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Sweden signs $850 million deal to buy four Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft
Americas, Europe, News October 7, 2025 , by IRIA
Sweden has formally signed a contract with Brazil’s Embraer for the purchase of four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, marking its entry into a growing European coalition around the tactical airlifter. The 8 billion Swedish krona ($850 million) deal was finalized during a ceremony at Uppsala Air Base on October 6, 2025.
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Hundreds of thousands rally across Europe to protest Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Europe, Middle East, News October 6, 2025 , by IRIA
Hundreds of thousands of people marched across Europe over the weekend to protest Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. Demonstrations were held in major cities including London, Barcelona, Rome, Lisbon, Amsterdam, and Istanbul, where protesters demanded an end to what they described as “genocide” in the Palestinian territory.
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North Korea deploys ‘special assets’ as US expands military presence in South Korea
Asia-Pacific, News October 6, 2025 , by IRIA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country has deployed “special assets” to counter what he described as Washington’s growing military presence in South Korea, state media reported on September 5, 2025.
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France orders five additional Falcon 2000 Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft
Europe, News October 5, 2025 , by IRIA
Dassault Aviation has received a new order from the French defense procurement agency (DGA) for five additional Falcon 2000 Albatros aircraft, strengthening France’s maritime surveillance and intervention capabilities.
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Israeli forces seize last Gaza flotilla vessel, detain nearly 500 activists
Europe, Middle East, News October 4, 2025 , by IRIA
Israeli forces boarded and seized the Marinette on October 3, 2025, a Polish-flagged vessel carrying six crew members, about 42 nautical miles from Gaza. Marinette was the final vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla, ending the largest maritime aid mission yet attempted to break the Gaza blockade.
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US Army completes successful flight tests of Precision Strike Missile
News, US October 4, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has completed a series of soldier-operated flight tests of Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, marking a key step toward modernization and demonstrating the weapon’s readiness for operational use.
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Papua New Guinea approves defense treaty with Australia, forging historic military alliance
Asia-Pacific, News October 3, 2025 , by IRIA
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has formally approved a landmark defense treaty with Australia, in a move that both countries say will elevate their relationship to a formal alliance and strengthen security ties across the Pacific.
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Pakistan successfully tests Fatah-4 cruise missile with 750 kilometers range
Asia-Pacific, News October 3, 2025 , by IRIA
The Pakistan Army successfully carried out a “training launch” of its newly inducted Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile (GLCM), marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing missile modernization program.
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EU leaders meet in Copenhagen to discuss defense, Ukraine, and drone wall to counter Russian threats
Europe, News October 2, 2025 , by IRIA
EU leaders gathered in Denmark for a high-stakes summit dominated by defense, Ukraine’s security, and how to respond to increasing Russian provocations. Security in Copenhagen was tightened with military reinforcements, anti-drone systems, and German frigate docked in port as a symbol of Europe’s heightened vigilance.
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Italy to sell two active-duty FREMM Frigates to Greece in $700 million deal
Europe, News October 2, 2025 , by IRIA
Greece and Italy have signed a preliminary agreement for the sale of two Italian FREMM-class frigates to the Hellenic Navy, marking a major step in strengthening bilateral defense cooperation. Each frigate would cost approximately $352 million, bringing the total to around $704 million.