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  Comments Off on US Marine Corps awards up to $404 million contract to Kongsberg for Naval Strike Missile systems 0

  US Marine Corps awards up to $404 million contract to Kongsberg for Naval Strike Missile systems

  Europe, News, US September 29, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Marine Corps has signed a framework agreement with Kongsberg for the production and sustainment of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launcher systems, with a potential value of up to $404 million.
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  Comments Off on CSTO forces launch major joint military exercises in Russia 0

  CSTO forces launch major joint military exercises in Russia

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News September 28, 2026 , by IRIA

  The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has launched its main joint military exercises of the year at the Chebarkul training ground in Russia’s Chelyabinsk Region. The exercises bring together more than 2,000 servicemen and more than 350 units of weapons, military, and special equipment.
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  Comments Off on Swiss voters reject tighter neutrality rules, keeping NATO cooperation possible 0

  Swiss voters reject tighter neutrality rules, keeping NATO cooperation possible

  Europe, News September 28, 2026 , by IRIA

  Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to introduce stricter constitutional limits on the country’s longstanding policy of neutrality, with 70.15% voting against the initiative in a referendum on September 27, 2026.
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  Comments Off on US President Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days 0

  US President Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days

  Middle East, News, US September 27, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, after Tehran offered to restore normal maritime traffic in exchange for a ceasefire, sanctions relief, and the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports
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  Comments Off on France to send troops and air defense systems to Saudi Arabia to protect Yanbu oil port 0

  France to send troops and air defense systems to Saudi Arabia to protect Yanbu oil port

  Europe, Middle East, News September 26, 2026 , by IRIA

  France is sending troops, radar systems and air defense equipment to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Yanbu energy complex on the Red Sea, French President Emmanuel Macron said on September 24, as Houthi missile attacks increase risks to a major Saudi oil-export route.
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  Comments Off on Italy signs $4.2 billion contract for next-generation DDX destroyers 0

  Italy signs $4.2 billion contract for next-generation DDX destroyers

  Europe, News September 26, 2026 , by IRIA

  Italy has signed a €3.7 billion ($4.2 billion) contract for two next-generation DDX destroyers, launching one of the country’s most advanced naval modernization programs. The ships are designed to combine high levels of digitalization, automation, advanced sensors and weapons, and integrated command-and-control systems.
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  Comments Off on US President Trump and China’s Xi hold historic White House summit on trade, AI and security 0

  US President Trump and China’s Xi hold historic White House summit on trade, AI and security

  Asia-Pacific, News, US September 25, 2026 , by IRIA

  Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on September 24, 2026, during his first formal state visit to the United States since 2015, with trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and security issues at the center of talks.
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  Comments Off on Mexico expands C-130J fleet with acquisition of second Super Hercules aircraft 0

  Mexico expands C-130J fleet with acquisition of second Super Hercules aircraft

  Americas, News September 25, 2026 , by IRIA

  The Mexican Air Force has acquired a second Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules, expanding its tactical airlift capability as the Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (FAM) begins to modernize and recapitalize its aging Hercules fleet.
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  Comments Off on World leaders gather at UN General Assembly to discuss wars, energy crisis and global tensions 0

  World leaders gather at UN General Assembly to discuss wars, energy crisis and global tensions

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US September 24, 2026 , by IRIA

  World leaders gathered at the UN headquarters in New York this week for the high-level segment of the 81st General Assembly, with conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and the war in Gaza dominating the agenda.
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  Comments Off on US approves potential $425 million sale of three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to Denmark 0

  US approves potential $425 million sale of three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to Denmark

  Europe, News, US September 24, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $425 million Foreign Military Sale to Denmark for three MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters and related equipment.

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