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  Comments Off on Indian Prime Minister Modi visits Ukraine to bolster bilateral ties and help bring peace 0

  Indian Prime Minister Modi visits Ukraine to bolster bilateral ties and help bring peace

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News August 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly received by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on August 23, 2024. This visit marks the first time an Indian prime minister has set foot in Ukraine since the country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, reflecting India's evolving role on the global stage.
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  Comments Off on Oshkosh Defense awarded $1.5 billion contract by US Army for Heavy Tactical Vehicles 0

  Oshkosh Defense awarded $1.5 billion contract by US Army for Heavy Tactical Vehicles

  News, US August 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  Oshkosh Defense, a U.S.-based leading manufacturer of military vehicles, has been awarded a $1.54-billion follow-on contract to continue supplying the U.S. Army with its Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV). The vehicles have been scheduled to be delivered by 2031.
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  US Marines receive next-gen VH-92A Patriot presidential helicopter, Biden takes maiden flight

  News, US August 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Marine Corps has officially received the final batch of its new VH-92A Patriot presidential transport helicopters. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, delivered the 23rd and final VH-92A Patriot helicopter during a ceremony at its Owego facility on August 14.
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  Pakistan successfully conducts training launch of Shaheen-II ballistic missile

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

  Pakistan successfully conducted a training launch of its surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-II on August 20, 2024. The Pakistani military announced that the exercise was aimed at training troops, validating various technical parameters, and evaluating the performance of different sub-systems for improved accuracy and enhanced survivability.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine and US defense chiefs discuss Ukrainian operations and training efforts 0

  Ukraine and US defense chiefs discuss Ukrainian operations and training efforts

  Europe, News, US August 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held talks with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss ongoing war efforts in Ukraine and details of the upcoming Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
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  Comments Off on Philippines agrees to host Afghan refugees awaiting resettlement in US 0

  Philippines agrees to host Afghan refugees awaiting resettlement in US

  Asia-Pacific, News, US August 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Philippines has agreed to temporarily host a "limited number" of Afghans being considered for resettlement in the United States. The decision was announced by the U.S. State Department on August 19, 2024.
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  Comments Off on US approves $3.5 billion Apache helicopter sale to South Korea 0

  US approves $3.5 billion Apache helicopter sale to South Korea

  Asia-Pacific, News, US August 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has announced the approval of a $3.5 billion deal for the sale of up to 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, along with related equipment, including advanced missiles.
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  Comments Off on Russian President Putin visits Azerbaijan to discuss regional stability 0

  Russian President Putin visits Azerbaijan to discuss regional stability

  Europe, News August 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Baku on August 19, 2024, for a two-day state visit, signaling a critical juncture in the complex geopolitical dynamics of the South Caucasus. This visit, marked by its potential implications for regional stability and Moscow's waning influence, comes as Azerbaijan's ties with Russia are tested amid broader international tensions.
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  Comments Off on Germany’s Rheinmetall conducts live demonstration of Keiler armored breaching system 0

  Germany’s Rheinmetall conducts live demonstration of Keiler armored breaching system

  Europe, News August 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  Rheinmetall conducted a live demonstration of its Keiler Next Generation (NG) armored breaching system at the Bergen military training area in northern Germany. The event highlighted the advanced technology and robust design of this highly protected vehicle.
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  Comments Off on US Air Force receives first electric VTOL aircraft from Archer Aviation 0

  US Air Force receives first electric VTOL aircraft from Archer Aviation

  News, US August 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Air Force has taken delivery of its first Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Archer Aviation. The delivery is part of a $142 million contract signed in 2023, which marks a substantial step forward in the integration of cutting-edge technology into military operations.

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