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World leaders gather at UN General Assembly to discuss wars, energy crisis and global tensions
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US September 24, 2026 , by IRIA
World leaders gathered at the UN headquarters in New York this week for the high-level segment of the 81st General Assembly, with conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and the war in Gaza dominating the agenda.
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US approves potential $425 million sale of three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to Denmark
Europe, News, US September 24, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $425 million Foreign Military Sale to Denmark for three MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters and related equipment.
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North Korea tests new missile system with possible hypersonic capability
Asia-Pacific, News September 23, 2026 , by IRIA
North Korea said it successfully tested a new combat weapon system under the supervision of leader Kim Jong Un, describing the test as a demonstration of what it called “ultra-modern defense technology.”
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US Army awards Lockheed Martin $1.2 billion contract for Precision Strike Missile
News, US September 23, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to $1.2 billion for the production and continued development of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2.
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US approves potential $2.68 billion air defense package for Ukraine
Europe, News, US September 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine worth an estimated $2.68 billion, covering air defense upgrades, missiles, radars, launch systems, and related technical support.
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Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan after deadly militant attacks
Asia-Pacific, News September 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Pakistan conducted airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan on September 21, 2026. Islamabad claimed that its strikes targeted militant hideouts linked to recent attacks inside Pakistan.
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Germany strengthens air capabilities with first F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft
Europe, News, US September 21, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany has received its first F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft from the U.S. defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin, marking the start of deliveries under its order for 35 aircraft to replace the country’s aging Tornado fleet.
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US to expand presence in Greenland after reaching security agreement with Denmark
Europe, News, US September 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland have reached a deal that will allow Washington to expand its military presence on Greenland while keeping the Arctic island under Danish sovereignty. Trump said the agreement gives the United States “permanent control” over security and other security-related needs in Greenland.
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Nuclear expansion, safeguards and cooperation dominate IAEA’s 70th General Conference
Europe, News September 20, 2026 , by IRIA
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi used the opening of the agency’s 70th General Conference in Vienna to highlight the expanding role of nuclear energy while warning of continuing challenges to nuclear non-proliferation, safeguards and nuclear safety, particularly in Iran and Ukraine.
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Yemen’s Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Riyadh and Saudi port of Yanbu
Middle East, News September 20, 2026 , by IRIA
Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed it carried out missile and drone attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia, including what it described as “sensitive targets” in the capital Riyadh and facilities belonging to the oil company Saudi Aramco in the Red Sea city of Yanbu.