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  Comments Off on US Army awards $451 million contract to upgrade M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems 0

  US Army awards $451 million contract to upgrade M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

  News, US May 12, 2024 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army awarded defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin a $451 million contract to upgrade M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS). Under the contract, Lockheed Martin will recapitalize additional M270s for U.S. Army and global partners.
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  1 Comment on Gaza ceasefire attempts fail as Israel ramps up invasion of Rafah 0

  Gaza ceasefire attempts fail as Israel ramps up invasion of Rafah

  Middle East, News May 11, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Israeli military intensified its assaults in Rafah, located in southern Gaza, and targeted Gaza City, leading to significant disruptions in humanitarian aid efforts across the Palestinian territory, as ceasefire negotiations in Egypt concluded without reaching an agreement.
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  Comments Off on US and German defense chiefs meet to discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific threats 0

  US and German defense chiefs meet to discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific threats

  Europe, News, US May 11, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin hosted German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at the Pentagon in Washington for a bilateral discussion on shared interests ranging from the war in Ukraine to operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
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  Comments Off on Poland to buy $1.2 billion balloon-based early warning radar system from US 0

  Poland to buy $1.2 billion balloon-based early warning radar system from US

  Europe, News May 10, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Polish government is set to finalize a $1.2 billion procurement contract to finalize the purchase of the balloon-based early warning radar system from U.S. defense firms, under the Barbara aerostat reconnaissance program, to protect NATO territory.
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  China’s President Xi Jinping visits Serbia and Hungary to bolster economic ties

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News May 10, 2024 , by IRIA

  Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hungary, marking the third and final leg of his European tour. His five-day long tri-national trip to Europe began in France on Monday, with a brief stopover in Serbia before he arrived in Budapest, where he plans to stay until May 10.
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  Comments Off on Italy to send air defense system, Germany to provide long-range artillery rounds to Ukraine 0

  Italy to send air defense system, Germany to provide long-range artillery rounds to Ukraine

  Europe, News May 9, 2024 , by IRIA

  Ukraine’s European allies have ramped up support for Kyiv amid Russia’s increasing aerial attacks. The Italian government is set to dispatch SAMP/T air defense system while German defense firm Rheinmetall to deliver artillery shells with 100 kilometers range.
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  Comments Off on US halts arms supply to Israel over growing concerns on Rafah assault 0

  US halts arms supply to Israel over growing concerns on Rafah assault

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

  The United States has halted its weapons supply to Israel over the fears that it would be used in the invasion of Rafah, the southern region in Gaza where millions of displaced Palestinians are seeking shelter from Israeli attacks.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine arrests 2 military officials over alleged Russian plot to kill Zelenskyy 0

  Ukraine arrests 2 military officials over alleged Russian plot to kill Zelenskyy

  Europe, News May 8, 2024 , by IRIA

  Ukraine’s security services claimed that the country’s counterintelligence investigators had foiled a Russian plan to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Two Ukrainian colonels have been arrested on suspicion of treason and ties to an assassination plan drawn up by Russia, officials said.
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  Comments Off on More than 8,000 personnel from 27 countries taking part in largest US-led exercise in Africa 0

  More than 8,000 personnel from 27 countries taking part in largest US-led exercise in Africa

  Africa, News, US May 8, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. Africa Command is hosting the largest annual joint and combined exercise, African Lion 2024, across Tunisia, Senegal, Ghana and Morocco. The exercise will include contingents from NATO countries and continue through May 31, 2024.
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  1 Comment on Gaza ceasefire remains uncertain, Hamas accepts truce proposal but Israel pushes ahead with Rafah attack 0

  Gaza ceasefire remains uncertain, Hamas accepts truce proposal but Israel pushes ahead with Rafah attack

  Middle East, News May 7, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Palestinian militant group Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal put forward by mediators Qatar and Egypt. Israel, however, rejected the terms, saying the proposal falls short of its demands and vows to proceed with its planned Rafah offensive.

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