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  Comments Off on France’s Naval Group wins $6 billion contract to build 4 submarines for the Netherlands 0

  France’s Naval Group wins $6 billion contract to build 4 submarines for the Netherlands

  Europe, News March 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Netherlands has selected France's Naval Group to construct four attack submarines in a project valued at approximately $6.17 billion. Under the contract, the Naval Group will provide four conventionally powered Barracuda submarines to the Netherlands.
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  Comments Off on China, Russia and Iran conduct naval drills near Gulf of Oman to strengthen maritime security 0

  China, Russia and Iran conduct naval drills near Gulf of Oman to strengthen maritime security

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News March 17, 2024 , by IRIA

  China participated in joint military exercises alongside Russia and Iran in the Gulf of Oman, on March 14, 2024. The five-day long exercise, termed Maritime Security Belt 2024, was conducted at a strategically vital waterway near the entrance to the Persian Gulf./
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  Comments Off on North Korea’s Kim Jong Un drives tank during military drill, orders troops to prepare for war 0

  North Korea’s Kim Jong Un drives tank during military drill, orders troops to prepare for war

  Asia-Pacific, News March 16, 2024 , by IRIA

  North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his soldiers to complete preparations for war during a military demonstration on March 14, 2024. Kim also joined his troops on the ground for training as he test-drove the new battle tank.
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  Comments Off on Spain awards Rheinmetall $226 million contract for more than 90,000 155mm artillery rounds 0

  Spain awards Rheinmetall $226 million contract for more than 90,000 155mm artillery rounds

  Europe, News March 16, 2024 , by IRIA

  Spain has awarded German defense firm Rheinmetall a $226 million (€208 million) contract for 94,200 155mm artillery ammunition. The new order emphasizes Rheinmetall's importance as a reliable partner to the Spanish army for the supply of key defense equipment.
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  Comments Off on Denmark to start military drafting for women, expands mandatory military service period 0

  Denmark to start military drafting for women, expands mandatory military service period

  Europe, News March 15, 2024 , by IRIA

  Denmark has announced that it will call up women along with men as it expands its military conscription amid the deteriorating security situation in Europe. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the revised policy was designed to increase the number of young people doing military service.
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  Comments Off on German lawmakers reject sending long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine 0

  German lawmakers reject sending long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine

  Europe, News March 15, 2024 , by IRIA

  The German parliament has rejected a proposal by the opposition to send long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended the rejection by stating it would be “irresponsible” to send such powerful weapons to Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on Poland’s Prime Minister and President visit US, urge NATO allies to increase defense spending 0

  Poland’s Prime Minister and President visit US, urge NATO allies to increase defense spending

  Europe, News, US March 14, 2024 , by IRIA

  Poland’s President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived in Washington on March 13, 2024, to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden and mark the 25th anniversary of Warsaw’s accession into the NATO alliance.
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  Comments Off on Turkey conducts first successful test of its locally produced turbojet engine 0

  Turkey conducts first successful test of its locally produced turbojet engine

  Europe, Middle East, News March 14, 2024 , by IRIA

  Turkey has announced the first successful test of its maritime missile equipped with the nation’s first indigenous turbojet engine KTJ-3200, developed by Kale Arge and Roketsan, the country’s leading aerospace engineering and defense manufacturing firms.
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  Comments Off on US and German defense giants to collaborate on integrated air and missile defense system 0

  US and German defense giants to collaborate on integrated air and missile defense system

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

  U.S.-based defense giant, Northrop Grumman, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany’s Diehl Defense on March 12, 2024, formalizing their commitment to work together to support innovative layered air and missile defense capabilities for Germany.
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  Comments Off on Sweden and Finland join NATO’s large-scale military exercise Nordic Response 2024 0

  Sweden and Finland join NATO’s large-scale military exercise Nordic Response 2024

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

  NATO has launched its Nordic Response 2024 military exercise, aimed at bolstering the defense of its northern theater. It is the first such drill since the confirmation of the alliance's expansion to include Finland and Sweden.

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