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Norway selects British-made warships in $13.5 billion defense deal
Europe, News September 1, 2025 , by IRIA
Norway has selected the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the purchase of new frigates in its largest military investment to date, valued at $13.5 billion. The agreement will see the Royal Norwegian Navy acquire at least five British-made Type 26 frigates, significantly enhancing the country’s maritime defense capabilities.
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US awards BAE Systems $1.7 billion contract for 55,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System
News, US September 1, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Department of Defense awarded BAE Systems a $1.7 billion contract for the production and delivery of up to 55,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS) rockets.
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EU Foreign Ministers meet in Denmark to discuss Ukraine war and Gaza crisis
Europe, News August 31, 2025 , by IRIA
European Union foreign ministers met in Copenhagen for an informal meeting to discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. While ministers reaffirmed strong backing for Kyiv, sharp divisions emerged over how to respond to Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip.
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South Korea announces biggest budget in four years, with focus on AI growth and defense production
Asia-Pacific, News August 30, 2025 , by IRIA
South Korea has unveiled a sharp budget increase for 2026, the biggest since 2022, with a strong focus on AI growth. The plan reflects President Lee Jae Myung’s push to boost economic growth through investment in artificial intelligence.
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US Army awards $1.7 billion contract to Raytheon for Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Systems
News, US August 30, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded Raytheon a $1.7 billion contract to build a new missile defense sensor designed to replace the aging radar of the Patriot system. The deal, announced on August 28, 2025, represents a major step in the Army’s long-term effort to modernize its air and missile defense capabilities.
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More than 6,500 troops from 13 countries take part in Super Garuda Shield 2025 exercise in Indonesia
Asia-Pacific, News, US August 29, 2025 , by IRIA
Indonesia and the United States have launched the 2025 edition of Super Garuda Shield, one of the largest multinational military exercises in the Indo-Pacific, bringing together more than 6,500 troops from 13 countries.
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Europe boosts defense industries, ramps up artillery shell production sixfold
Europe, News August 29, 2025 , by IRIA
Europe is now capable of producing six times more artillery shells annually than two years ago, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said during a visit to Germany on August 27, 2025. Overall production is expected to reach 2 million rounds by the end of 2025.
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Iran and Europe hold second round of nuclear talks in Geneva as sanctions deadline looms
Europe, Middle East, News August 28, 2025 , by IRIA
Iran held nuclear talks with France, Britain, and Germany, collectively known as the E3, on August 26, 2025, in Geneva. The talks were the second round of negotiations since Iran’s 12-day conflict with Israel in June disrupted nuclear diplomacy between Iran and the West.
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Canada announces $1.4 billion aid package for Ukraine, including $500 million for NATO’s PURL initiative
Americas, Europe, News August 28, 2025 , by IRIA
Canada announced a CAD$2 billion ($1.46 billion) military and humanitarian aid assistance package for Ukraine, which includes a $500 million package of military equipment and munitions for Ukraine, under NATO’s new Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative.
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US bombers and NATO aircraft demonstrate joint readiness in Latvia
Europe, News, US August 27, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers and NATO fighter jets flew in formation over Riga, the capital of Latvia to demonstrate joint readiness and transatlantic unity, and commitment to strengthen the security of the Baltic region and NATO's eastern flank.