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US Space Force awards $1.2 billion contract to BAE Systems for development of 10 missile tracking satellites
News, US June 5, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. Space Force has awarded BAE Systems a $1.2 billion contract to build 10 cutting-edge satellites for its Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Missile Warning and Tracking program.
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Ukraine claims it struck bridge linking Crimea to Russia with underwater explosives
Europe, News June 4, 2025 , by IRIA
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claimed on June 3, 2025, that it conducted a new attack on the Crimea Bridge across the Kerch Strait, which connects the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula to Russia. Ukraine used underwater explosives to carry out the attack which “severely damaged” the base of the bridge supports.
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US Navy awards $536 million contract to Raytheon for advanced SPY-6 radars
News, US June 4, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Navy has awarded defense manufacturer, Raytheon, an RTX business, a $536 million contract to support the continued development and deployment of the SPY-6 radar family. Raytheon is expected to complete the work under this contract by May 2026.
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Leaders of NATO’s Eastern Flank meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy ahead of crucial Hague summit
Europe, News June 3, 2025 , by IRIA
The leaders of NATO’s eastern flank countries, the Baltic states, and the five Nordic nations gathered in Vilnius on June 2, 2025, for a high-level summit aimed at forging a common position ahead of NATO’s crucial June 24–25 meeting in The Hague.
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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.