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  Comments Off on Netherlands to spend $1.5 billion on additional F-35 jets, tanks, and other military equipment 0

  Netherlands to spend $1.5 billion on additional F-35 jets, tanks, and other military equipment

  Europe, News September 14, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Netherlands is set to revamp its military by reinstating a tank battalion, acquiring additional F-35 fighter jets, and enhancing its naval fleet with anti-submarine frigates. The move comes as part of a broader effort to bolster its defense capabilities in light of increasing global security threats
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  Comments Off on Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Saudi Arabia and UAE, vows to deepen cooperation with GCC countries 0

  Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Saudi Arabia and UAE, vows to deepen cooperation with GCC countries

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News September 13, 2024 , by IRIA

  Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to engage with Gulf leaders. During his meetings, Li emphasized China's commitment to strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations.
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  Comments Off on US and UK top diplomats pledge more support for Ukraine during joint visit to Kyiv 0

  US and UK top diplomats pledge more support for Ukraine during joint visit to Kyiv

  Europe, News, US September 13, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Minister David Lammy met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, offering substantial new aid to Ukraine. However, they stopped short of committing to Kyiv's request for long-range missile strikes into Russian territory.
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  Comments Off on Spain’s Prime Minister Sanchez visits China to bolster bilateral relations, discuss pressing issues 0

  Spain’s Prime Minister Sanchez visits China to bolster bilateral relations, discuss pressing issues

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News September 12, 2024 , by IRIA

  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in Beijing on September 9, 2024, on his second trip to China in two years. During his meeting with the Chinese leadership, Sanchez emphasized the need for “close, deep and balanced relations” between Spain and China.
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  Comments Off on US and Vietnam to enhance military cooperation as defense chiefs meet at Pentagon 0

  US and Vietnam to enhance military cooperation as defense chiefs meet at Pentagon

  Asia-Pacific, News, US September 12, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Vietnam's Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang on September 9, 2024, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The defense leaders agreed to enhance bilateral partnership and military cooperation.
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  Comments Off on Egypt to acquire two Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft 0

  Egypt to acquire two Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft

  Africa, News September 11, 2024 , by IRIA

  Egypt has taken a significant step in enhancing its airlift capabilities with the announcement of its decision to acquire two Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft.
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  Comments Off on Ireland commissions two inshore patrol vessels to bolster naval capabilities 0

  Ireland commissions two inshore patrol vessels to bolster naval capabilities

  Europe, News September 11, 2024 , by IRIA

  Ireland's Naval Services commissioned two newly acquired Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPVs), L.É. Aoibhinn and L.É. Gobnait. The vessels, acquired from the New Zealand Government, are set to replace the decommissioned L.É. Orla and L.É. Ciara marked a major milestone in the modernization of Ireland’s naval fleet.
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  Comments Off on Saudi Arabia hosts GCC ministerial meeting with participation from Russian, Indian and Brazilian foreign ministers 0

  Saudi Arabia hosts GCC ministerial meeting with participation from Russian, Indian and Brazilian foreign ministers

  Middle East, News September 10, 2024 , by IRIA

  The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries convened in Riyadh for the Ministerial Council meeting. The high-level gathering saw participation from foreign ministers of Russia, India, and Brazil, who held separate ministerial meetings with the GCC to address key issues.
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  Comments Off on Hungarian Air Force receives its first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft 0

  Hungarian Air Force receives its first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft

  Europe, News September 10, 2024 , by IRIA

  Hungarian Air Force received its first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft on September 9, 2024. This marks a milestone for the global defense aviation industry, as this aircraft is the first in the world to feature a roll-on/roll-off intensive care unit.
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  Comments Off on Boeing Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth without astronauts, crew to return in 2025 0

  Boeing Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth without astronauts, crew to return in 2025

  News, US September 9, 2024 , by IRIA

  Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft returned to Earth — but without the two astronauts, it was meant to bring back. The spacecraft landed safely around 10:01 p.m. MDT on September 6 at its designated landing site, White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico.

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