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Erdogan strengthens Turkiye’s defense and trade partnerships during visits to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Pakistan
Asia-Pacific, News February 14, 2025 , by IRIA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has wrapped up a three-nation tour across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan from February 10-13, 2025. The visit focused on reinforcing Turkey’s defense and trade relations with key Asian partners, aiming to strengthen strategic cooperation in both sectors.
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US defense chief declares Ukraine membership “unrealistic” during first visit to NATO headquarters
Europe, News, US February 14, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made his first visit to the NATO headquarters on February 12, 2025, to address the general assembly of NATO defense chiefs. The visit comes at a time when allies are desperately waiting for clarity from the new Trump administration on the military and financial support for Ukraine.
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Trump says he and Putin agree to begin negotiations on ending war in Ukraine
Europe, News, US February 13, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump said that he had a “lengthy and highly productive” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in which they agreed to “start negotiations” toward ending Russia’s war with Ukraine. The two leaders also agreed to meet in person, Trump said
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US, UK, Australian and Canadian air forces conduct combat readiness missions
Europe, News, US February 13, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center launched Bamboo Eagle, a joint exercise bringing together the U.S. Air Force and allied forces from the Royal UK Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and for the first time, the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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Pakistan’s multinational exercise AMAN-25 brings together 60 nations to strengthen maritime cooperation
Asia-Pacific, News February 12, 2025 , by IRIA
More than 60 countries came together to participate in Pakistan’s biennial multinational naval exercise AMAN-25, held from February 7-11, in Arabian Sea off the coast of Karachi. The exercise was aimed at strengthening maritime security and cooperation.
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NATO Military Committee Chief reviews production of long-range weapons during Ukraine visit
Europe, News February 12, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Cavo Dragone visited Ukraine on his first official foreign visit after taking the post. Admiral Dragone met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and reviewed the production of Ukraine's long-range weapons during his two-day visit.
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German forces to get hundreds of high-tech Infantry Systems in $3.2 billion deal with Rheinmetall
Europe, News February 11, 2025 , by IRIA
German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH received the largest framework contract of €3.1 billion ($3.2 billion) from the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) to provide high-tech Infantry Systems.
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Finland’s fighter jets leading NATO Air Policing mission in Iceland for first time
Europe, News February 11, 2025 , by IRIA
The Finnish Air Force deployed four F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets and about 50 personnel to Iceland to support NATO’s Air Policing mission and strengthen airborne surveillance and interception capabilities under Iceland's Peacetime Preparedness Needs (ASIC IPPN).
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Europe’s largest defense robotics production facility opens in Germany
Europe, News February 10, 2025 , by IRIA
German defense tech startup ARX Robotics has officially launched Europe’s largest production facility for military robotic systems in the Munich metropolitan region to bolster European defense capabilities.
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US Missile Defense Agency awards $2.8 billion contract for development of THAAD Weapon System
News, US February 10, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded American defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin a $2.8 billion follow-on development contract for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Weapon System, on February 6, 2025.