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General Atomics completes trial of advanced next-generation long-range artillery projectile
News, US October 17, 2025 , by IRIA
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced the successful test of its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP) at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, saying flights fired from an M777 howitzer achieved key flight milestones and yielded data to support extended-range demonstrations.
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EU plans ‘drone wall’ against Russia, expected to be operational by 2027
Europe, News October 16, 2025 , by IRIA
The European Union is moving forward with plans to build a “drone wall” along its eastern flank, aiming to have the system fully operational by the end of 2027, according to a leaked draft of the upcoming Defense Readiness Roadmap 2030.
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Syrian President Sharaa seeks to reset ties with Moscow in first meeting with Russian President Putin
Europe, Middle East, News October 16, 2025 , by IRIA
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, expressing his country's intention to “restore and redefine” its long-standing partnership with Russia, which was once the key ally of the ousted Assad regime.
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NATO defense ministers meet to discuss Russia’s airspace violations and waning support for Ukraine
Europe, News October 15, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO defense ministers are meeting in Brussels on October 15, 2025, amid growing concerns over a sharp decline in Western military aid to Ukraine and a recent wave of Russian airspace violations testing the alliance’s readiness.
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Leonardo DRS and KNDS team up to offer CAESAR Howitzer to US Army
Europe, News, US October 15, 2025 , by IRIA
Leonardo DRS and KNDS have entered into a strategic teaming agreement to offer the CAESAR Self-Propelled Howitzer to the U.S. Army as part of its ongoing search for a new Mobile Tactical Cannon.
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World leaders gather in Egypt to sign Gaza Peace Deal
Middle East, News, US October 14, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Israel and Egypt on October 13, 2025, conducting a high-profile diplomatic. He delivered a speech at the Israeli Knesset and the Gaza peace deal in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, that formally endorsed the first phase of a ceasefire plan.
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NATO launches Steadfast Noon 2025 nuclear deterrence exercise
Europe, News October 14, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO kicked off its annual nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon on October 13, 2025, in four countries, as well as the airspace over the North Sea region. The drills are aimed at strengthening the alliance’s readiness and ensure the credibility, security and effectiveness of NATO’s nuclear deterrent.
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China deploys new naval fleet for escort missions in Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia
Asia-Pacific, News October 13, 2025 , by IRIA
China dispatched a new naval fleet from the eastern port city of Qingdao to the Gulf of Aden and the waters of Somalia to continue its ongoing escort missions, the country’s Ministry of National Defense announced on October 11, 2025.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan trade heavy fire in deadly border clashes
Asia-Pacific, News October 13, 2025 , by IRIA
Intense fighting erupted at the Pakistan-Afghan border along multiple points on October 11, 2025. Pakistan’s military confirmed the deaths of 23 soldiers and said more than 200 Taliban fighters were killed in strikes.
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Putin visits Tajikistan to attend Russia-Central Asia Summit and CIS leaders’ meeting
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News October 12, 2025 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Tajikistan on a three-day trip to attend the second Russia–Central Asia Summit and a meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Heads of State.