters to Jordan and Croatia for $251.4 million 0

  Sikorsky to supply Black Hawk helicopters to Jordan and Croatia for $251.4 million

  Europe, Middle East, News, US July 13, 2024 , by IRIA

  Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has been awarded a substantial $251.4 million contract to produce UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for Jordan and Croatia. This strategic acquisition is expected to considerably enhance the operational effectiveness of both countries in various critical missions.
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  Comments Off on US and NATO Allies announce Patriot and SAMP/T air defense systems for Ukraine 0

  US and NATO Allies announce Patriot and SAMP/T air defense systems for Ukraine

  Europe, News, US July 12, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. and NATO Allies announced additional security assistance for Ukraine to meet critical defense needs. The new package includes additional Patriot and SAMP/T air defense systems, Stinger missiles, as well as NASAMS and HIMARS munitions.

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