Lockheed Martin beat other contenders for the contract, including the multinational Eurofighter built by Italy’s Leonardo, the Rafale from French company Dassault, and the Super Hornet from US manufacturer Boeing. In its statement on Wednesday, the Swiss government also revealed it had decided to purchase the Patriot surface-to-air missile system …
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“At President Biden’s direction, U.S. military forces earlier this evening conducted defensive precision airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region,” Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said in a statement on Sunday. “The targets were selected because these facilities are utilized by Iran-backed militias that are …
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A “stable and predictable relationship with Russia” is on the diplomat’s agenda upon his return, Sullivan announced, as quoted by a spokesperson of the US Embassy in Moscow. The decision has been made following the meeting between President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden in Geneva, Switzerland this …
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The news was announced by the White House on Thursday, with Biden expected to further elaborate on the move during the G7 meeting in Cornwall, UK, later in the day. “The goal of today’s donation is to save lives and end the pandemic and will provide the foundation for additional …
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After taking criticism earlier this year for “hoarding” vaccines, Biden announced last month that the US would share 80 million doses from its vaccine supply with the rest of the world. Biden did not reveal at the time where these doses would go, but provided more details on Thursday. Out …
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West Virginia’s giveaway will include a $1.588 million grand prize, a second prize of $588,000, and multiple full scholarships to any higher education institution in the state – but also custom-outfitted trucks, lifetime hunting and fishing licenses, as well as hunting rifles and hunting shotguns. “There are going to be …
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Naftali Bennett, former defense minister for Netanyahu, and opposition leader Yair Lapid will lead the opposition parties under this new agreement that would split power in a “unity government.” Bennett would take over as prime minister first, and then Lapid if they are successful in pushing Netanyahu from power. “We …
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“This is an important move to protect Delta’s people and customers, ensuring the airline can safely operate as demand returns and as it accelerates through recovery and into the future,” the company said in a Friday statement. The new policy will go into effect on Monday. CEO Ed Bastian touted …
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“IDF air and ground forces are now attacking the Gaza Strip. More details to come,” the Israel Defense Forces announced on Twitter just after midnight on Friday local time. Artillery, tanks and infantry are firing into the strip but have not crossed its boundary yet, according to a reporter with …
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The government announced the formation of the taskforce on Saturday, saying its mission was “to gather evidence to understand the factors that may be contributing to any perceived rise in thefts and to recommend any necessary measures to tackle the problem.” “The Taskforce will learn lessons from successes in tackling …
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