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  Comments Off on France and Germany sign agreement to develop next-generation battle tank 0

  France and Germany sign agreement to develop next-generation battle tank

  Europe, News April 28, 2024 , by IRIA

  France and Germany signed a collaboration agreement on April 26, 2024, for the development of a forthcoming battle-tank system by 2040. The defense ministers of both countries approved an industrial work-share pact during their meeting in Paris.
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  NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg visits Germany to discuss security issues and Ukraine war

  Europe, News April 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Berlin to meet with German leadership, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and members of the Foreign Affairs and the Defense Committee, to discuss common security threats and NATO's support for Ukraine.
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  Sweden to send first batch of troops to Latvia under NATO deployment

  Europe, News April 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced his country’s decision about dispatching a scaled-down battalion to NATO forces stationed in Latvia by 2025, aimed at bolstering the Baltic nation against the threat of a potential Russian incursion.
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  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits China seeking stability in relations

  Asia-Pacific, News, US April 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing on April 24, 2024, for his second visit to China within a year. His three-day visit comes at a time as the United States increases pressure on its rival concerning its support for Russia, while also aiming to handle tensions with Beijing.
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  Comments Off on Poland to spend $2.9 billion to acquire missile equipment from South Korea and US 0

  Poland to spend $2.9 billion to acquire missile equipment from South Korea and US

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US April 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  Poland signed a contract with South Korean defense firm, Hanwha Aerospace, to purchase 72 K239 Chunmoo MLRS for approximately $1.64 billion, and a $1.275 billion contract to buy 360 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles from the U.S.
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  US approves $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

  Europe, Middle East, News, US April 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  After months of delays, the United States Senate has approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan with an overwhelming bipartisan majority. U.S. President Biden signed the bill into law on April 24, 2024.
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  Comments Off on Nigeria signs deal with Italy’s Leonardo to buy 24 M-346 transonic jets 0

  Nigeria signs deal with Italy’s Leonardo to buy 24 M-346 transonic jets

  Africa, Europe, News April 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  Italy’s leading aircraft manufacturer, Leonardo, has recently announced that it secured a contract to supply 24 M-346 aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force. The company affirmed that the delivery of the first of these training aircraft would be made by the end of the year 2024.
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  Comments Off on More than 300 bodies found in mass grave near hospital in Gaza 0

  More than 300 bodies found in mass grave near hospital in Gaza

  Middle East, News April 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  Civil Defense workers in Gaza have reported the discovery of a mass grave containing over 300 bodies at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, in the southern region. This grim finding comes after Israeli forces withdrew from the area earlier this month.
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  Comments Off on UK announces $620 million ‘largest-ever’ military support package for Ukraine 0

  UK announces $620 million ‘largest-ever’ military support package for Ukraine

  Europe, News April 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United Kingdom has announced one of its largest military assistance packages for Ukraine in countering Russia’s invasion. The package, announced on April 22, 2024, includes 400 vehicles, 1,600 weapons, and 4 million rounds of ammunition.
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  Rockets fired from Iraq hit US military base in Syria

  Middle East, News, US April 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  A United States military base in northeast Syria was attacked with at least five rockets fired from Iraqi territories on April 22, 2024. The attack, launched from the town of Zummar, was the first attack on the U.S. troops in the Middle East since February this year.

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