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  Ukraine’s military requests additional units of Latvian-made battlefield e-scooters

  Europe, News June 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Ukrainian military has expressed an urgent need for more battlefield e-scooters after they proved to be effective tools for stealthy reconnaissance and supply missions. Latvian firm, Mosphera, initially donated a small number of these camouflaged, ruggedized electric scooters to Ukrainian forces in early 2023.
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  Romania to acquire 54 K9 Thunder howitzers from South Korea

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  Romania’s Ministry of National Defense has announced the acquisition of 54 K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers from South Korea. The official announcement was made on June 19 following a high-level meeting between Romanian and South Korean defense chiefs.
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  Russian President Putin warns South Korea against arming Ukraine

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

  Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned South Korea against providing weapons to Ukraine. Putin said Seoul would be making "a big mistake" if it arms Ukraine in the war against Russia.
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  Nigeria announces ‘overambitious’ plan to buy 50 military aircraft

  Africa, News June 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  Nigeria has announced a significant step to enhance its counter-terrorism capabilities by procuring more than 50 new military aircraft. This ambitious plan, however, has sparked debates among defense analysts regarding its feasibility and strategic direction.
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  Nuclear powers intensively increasing arsenal amid global tensions: SIPRI report

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US June 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has reposted in its annual assessment that the world’s nine nuclear-armed states are increasing their reliance on nuclear weapons amid rising tensions and deteriorating global insecurity.
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  More than 60 countries exhibited cutting-edge military technology during Eurosatory 2024

  Europe, News June 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  Eurosatory 2024, the world's leading international defense and security exhibition, started in Paris on June 17, 2024. This bi-annual event has gathered over 2,000 exhibitors from 62 countries, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in military technology.
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  Comments Off on US Indo-Pacific Command tests critical capabilities and operational readiness during multi-domain military exercises 0

  US Indo-Pacific Command tests critical capabilities and operational readiness during multi-domain military exercises

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

  U.S. Indo-Pacific Command conducted joint training in multi-domain exercises to test critical capabilities and improve operational readiness in the Indo-Pacific region. U.S. defense firm Northrop Grumman collaborated with the U.S. military on nine separate experiments during the drills.
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  Comments Off on US Air Force and Lockheed Martin test next-generation ICBM reentry vehicle 0

  US Air Force and Lockheed Martin test next-generation ICBM reentry vehicle

  News, US June 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Air Force and defense contractor Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a flight test of the Mk21A Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) reentry vehicle. This test marks a pivotal advancement in developing and deploying the United States' strategic military assets.
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  Comments Off on Russian President Putin visits North Korea after 24 years to deepen security and trade ties 0

  Russian President Putin visits North Korea after 24 years to deepen security and trade ties

  Asia-Pacific, News June 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Pyongyang for a high-profile visit and to meet with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. This marks Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years, highlighting a renewed diplomatic and strategic engagement between the two countries.
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  Comments Off on France becomes first international customer of RTX’s ATNAVICS system to enhance air traffic management 0

  France becomes first international customer of RTX’s ATNAVICS system to enhance air traffic management

  Europe, News June 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  France has selected the RTX subsidiary company Collins Aerospace’s vehicle-mounted Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System (ATNAVICS), becoming the first international customer for this advanced system that promises to revolutionize the French Army’s air traffic management capabilities.

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