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  More than 3000 US soldiers and 80 aircraft conducted large-scale air assault mission

  News, US September 6, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army's 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team “STRIKE” of the 101st Airborne Division recently conducted a second rotation to the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). The historic air assault mission involved more than 3000 soldiers and 80 aircraft.
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  Egypt’s President Sisi visits Turkiye for the first time in 10 years as bilateral relations improve

  Africa, Middle East, News September 5, 2024 , by IRIA

  Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Turkey on an official trip on September 4, 2024. This marks the first official visit by al-Sisi to Turkey since he assumed office in 2014, signaling a potential new chapter in the relationship between Ankara and Cairo, which had been strained for nearly a decade.
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  Comments Off on 42 killed in Israel’s latest assault on Gaza, several dead in West Bank operation 0

  42 killed in Israel’s latest assault on Gaza, several dead in West Bank operation

  Middle East, News September 5, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Israeli violence in Gaza continues as the latest airstrike on September 4, 2024, killed 42 Palestinians and injured more than 100 Palestinians. The strikes hit various civilian targets across the densely populated coastal enclave, heightening fears of a broader conflict in the region.
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  Russian President Putin gets red carpet welcome in Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant

  Europe, News September 4, 2024 , by IRIA

  Putin was warmly received by the leader of Mongolia on September 3, 2024, defying an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The visit has drawn global attention as Mongolia, a member of the ICC, chose to ignore calls for Putin's arrest.
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  US, UK, France, and Japanese forces join multinational military exercise in Indonesia

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

  The United States and the Indonesian armed forces are conducting the largest multinational military exercise Super Garuda Shield in Indonesia. More than 5,500 combined national forces, including 2,500 U.S. service members, are participating in this year's exercise.
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  Tens of thousands of Israelis take part in anti-government protests after death of six hostages

  Middle East, News September 3, 2024 , by IRIA

  Thousands of Israelis took to the streets on September 1, 2024, to protest against the government. The protests were ignited by the tragic discovery of six hostages' bodies in the Gaza Strip.
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  Comments Off on Moscow hits back after Ukraine carries out biggest drone attacks on Russia 0

  Moscow hits back after Ukraine carries out biggest drone attacks on Russia

  Europe, News September 3, 2024 , by IRIA

  Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia over the weekend, hitting a refinery and power station deep inside the country. Russian Defense Ministry said that the country shot down 158 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 11 over Moscow and the surrounding region.
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  Comments Off on US Army awards largest single-year contract for Javelin antitank missile worth $1.3 billion 0

  US Army awards largest single-year contract for Javelin antitank missile worth $1.3 billion

  News, US September 2, 2024 , by IRIA

  A joint venture between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $1.3 billion production contract by the U.S. Army for Javelin missiles and associated equipment. This largest single-year contract for Javelin production underscores the increasing global demand for these highly effective anti-armor weapons.
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  Comments Off on Northrop Grumman redesigning ICBM target vehicle for US Missle Defense Agency 0

  Northrop Grumman redesigning ICBM target vehicle for US Missle Defense Agency

  News, US September 2, 2024 , by IRIA

  US defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman is redesigning the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) target vehicle for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to replace the Trident C4 first-stage solid rocket motor with a Peacekeeper SR119 motor.
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  Ukrainian President Zelenskyy fires Air Force commander after F-16 jet crash

  Europe, News September 1, 2024 , by IRIA

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed the commander of the country’s air force. This decision came just four days after an F-16 warplane, recently acquired from Western allies, crashed during a Russian bombardment, resulting in the death of its pilot.

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