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US and Russian negotiators meet in Miami to advance Ukraine peace talks
Europe, News, US December 22, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. negotiators met Russian officials in Miami, as part of the latest round of talks aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, continuing President Donald Trump’s administration’s diplomatic push to broker a ceasefire and eventual peace agreement more than three years after the conflict began.
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Russia deploys nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to Belarus
Europe, News December 21, 2025 , by IRIA
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that Russia has deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to Belarus. The move came as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine entered a critical phase.
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US conducts massive strikes against ISIS in Syria in response to deadly attack on American troops
Middle East, News, US December 21, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States has launched a large-scale military operation against the Islamic State (ISIS) in central Syria, striking more than 70 targets in response to a deadly December 13 ambush that killed two U.S. service members and an American civilian interpreter.
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Lockheed Martin demonstrates Extended‑Range GMLRS Alternative Warhead capability
News, US December 20, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin has conducted a successful long-range flight test of its Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of U.S. and allied precision fires.
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Nigeria to buy 24 M-346FA jets and 10 AW-109 helicopters from Italy in $1.4 billion deal
Africa, Europe, News December 20, 2025 , by IRIA
Nigeria is nearing the completion of its planned acquisition of 24 Italian-built M-346FA light fighter aircraft and 10 AW-109 helicopters in a deal valued at approximately $1.41 billion, marking the largest single military jet purchase by any country in West Africa.
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France, Saudi Arabia and US officials meet Lebanon’s army chief to discuss Hezbollah disarmament
Europe, Middle East, News December 19, 2025 , by IRIA
High-level defense officials from France, Saudi Arabia, and the United States met with the head of the Lebanese army in Paris on December 18, 2025, to finalize a roadmap to establish a mechanism for the disarmament of Hezbollah.
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US announces largest-ever $11 billion arms sales package for Taiwan
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 19, 2025 , by IRIA
The Trump administration announced a sweeping package of arms sales to Taiwan on December 18, 2025, valued at more than $11 billion, marking the largest U.S. weapons deal with the island to date. If approved by Congress, the deal would surpass the $8.4 billion in U.S. arms sales during the previous administration
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Germany approves $3.1 billion expansion of Arrow 3 missile defense deal with Israel
Europe, Middle East, News December 18, 2025 , by IRIA
Germany’s Bundestag has approved a $3.1 billion expansion of its Arrow 3 air and missile defense contract with Israel, significantly increasing the scope of what is already the largest defense export deal in Israeli history.
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Putin rejects territorial concessions amid peace talks, says ‘European swines’ wanted to feast on Russia’s collapse
Europe, News December 18, 2025 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin made clear that Moscow will not compromise on its territorial demands in Ukraine, despite intensifying diplomatic efforts led by the United States to broker a peace deal. Putin warned that Russia would continue using military force to seize territory if diplomacy fails.
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India to salvage retired Jaguar jets from Oman to sustain its ageing fleet
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News December 17, 2025 , by IRIA
The Indian Air Force, now the sole operator of Anglo-French Jaguar jets, is set to acquire Oman’s retired jets to salvage parts to sustain operations of its ageing fleet. Oman withdrew the Jaguar jets from service in 2014.