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Greece and Israel test SPIKE missiles in joint naval exercise
Europe, News October 26, 2026 , by IRIA
Greece and Israel conducted a joint naval exercise north of Crete, testing Rafael-made SPIKE guided missiles and demonstrating cooperation between their naval forces. Greek forces launched SPIKE NLOS and SPIKE ER2 missiles from a Machitis-class patrol vessel and a Mark V Special Operations Craft.
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Turkiye hosts R4 and European foreign ministers for regional security talks
Europe, Middle East, News October 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkiye hosted foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy in Istanbul on October 23, 2026, for talks on regional security, diplomatic efforts to resolve regional conflicts and the protection of international shipping routes.
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France and UK conduct first-ever joint airborne nuclear exercise
Europe, News October 24, 2026 , by IRIA
France and the United Kingdom have conducted their first joint exercise involving France’s airborne nuclear capability, with British Typhoon fighter jets escorting French Rafale aircraft on a simulated nuclear strike mission over the Mediterranean Sea.
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Italy’s Leonardo and Germany’s Rheinmetall secure $4.16 billion Italian Army contract for tanks and combat vehicles
Europe, News October 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Italy’s Leonardo and Germany’s Rheinmetall have reportedly secured contracts worth €3.7 billion ($4.16 billion) to supply the Italian Army with new main battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, marking the first production order for Italy’s new I-MBT tank program.
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China and Russia discuss expanding cooperation in AI, space and digital economy as Li Qiang meets Putin
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News October 23, 2026 , by IRIA
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian President Putin discussed strengthening bilateral relations and expanding economic and technological cooperation during a meeting in St. Petersburg. Their talks followed the meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government, co-chaired by Li and Russian Prime Minister Mishustin.
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UK to deploy Typhoon fighter jets in Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks
Europe, Middle East, News October 23, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom will deploy Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia to help defend the kingdom against escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, expanding British military support as violence in Yemen intensifies.
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Turkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia sign Badr defense industry cooperation pact
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News October 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia signed a defense industry cooperation agreement in Doha on October 21, 2026, aiming to expand joint military production, technology sharing, research and development, and technical training.
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Putin agrees to resume US-mediated Ukraine peace talks as Witkoff visits Russia
Europe, News, US October 22, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on October 21, 2026, following talks with Ukrainian and European leaders in Oslo, Norway. The Kremlin said Putin had agreed in principle to resume U.S.-mediated peace talks with Ukraine around November 10.
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US Secretary of War Hegseth visits Israel on unannounced trip, discusses Iran war and regional security with Netanyahu
Middle East, News, US October 21, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel on October 19, 2026, to discuss regional security threats and cooperation against Iran.
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Denmark orders additional Naval Strike Missiles to strengthen naval firepower
Europe, News October 21, 2026 , by IRIA
Denmark has ordered additional Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) from Norway’s Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace to strengthen the Royal Danish Navy’s combat capabilities and expand its existing missile inventory.