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  Comments Off on US approves $3.5 billion SM-6 and SM-2 missile sale to Germany 0

  US approves $3.5 billion SM-6 and SM-2 missile sale to Germany

  Europe, News, US November 20, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. State Department approved a massive missile sale to Germany valued at $3.5 billion, marking one of the largest recent enhancements to Berlin’s naval air and missile defense capabilities. The approval allows the transfer of Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block I and Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) Block IIIC systems.
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  Comments Off on Trump confirms F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia as Crown Prince Salman visits US 0

  Trump confirms F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia as Crown Prince Salman visits US

  Middle East, News, US November 19, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump formally confirmed the sale of F-35 advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s high-profile visit to Washington on November 18, 2025.
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  UN Security Council approves US peace plan authorizing international stabilization force in Gaza

  Middle East, News November 19, 2025 , by IRIA

  The UN Security Council approved a U.S.-drafted resolution establishing a transitional administration and deploying a temporary international stabilization force in Gaza. The move envisions a possible future path to an independent Palestinian state.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine to buy 100 Rafale fighter jets, drones and air defense systems from France 0

  Ukraine to buy 100 Rafale fighter jets, drones and air defense systems from France

  Europe, News November 18, 2025 , by IRIA

  Ukraine signed a letter of intent on November 17 to buy up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, drones, air defense systems and other critical equipment from France over the next 10 years, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s long-term security.
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  Bangladesh court sentences fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death

  Asia-Pacific, News November 18, 2025 , by IRIA

  Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity related to her role in the violent crackdown on student protests in July and August 2024.
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  Comments Off on US holds joint military exercise with Trinidad and Tobago, ramping up military presence around Venezuela 0

  US holds joint military exercise with Trinidad and Tobago, ramping up military presence around Venezuela

  News, US November 17, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Marine Corps forces begin joint training exercises with Trinidad and Tobago on November 16, 2025, as a part of a widening regional deployment that Washington says is aimed at countering drug trafficking and strengthening security partnerships.
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  Comments Off on Azerbaijan joins Central Asian consultative bloc as leaders convene in Uzbekistan 0

  Azerbaijan joins Central Asian consultative bloc as leaders convene in Uzbekistan

  Asia-Pacific, News November 17, 2025 , by IRIA

  Central Asian leaders convened in Tashkent for the Seventh Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia. All members unanimously approved Azerbaijan’s accession as a full member, a move they described as historic and strategically transformative.
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  Comments Off on Colombia signs $3.6 billion deal with Sweden to buy 17 Gripen fighter jets 0

  Colombia signs $3.6 billion deal with Sweden to buy 17 Gripen fighter jets

  Americas, Europe, News November 16, 2025 , by IRIA

  Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on November 14, 2025, that his government has finalized a €3.1 billion ($3.6 billion) agreement with Sweden for 17 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft, marking one of the largest defense purchases in the country’s history.
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  Comments Off on Europe’s top defense spenders announce new support for Ukraine and counter-drone deployments 0

  Europe’s top defense spenders announce new support for Ukraine and counter-drone deployments

  Europe, News November 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  Top officials from Europe’s five largest military spenders gathered in Berlin on November 13, 2025, to reaffirm their shared commitment to Ukraine and unveil a broader package of military and financial measures designed to reinforce Europe’s eastern flank.
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  Comments Off on US Army awards $876 million contract to Boeing for 60 CH-47F Chinook helicopters 0

  US Army awards $876 million contract to Boeing for 60 CH-47F Chinook helicopters

  News, US November 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Army has awarded Boeing a $876.4 million contract to supply up to 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, along with performance-based logistics, training support, and non-recurring engineering services.

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