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  Sri Lanka to receive FT-7 trainer aircraft from Pakistan and TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters from US

  Asia-Pacific, News January 8, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is set to strengthen its aerial capabilities in 2025 with the arrival of advanced aircraft from the United States and Pakistan. These new additions, alongside ongoing upgrades, aim to enhance the SLAF’s operational readiness and contribute to national security.
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  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns after nine years in power

  Americas, News January 7, 2025 , by IRIA

  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed his resignation as party leader and as prime minister after almost a decade in office, marking the end of an era in Canadian politics. However, Trudeau will stay on as prime minister until a new leader of the Liberal Party is chosen by late March 2025.
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  Comments Off on North Korea conducts hypersonic missile test as US secretary of state visits South Korea 0

  North Korea conducts hypersonic missile test as US secretary of state visits South Korea

  Asia-Pacific, News, US January 7, 2025 , by IRIA

  North Korea launched a ballistic missile flying approximately 1,100 kilometers before landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. The missile test coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to South Korea for high-level talks addressing North Korea’s nuclear ambitions.
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  UK to lead Steadfast Dart 2025 NATO exercise in Eastern Europe

  Europe, News January 6, 2025 , by IRIA

  Over 2,600 personnel and 730 vehicles from the UK will spearhead the Allied effort during Exercise Steadfast Dart 25, a NATO exercise that will take place throughout January and February 2025.
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  Comments Off on Biden administration approves $8 billion weapons sale to Israel 0

  Biden administration approves $8 billion weapons sale to Israel

  Middle East, News, US January 6, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Biden administration has formally notified the U.S. Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel. The move to mobilize large-scale weapons of destruction toward Israel is possibly the last major highlight of President Biden’s time in the White House.
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  Comments Off on Turkey begins construction of 3 major naval projects including aircraft carrier and submarine 0

  Turkey begins construction of 3 major naval projects including aircraft carrier and submarine

  Middle East, News January 5, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Turkish Navy has commenced the new year with an ambitious announcement regarding constructing three advanced warships based on indigenous designs. The projects include MUGEM Aircraft Carrier, TF-2000 Destroyer, and MILDEN Submarine.
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  Comments Off on China to strengthen aerial capabilities with advanced KJ-3000 early warning and control aircraft 0

  China to strengthen aerial capabilities with advanced KJ-3000 early warning and control aircraft

  Asia-Pacific, News January 4, 2025 , by IRIA

  China has unveiled a new early warning and control aircraft, the KJ-3000. Built on the Y-20 platform, the new aircraft represents a significant enhancement in the surveillance and operational range, particularly in strategic regions like the South China Sea and the Western Pacific.
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  Suicide among Israeli soldiers surges to the highest rate amid the war on Gaza

  Middle East, News January 4, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported a sharp rise in suicides among its ranks amid the ongoing war, with 38 soldiers taking their own lives in 2023 and 2024. 28 of these suicides occurred after the October 7 attack that triggered the current conflict.
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  Syria’s foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia on first foreign trip as new government settles in

  Middle East, News January 3, 2025 , by IRIA

  Syria's top diplomat, Asaad Al Shaibani, arrived in Riyadh on January 2, 2025, on his first foreign visit since assuming office. This maiden visit marks a significant milestone for Syria’s new rulers after rebel forces ousted former President Bashar Al Assad on December 8, 2024.
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  Comments Off on US to strengthen naval defense capabilities with latest Virginia-class attack submarine 0

  US to strengthen naval defense capabilities with latest Virginia-class attack submarine

  News, US January 3, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Navy to further strengthen its naval defense capabilities with induction newest Virginia-class attack submarine USS Iowa SSN 797. The advanced submarine was delivered to U.S. Navy Submarine Force, marking the 12th battle force ship the Navy received in 2024.

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