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US approves $90.5 million sale of military vehicles to Lebanon
Middle East, News, US December 10, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale of M1085A2 and M1078A2 medium tactical vehicles (MTVs) to Lebanon, in a deal valued at $90.5 million. Oshkosh Defense will serve as the principal contractor.
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US and Australia deepen military integration, launch major upgrades to air, naval and missile programs
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 9, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. and Australia have unveiled one of the most expansive sets of alliance initiatives, following the 40th AUSMIN meeting in Washington. Both sides confirmed major steps forward in force posture, defense industrial cooperation, critical minerals supply resilience, and long-term implementation of the AUKUS partnership.
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Canada to spend $2.68 billion on air strike weapons from US
Americas, News, US December 9, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a possible $2.68 billion sale of air strike weapons and related equipment to Canada, marking one of Ottawa’s largest recent investments in advanced precision-guided munitions and enhancing its long-term air defense posture.
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Russia terminates decades-old military pacts with Portugal, France and Canada
Europe, News December 8, 2025 , by IRIA
Russia has terminated three longstanding military cooperation agreements with Canada, France, and Portugal. The agreements, signed between 1989 and 2000, were declared no longer strategically relevant by Russian authorities.
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US approves $301 million sale of 100 JASSM-ER missiles to Italy
Europe, News, US December 8, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a possible $301 million sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) to Italy, following a determination issued by the State Department. Washington said the sale will improve Italy’s ability to meet present and future threats by adding stand-off capability for its fighter aircraft, including F-35 aircraft.
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Zelenskyy holds ‘very constructive’ call with Trump’s envoy as US-Ukraine peace talks advance
Europe, News, US December 7, 2025 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he held a “very constructive” and “substantive” call with Donald Trump’s peace envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the U.S. president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as negotiations led by Washington continue in an effort to shape a potential agreement to end Russia’s war.
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Norway to spend $6.4 billion on two additional submarines and long-range strike capability
Europe, News December 6, 2025 , by IRIA
Norway announced plans to buy two additional submarines and invest in long-range precision strike systems as part of a major military expansion driven by increased Russian military activity in northern waters.
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Russian President Putin visits India to meet Modi and reinforce bilateral partnership amid US pressure
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News December 6, 2025 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for a two-day visit, receiving a warm and highly public welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the two leaders held their annual summit aimed at strengthening political, defense, and energy ties.
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US CENTCOM establishes first one-way-attack drone task force in Middle East
News, US December 5, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States has launched a new task force dedicated to one-way attack drones in the Middle East, marking a major shift in Washington’s approach to countering Iran and accelerating the use of low-cost unmanned systems across the military.
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France’s Macron visits China to meet Xi Jinping for trade talks and renewed push for Ukraine ceasefire
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News December 5, 2025 , by IRIA
French President Emmanuel Macron met China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing on December 4, 2025, calling on China to use its influence to support a ceasefire in Ukraine and to help address Europe’s widening trade imbalance with the world’s second-largest economy.