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US and UK forces test counter-drone systems during Project Flytrap exercise
Europe, News, US August 5, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. and British troops collaborated in Poland at the Project Flytrap 4.0 to evaluate emerging technologies aimed at countering unmanned aerial systems (UAS) on the battlefield. The fourth round of Project Flytrap involves soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment and the British Army’s 1st Royal Yorkshire Regiment.
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Iran’s president visits Pakistan to secure trade and security agreements, strengthen regional cooperation
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News August 5, 2025 , by IRIA
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Pakistan on a two-day official visit starting on August 3, 2025, which both countries hailed as the beginning of a “new chapter” in their longstanding bilateral relationship.
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China and Russia launch joint naval drills in Sea of Japan
Asia-Pacific, News August 4, 2025 , by IRIA
China and Russia started Joint Sea-2025 exercises on August 3, 2025, near the Russian port city of Vladivostok in the Sea of Japan, to show military coordination and political alignment.
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Poland signs $6.7 billion deal with South Korea for K2 Black Panther tanks and support vehicles
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News August 4, 2025 , by IRIA
Poland has signed a major defense contract with South Korea to acquire an additional batch of 180 K2 Black Panther main battle tanks and 81 accompanying vehicles, in a move aimed at significantly expanding the country’s tracked vehicle fleet amid regional security concerns.
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Trump orders repositioning of US nuclear submarines amid tensions with Russia
Europe, News, US August 3, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the repositioning of two nuclear-powered submarines in response to what he called “highly provocative statements” by Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev, as the two leaders ramp up their war of words over nuclear threats and the Ukraine conflict.
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Lockheed and Raytheon secure $8 billion in missile contracts for US allied nations
News, US August 2, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded two major defense contracts, totaling nearly $8 billion, to Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, supporting the supply of advanced missile systems to allied nations.
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Trump’s special envoy visits Israel and Gaza amid rising death toll, starvation, and humanitarian crisis
Middle East, News, US August 2, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, made a rare and high-profile visit to both Israel and the Gaza Strip on July 31, 2025, as the White House faces mounting pressure over Israel’s handling of humanitarian aid and the growing number of starvation-related deaths in Gaza.
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Pakistan receives first batch of Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopters
Asia-Pacific, News August 1, 2025 , by IRIA
Pakistan Army has received the first batch of Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopters. Pakistan Army videos and photos showed helicopters bearing Army Aviation Corps markings and serial number “786-301” on its fuselage and tail.
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UK and Oman pledge to strengthen ties through energy, defense, and technology cooperation
Europe, Middle East, News August 1, 2025 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said met in London on July 30, 2025, to strengthen cooperation in energy, defense, security, and technology, according to a statement from Downing Street.
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EU countries seek $146 billion in loans to boost defense procurement
Europe, News July 31, 2025 , by IRIA
Eighteen European Union member states have signaled interest in securing approximately €127 billion ($146 billion) in EU-backed loans aimed at strengthening defense procurement, the European Commission announced on July 30, 2025.