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Comments Off on South Korea signs $1.4 billion deal to begin production of KF-21 Boramae fighter jets 0

South Korea signs $1.4 billion deal to begin production of KF-21 Boramae fighter jets
Asia-Pacific, News June 28, 2024 , by IRIA
South Korean government has signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to produce 20 KF-21
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Former Prime Minister of Netherlands Mark Rutte appointed as NATO’s new secretary general
Europe, News June 27, 2024 , by IRIA
Mark Rutte has been confirmed as the next Secretary General of NATO, replacing Jens Stoltenberg at the
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US Defense Chief Austin speaks with Russian Defense Minister Belousov for first time in 15 months
Europe, News, US June 27, 2024 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Russia’s newly appointed Defense Minister Andrei Belousov,
Comments Off on ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian Army Chief Gerasimov and former Defense Minister Shoigu 0

ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian Army Chief Gerasimov and former Defense Minister Shoigu
Europe, News June 26, 2024 , by IRIA
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Russia’s former Defense Minister
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EU foreign ministers explore legal loopholes to bypass Hungary’s veto on Ukraine aid
Europe, News June 25, 2024 , by IRIA
European Union foreign ministers met on June 24, 2024, and laid out plans to circumvent Hungary’s veto
Comments Off on Germany finalizes contract with Netherlands’ Damen Naval to build additional F126 frigates 0

Germany finalizes contract with Netherlands’ Damen Naval to build additional F126 frigates
Europe, News June 25, 2024 , by IRIA
The Dutch shipbuilder, Damen Naval, has secured a contract from the German Navy to build two more Niedersachsen-class
Comments Off on Romania to spend $2.7 billion on development of NATO’s largest air base 0

Romania to spend $2.7 billion on development of NATO’s largest air base
Europe, News June 24, 2024 , by IRIA
The Romanian government has embarked on a multibillion-dollar expansion and modernization project at
Comments Off on Ukraine’s military requests additional units of Latvian-made battlefield e-scooters 0

Ukraine’s military requests additional units of Latvian-made battlefield e-scooters
Europe, News June 24, 2024 , by IRIA
The Ukrainian military has expressed an urgent need for more battlefield e-scooters after they proved
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Romania to acquire 54 K9 Thunder howitzers from South Korea
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 23, 2024 , by IRIA
Romania’s Ministry of National Defense has announced the acquisition of 54 K9 Thunder self-propelled
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Nigeria announces ‘overambitious’ plan to buy 50 military aircraft
Africa, News June 22, 2024 , by IRIA
Nigeria has announced a significant step to enhance its counter-terrorism capabilities by procuring more