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Romania acquires 18 F-16 jets from the Netherlands for NATO and Ukraine pilot training
Europe, News November 5, 2025 , by IRIA
Romania has finalized the acquisition of 18 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the Netherlands to be used at the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) in Fetesti, designed to train both NATO and Ukrainian pilots.
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Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian killings
Africa, News, US November 4, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria, saying Islamist militant groups are killing “record numbers of Christians” and that Washington may deploy troops or launch air strikes to stop the violence.
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Norway signs $98 million deal with Kongsberg to upgrade NASAMS air defense system
Europe, News November 4, 2025 , by IRIA
Norway has signed approximately 1 billion Norwegian kroner ($98 million) contract with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace to deliver upgraded components for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS).
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Canada and Philippines sign defense agreement to strengthen security cooperation in South China Sea
Americas, Asia-Pacific, News November 3, 2025 , by IRIA
Canada and the Philippines signed a landmark defense agreement on November 2, 2025, aimed at boosting joint military drills, enhancing security cooperation, and deterring China’s growing assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.
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Ukrainian drones hit key Russian oil port as both sides step up aerial attacks
Europe, News November 3, 2025 , by IRIA
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of carrying out overnight drone and missile attacks on November 2, 2025. Russian drone attack left at least two people dead in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region, while Ukraine’s attacks caused widespread damage to energy facilities in Russian territory.
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China’s Xi Jinping urges stronger regional ties and economic cooperation during APEC Summit in South Korea
Asia-Pacific, News November 2, 2025 , by IRIA
China’s President Xi Jinping took center stage at the APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, after President Trump’s early departure, underscoring China’s rising role as a stabilizing force in Asia-Pacific cooperation.
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Armenia finalizing nearly $3 billion deal with India to buy Russian Su-30MKI fighter jets
Asia-Pacific, News November 1, 2025 , by IRIA
Armenia is finalizing a landmark defense deal with India for the purchase of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)-built Russian Sukhoi Su-30MKI multirole fighter jets, in what could become the country’s largest-ever arms procurement and a major milestone for India’s defense exports.
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US President Trump orders Department of War to resume nuclear weapons testing after 33-year pause
News, US November 1, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump issued orders for the Pentagon to restart testing nuclear weapons after more than three decades of suspension, signaling what analysts say is a direct message to rival powers Russia and China.
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Germany’s Chancellor Merz meets Turkish President Erdogan to discuss EU ties, Gaza crisis, and regional security
Europe, Middle East, News October 31, 2025 , by IRIA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ankara on October 30, 2025, with talks centering on Turkiye’s relations with the European Union, regional conflicts, and cooperation on security and humanitarian issues.
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US and China ease off trade war as Trump meets Xi for high-stakes talks in South Korea
Asia-Pacific, News, US October 31, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a landmark meeting on October 30, 2025, in Busan, South Korea. The high-stakes meeting signaled a possible de-escalation of the trade war between the two largest economies in the world.