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UK, France and Greece rush to defend Cyprus after drone strike on British airbase amid Iran conflict
Europe, Middle East, News March 4, 2026 , by IRIA
Greece, Cyprus’s closest ally, alongside the UK and France, is moving to bolster the island’s air and maritime defenses after a drone strike targeted RAF Akrotiri, Britain’s main hub for Middle East air operations, amid a new conflict in the Middle East after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.
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Three US F-15E fighter jets shot down over Kuwait in friendly-fire incident
Middle East, News, US March 3, 2026 , by IRIA
Three United States Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during active combat operations, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on March 2, 2026, marking the first loss of U.S. aircraft since the start of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran.
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UK awards $1.34 billion medium-lift military helicopter contract to Leonardo
Europe, News March 3, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom has awarded a $1.34 billion contract to aerospace company Leonardo to build 23 AW149 medium-lift military helicopters, securing the future of Britain’s last remaining helicopter manufacturing facility and reinforcing the country’s defense industrial base.
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At least 22 killed and more than 120 wounded in Pakistan as protesters try to storm US Consulate
Asia-Pacific, News, US March 2, 2026 , by IRIA
At least 22 people were killed and more than 120 others injured across Pakistan on Sunday as violent protests erupted following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes, authorities said.
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EU foreign ministers hold emergency meeting to discuss fallout of US-Israeli attack on Iran
Europe, Middle East, News March 2, 2026 , by IRIA
European Union foreign ministers convened an emergency video conference on February 28, 2026, to coordinate a joint response to the escalating conflict involving Iran, following large-scale United States and Israeli military strikes that have significantly destabilized the Middle East.
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Iran confirms death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes
Middle East, News, US March 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Iranian state media has officially confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following large-scale military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, marking one of the most consequential political developments in the Middle East in decades.
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Ericsson secures prime position in $151 billion contract for US missile defense network in Golden Dome program
News, US March 1, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. has awarded Ericsson Federal Technologies Group a prime contract under the Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151 billion.
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US and Israel launch attack on Iran as Trump calls for regime change, Tehran retaliates with strikes on US bases and Israel
Middle East, News, US February 28, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. and Israel launched large-scale coordinated military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, dramatically escalating tensions across the Middle East and triggering immediate Iranian retaliation against Israel and multiple Gulf states hosting U.S. military bases.
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Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan launches airstrikes in Afghanistan
Asia-Pacific, News February 28, 2026 , by IRIA
The Afghan Taliban said that the group is open to talks with Islamabad after the Pakistan Army launched airstrikes targeting locations in Kabul and multiple Afghan provinces, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions along the disputed Durand Line border.
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Turkiye exports Hurjet trainer aircraft to Spain in landmark NATO defense deal
Europe, News February 28, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkiye’s defense industry has reached a major milestone with the export of the domestically developed Hurjet jet trainer aircraft to Spain, marking the first time a Turkish-made combat aircraft will enter the inventory of a NATO and European Union member state.