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  Comments Off on Hungary’s veto stalls EU sanctions on Russia and $106 billion Ukraine support plan 0

  Hungary’s veto stalls EU sanctions on Russia and $106 billion Ukraine support plan

  Europe, News February 24, 2026 , by IRIA

  Hungary maintained its veto on new European Union sanctions against Russia and a $106.11 billion financial
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  Comments Off on Italy considers 60% expansion in military to meet NATO requirements under new $7 billion defense plan 0

  Italy considers 60% expansion in military to meet NATO requirements under new $7 billion defense plan

  Europe, News February 22, 2026 , by IRIA

  Italy is reviewing plans to increase its military personnel by more than 60% over the next 18 years.
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  Comments Off on Germany’s Rheinmetall unveils FV-014 loitering munition with 100 km strike range in NATO demonstration 0

  Germany’s Rheinmetall unveils FV-014 loitering munition with 100 km strike range in NATO demonstration

  Europe, News February 20, 2026 , by IRIA

  German defense firm Rheinmetall released live-fire footage on February 19, 2026, showcasing its new FV-014
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  Comments Off on NATO Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise tests rapid response capabilities across Germany and Baltic Sea 0

  NATO Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise tests rapid response capabilities across Germany and Baltic Sea

  Europe, News February 19, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise, one of the alliance’s most significant drills, has brought together
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  Comments Off on French President Macron visits India to advance Rafale jets deal and strategic ties 0

  French President Macron visits India to advance Rafale jets deal and strategic ties

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 19, 2026 , by IRIA

  French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in India on February 17, 2026, for a three-day state visit aimed
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  Comments Off on Sweden becomes first NATO country to order Rheinmetall’s SeaSnake 30 naval weapon system 0

  Sweden becomes first NATO country to order Rheinmetall’s SeaSnake 30 naval weapon system

  Europe, News February 18, 2026 , by IRIA

  Sweden has ordered eight SeaSnake 30 remote-controlled naval gun systems from Rheinmetall to equip the
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  Comments Off on Saudi Arabia to acquire four C-27J maritime patrol aircraft from Italy 0

  Saudi Arabia to acquire four C-27J maritime patrol aircraft from Italy

  Europe, Middle East, News February 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  Saudi Arabia has signed a contract with the Italian defense and aerospace company Leonardo to acquire
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  Comments Off on Estonia signs contract to acquire 12 additional Caesar self-propelled howitzers from France 0

  Estonia signs contract to acquire 12 additional Caesar self-propelled howitzers from France

  Europe, News February 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  Estonia has signed a new contract with France and defense manufacturer KNDS to acquire 12 additional
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  Comments Off on US and Iran to hold second round of nuclear talks in Geneva mediated by Oman 0

  US and Iran to hold second round of nuclear talks in Geneva mediated by Oman

  Europe, Middle East, News, US February 16, 2026 , by IRIA

  Iran and the United States are preparing for a second round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program
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  Comments Off on World leaders attend Munich Security Conference to discuss conflicts, alliances and emerging threats 0

  World leaders attend Munich Security Conference to discuss conflicts, alliances and emerging threats

  Europe, News February 15, 2026 , by IRIA

  World leaders, defense ministers, diplomats, and military officials gathered in Munich for the annual

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