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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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  Comments Off on Italy and Saudi Arabia strengthen strategic partnership with agreements worth $10 billion 0

  Italy and Saudi Arabia strengthen strategic partnership with agreements worth $10 billion

  Europe, Middle East, News January 28, 2025 , by IRIA

  Italy has signed agreements worth approximately $10 billion with Saudi Arabia, signaling a deepened strategic partnership between the two nations. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the deals after meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Al Ula during her to the Kingdom on January 27, 2025.
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  Comments Off on Rolls-Royce secures $11 billion nuclear submarine reactor contract from UK 0

  Rolls-Royce secures $11 billion nuclear submarine reactor contract from UK

  Europe, News January 27, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United Kingdom has awarded Rolls-Royce an $11 billion contract to design, manufacture, and maintain nuclear reactors that will power its submarine fleet over the next eight years.
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  Comments Off on US Air Force to modernize F-22 Raptor jets with advanced infrared threat-detection sensors 0

  US Air Force to modernize F-22 Raptor jets with advanced infrared threat-detection sensors

  News, US January 27, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Air Force awarded a $270 million contract to American leading defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin to modernize F-22 Raptor fighter jets with advanced infrared threat-detection sensors.

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