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China, Russia, and Iran conducting joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News March 11, 2025 , by IRIA
The navies of China, Russia, and Iran are conducting joint military exercises off the coast of Iran in the Gulf of Oman this week, marking another display of their deepening defense cooperation.
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Mark Carney elected Canada’s new prime minister, vows Canada will never be part of US
Americas, News March 10, 2025 , by IRIA
Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, is set to become Canada’s next prime minister after securing a decisive victory in the Liberal Party leadership race.
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Italy’s Leonardo and Turkish defense firm Baykar partner to develop advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems
Europe, News March 10, 2025 , by IRIA
Leading defense manufacturers Leonardo and Baykar signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly produce next-generation Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The collaboration marks a key step in European defense, with demand expected to hit $100 billion in a decade.
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NATO Allies deployed mobile command and control DARS system for Ramstein Dust exercise
Europe, News March 10, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO's Deployable Air Command and Control Center (DACCC) in Poggio Renatico, Italy, has deployed the mobile DARS (Deployable Air Control Centre, Recognized Air Picture Production Centre, Sensor Fusion Post) system to Germany and Netherlands for the Ramstein Dust exercise.
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European leaders back Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction, urge Israel for ceasefire and humanitarian aid
Europe, Middle East, News March 9, 2025 , by IRIA
Foreign ministers of UK, Germany, France, and Italy issued a joint statement urging Israel to fulfill its international obligations regarding the provision of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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More than 1000 people killed in Syria as security forces clash with pro-Assad fighters
Middle East, News March 9, 2025 , by IRIA
Syria’s coastal regions have been gripped by a surge of violence, with reports indicating that gunmen and security forces linked to the country’s new Islamist rulers have killed more than 1000 people, including women and children from the Alawite minority.
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US Defense Secretary Hegseth praises UK for leading Europe on Ukraine issue as US shifts its policy
Europe, News, US March 8, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commended the United Kingdom for its leadership in supporting Ukraine and taking a more active role in European security, as he met with UK Defense Secretary John Healey for a high-level meeting at the Pentagon on March 6, 2025.
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South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop bombs on civilian homes, injuring 29
Asia-Pacific, News March 8, 2025 , by IRIA
A military exercise meant to showcase South Korea’s combat readiness took a disastrous turn on March 6, 2025, when two fighter jets accidentally bombed civilian areas, injuring at least 29 people and destroying multiple buildings.
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France considers extending nuclear protection to European allies amid growing rift with US
Europe, News March 7, 2025 , by IRIA
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France is open to extending its nuclear deterrence to its European allies, emphasizing the need for Europe to be prepared for a future in which the U.S. may not offer the same level of support in the Ukraine-Russia war.
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US Air Force advances uncrewed fighter program with next-generation aircraft
News, US March 7, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. Air Force advances uncrewed fighter program by officially designating two Mission Design Series aircraft under its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, the YFQ-42A from General Atomics and the YFQ-44A from Anduril Industries.