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US awards $233 million contract to Lockheed Martin for next-generation infrared search and track systems
News, US October 22, 2025 , by IRIA
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $233 million firm-fixed-price contract to deliver IRST21 Block II systems and initial spares to the U.S. Navy and Air National Guard. The contract marks a significant step in the deployment of next-generation infrared search and track (IRST) capabilities across multiple platforms.
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy expresses willingness to join Trump-Putin meeting in Hungary
Europe, News, US October 21, 2025 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has said he is open to joining a proposed summit between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin in Hungary if he receives an invitation. The U.S. and Russian leaders announced that they plan to hold talks in Budapest in the coming weeks aimed at addressing the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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South Korea signs $2.26 billion deal with L3Harris Technologies for advanced surveillance aircraft
Asia-Pacific, News, US October 21, 2025 , by IRIA
South Korea has signed a contract worth more than $2.26 billion with U.S. defense company L3Harris Technologies to supply modified Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) missions, strengthening Seoul’s airspace monitoring and defense capabilities.
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Millions rally across all 50 US states in anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests
News, US October 20, 2025 , by IRIA
Millions of Americans flooded streets across the country on October 18, 2025, voicing outrage over what they see as President Donald Trump’s slide toward authoritarianism. The massive “No Kings” protests brought together citizens from across the political and social spectrum under a single rallying cry, the defense of democracy.
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 7 people, putting fragile ceasefire at risk
Middle East, News October 20, 2025 , by IRIA
Israeli warplanes bombed several areas across the Gaza Strip on October 19, 2025, killing at least seven Palestinians and injuring others. Officials have described the strikes as yet another violation of the recently announced ceasefire agreement.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha talks after deadly border clashes
Asia-Pacific, News October 19, 2025 , by IRIA
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to immediate ceasefire after talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye in Doha, Qatar’s foreign ministry said. The ceasefire was reached after more than a week of deadly clashes that has killed dozens of people and injured hundreds on both sides.
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Turkiye finalizes deal to acquire 12 C-130J transport aircraft from UK Royal Air Force
Europe, Middle East, News October 19, 2025 , by IRIA
Turkiye has officially agreed with the United Kingdom to acquire twelve ex-Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft, marking a significant enhancement of the Turkish Air Force’s airlift capabilities.
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Trump declines Ukraine’s request for Tomahawk missiles as Zelenskyy leaves US without deal
Europe, News, US October 18, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump was short of approving the transfer of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine during his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on October 17, 2025, in the White House.
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Germany and Netherlands sign $5.2 billion deal to jointly buy 222 Boxer Infantry Fighting Vehicles
Europe, News October 18, 2025 , by IRIA
Germany and the Netherlands have signed a $5.2 billion contract through the Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) to procure 222 additional Boxer armored vehicles, including a new Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) variant called SCHAKAL.
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Trump holds talks with Putin to discuss Russia-Ukraine war, confirms meeting in Hungary
Europe, News, US October 17, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 16, 2025. Following the call, Trump announced that he and Putin have agreed to meet in Budapest in the coming weeks to discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine.