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China fields new FK-3000 air defense system to counter drone swarms
Asia-Pacific, News August 27, 2025 , by IRIA
China has started to deploy the FK-3000 air defense system, built to counter mass drone attacks and the growing threat of low-cost unmanned aircraft. The system is designed to provide both frontline units and strategic sites with protection against saturation attacks at low altitude.
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US President Trump meets South Korean President Lee to discuss defense, trade, and regional stability
Asia-Pacific, News, US August 26, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump met South Korea’s recently elected leader, Lee Jae Myung, during his first official visit to Washington on August 25, 2025. Trump discussed the possiblity of meeting with Kim Jong Un as well as bilateral trade, defense, and political ties.
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US Department of Defense awards $2.9 billion contract for F-35 Lightning II fighter jet engines
News, US August 26, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States Department of Defense has awarded a $2.9 billion contract to Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, to produce and deliver 141 F135 engines for the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. The engines will be installed in the aircraft’s 18th production lot.
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Ukrainian drones hit Russian nuclear plant and fuel terminal, raising concerns over peace talks
Europe, News August 25, 2025 , by IRIA
Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia on August 24, 2025, targeting key infrastructure, including one of the country’s largest Kursk nuclear power plants and the Ust-Luga fuel export terminal.
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US Army awards $720 million contract to Lockheed Martin for JAGM and Hellfire missiles production
News, US August 25, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States Army has awarded American defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin a $720 million contract to produce Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and HELLFIRE missiles, underscoring continued investment in precision strike systems.
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NATO Secretary General Rutte meets Zelenskyy to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
Europe, News August 24, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced trip on August 22, 2025. Rutte met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and discussed joint steps for ending the Russia-Ukraine war and preparing security guarantees for Ukraine.
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Philippines and Australia plan to sign new defense pact, enhance military cooperation
Asia-Pacific, News August 23, 2025 , by IRIA
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles met in Manila on August 22, 2024, and announced the signing of a new defense agreement to intensify military cooperation in response to growing security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.
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China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan pledge deeper cooperation at trilateral foreign ministers summit
Asia-Pacific, News August 23, 2025 , by IRIA
Top diplomats from China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan met in Kabul for the Sixth Trilateral Foreign Ministers Dialogue, pledging closer cooperation in political, economic, and security fields.
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New Zealand to acquire Seahawk helicopters and Airbus aircraft in $1.6 billion defense deal
Asia-Pacific, News August 22, 2025 , by IRIA
New Zealand has unveiled a major defense procurement, choosing the Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk as its next naval helicopter and the Airbus A321XLR as its new transport aircraft, in a move the Defense Force says represents one of the most significant upgrades to the country’s fleet in decades.
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Pakistan launches Army Rocket Force and unveils Fatah-IV Missile to bolster long-range strike capability
Asia-Pacific, News August 22, 2025 , by IRIA
Pakistan announced a significant shift in its military posture with the establishment of a dedicated Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC) and the unveiling of the Fatah-IV missile. These developments underscore Pakistan’s intent to strengthen its conventional strike capabilities in light of recent tensions with India.