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  Comments Off on Italy considers 60% expansion in military to meet NATO requirements under new $7 billion defense plan 0

  Italy considers 60% expansion in military to meet NATO requirements under new $7 billion defense plan

  Europe, News February 22, 2026 , by IRIA

  Italy is reviewing plans to increase its military personnel by more than 60% over the next 18 years. A draft presented to the Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto outlines a broad modernization effort aimed at strengthening Rome’s defense posture amid shifting European security dynamics.
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  Comments Off on Trump directs release of UFO and extraterrestrial files amid renewed political debate 0

  Trump directs release of UFO and extraterrestrial files amid renewed political debate

  News, US February 21, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump said on February 19, 2026, that he is directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to identify and release files related to extraterrestrials, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), citing “tremendous interest” in the subject.
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  Comments Off on V2X secures position on $25 billion Pentagon engineering, microelectronics and AI modernization program 0

  V2X secures position on $25 billion Pentagon engineering, microelectronics and AI modernization program

  News February 21, 2026 , by IRIA

  American defense-tech firm V2X has secured a position on the Advanced Technology Support Program 5 (ATSP5), a $25 billion multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract vehicle administered by the Pentagon.
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  Comments Off on US President Trump’s Board of Peace holds first meeting in Washington, members pledge $7 billion for Gaza 0

  US President Trump’s Board of Peace holds first meeting in Washington, members pledge $7 billion for Gaza

  Middle East, News, US February 20, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump convened the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington on February 19, 2026, bringing together representatives from more than 40 countries.
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  Comments Off on Germany’s Rheinmetall unveils FV-014 loitering munition with 100 km strike range in NATO demonstration 0

  Germany’s Rheinmetall unveils FV-014 loitering munition with 100 km strike range in NATO demonstration

  Europe, News February 20, 2026 , by IRIA

  German defense firm Rheinmetall released live-fire footage on February 19, 2026, showcasing its new FV-014 loitering munition during a customer-facing trial at Germany’s National Test Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems in Cochstedt.
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  Comments Off on NATO Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise tests rapid response capabilities across Germany and Baltic Sea 0

  NATO Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise tests rapid response capabilities across Germany and Baltic Sea

  Europe, News February 19, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise, one of the alliance’s most significant drills, has brought together thousands of troops, naval groups, special operations units, and air assets in a multi-domain demonstration of rapid deployment and interoperability across Europe.
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  Comments Off on French President Macron visits India to advance Rafale jets deal and strategic ties 0

  French President Macron visits India to advance Rafale jets deal and strategic ties

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 19, 2026 , by IRIA

  French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in India on February 17, 2026, for a three-day state visit aimed at expanding defense, economic, and technological cooperation between the two countries.
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  Comments Off on Sweden becomes first NATO country to order Rheinmetall’s SeaSnake 30 naval weapon system 0

  Sweden becomes first NATO country to order Rheinmetall’s SeaSnake 30 naval weapon system

  Europe, News February 18, 2026 , by IRIA

  Sweden has ordered eight SeaSnake 30 remote-controlled naval gun systems from Rheinmetall to equip the Royal Swedish Navy’s next-generation Combat Boat 90 fast assault craft, marking the first NATO procurement of the system.
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  Comments Off on Second round of Oman-mediated US-Iran nuclear talks ends in Geneva as major gaps remain 0

  Second round of Oman-mediated US-Iran nuclear talks ends in Geneva as major gaps remain

  Middle East, News, US February 18, 2026 , by IRIA

  A second round of Oman-mediated indirect talks between Iran and the United States aimed at resolving their long-running dispute over Tehran’s nuclear program has concluded in Geneva on February 17, 2026, with both sides indicating limited progress but no immediate breakthrough.
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  Comments Off on Saudi Arabia to acquire four C-27J maritime patrol aircraft from Italy 0

  Saudi Arabia to acquire four C-27J maritime patrol aircraft from Italy

  Europe, Middle East, News February 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  Saudi Arabia has signed a contract with the Italian defense and aerospace company Leonardo to acquire four C-27J maritime patrol aircraft configured for armed maritime operations. The aircraft will be supplied to the Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense and are expected to enter service with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces beginning in 2029.

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