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  Comments Off on US Indo-Pacific Command tests critical capabilities and operational readiness during multi-domain military exercises 0

  US Indo-Pacific Command tests critical capabilities and operational readiness during multi-domain military exercises

  Asia-Pacific, News, US June 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Indo-Pacific Command conducted joint training in multi-domain exercises to test critical capabilities and improve operational readiness in the Indo-Pacific region. U.S. defense firm Northrop Grumman collaborated with the U.S. military on nine separate experiments during the drills.
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  Comments Off on US Air Force and Lockheed Martin test next-generation ICBM reentry vehicle 0

  US Air Force and Lockheed Martin test next-generation ICBM reentry vehicle

  News, US June 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Air Force and defense contractor Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a flight test of the Mk21A Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) reentry vehicle. This test marks a pivotal advancement in developing and deploying the United States' strategic military assets.
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  Comments Off on Russian President Putin visits North Korea after 24 years to deepen security and trade ties 0

  Russian President Putin visits North Korea after 24 years to deepen security and trade ties

  Asia-Pacific, News June 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Pyongyang for a high-profile visit and to meet with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. This marks Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years, highlighting a renewed diplomatic and strategic engagement between the two countries.
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  Comments Off on France becomes first international customer of RTX’s ATNAVICS system to enhance air traffic management 0

  France becomes first international customer of RTX’s ATNAVICS system to enhance air traffic management

  Europe, News June 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  France has selected the RTX subsidiary company Collins Aerospace’s vehicle-mounted Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System (ATNAVICS), becoming the first international customer for this advanced system that promises to revolutionize the French Army’s air traffic management capabilities.
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  Comments Off on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet after key members resign 0

  Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet after key members resign

  Middle East, News June 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved his six-member war cabinet following the departure of centrist opposition leader Benny Gantz and his ally Gadi Eisenkot. Sensitive issues about the war with Hamas in Gaza will now be decided by a smaller forum.
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  Comments Off on Germany and Austria’s defense firms team up to develop soldier biometric tracking system 0

  Germany and Austria’s defense firms team up to develop soldier biometric tracking system

  Europe, News June 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  Germany’s Rheinmetall and Austrian company QUS Body Connected to develop an advanced biometric data tracking tool for its Gladius 2.0 soldier system. The partnership marks a pivotal step in integrating cutting-edge technology with military hardware to optimize the performance and safety of soldiers in the field.
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  Comments Off on World leaders fail to achieve breakthrough at Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland 0

  World leaders fail to achieve breakthrough at Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland

  Europe, News June 17, 2024 , by IRIA

  Leaders and representatives from over 90 countries gathered in Lucerne, Switzerland to participate in the two-day-long Ukraine Peace Summit, which concluded on June 16, 2024. However, any hopes of a significant breakthrough were tempered by the notable absence of Russia, which dismissed the summit as "absurd" and pointless.
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  Comments Off on Chinese premier visits Australia to mend strained relations, promises to send more Pandas 0

  Chinese premier visits Australia to mend strained relations, promises to send more Pandas

  Asia-Pacific, News June 17, 2024 , by IRIA

  Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Adelaide, South Australia, on June 15, marking the first visit by a high-ranking Chinese leader to Australia in seven years. Li’s trip is focused on the revival of trade and the restoration of diplomatic links between Australia and China.
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  Comments Off on Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk’s companies to compete for $5.6 billion US Space Force contracts 0

  Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk’s companies to compete for $5.6 billion US Space Force contracts

  News, US June 16, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Space Force has chosen Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin and Elon Musk’s SpaceX alongside the United Launch Alliance (ULA) to compete for multiple launch missions worth up to $5.6 billion over the next five years.
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  Comments Off on Iran and Sweden exchange prisoners in Oman-mediated swap deal 0

  Iran and Sweden exchange prisoners in Oman-mediated swap deal

  Europe, Middle East, News June 16, 2024 , by IRIA

  Iran and Sweden conducted a prisoner swap deal, facilitated by Oman. This exchange involved the release of a former Iranian official in return for a European Union diplomat, marking a potential step towards easing the tense relations between the two nations.

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