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  Finland becomes member of NATO’s Uncrewed Aerial Systems support partnership

  Europe, News February 10, 2024 , by IRIA

  The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) welcomed its newest member to the Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) Support Partnership as Finland joined the group as a full member.
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  US Secretary of State concludes trip to Middle East with partial success in truce deal for Gaza

  Middle East, News, US February 9, 2024 , by IRIA

  United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken began his four-nation trip on January 6, 2024. Blinken visited Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, and Israel and concluded his trip with public divisions between the United States and Israel over the Gaza truce deal.
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  Netherlands to buy 120 JASSM-ER missiles for its F-35 fighter jets from US for $908 million

  Europe, News, US February 9, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Department of State has approved the sale of 120 AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) to the Netherlands for an estimated cost of $908 million. The Netherlands seeks to acquire the JASSM-ER cruise missiles for its fleet of F-35 stealth fighter jets.
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  US hosts Space Conference of the Americas to enhance space cooperation and interoperability with Allies

  Americas, News, US February 8, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States Southern Command hosted the annual Space Conference of the Americas 2024 to discuss ways to advance space cooperation and enhance interoperability with North and South American allies.
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  Ukraine to establish a dedicated military unit for drone operations

  Europe, News February 8, 2024 , by IRIA

  President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered his military to establish a separate branch that would solely focus on drone warfare. The new military branch would be responsible for conducting drone operations while executing defense strategies against attacks.
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  More than 30 NATO jets and helicopters conducting tactical flying operations in Spain

  Europe, News February 7, 2024 , by IRIA

  More than 30 fighter jets, drones, helicopters, transport planes, and refueling aircraft from NATO and partner Air Forces are conducting multinational tactical flying operations in Spain.
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  AUKUS conducts trials for advanced AI-controlled robotic vehicles

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US February 7, 2024 , by IRIA

  A team of scientists from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States conducted successful trials for the integration of advanced autonomy and artificial intelligence (AI) in robotic vehicles for military operations.
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  NATO allies pile pressure on Hungary to ratify Sweden’s accession

  Europe, News February 6, 2024 , by IRIA

  A group of ambassadors from NATO member countries arrived at the parliament building in Budapest on February 5, 2023, to urge Hungarian lawmakers to vote in favor of Sweden’s bid to join NATO. Hungary's ruling Fidesz party, however, chose to boycott the session, hurdling Sweden’s NATO membership.
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  Comments Off on US Army receives first production delivery of Integrated Battle Command System equipment 0

  US Army receives first production delivery of Integrated Battle Command System equipment

  News, US February 6, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army received the first production item for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). The American defense firm Northrop Grumman has already delivered the Integrated Collaborative Environment (ICE) and aims to deliver additional major end items in early 2024.
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  Comments Off on US targets Houthi sites in Yemen, intends further strikes in Iraq and Syria 0

  US targets Houthi sites in Yemen, intends further strikes in Iraq and Syria

  Middle East, News, US February 5, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States and the United Kingdom carried out attacks on Houthi-controlled positions in Yemen in a new wave of strikes. The U.S. also announced that it intends to target Iran-backed groups in the Middle East as a follow-up to its initial wave of attacks that targeted 85 sites in Iraq and Syria.

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