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China sanctions 20 US defense firms and 10 individuals over weapons sales to Taiwan
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 27, 2025 , by IRIA
China has imposed sanctions on U.S. defense companies and senior executives in response to Washington’s latest and one of the largest arms sales to Taiwan. Chinese Foreign Ministry announced sanctions on 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 individuals.
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North Korea unveils first nuclear-powered ballistic missile-capable submarine
Asia-Pacific, News December 26, 2025 , by IRIA
North Korea has revealed an 8,700-ton-class nuclear-powered strategic ballistic missile submarine, marking a significant development in its efforts to expand nuclear strike capabilities beyond land-based systems.
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Pentagon awards Boeing $2.04 billion contract to advance B-52 engine replacement program
News, US December 26, 2025 , by IRIA
Boeing Defense Systems has been awarded a $2.04 billion task order by the U.S. Department of War to continue work on the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program. The contract focuses on replacing the B-52’s legacy TF33 engines with modern Rolls-Royce F130 engines.
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Germany’s Rheinmetall partners with Poland’s SATIM on German satellite reconnaissance program
Europe, News December 25, 2025 , by IRIA
German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has signed a technology supply agreement with Polish company SATIM Monitoring Satelitarny to support Germany’s satellite-based reconnaissance efforts, marking another step in Berlin’s push to strengthen its military space and intelligence capabilities.
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Zelenskyy signals openness for demilitarized zones as Ukraine moves forward with US-backed peace proposal
Europe, News, US December 25, 2025 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is open to withdrawing troops from eastern Ukraine if Russia also pulls back and the areas become internationally monitored demilitarized zones.
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Trump announces new ‘Trump-class’ battleships for US Navy’s Golden Fleet
News, US December 24, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled plans to build a new generation of heavily armed naval battleships bearing his name. Trump described the step as a major expansion of American naval power under a broader vision he calls the “Golden Fleet.”
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Pakistan signs $4 billion arms deal with Libya’s eastern forces, including JF-17 fighter jets
Africa, Asia-Pacific, News December 24, 2025 , by IRIA
Pakistan has reached a defense deal worth more than $4 billion to sell military equipment to Libya’s eastern-based Libyan National Army, according to multiple Pakistani officials, in what is being described as one of the largest weapons export agreements in Pakistan’s history.
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Estonia signs $341 million deal with South Korea’s Hanwha Defense for six K239 Chunmoo MLRS
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News December 23, 2025 , by IRIA
Estonia has signed a $341 million contract to procure six South Korean-made K239 Chunmoo self-propelled multiple launch rocket systems, marking a significant expansion of the country’s long-range strike and deterrence capabilities amid heightened regional security concerns.
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Denmark reacts furiously after US President Trump appoints special envoy to Greenland
Europe, News, US December 23, 2025 , by IRIA
Denmark has reacted angrily to U.S. President Donald Trump’s appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland. The move has reignited tensions over Washington’s interest in the island’s strategic location and natural resources.
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Macron says France to build next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Europe, News December 22, 2025 , by IRIA
French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that France’s next-generation aircraft carrier program has entered the realization phase, formally clearing the way for construction of the vessel that will replace the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle by 2038.