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Israel launches major strike against Iran targeting nuclear and military infrastructure, killing key Iranian officials
Middle East, News June 13, 2025 , by IRIA
Israeli forces launched a major airstrike on early Friday morning against Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure, claiming the operation is aimed at neutralizing the "existential threat" posed by Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
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US Air Force tests Quicksink ship-killing missile using B-2 Spirit stealth bomber
News, US June 13, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. Air Force has successfully tested a smaller, more agile version of its ship-killing "Quicksink" precision bomb. The 500-pound version of the weapon, developed from a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), was dropped by a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber over the Gulf Test Range off the coast of Florida, the Air Force announced in a statement on June 4.
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US and China officials finalize trade framework and restore fragile truce after talks in London
Asia-Pacific, News, US June 12, 2025 , by IRIA
Senior U.S. and Chinese officials have announced a breakthrough after two days of intense, closed-door talks held at Lancaster House in London, a historic mansion near Buckingham Palace.
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Los Angeles imposes curfew amid nationwide protests over Trump’s military deployment and immigration crackdown
News, US June 12, 2025 , by IRIA
Los Angeles officials imposed an emergency curfew in the heart of downtown following five consecutive days of intensifying protests over President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
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Putin approves long-term maritime strategy to restore global power status of Russian Navy
Europe, News June 11, 2025 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed off on an extensive and long-term revamp of Russia’s naval forces, aiming to fully restore the country’s status as a preeminent global maritime power.
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Israel deports Gaza humanitarian aid ship activists, including Greta Thunberg, after intercepting Freedom Flotilla
Europe, Middle East, News June 11, 2025 , by IRIA
Israeli authorities have confirmed that Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 others aboard the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen are being deported after their vessel was intercepted in international waters and towed to Ashdod.
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Explosion at US Kadena Air Base in Okinawa injures 4 Japanese military personnel
Asia-Pacific, News, US June 10, 2025 , by IRIA
An explosion at a munitions storage facility within the U.S. Kadena Air Base on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa injured four members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) on June 9, 2025.
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Philippines orders 12 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea in $700 million deal
Asia-Pacific, News June 10, 2025 , by IRIA
The Philippine Department of National Defense has finalized a second deal with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the purchase of 12 new FA-50 light combat aircraft in a package valued at $700 million.
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UK and US defense firms to support development of next-generation air defense system for British Army
Europe, News, US June 9, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. leading defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United Kingdom's Marshall Land Systems to advance command and control hardware solutions and boost UK's air defense capabilities.
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Pentagon awards $5 billion contract to accelerate Virginia-class submarine production and boost ship readiness
News, US June 9, 2025 , by IRIA
Pentagon’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded a $5 billion contract to six small businesses to speed up delivery of weapons systems and parts for U.S Navy Virginia-class submarines and active surface ships and enhancing maritime readiness.