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  Comments Off on Romania tests AI-powered interceptor drones amid rising threats near Ukrainian border 0

  Romania tests AI-powered interceptor drones amid rising threats near Ukrainian border

  Europe, News April 25, 2026 , by IRIA

  Romania tested its new AI-powered interceptor drones in an effort to accelerate its air defenses as the
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  Comments Off on Germany signs multi-billion-euro deal with Rheinmetall for FV-014 loitering munitions, enabling large-scale drone deployment 0

  Germany signs multi-billion-euro deal with Rheinmetall for FV-014 loitering munitions, enabling large-scale drone deployment

  Europe, News April 24, 2026 , by IRIA

  Germany’s defense giant Rheinmetall has signed a major framework agreement, expected to be worth billions
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  Comments Off on NATO Chief Rutte holds key talks in Turkiye ahead of NATO’s Ankara Summit 2026 0

  NATO Chief Rutte holds key talks in Turkiye ahead of NATO’s Ankara Summit 2026

  Europe, Middle East, News April 23, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Ankara on April 21, 2024, for high-level meetings with Turkish
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  Comments Off on US approves $11.9 billion Aegis combat system sale for German F127 frigates 0

  US approves $11.9 billion Aegis combat system sale for German F127 frigates

  Europe, News, US April 22, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States has approved a possible $11.9 billion sale of the Aegis system to Germany, bolstering
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  Comments Off on EU invests $1.26 billion in 57 defense projects focusing on drones, AI, and Ukraine cooperation 0

  EU invests $1.26 billion in 57 defense projects focusing on drones, AI, and Ukraine cooperation

  Europe, News April 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  The European Commission has announced a €1.07 billion ($1.26 billion) investment in 57 defense projects
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  Comments Off on Ukraine signs $3.7 billion Patriot missiles contract with US defense firm RTX 0

  Ukraine signs $3.7 billion Patriot missiles contract with US defense firm RTX

  Europe, News, US April 16, 2026 , by IRIA

  RTX subsidiary Raytheon has signed a $3.7 billion contract to supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense
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  Comments Off on NATO allies reject Trump’s Iran blockade plan, push for post-war shipping mission 0

  NATO allies reject Trump’s Iran blockade plan, push for post-war shipping mission

  Europe, Middle East, News, US April 14, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO allies said they would not take part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade Iranian
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  Comments Off on Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez urges China to play a greater role in global affairs during Beijing visit 0

  Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez urges China to play a greater role in global affairs during Beijing visit

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 14, 2026 , by IRIA

  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on China to take on a greater role in global affairs, including
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  Comments Off on Hungary votes for change as Peter Magyar wins election, ending Orban’s 16-year rule 0

  Hungary votes for change as Peter Magyar wins election, ending Orban’s 16-year rule

  Europe, News April 13, 2026 , by IRIA

  Hungary’s long-serving prime minister, Viktor Orban, has lost power after 16 years, following a decisive
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  Comments Off on UK Prime Minister Starmer visits Gulf states, coordinates with Trump on reopening Strait of Hormuz 0

  UK Prime Minister Starmer visits Gulf states, coordinates with Trump on reopening Strait of Hormuz

  Europe, Middle East, News April 11, 2026 , by IRIA

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrapped up a three-day tour of Gulf states with a series of high-level

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