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Norway to buy South Korea’s Chunmoo multiple-launch rocket system in $2 billion deal
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Norway has selected South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to supply the army with long-range precision artillery in a deal valued at about $2 billion, choosing the Chunmoo multiple-launch rocket system over competing offers from European and U.S. suppliers.
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Turkish and Iranian foreign ministers meet as Turkiye pushes mediation amid US-Iran tensions
Middle East, News January 31, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on January 30, 2026, to intensify Turkiye’s diplomatic efforts to prevent a military escalation between the United States and Iran.
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US and Bangladesh expand defense cooperation as military leaders meet in Dhaka
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 31, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. and Bangladesh have moved to deepen military cooperation following the successful conclusion of the follow-up discussions of the Ninth Bangladesh-U.S. Land Forces Talks (LFT) 2026, held over two days at Dhaka Cantonment.
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UK Prime Minister Starmer meets President Xi Jinping in China to discuss trade and reset ties
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 30, 2026 , by IRIA
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in China on January 28, 2026, for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as both sides signaled a thaw in relations following years of diplomatic strain.
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EU designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as ‘terrorist organization’
Europe, Middle East, News January 30, 2026 , by IRIA
The European Union has agreed to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, ending years of internal division and escalating pressure on Tehran amid ongoing protests.
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US Secretary of State Rubio faces Senate scrutiny on Venezuela policy, declines to rule out future military action
News, US January 29, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that the Trump administration is prepared to use additional military force against Venezuela if its interim leadership fails to meet U.S. expectations, as he testified for the first time before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee since the removal of Maduro.
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Syria’s Ahmed Al-Sharaa visits Russia to meet Putin and secure military cooperation
Europe, Middle East, News January 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Moscow on January 28, 2026, with talks focused on the future of Russia’s military presence in Syria and the broader direction of bilateral relations.
Comments Off on USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrives in Middle East from Indo-Pacific amid rising Iran tensions 0

USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrives in Middle East from Indo-Pacific amid rising Iran tensions
Middle East, News, US January 28, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group have entered the Middle East after being redirected from an Indo-Pacific deployment, underscoring Washington’s growing focus on the region amid rising tensions with Iran.
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NATO chief faces backlash after warning Europe against breaking security dependence on US
Europe, News January 28, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has triggered a sharp political backlash across Europe after bluntly dismissing calls for the continent to pursue strategic independence from the United States in security and defense matters.
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Taiwan conducts dive testing of first domestically built Hai Kun submarine
Asia-Pacific, News January 27, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, the Hai Kun, also known as the Narwhal, entered a new and critical phase of testing with the start of underwater dive trials. Hai Kun conducted its sixth sea acceptance and first dive test off the coast near Kaohsiung Harbor.