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  Comments Off on Polish President Andrzej Duda visits China to discuss Ukraine issue, expand bilateral trade 0

  Polish President Andrzej Duda visits China to discuss Ukraine issue, expand bilateral trade

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  President of Poland Andrzej Duda traveled to China to meet President Xi Jinping. During his visit, Duda discussed the Ukraine war, peace efforts, and the possibility of expanding bilateral trade during his visit to Beijing.
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  Comments Off on EU foreign ministers explore legal loopholes to bypass Hungary’s veto on Ukraine aid 0

  EU foreign ministers explore legal loopholes to bypass Hungary’s veto on Ukraine aid

  Europe, News June 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  European Union foreign ministers met on June 24, 2024, and laid out plans to circumvent Hungary’s veto against sending a multi-billion-dollar military assistance package to Ukraine. According to the plan, the EU could use Russia’s frozen assets to provide weapons and other military support to Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on Germany finalizes contract with Netherlands’ Damen Naval to build additional F126 frigates 0

  Germany finalizes contract with Netherlands’ Damen Naval to build additional F126 frigates

  Europe, News June 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Dutch shipbuilder, Damen Naval, has secured a contract from the German Navy to build two more Niedersachsen-class F126 frigates, enhancing the fleet's capability and bolstering Germany's maritime defense strategy.
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  Comments Off on Romania to spend $2.7 billion on development of NATO’s largest air base 0

  Romania to spend $2.7 billion on development of NATO’s largest air base

  Europe, News June 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Romanian government has embarked on a multibillion-dollar expansion and modernization project at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, situated less than 200 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The air base, located near a Romanian village, is set to become NATO’s largest air base in Europe.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine’s military requests additional units of Latvian-made battlefield e-scooters 0

  Ukraine’s military requests additional units of Latvian-made battlefield e-scooters

  Europe, News June 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Ukrainian military has expressed an urgent need for more battlefield e-scooters after they proved to be effective tools for stealthy reconnaissance and supply missions. Latvian firm, Mosphera, initially donated a small number of these camouflaged, ruggedized electric scooters to Ukrainian forces in early 2023.
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  Comments Off on Romania to acquire 54 K9 Thunder howitzers from South Korea 0

  Romania to acquire 54 K9 Thunder howitzers from South Korea

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  Romania’s Ministry of National Defense has announced the acquisition of 54 K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers from South Korea. The official announcement was made on June 19 following a high-level meeting between Romanian and South Korean defense chiefs.
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  Comments Off on Russian President Putin warns South Korea against arming Ukraine 0

  Russian President Putin warns South Korea against arming Ukraine

  Asia-Pacific, News June 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned South Korea against providing weapons to Ukraine. Putin said Seoul would be making "a big mistake" if it arms Ukraine in the war against Russia.
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  Comments Off on Nigeria announces ‘overambitious’ plan to buy 50 military aircraft 0

  Nigeria announces ‘overambitious’ plan to buy 50 military aircraft

  Africa, News June 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  Nigeria has announced a significant step to enhance its counter-terrorism capabilities by procuring more than 50 new military aircraft. This ambitious plan, however, has sparked debates among defense analysts regarding its feasibility and strategic direction.
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  Nuclear powers intensively increasing arsenal amid global tensions: SIPRI report

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US June 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has reposted in its annual assessment that the world’s nine nuclear-armed states are increasing their reliance on nuclear weapons amid rising tensions and deteriorating global insecurity.
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  More than 60 countries exhibited cutting-edge military technology during Eurosatory 2024

  Europe, News June 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  Eurosatory 2024, the world's leading international defense and security exhibition, started in Paris on June 17, 2024. This bi-annual event has gathered over 2,000 exhibitors from 62 countries, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in military technology.

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