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  Germany awards $1.25 billion contract for digitalization of land forces

  Europe, News December 23, 2024 , by IRIA

  German Bundeswehr awarded a $1.25 billion (€1.2 billion) large-scale contract for digitalizing the land forces, including IT development, equipping hardware, and converting over 10,000 combat and support vehicles, under the Digitisation of Land-Based Operations (D-LBO) program.
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  Comments Off on US scraps $10 million reward for arrest of Syria’s new leader after diplomatic talks in Damascus 0

  US scraps $10 million reward for arrest of Syria’s new leader after diplomatic talks in Damascus

  Middle East, News, US December 22, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Biden administration has announced that it will no longer pursue a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture of Ahmad Al Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad Al Jolani, the leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
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  At least 6 foreign embassies damaged in Russian strikes in Ukraine

  Europe, News December 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  A Russian missile strike on Ukraine on December 20, 2024, caused significant damage to the city, including several foreign embassies in Kyiv. One person was killed, and 12 others were injured in the attack, which Kyiv authorities described as part of a series of ballistic missile launches early in the morning.
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  Comments Off on Germany orders four additional Type 212CD submarines from ThyssenKrupp 0

  Germany orders four additional Type 212CD submarines from ThyssenKrupp

  Europe, News December 21, 2024 , by IRIA

  Germany has formalized a contract with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for four additional Type 212CD submarines bringing the total number of fleet to six. The agreement is part of a joint German-Norwegian submarine program.
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  NATO defense ministers convene to discuss strategies for combating information threats

  Europe, News December 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  NATO Defense Ministers met in Brussels to discuss and endorse a comprehensive approach to countering these threats. They stressed the importance of resilience, technological adaptation, and collaboration across sectors and regions. NATO and its Allies are under constant pressure from hybrid threats.
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  Comments Off on Australia and UK sign key agreement on AUKUS submarine deal 0

  Australia and UK sign key agreement on AUKUS submarine deal

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News December 20, 2024 , by IRIA

  The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) signed a contract with BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd to mark a significant step forward in the development of the nuclear-powered, conventionally armed submarines SSN AUKUS fleet for the Royal Australian Navy.
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  Comments Off on Slovakia chooses to buy 12 Black Hawk UH-60 Helicopters over AH-1Z Vipers 0

  Slovakia chooses to buy 12 Black Hawk UH-60 Helicopters over AH-1Z Vipers

  Europe, News December 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Robert Kalinak announced his country’s decision to acquire 12 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the U.S., marking a significant development in the country's defense.
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  Comments Off on Sweden to acquire Saab’s cutting-edge autonomous underwater vehicle for mine detection 0

  Sweden to acquire Saab’s cutting-edge autonomous underwater vehicle for mine detection

  Europe, News December 19, 2024 , by IRIA

  Sweden has signed a contract with Saab for the procurement of the AUV62-MR, an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed for counter-mine operations.
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  Russia’s top military general killed in blast in Moscow, Ukraine claimed responsibility

  Europe, News December 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  One of Russia’s most senior military officials, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, was killed on December 17, 2024, when a bomb hidden in a scooter detonated outside his apartment building in Moscow. Kirillov served as the head of Russia’s nuclear, biological, and chemical protection forces.
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  Comments Off on Bahrain signs contract with Airbus to purchase 9 multi-role H145 helicopters 0

  Bahrain signs contract with Airbus to purchase 9 multi-role H145 helicopters

  Europe, Middle East, News December 18, 2024 , by IRIA

  Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior signed a pivotal agreement with Airbus Helicopters to acquire nine multi-role H145 helicopters. Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, formalized the contract.

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