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  Comments Off on India confirms presence of its citizens in Russian armed forces 0

  India confirms presence of its citizens in Russian armed forces

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  India’s foreign ministry confirmed that several Indian citizens have signed up to work in the Russian army. The ministry said that the Indian citizens have been working in “support jobs” with the Russian military and did not confirm if any of those who signed up had taken combat roles.
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  Comments Off on Pentagon lays out Department’s vision for Artificial Intelligence 0

  Pentagon lays out Department’s vision for Artificial Intelligence

  News, US February 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Department of Defense artificial intelligence official laid out the Pentagon's vision for AI that aims to scale digital analytics and artificial intelligence to ensure decision advantage for the warfighter.
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  US spacecraft Odysseus makes first moon landing in more than 50 years

  News, US February 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  For the first time since 1972, a U.S.-made robotic lunar lander named Odysseus has made it to the moon successfully carrying out its first cargo mission. Odysseus is the first spacecraft built by a private company to land on the lunar surface.
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  Comments Off on Azerbaijan signs $1.6 billion deal with Pakistan for JF-17 Thunder fighter jets 0

  Azerbaijan signs $1.6 billion deal with Pakistan for JF-17 Thunder fighter jets

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

  Azerbaijan has signed a $1.6 billion contract with Pakistan to purchase JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter aircraft. Developed by Pakistan’s largest aerospace manufacturer, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), the JF-17 jet is deemed the most suitable option for Baku within its budget constraints.
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  Comments Off on US and Allies strengthen space cooperation during Global Sentinel exercise 0

  US and Allies strengthen space cooperation during Global Sentinel exercise

  Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US February 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States hosted participants from 24 partner states for Space Command's exercise "Global Sentinel" at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
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  Turkey’s fifth-generation fighter jet Kaan makes maiden flight

  Middle East, News February 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  Turkiye’s first locally manufactured fifth-generation combat aircraft, Kaan, completed its inaugural flight at the Akinci air base near Ankara on February 21, 2024.
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  Comments Off on Australia unveils 10-year plans for largest naval buildup since World War 2 0

  Australia unveils 10-year plans for largest naval buildup since World War 2

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

  Australia plans to carry out one of the largest naval overhauls since World War 2 by spending over $35 billion over the next 10 years. The naval buildup plan was unveiled by the Australian government in an official statement.
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  Comments Off on UK admits misfiring nuclear-capable Trident missile 0

  UK admits misfiring nuclear-capable Trident missile

  Europe, News February 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United Kingdom's Defense Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the speculations about the embarrassing “anomaly” that resulted in a Trident II D5 missile misfiring during a recent test and crashing into the ocean in Florida.
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  Comments Off on US proposes resolution in UNSC seeking temporary ceasefire in Gaza 0

  US proposes resolution in UNSC seeking temporary ceasefire in Gaza

  Middle East, News, US February 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States has drafted a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. The resolution has also opposed Israel’s ground offense in the southern Rafah city.
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  Comments Off on European allies provide $1.2 billion worth of military aid to Ukraine 0

  European allies provide $1.2 billion worth of military aid to Ukraine

  Europe, News February 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  Several of Ukraine’s European allies, including Germany, France, the Czech Republic, and Denmark, have recently announced their military aid packages for Ukraine. Kyiv’s European partners have ramped up financial assistance as concerns over U.S. military aid grow stronger.

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