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  US government awards Lockheed Martin $74 million contract to build THAAD weapon system

  News, US April 29, 2022 , by IRIA

  U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin a $74 million contract to produce the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Weapon System.
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  US hosts Ramstein Meeting to establish global ‘contact group’ to support Ukraine

  Europe, News, US April 28, 2022 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin hosted the Ramstein Meeting at the U.S. Airbase in Germany. The meeting was held to establish a global ‘contact group’ to support Ukraine.
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  Chinese drone company DJI suspends operations in Russia and Ukraine

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 28, 2022 , by IRIA

  Chinese drone firm Da-Jiang Innovations also known as DJI Technology Co. has suspended business activities in Russia and Ukraine as the firm reassesses sales compliance efforts in response to tensions in Ukraine.
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  North Korea displays its newly tested ICBMs during military parade

  Asia-Pacific, News April 27, 2022 , by IRIA

  North Korea displayed its new and old weapon systems during a military parade that took place on April 25 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the North Korean military.
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  Pentagon seeks Soviet-style weapons for Ukraine from Eastern European factories

  Europe, News, US April 27, 2022 , by IRIA

  Pentagon has paced its efforts to arm Ukrainian forces against the ongoing Russian invasion. Pentagon recently issued an open call for weapons manufacturers to provide weapons and defense systems that can be sent to Ukraine.
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  US wants to see a weakened Russia, so it never invades again: Pentagon Chief

  Europe, News, US April 26, 2022 , by IRIA

  Washington’s top diplomat and defense chief made their first official visit to Ukraine since the Russian invasion started in February 2022. The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Poland on April 25.
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  Macron defeats his rival Marie Le Pen to win second term as French President

  Europe, News April 25, 2022 , by IRIA

  French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival and presidential opponent Marie Le Pen on April 25 to secure a second term as the President of France.
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  Turkey closed its airspace for Russian planes flying to Syria

  Europe, Middle East, News April 25, 2022 , by IRIA

  A recent announcement from the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu stated that Turkey has closed its airspace for Russian military and commercial flights heading towards Syria.
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  Finland and Sweden’s naval forces conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise

  Europe, News April 24, 2022 , by IRIA

  The Finnish and Swedish navies came together this week to conduct a joint Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise in the Gulf of Finland.
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  33 killed, 45 wounded in Afghanistan mosque blast

  Asia-Pacific, News April 24, 2022 , by IRIA

  33 people were killed and more than 45 were severely wounded as a result of a blast during the Friday prayers on April 22 in Kunduz city, northern Afghanistan, according to the Taliban spokesperson.

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