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  Comments Off on France to develop next-generation fighter jet independently after FCAS project collapses 0

  France to develop next-generation fighter jet independently after FCAS project collapses

  Europe, News October 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  France has announced that it would develop the next-generation fighter jet domestically after years of efforts to build a joint aircraft with Germany and Spain ended with the collapse of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project in June 2026.
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  Comments Off on US and UK discuss closer defense cooperation as Streeting meets Hegseth in Washington 0

  US and UK discuss closer defense cooperation as Streeting meets Hegseth in Washington

  Europe, News, US October 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting met at the Pentagon on October 15, 2026, to discuss NATO burden-sharing, defense industrial cooperation, military modernization and regional security.
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  Comments Off on EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss energy prices, Ukraine, China trade and European security 0

  EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss energy prices, Ukraine, China trade and European security

  Europe, News October 16, 2026 , by IRIA

  European Union leaders met in Brussels on 15 October 2026 for a two-day summit. The meeting focused on the bloc’s next long-term budget, rising energy prices, economic competitiveness, trade tensions with China, the migration crisis, European security, and continued support for Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on Leonardo DRS introduces multi-purpose missile launcher for Bradley and Stryker vehicles 0

  Leonardo DRS introduces multi-purpose missile launcher for Bradley and Stryker vehicles

  News, US October 16, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. defense company Leonardo DRS has introduced a Multi-Purpose Missile Launcher (MPML) designed to enable combat vehicles equipped with existing Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) missile systems to fire Israeli-made Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles while retaining compatibility with TOW munitions.
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  Comments Off on Two commercial ships sink near Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensify 0

  Two commercial ships sink near Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensify

  Middle East, News October 15, 2026 , by IRIA

  Two commercial vessels sank near the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours after sustaining damage in separate projectile incidents, maritime officials said on October 14, 2026. The sinkings highlight growing risks to commercial shipping as attacks threaten maritime traffic and complicate efforts to restore regional oil flows.
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  Comments Off on Tajikistan and Turkmenistan to acquire India’s Akash air defense system 0

  Tajikistan and Turkmenistan to acquire India’s Akash air defense system

  Asia-Pacific, News October 15, 2026 , by IRIA

  India has confirmed the export of its indigenous Akash surface-to-air missile system to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, extending the system's international reach into Central Asia. The agreements add two new customers to India's air defense export program as New Delhi seeks to expand its domestic defense industry and increase overseas sales of military equipment.
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  Comments Off on NATO launches annual nuclear exercise in Italy with 17 allied nations 0

  NATO launches annual nuclear exercise in Italy with 17 allied nations

  Europe, News, US October 14, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO began its annual Steadfast Noon nuclear exercise on October 13, 2026, bringing together aircraft and military personnel from 17 allied nations for training designed to test the alliance’s nuclear deterrence and readiness.
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  Comments Off on Sikorsky unveils containerized Nomad 100 drone system for rapid deployment 0

  Sikorsky unveils containerized Nomad 100 drone system for rapid deployment

  News, US October 14, 2026 , by IRIA

  Sikorsky has introduced a containerized system that carries four Nomad 100 uncrewed aircraft and the equipment needed to operate them, allowing military forces to deploy and relocate vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drones without relying on runways or permanent facilities.
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  Comments Off on US Navy’s USS Oregon arrives in Norway for Arctic operations 0

  US Navy’s USS Oregon arrives in Norway for Arctic operations

  Europe, News, US October 13, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Oregon arrived at the port of Grotsund near Tromso, Norway, for a scheduled port visit. The visit highlights ongoing U.S.-Norwegian defense cooperation and NATO’s focus on maritime security in the High North.
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  Comments Off on NATO tests collective defense plans in Steadfast Duel 2026 0

  NATO tests collective defense plans in Steadfast Duel 2026

  Europe, News, US October 13, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO has launched Steadfast Duel 2026, a major computer-assisted command-post exercise involving about 8,000 military and civilian personnel across Europe and the United States.

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