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Estonia signs contract to acquire 12 additional Caesar self-propelled howitzers from France
Europe, News February 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Estonia has signed a new contract with France and defense manufacturer KNDS to acquire 12 additional Caesar wheeled self-propelled howitzers. The purchase will double the country’s inventory of the French-made artillery systems.
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US and Iran to hold second round of nuclear talks in Geneva mediated by Oman
Europe, Middle East, News, US February 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran and the United States are preparing for a second round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program next week in Geneva, as both sides signal cautious openness to diplomacy while simultaneously escalating pressure and demands.
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Australia commits $2.76 billion for nuclear submarine shipyard facility
Asia-Pacific, News February 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia has announced that it will spend $2.76 billion (AUD $3.9 billion) to begin building a major submarine construction yard to support its nuclear-powered fleet under the AUKUS pact with the United States and the United Kingdom, reinforcing Canberra’s long-term military modernization and alignment with Washington and London.
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World leaders attend Munich Security Conference to discuss conflicts, alliances and emerging threats
Europe, News February 15, 2026 , by IRIA
World leaders, defense ministers, diplomats, and military officials gathered in Munich for the annual Munich Security Conference, widely regarded as the world’s leading forum for debating international security challenges.
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US to deploy its second and world’s largest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Middle East
Middle East, News February 14, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump said on February 13, 2026, that the United States will deploy a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, a move aimed at increasing military pressure on Iran as Washington pushes for a new agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program.
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European leaders agree to back ‘Buy European’ policy to protect strategic industries at EU Summit
Europe, News February 14, 2026 , by IRIA
European Union leaders agree to move forward with a targeted “Buy European” policy aimed at protecting key industrial sectors at a full-day informal summit on February 12, 2026, in Belgium.
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Two US Navy ships collide in Caribbean during resupply operation, injuring two sailors
News, US February 13, 2026 , by IRIA
Two U.S. Navy vessels operating as part of a major U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean Sea collided during a resupply maneuver on February 12, 2026, leaving two service members with minor injuries. No major damage was reported by the U.S. Southern Command.
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NATO defense ministers discuss alliance priorities and vision for European-led “NATO 3.0”
Europe, News February 13, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO defense ministers met in Brussels on February 12, 2026, to project unity after weeks of tension within the alliance. Ministers stressed that support for Ukraine remains their top priority even as NATO expands its focus to the Arctic. The ministers also debated a more European-led future for the Alliance.
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German-British startup tests hypersonic missile prototype as Europe pushes for sovereign strike capability
Europe, News February 12, 2026 , by IRIA
A German startup, Hypersonica, said it has taken a major step toward building Europe’s first privately funded sovereign hypersonic strike system after successfully testing a missile prototype that exceeded Mach 6 and flew more than 300 kilometers during a launch in Norway.
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NATO launches “Arctic Sentry” mission to boost coordination and deterrence in Arctic region
Europe, News February 12, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO launched a new military initiative on February 11, 2026, in the Arctic and the High North aimed at strengthening coordination, surveillance, and deterrence across the alliance’s northern flank, formally activating plans that had been under preparation in recent weeks.