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  Comments Off on US plans to develop mobile nuclear microreactors to power military bases in remote areas 0

  US plans to develop mobile nuclear microreactors to power military bases in remote areas

  News, US April 20, 2022 , by IRIA

  U.S. Department of Defense revealed the plans to revive the idea of developing mobile and portable nuclear microreactors that can be flown to military bases in remote areas through C-17 cargo planes.
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  Myanmar military government releases more than 1600 prisoners to mark the holidays

  Asia-Pacific, News April 20, 2022 , by IRIA

  Myanmar’s military government released more than 1600 prisoners on April 17 to mark the celebrations of the traditional New Year holidays. However, no political prisoner was included in the list of released prisoners.
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  Comments Off on China deploys J-20 stealth jets for patrolling in East and South China Sea 0

  China deploys J-20 stealth jets for patrolling in East and South China Sea

  Asia-Pacific, News April 19, 2022 , by IRIA

  China has deployed its most advanced J-20 stealth fighter jets, in the East and South China Sea region to conduct patrolling operations. The latest move from China comes as a response to the U.S.’s deployment of its state-of-the-art F-35 and F-22 Raptor fighter jets.
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  Comments Off on North Korea tests a new tactical weapon to improve nuclear capability 0

  North Korea tests a new tactical weapon to improve nuclear capability

  Asia-Pacific, News April 18, 2022 , by IRIA

  North Korea tested a new type of tactical weapon on April 16, the country’s official news agency KCNA reported on April 17. According to KCNA, the test was carried out under the supervision of North Korea’s supreme leader King Jong Un.
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  Stalker VXE unmanned aerial system completes world record 39-hour flight

  News, US April 18, 2022 , by IRIA

  U.S. next-generation Stalker VXE unmanned aerial system (UAS) achieved a world record endurance flight on Feb. 18, 2022, at the Santa Margarita Ranch in California, Lockheed Martin announced.
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  Comments Off on China conducts military drills near Taiwan to express opposition to US lawmakers’ visit to the island 0

  China conducts military drills near Taiwan to express opposition to US lawmakers’ visit to the island

  Asia-Pacific, News April 17, 2022 , by IRIA

  The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted military drills in the East China Sea as well as aerial and sea areas around Taiwan when U.S. congressmen were visiting the island.
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  Comments Off on US plans to collaborate with India to enhance military AI technology 0

  US plans to collaborate with India to enhance military AI technology

  Asia-Pacific, News, US April 17, 2022 , by IRIA

  The United States and India have agreed to engage in new talks focusing to promote the collaboration on artificial intelligence to strengthen the security of the Indo-Pacific region.
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  Comments Off on Israeli forces attack Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, injuring more than 150 Palestinians 0

  Israeli forces attack Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, injuring more than 150 Palestinians

  Middle East, News April 16, 2022 , by IRIA

  Israeli Police raided the Al Aqsa Mosque on Friday, April 15, in East Jerusalem. The medics have reported at least 158 Palestinians were injured during the raid.
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  Comments Off on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reaches final operating temperature 0

  NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reaches final operating temperature

  News, US April 16, 2022 , by IRIA

  NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is one step closer to being fully commissioned as its Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) reached its final operating temperature below 7 kelvins (minus 447 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 266 degrees Celsius).
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  1 Comment on Flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet sinks as it was being towed to the port after sustaining damage 0

  Flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet sinks as it was being towed to the port after sustaining damage

  Europe, News April 15, 2022 , by IRIA

  The Russian Navy’s flagship of the Black Sea Fleet, the missile cruiser ‘Moskva’ was damaged due to an internal explosion on April 13, Russia’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement.

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