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  US Marines test new weapon system during counter unmanned aerial system live-fire exercise

  News, US February 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Marines conducted a live-fire training exercise against unmanned aerial systems using the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS), further enhancing ground-based air defense capabilities.
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  Comments Off on Netherlands to buy Skyranger air defense systems from Rheinmetall for $1.35 billion 0

  Netherlands to buy Skyranger air defense systems from Rheinmetall for $1.35 billion

  Europe, News February 1, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Netherlands has announced plans to acquire 22 Skyranger 30 mobile air defense systems from Germany’s Rheinmetall. This acquisition, with a budget allocation of $1.35 billion, underscores the Dutch Ministry of Defense’s commitment to enhancing the protection against UAV threats.
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  UN Secretary-General urges immediate medical evacuation for 2,500 Gaza children amid ceasefire

  Middle East, News February 1, 2025 , by IRIA

  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the immediate evacuation of 2,500 children from Gaza who are in dire need of medical treatment. He made the plea following a meeting with American doctors who recently volunteered in the war-torn region and reported that thousands of children face an imminent risk of death.
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  Comments Off on United States to send 30,000 criminal migrants to Guantanamo Bay 0

  United States to send 30,000 criminal migrants to Guantanamo Bay

  News, US January 31, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled the plan for a new migrant detention facility at the U.S. Naval Base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Hegseth affirmed that Guantanamo Bay is the “perfect spot” to house deported migrants after Trump signed a memo ordering a facility there be prepared for that purpose.
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  Comments Off on UK Navy awards $354 million contract to modernize Combat Management Systems and warship networks 0

  UK Navy awards $354 million contract to modernize Combat Management Systems and warship networks

  Europe, News January 31, 2025 , by IRIA

  UK Ministry of Defense awarded a £285 million ($354.8 million) contract to BAE Systems to modernize the Royal Navy's Shared Infrastructure, Combat Management Systems (CMS), and warship networks.
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  Comments Off on Poland signs deal with US to acquire over 200 AGM-88G AARGM-ER missiles 0

  Poland signs deal with US to acquire over 200 AGM-88G AARGM-ER missiles

  Europe, News, US January 30, 2025 , by IRIA

  Poland has signed an agreement with the U.S. to procure more than 200 AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) systems. The $745 million deal aims to enhance the Polish Air Force’s ability to neutralize enemy radar and missile defense systems.
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  Comments Off on General Dynamics secures $808 million US Navy contract for MK 54 lightweight torpedo kits 0

  General Dynamics secures $808 million US Navy contract for MK 54 lightweight torpedo kits

  News, US January 30, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics a contract worth up to $808.6 million to produce MK 54 MOD 1 lightweight torpedo kits. The agreement includes test equipment, spare parts, provisioned item orders, engineering support, and hardware assistance for the MK 54 Lightweight Torpedo Program.
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  Comments Off on Denmark announces $2 billion investment to bolster Arctic defense amid geopolitical tensions 0

  Denmark announces $2 billion investment to bolster Arctic defense amid geopolitical tensions

  Europe, News January 29, 2025 , by IRIA

  Denmark has announced a significant $2.05 billion investment to bolster its military presence in the region. The announcement comes in the wake of renewed interest from the U.S., spearheaded by President Trump, in Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory considered crucial for strategic military and geopolitical purposes.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine replaces eastern front commander after Russia advances to capture another town in Donetsk region 0

  Ukraine replaces eastern front commander after Russia advances to capture another town in Donetsk region

  Europe, News January 29, 2025 , by IRIA

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced the commander overseeing the critical eastern front, where some of the most intense fighting in the Ukraine war is taking place. The decision comes in the wake of Russian forces capturing another strategic town in the Donetsk region.
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  Comments Off on Thousands of Palestinians return to their homes in Northern Gaza as part of Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement 0

  Thousands of Palestinians return to their homes in Northern Gaza as part of Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

  Middle East, News January 28, 2025 , by IRIA

  Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have begun returning to northern Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The displaced Palestinians carrying their belongings in sacks and plastic bags started their trek back northward on January 27, 2025, via the Israeli-designated Netzarim Corridor.

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