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US Vice President JD Vance visits Armenia and Azerbaijan to advance peace and discuss energy deals
Asia-Pacific, News, US February 11, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Vice President JD Vance conducted a high-profile visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan, aiming to consolidate a fragile U.S.-brokered peace process between the South Caucasus rivals while expanding economic, energy, and security partnerships across the region.
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South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and Estonia’s Frankenburg to jointly develop counter-drone systems
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 11, 2026 , by IRIA
Hanwha Aerospace has announced a new partnership with Frankenburg, an Estonian defense company, to develop counter-drone technology for future land combat systems, highlighting growing international cooperation in response to the rising threat of unmanned aerial systems on modern battlefields.
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Iran signals willingness to dilute highly enriched uranium if sanctions are lifted
Middle East, News February 10, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran has said it could dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium if all sanctions against the country are lifted, signaling possible flexibility in renewed negotiations with the United States.
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Germany signs IRIS-T missile contract with Diehl to replenish stocks and bolster air defense
Europe, News February 10, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany has signed new contracts with Diehl Defense to procure guided missiles from the IRIS-T family for the German Armed Forces, covering both air-to-air and ground-based air defense requirements.
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party claims landslide victory in snap election
Asia-Pacific, News February 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party has won a landslide victory in Japan’s general election, securing a supermajority in the powerful lower house of parliament. The result gives her government strong control over legislation and a clear political mandate for the coming years.
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Denmark deploys F-35 jets alongside US and Canada for NORAD air defense missions in North Atlantic
Europe, News, US February 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Danish F-35 fighter jets were deployed alongside U.S. and Canadian forces across the Arctic and the North Atlantic as part of Operation Noble Defender, an annual air defense exercise conducted by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
Comments Off on Spanish Navy deploys all five of its F-100 frigates in key NATO and allied operations 0

Spanish Navy deploys all five of its F-100 frigates in key NATO and allied operations
Europe, News February 8, 2026 , by IRIA
The Spanish Navy has deployed all five of its F-100 Alvaro de Bazan-class frigates at the same time for NATO and allied operations, marking a rare operational milestone as the fleet operates simultaneously across multiple national and international missions.
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Iran and US hold indirect talks in Oman focused exclusively on nuclear issue
Middle East, News, US February 7, 2026 , by IRIA
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that indirect talks with the United States officials in Oman on February 6, 2026, were a “good start” that “can also have a good continuation.” The two sides have resumed nuclear diplomacy amid deep mistrust and regional tensions..
Comments Off on Sweden deploys fighter jets in Iceland to lead NATO’s air policing mission for first time 0

Sweden deploys fighter jets in Iceland to lead NATO’s air policing mission for first time
Europe, News February 7, 2026 , by IRIA
Sweden has deployed six JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets and more than 110 personnel to Keflavik Air Base in Iceland, marking the first time the country has led NATO’s Icelandic air policing mission since joining the alliance in March 2024.
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US, EU and Japan plan minerals cooperation during Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting in Washington
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US February 6, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States unveiled a critical minerals partnership with the European Union and Japan during the Critical Minerals Ministerial gathering in Washington on February 4, 2026, to increase their economic and national security by jointly enhancing resilience in critical minerals supply chains.