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Tensions flare between Pakistan and India after deadly suicide bombing kills 13 soldiers in northern Pakistan
Asia-Pacific, News June 29, 2025 , by IRIA
At least 13 Pakistani soldiers were killed and dozens injured in a deadly suicide bombing that targeted a military convoy in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali town on June 28, 2025. The explosion has sparked a new diplomatic flare-up between nuclear-armed neighbors Pakistan and India.
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Pentagon unveils $961.6 billion defense budget for 2026 with focus on military modernization
News, US June 28, 2025 , by IRIA
The Pentagon formally released its fiscal year 2026 defense budget request, seeking a record-breaking $961.6 billion as the Trump administration pushes toward a $1 trillion national security investment.
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UK to acquire nuclear-carrying F-35A fighter jets for NATO nuclear missions
Europe, News June 28, 2025 , by IRIA
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced at the NATO summit that Britain will buy at least 12 U.S.-made F-35A jets capable of carrying B61 nuclear bombs, marking its return to NATO’s airborne nuclear mission after decades.
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India rejects Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s statement over perceived bias favoring Pakistan
Asia-Pacific, News June 27, 2025 , by IRIA
Tensions within the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) erupted on June 26, 2025, when India refused to sign a joint statement during a key summit of defense ministers, alleging that the document exhibited a pro-Pakistan bias.
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Iran moves to suspend cooperation with IAEA after US and Israeli attacks
Europe, Middle East, News June 27, 2025 , by IRIA
Iran’s Guardian Council has approved a bill to suspend Tehran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog. The ratification comes after a joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign targeted Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
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NATO and Indo-Pacific partners reaffirm strategic ties during The Hague Summit
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 26, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and representatives from NATO’s Indo-Pacific partners (Australia, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand) reaffirmed their shared commitment to dialogue, cooperation, and defense preparedness during the sidelines meeting of the NATO Summit 2025.
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Japan conducts first domestic surface-to-ship missile test amid rising regional tensions
Asia-Pacific, News June 26, 2025 , by IRIA
Japan test-fired a surface-to-ship missile from its territory for the first time on June 24, 2025, marking a significant step in the nation’s military buildup. Japan’s latest military modernization efforts are driven by increasing regional tensions with China and North Korea.
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NATO summit 2025 sets ambitious 5% defense spending target amid Trump’s pressure
Europe, News, US June 25, 2025 , by IRIA
The 2025 NATO Summit, held in The Hague, focused on far-reaching implications for the future of the transatlantic alliance. The two-day meeting brought together all 32 NATO member states, top European Union officials, and key partners from Asia-Pacific.
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Norway joins GhostEye radar development program to enhance air defense capabilities
Europe, News June 25, 2025 , by IRIA
Norway has joined Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and American defense firm Raytheon, an RTX company, to develop the GhostEye radar, a cutting-edge mobile sensor for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS).
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Iran fires missiles at US base in Qatar, Trump calls for peace and claims ceasefire
Middle East, News, US June 24, 2025 , by IRIA
In a major escalation in the twelve-day-long conflict in the Middle East, Iran launched a missile strike on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on June 23, 2025. Hours into the Iranian attack, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel have agreed to a “complete and total” ceasefire.