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  Comments Off on Israeli military operation to release four hostages resulted in 274 Palestinian deaths 0

  Israeli military operation to release four hostages resulted in 274 Palestinian deaths

  Middle East, News June 10, 2024 , by IRIA

  An Israeli military operation to rescue four hostages from Hamas custody in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp resulted in significant casualties. The health ministry in Gaza claims the raid, which included intense gun battles and airstrikes, resulted in 274 Palestinian deaths. The Israeli military has estimated fewer than 100 casualties.
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  Comments Off on France and Germany’s defense firm to establish equipment manufacturing and repair facility in Ukraine 0

  France and Germany’s defense firm to establish equipment manufacturing and repair facility in Ukraine

  Europe, News June 10, 2024 , by IRIA

  Franco-German defense company KNDS, known for producing the Leopard tank and the Caesar howitzer, announced plans to set up a repair and maintenance facility in Ukraine and establish equipment maintenance facilities, manufacture spare parts using 3D printing, and produce 155mm artillery shells.
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  Comments Off on US test-fires two Minuteman III ballistic missiles to show nuclear force readiness 0

  US test-fires two Minuteman III ballistic missiles to show nuclear force readiness

  News, US June 9, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. military test-fired two unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) this week. Conducted on June 4 and June 6, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The missile tests were part of the Air Force Global Strike Command's routine operations.
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  Comments Off on Maritime and Air forces of NATO allies conducting exercises to protect Critical Undersea Infrastructure 0

  Maritime and Air forces of NATO allies conducting exercises to protect Critical Undersea Infrastructure

  Europe, News June 8, 2024 , by IRIA

  Maritime and Air units of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) started a month-long series of protective military activities and training to protect Critical Undersea Infrastructure across Northern Europe.
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  Comments Off on Western leaders visit France to commemorate D-Day anniversary, pledge support for Ukraine 0

  Western leaders visit France to commemorate D-Day anniversary, pledge support for Ukraine

  Europe, News, US June 8, 2024 , by IRIA

  Global leaders and World War 2 veterans have convened in Normandy, France, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of June 6, 1944. This historic event saw over 150,000 Allied soldiers disembark in the region via sea and air, launching a decisive campaign to liberate France from the grip of Nazi Germany.
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  Comments Off on British military reports higher resignations than new enlistments last year 0

  British military reports higher resignations than new enlistments last year

  Europe, News June 7, 2024 , by IRIA

  A recent report from the UK Ministry of Defense shows a deepening recruitment crisis in the British military. Thousands more people left the military than joined up last year, official figures show.
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  Comments Off on NATO Chief visits Finland for first time since country joined alliance, rule out sending troops to Ukraine 0

  NATO Chief visits Finland for first time since country joined alliance, rule out sending troops to Ukraine

  Europe, News June 7, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg visited Finland and Sweden for the first time since the Scandinavian countries joined the alliance. Stoltenberg met the leaders of the two countries and announced the military alliance had no plans to send troops to Ukraine and that Moscow was not an “imminent” threat to Western countries.
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  Comments Off on Germany orders 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft, adding to existing fleet of 38 jets 0

  Germany orders 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft, adding to existing fleet of 38 jets

  Europe, News June 6, 2024 , by IRIA

  The German government has announced plans to purchase an additional 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft as the NATO member state increases defense spending amid Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The latest order would supplement the 38 fighter jets already under production for Germany.
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  Comments Off on Modi wins third term but his party fails to secure majority in India’s 2024 election 0

  Modi wins third term but his party fails to secure majority in India’s 2024 election

  Asia-Pacific, News June 6, 2024 , by IRIA

  With all 640 million votes counted in India's 2024 general elections, the largest democratic exercise has resulted in a surprise. The election, spanning over six weeks and involving seven phases of voting, has culminated in significant development for India as Prime Minister Modi’s party fell short of acquiring a decisive majority.
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  Comments Off on Japan signs agreement with Germany and France to develop Electromagnetic Railgun 0

  Japan signs agreement with Germany and France to develop Electromagnetic Railgun

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 5, 2024 , by IRIA

  Japan’s defense acquisition organization says it signed an agreement with authorities in France and Germany to explore collaboration on the railgun technology. A railgun is an electric-powered linear motor weapon, that uses electromagnetic force to launch high-velocity projectiles. 

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