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  Comments Off on US lawmaker proposes bill to pull United States out of NATO alliance 0

  US lawmaker proposes bill to pull United States out of NATO alliance

  News, US December 11, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced new legislation on December 9, 2025, seeking to remove the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), marking one of the most direct challenges in decades to the country’s role in the post-war security alliance.
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  Comments Off on Australia to acquire six MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft following successful air-to-air missile engagement 0

  Australia to acquire six MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft following successful air-to-air missile engagement

  Asia-Pacific, News December 11, 2025 , by IRIA

  Australia announced a $930 million contract with Boeing Defense Australia to acquire six MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft and begin development of a next-generation Block 3 variant. The acquisition plan was announced after Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force conducted a autonomous air-to-air missile engagement.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine’s Zelenskyy rejects US pressure on territorial concessions as he meets Meloni and Pope Leo in Italy 0

  Ukraine’s Zelenskyy rejects US pressure on territorial concessions as he meets Meloni and Pope Leo in Italy

  Europe, News December 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Pope Leo XIV and during his visit to Italy on December 9, 2025, continuing a week of high-level European diplomacy while firmly rejecting pressure from Washington to accept territorial concessions to Russia.
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  US approves $90.5 million sale of military vehicles to Lebanon

  Middle East, News, US December 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale of M1085A2 and M1078A2 medium tactical vehicles (MTVs) to Lebanon, in a deal valued at $90.5 million. Oshkosh Defense will serve as the principal contractor.
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  Comments Off on US and Australia deepen military integration, launch major upgrades to air, naval and missile programs 0

  US and Australia deepen military integration, launch major upgrades to air, naval and missile programs

  Asia-Pacific, News, US December 9, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. and Australia have unveiled one of the most expansive sets of alliance initiatives, following the 40th AUSMIN meeting in Washington. Both sides confirmed major steps forward in force posture, defense industrial cooperation, critical minerals supply resilience, and long-term implementation of the AUKUS partnership.
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  Canada to spend $2.68 billion on air strike weapons from US

  Americas, News, US December 9, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United States has approved a possible $2.68 billion sale of air strike weapons and related equipment to Canada, marking one of Ottawa’s largest recent investments in advanced precision-guided munitions and enhancing its long-term air defense posture.
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  Comments Off on Russia terminates decades-old military pacts with Portugal, France and Canada 0

  Russia terminates decades-old military pacts with Portugal, France and Canada

  Europe, News December 8, 2025 , by IRIA

  Russia has terminated three longstanding military cooperation agreements with Canada, France, and Portugal. The agreements, signed between 1989 and 2000, were declared no longer strategically relevant by Russian authorities.
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  Comments Off on US approves $301 million sale of 100 JASSM-ER missiles to Italy 0

  US approves $301 million sale of 100 JASSM-ER missiles to Italy

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

  The United States has approved a possible $301 million sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) to Italy, following a determination issued by the State Department. Washington said the sale will improve Italy’s ability to meet present and future threats by adding stand-off capability for its fighter aircraft, including F-35 aircraft.
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  Comments Off on Zelenskyy holds ‘very constructive’ call with Trump’s envoy as US-Ukraine peace talks advance 0

  Zelenskyy holds ‘very constructive’ call with Trump’s envoy as US-Ukraine peace talks advance

  Europe, News, US December 7, 2025 , by IRIA

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he held a “very constructive” and “substantive” call with Donald Trump’s peace envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the U.S. president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as negotiations led by Washington continue in an effort to shape a potential agreement to end Russia’s war.
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  Comments Off on Norway to spend $6.4 billion on two additional submarines and long-range strike capability 0

  Norway to spend $6.4 billion on two additional submarines and long-range strike capability

  Europe, News December 6, 2025 , by IRIA

  Norway announced plans to buy two additional submarines and invest in long-range precision strike systems as part of a major military expansion driven by increased Russian military activity in northern waters.

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