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  Comments Off on Spain signs $2.8 billion procurement agreement to buy Patriot missiles from US 0

  Spain signs $2.8 billion procurement agreement to buy Patriot missiles from US

  Europe, News, US July 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  Spain has entered into a procurement agreement with the United States for the acquisition of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement missiles and associated support equipment. The $2.8 billion deal marks a pivotal advancement in Spain's defense infrastructure amid evolving global threats.
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  Comments Off on US, UK, Australia and Philippines defense forces conducting joint Exercise Predator’s Run 0

  US, UK, Australia and Philippines defense forces conducting joint Exercise Predator’s Run

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

  The U.S., the UK, the Philippines, and Australian forces are conducting Exercise Predator’s Run 24 in Australia. The multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade is taking place across multiple locations in the Northern Territory and Melville Island from July 15 to August 8, 2024.
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  Comments Off on Ursula von der Leyen secures second 5-year term as European Commission president 0

  Ursula von der Leyen secures second 5-year term as European Commission president

  Europe, News July 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  Lawmakers at the European Parliament have re-elected Ursula von der Leyen to a second five-year term as president of the EU’s executive commission. Ursula von der Leyen secure a comfortable majority of 401 votes out of 720.
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  Comments Off on US and Japan to jointly develop high-power microwave weapons for drone defense 0

  US and Japan to jointly develop high-power microwave weapons for drone defense

  Asia-Pacific, News, US July 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States and Japan planning an agreement to jointly develop high-powered microwave weapons aimed at defending against the growing threat of hostile drones. As tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific region, this collaborative effort underscores the pressing need for advanced defense technologies.
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  Comments Off on China and Philippines to establish communication hotline between presidential offices amid escalating tension 0

  China and Philippines to establish communication hotline between presidential offices amid escalating tension

  Asia-Pacific, News July 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  China and the Philippines signed an agreement to establish a direct line of communication between their presidential offices amid the increasing tension in the South China Sea. The move seeks to prevent new confrontations from escalating into broader conflicts.
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  Comments Off on At least 81 Palestinians killed in Gaza within 24 hours amid Israeli attacks on school shelters 0

  At least 81 Palestinians killed in Gaza within 24 hours amid Israeli attacks on school shelters

  Middle East, News July 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  Latest Israeli attacks in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of 81 Palestinians over the past 24 hours, including a harrowing strike on a United Nations-run school shelter in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. This information was confirmed by the Gaza Health Ministry on Wednesday.
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  Comments Off on DARPA’s unmanned hybrid-electric XRQ-73 aircraft set to take off by the end of 2024 0

  DARPA’s unmanned hybrid-electric XRQ-73 aircraft set to take off by the end of 2024

  News, US July 17, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. defense firm Northrop Grumman has announced the design and construction of the Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS). The aircraft is expected to make its flight by the end of 2024.
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  Comments Off on US and Singapore to strengthen Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence cooperation 0

  US and Singapore to strengthen Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, News, US July 17, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Department of Defense and Singapore's Ministry of Defence signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) on Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence cooperation. The SOI was signed during Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen's visit to the Pentagon where he met Defense Secretary Austin.
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  Comments Off on Australia to integrate US-made hypersonic missiles in F/A-18 fighter jets for testing 0

  Australia to integrate US-made hypersonic missiles in F/A-18 fighter jets for testing

  Asia-Pacific, News, US July 16, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is set to incorporate the U.S.-made Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) with its fleet of F/A-18F Super Hornets. This initiative is part of a broader collaboration between the two nations under the Southern Cross Integrated Flight Research Experiment (SCIFiRE) agreement.
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  Comments Off on NATO’s ballistic missile defense base in Poland becomes mission-ready 0

  NATO’s ballistic missile defense base in Poland becomes mission-ready

  Europe, News July 16, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO's new ballistic missile defense base in northeastern Poland, “Aegis Ashore”, became fully operational and mission-ready. The new U.S. facility will expand the defensive capability of NATO Allies and protect European territories, populations, and forces.

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