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  Comments Off on Sweden deploys fighter jets in Iceland to lead NATO’s air policing mission for first time 0

  Sweden deploys fighter jets in Iceland to lead NATO’s air policing mission for first time

  Europe, News February 7, 2026 , by IRIA

  Sweden has deployed six JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets and more than 110 personnel to Keflavik Air Base in
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  Comments Off on US, EU and Japan plan minerals cooperation during Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting in Washington 0

  US, EU and Japan plan minerals cooperation during Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting in Washington

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US February 6, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States unveiled a critical minerals partnership with the European Union and Japan during the
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  Comments Off on Russia and Ukraine swap 314 prisoners after trilateral talks with US in UAE 0

  Russia and Ukraine swap 314 prisoners after trilateral talks with US in UAE

  Europe, News February 6, 2026 , by IRIA

  Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 314 prisoners of war, 157 from each side, on February 5, 2026.
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  Comments Off on EU approves $106 billion loan to sustain Ukraine’s war effort through 2027 0

  EU approves $106 billion loan to sustain Ukraine’s war effort through 2027

  Europe, News February 5, 2026 , by IRIA

  The European Union approved the legal framework on February 4, 2026, for a $106 billion (€90 billion)
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  Comments Off on KNDS France secures order for 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg 0

  KNDS France secures order for 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg

  Europe, News February 5, 2026 , by IRIA

  KNDS France has received orders to manufacture 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg under
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  Comments Off on Poland signs $4.3 billion deal with Kongsberg-led consortium for counter-drone air defense system 0

  Poland signs $4.3 billion deal with Kongsberg-led consortium for counter-drone air defense system

  Europe, News February 3, 2026 , by IRIA

  Poland’s Ministry of National Defense has concluded a contract with a consortium comprising Norway’s
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  Comments Off on Turkiye begins construction of first naval support ship for Portugal in landmark defense export to NATO ally 0

  Turkiye begins construction of first naval support ship for Portugal in landmark defense export to NATO ally

  Europe, Middle East, News February 2, 2026 , by IRIA

  Turkiye’s STM laid keel for Portugal’s naval support ship at Ada Shipyard in Istanbul, marking a
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  Comments Off on Norway to buy South Korea’s Chunmoo multiple-launch rocket system in $2 billion deal 0

  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
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  Comments Off on UK Prime Minister Starmer meets President Xi Jinping in China to discuss trade and reset ties 0

  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
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  Comments Off on EU designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as ‘terrorist organization’ 0

  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

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