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  Comments Off on Russian jamming disrupts some US weapons in Ukraine, new report reveals 0

  Russian jamming disrupts some US weapons in Ukraine, new report reveals

  Europe, News May 27, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. media reports have revealed that several American-made precision-guided weapons are proving ineffective on the battlefield in Ukraine due to Russian jamming technology. Russian electronic warfare systems have severely diminished the accuracy of Ukraine's relatively new long-range missiles, the report claimed.
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  US conducts flight tests of new vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aircraft

  News, US May 26, 2024 , by IRIA

  U.S. leading defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin's subsidiary company Sikorsky conducted flight tests of vertical takeoff and landing uncrewed aerial system (VTOL/UAS) to mature the control laws and aerodynamics of the aircraft.
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  UN reports mass exodus of Rohingya amid new wave of violence in Myanmar

  Asia-Pacific, News May 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United Nations has issued a grave warning about the escalating violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State, where intensifying clashes have forced approximately 45,000 Rohingya, a minority group, to flee their homes.
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  US sends first batch of drones to Indo-Pacific Command under Replicator Initiative

  Asia-Pacific, News, US May 25, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States Department of Defense announced that the first batch of "Replicator" drones has been delivered to the Indo-Pacific Command. Deliveries began in early May, initiating the first phase of a multi-year strategy to deploy thousands of expendable drones to counter adversaries such as China.
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  China conducts large-scale military drills around Taiwan as island inaugurates new government

  Asia-Pacific, News May 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  China started two-day-long military drills around the island of Taiwan on May 23, 2024, claiming it was a reaction to "separatist acts." Heavily armed warplanes were deployed, and mock attacks were staged, while state media criticized the newly inaugurated President William Lai Ching-te.
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  Comments Off on US Department of Defense to pace investments in space-warfare domain 0

  US Department of Defense to pace investments in space-warfare domain

  News, US May 24, 2024 , by IRIA

  The United States Department of Defense has unveiled its plans to ramp up investments in the space warfare domain. A recent statement by the Pentagon on May 21, 2024, outlined the importance of maintaining its edge in space as competitors attempt to shift the balance in the domain.
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  Norway, Spain and Ireland announce their decision to recognize Palestine as a state

  Europe, Middle East, News May 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  Norway, Spain, and Ireland announced on May 22, 2024, that they would officially recognize Palestine as a state starting from May 28. The largely symbolic diplomatic move has sparked an outrage in Israel.
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  Comments Off on Vietnam elects security chief To Lam as the new president 0

  Vietnam elects security chief To Lam as the new president

  Asia-Pacific, News May 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  Vietnam's parliament appointed To Lam, former Public Security Minister, as the state president on May 21, 2024. Lam’s appointment comes after his predecessor resigned amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has shaken the country’s political establishment.
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  Foreign ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states convene in Kazakhstan

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  Top diplomats from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states held their regular meeting on May 21, 2024, in Astana, Kazakhstan. The meeting comes as a run-up to the upcoming meeting of the SCO leaders, scheduled for July.
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  Turkey’s foreign minister visits Pakistan to discuss bilateral ties and Gaza war

  News May 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Pakistan for a two-day visit on May 19, 2024, following an invitation from his Pakistani counterpart, Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and address regional and international developments, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.

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