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  US Defense Secretary Hegseth praises UK for leading Europe on Ukraine issue as US shifts its policy

  Europe, News, US March 8, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commended the United Kingdom for its leadership in supporting Ukraine and taking a more active role in European security, as he met with UK Defense Secretary John Healey for a high-level meeting at the Pentagon on March 6, 2025.
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  South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop bombs on civilian homes, injuring 29

  Asia-Pacific, News March 8, 2025 , by IRIA

  A military exercise meant to showcase South Korea’s combat readiness took a disastrous turn on March 6, 2025, when two fighter jets accidentally bombed civilian areas, injuring at least 29 people and destroying multiple buildings.
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  Comments Off on France considers extending nuclear protection to European allies amid growing rift with US 0

  France considers extending nuclear protection to European allies amid growing rift with US

  Europe, News March 7, 2025 , by IRIA

  French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France is open to extending its nuclear deterrence to its European allies, emphasizing the need for Europe to be prepared for a future in which the U.S. may not offer the same level of support in the Ukraine-Russia war.
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  Comments Off on US Air Force advances uncrewed fighter program with next-generation aircraft 0

  US Air Force advances uncrewed fighter program with next-generation aircraft

  News, US March 7, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Air Force advances uncrewed fighter program by officially designating two Mission Design Series aircraft under its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, the YFQ-42A from General Atomics and the YFQ-44A from Anduril Industries.
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  1 Comment on Arab leaders endorse Egypt’s $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan, countering Trump’s Riviera proposal 0

  Arab leaders endorse Egypt’s $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan, countering Trump’s Riviera proposal

  Middle East, News March 6, 2025 , by IRIA

  Arab leaders, at a key summit in Cairo, have adopted Egypt’s comprehensive $53 billion reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip — a direct counterproposal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial vision of turning Gaza into a “Middle East Riviera.”
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  Comments Off on Norway receives three more F-35 stealth fighter jets to bolster aerial defense 0

  Norway receives three more F-35 stealth fighter jets to bolster aerial defense

  Europe, News March 6, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Royal Norwegian Air Force has taken another step toward completing its state-of-the-art F-35 fighter fleet, with three more F-35A Lightning II aircraft arriving in Norway.
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  Comments Off on EU chief proposes €800 billion defense plan to rearm Europe amid rising security threats 0

  EU chief proposes €800 billion defense plan to rearm Europe amid rising security threats

  Europe, News March 5, 2025 , by IRIA

  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled an ambitious €800 billion ($841.5 billion) defense plan to bolster Europe’s military capabilities in the wake of evolving geopolitical landscape and the recent suspension of U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on Trump triggers trade war with high tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, sparking retaliatory tariffs 0

  Trump triggers trade war with high tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, sparking retaliatory tariffs

  Americas, Asia-Pacific, News, US March 5, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and 20% tariff on Chinese goods, officially took effect on March 4, 2025, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions between the U.S. and its major trading partners
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  Comments Off on UK orders $2 billion worth of air defense missiles for Ukraine 0

  UK orders $2 billion worth of air defense missiles for Ukraine

  Europe, News March 4, 2025 , by IRIA

  The British government announced on March 3, 2025, that it has placed a major order worth up to $2 billion with Thales to supply more than 5,000 air defense missiles for Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on Turkey successfully tests Akinci drone with domestic AESA radar 0

  Turkey successfully tests Akinci drone with domestic AESA radar

  Middle East, News March 4, 2025 , by IRIA

  Turkey has successfully flight-tested the Murad 100-A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar aboard its Akinci long-range combat drone. This milestone marks a significant advancement in the country's defense capabilities.

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