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Turkiye launches third indigenously developed Reis-class advanced submarine
Europe, Middle East, News June 3, 2025 , by IRIA
The Turkish Ministry of Defense has officially launched its third Reis-class submarine, the TCG Murat Reis (S-332), during a high-profile ceremony at the Golcuk Naval Shipyard in Kocaeli.
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Ukraine claims to have hit more than 40 Russian bombers in major drone attack
Europe, News June 2, 2025 , by IRIA
Ukraine launched a high-impact operation on June 1, 2025, that targeted key Russian air bases deep inside Russian territory, reportedly damaging or destroying more than 40 military aircraft, including strategic bombers used to launch long-range missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.
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Defense Chiefs from US, Australia, Japan, and Philippines announce new defense initiatives in Singapore meeting
Asia-Pacific, News, US June 2, 2025 , by IRIA
Defense leaders from the United States, Australia, Japan, and the Philippines met in Singapore at the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 to reaffirm their shared commitment to a “free and open Indo-Pacific” amid escalating concerns over China's activities in the region.
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US warns of China’s military ambitions as France calls for coalition at high-stakes Shangri-La Dialogue 2025
Asia-Pacific, News June 1, 2025 , by IRIA
The Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore witnessed a convergence of escalating geopolitical rivalries, shifting alliances, and diplomatic maneuvers as world leaders gathered for Asia’s premier defense summit.
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UK to invest $1.35 billion on digital battlefield system and new cyber command by 2027
Europe, News May 31, 2025 , by IRIA
The UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) has announced a massive investment of more than $1.27 billion in a state-of-the-art battlefield system dubbed the “Digital Targeting Web”.
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EU unveils Black Sea security strategy to counter Russian threat
Europe, News May 31, 2025 , by IRIA
The European Union has unveiled a comprehensive security strategy for the Black Sea region. The new strategy is designed to counter rising threats from Russia, enhance infrastructure resilience, and deepen partnerships with key regional players.
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South Korean Navy surveillance plane crashes during training, killing all four crew members
Asia-Pacific, News May 30, 2025 , by IRIA
A South Korean Navy P-3C Orion turboprop surveillance plane crashed on May 29, 2025, in the southeastern coastal city of Pohang, killing all four personnel on board. The crash occurred on a mountain near a residential area, according to authorities and eyewitnesses.
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Turkiye, Pakistan, and Azerbaijan vow stronger defense and strategic partnership at Lachin trilateral summit
Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, News May 30, 2025 , by IRIA
Azerbaijani President Aliyev, Turkish President Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif convened for a trilateral summit in Lachin, to forge a commitment to sovereignty, regional stability, and cooperation in defense, energy, trade, and technology.
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Western countries remove range restrictions on Ukraine’s use of weapons, prompting fierce response from Russia
Europe, News May 29, 2025 , by IRIA
Germany announced that Western nations have lifted the range restrictions on the missiles and long-range weapons supplied to Ukraine. This means that Ukraine is now allowed to use Western weapons to target military installations inside Russian territory.
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India approves prototype development for indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet
Asia-Pacific, News May 29, 2025 , by IRIA
India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh approved the development of a fifth-generation fighter jet prototype on May 27, 2025. Its approval comes just weeks after a deadly four-day aerial conflict with neighboring Pakistan.