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  Comments Off on Italian and German shipbuilders sign agreement to build next-generation submarines for Philippines 0

  Italian and German shipbuilders sign agreement to build next-generation submarines for Philippines

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 20, 2025 , by IRIA

  Italy’s largest shipbuilder, Fincantieri, and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have announced
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  Comments Off on China’s Xi visits Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia to promote free trade and regional cooperation 0

  China’s Xi visits Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia to promote free trade and regional cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, News April 16, 2025 , by IRIA

  In a strategic move to bolster China's influence in Southeast Asia amidst escalating trade tensions with
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  Comments Off on South Korea’s Hanwha partners with General Atomics to develop ship-operated military drone systems 0

  South Korea’s Hanwha partners with General Atomics to develop ship-operated military drone systems

  Asia-Pacific, News, US April 12, 2025 , by IRIA

  South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has started a strategic partnership with U.S.-based drone manufacturer
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  Comments Off on Trump pauses tariffs on allies after market meltdown but doubles down on China 0

  Trump pauses tariffs on allies after market meltdown but doubles down on China

  Asia-Pacific, News, US April 11, 2025 , by IRIA

  In a dramatic policy shift, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary easing of the sweeping
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  Comments Off on Turkiye begins construction of three corvettes for Malaysian Navy 0

  Turkiye begins construction of three corvettes for Malaysian Navy

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 11, 2025 , by IRIA

  Turkish defense company STM hosted a keel-laying ceremony in Istanbul for three new corvettes being built
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  Comments Off on Spanish Prime Minister visits Vietnam to bolster trade and defense ties amid US tarrif tensions 0

  Spanish Prime Minister visits Vietnam to bolster trade and defense ties amid US tarrif tensions

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez embarked on his inaugural official visit to Vietnam on April 8,
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  Comments Off on US approves sales of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines for $5.58 billion 0

  US approves sales of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines for $5.58 billion

  Asia-Pacific, News, US April 8, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United States has approved a sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, a transaction valued
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  Comments Off on Japan signs $216 million missile development deal with Mitsubishi to bolster national defense 0

  Japan signs $216 million missile development deal with Mitsubishi to bolster national defense

  Asia-Pacific, News April 7, 2025 , by IRIA

  Japan's Ministry of Defense awarded Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) a $216 million contract to develop
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  Comments Off on India and Sri Lanka strengthen defense and energy ties during Modi’s visit to Colombo 0

  India and Sri Lanka strengthen defense and energy ties during Modi’s visit to Colombo

  Asia-Pacific, News April 7, 2025 , by IRIA

  In a significant diplomatic and strategic move, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a three-day
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  Comments Off on Trump’s ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ take effect, sending shockwaves through global trade system 0

  Trump’s ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ take effect, sending shockwaves through global trade system

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US April 4, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United States’ sweeping reciprocal tariffs have marked a significant shift in trade policy and

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