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  Comments Off on Western leaders visit France to commemorate D-Day anniversary, pledge support for Ukraine 0

  Western leaders visit France to commemorate D-Day anniversary, pledge support for Ukraine

  Europe, News, US June 8, 2024 , by IRIA

  Global leaders and World War 2 veterans have convened in Normandy, France, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of June 6, 1944. This historic event saw over 150,000 Allied soldiers disembark in the region via sea and air, launching a decisive campaign to liberate France from the grip of Nazi Germany.
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  Comments Off on British military reports higher resignations than new enlistments last year 0

  British military reports higher resignations than new enlistments last year

  Europe, News June 7, 2024 , by IRIA

  A recent report from the UK Ministry of Defense shows a deepening recruitment crisis in the British military. Thousands more people left the military than joined up last year, official figures show.
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  Comments Off on NATO Chief visits Finland for first time since country joined alliance, rule out sending troops to Ukraine 0

  NATO Chief visits Finland for first time since country joined alliance, rule out sending troops to Ukraine

  Europe, News June 7, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg visited Finland and Sweden for the first time since the Scandinavian countries joined the alliance. Stoltenberg met the leaders of the two countries and announced the military alliance had no plans to send troops to Ukraine and that Moscow was not an “imminent” threat to Western countries.
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  Comments Off on Germany orders 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft, adding to existing fleet of 38 jets 0

  Germany orders 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft, adding to existing fleet of 38 jets

  Europe, News June 6, 2024 , by IRIA

  The German government has announced plans to purchase an additional 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft as the NATO member state increases defense spending amid Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The latest order would supplement the 38 fighter jets already under production for Germany.
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  Comments Off on Modi wins third term but his party fails to secure majority in India’s 2024 election 0

  Modi wins third term but his party fails to secure majority in India’s 2024 election

  Asia-Pacific, News June 6, 2024 , by IRIA

  With all 640 million votes counted in India's 2024 general elections, the largest democratic exercise has resulted in a surprise. The election, spanning over six weeks and involving seven phases of voting, has culminated in significant development for India as Prime Minister Modi’s party fell short of acquiring a decisive majority.
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  Comments Off on Japan signs agreement with Germany and France to develop Electromagnetic Railgun 0

  Japan signs agreement with Germany and France to develop Electromagnetic Railgun

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 5, 2024 , by IRIA

  Japan’s defense acquisition organization says it signed an agreement with authorities in France and Germany to explore collaboration on the railgun technology. A railgun is an electric-powered linear motor weapon, that uses electromagnetic force to launch high-velocity projectiles. 
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  Comments Off on Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy visits Philippines to bolster ties, promote upcoming peace summit 0

  Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy visits Philippines to bolster ties, promote upcoming peace summit

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 5, 2024 , by IRIA

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Manila to meet with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on a rare trip to Asia. Zelenskyy is in Southeast Asia to urge regional leaders to attend the upcoming Swiss-organized global peace summit on the war in Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on South Korea suspends 2018 military pact with North Korea over trash balloon frenzy 0

  South Korea suspends 2018 military pact with North Korea over trash balloon frenzy

  Asia-Pacific, News June 4, 2024 , by IRIA

  South Korea has approved the suspension of the 2018 military agreement with North Korea after Pyongyang sent hundreds of trash-filled balloons across the border. The military agreement was aimed at reducing tensions between Seoul and nuclear-armed North Korea.
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  Comments Off on NATO forces conclude largest military exercise since World War 2 0

  NATO forces conclude largest military exercise since World War 2

  Europe, News, US June 4, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO’s largest live exercise in decades, Steadfast Defender 2024, concluded following four months of extensive training involving all 32 NATO Allies. The exercise marked a significant milestone, as it was the first large-scale NATO exercise series to implement the new regional defense plans.
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  Comments Off on France bans Israeli firms from participating in prestigious defense exhibition 0

  France bans Israeli firms from participating in prestigious defense exhibition

  Europe, Middle East, News June 3, 2024 , by IRIA

  France has imposed a ban on Israeli companies from taking part in the annual Eurosatory 2024 arms and defense industry exhibition, scheduled to take place in Villepinte near Paris next month. 74 Israeli defense firms had applied to participate in the prestigious exhibition.

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