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  Comments Off on NATO to reduce Kosovo peacekeeping force as security conditions improve 0

  NATO to reduce Kosovo peacekeeping force as security conditions improve

  Europe, News June 13, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO announced on June 12, 2026, that it plans to gradually reduce the size of its peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, citing improvements in the country’s security environment after more than two decades of continuous deployment.
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  UK Defense Secretary John Healey resigns in protest over military spending dispute

  Europe, News June 12, 2026 , by IRIA

  UK Defense Secretary John Healey resigned on June 11, 2026, after criticizing the government's defense spending plans, saying they do not provide the resources needed to address growing security threats.
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  Comments Off on India signs $47 million deal to acquire 20 satellite navigation jammers for Navy 0

  India signs $47 million deal to acquire 20 satellite navigation jammers for Navy

  Asia-Pacific, News June 12, 2026 , by IRIA

  India’s Ministry of Defense has signed a $47 million contract with Bengaluru-based Accord Software and Systems Private Limited to supply 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Navy, marking another step in the country’s efforts to modernize its military and strengthen domestic defense production.
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  Comments Off on IAEA board adopts resolution calling on Iran to declare uranium stockpiles and allow inspections 0

  IAEA board adopts resolution calling on Iran to declare uranium stockpiles and allow inspections

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

  The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors adopted a resolution on June 10, 2026, calling on Iran to provide detailed information about its enriched uranium stockpiles and grant inspectors the access needed to verify those materials.
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  Comments Off on EU and South Korea vow deeper cooperation on trade and defense during bilateral summit 0

  EU and South Korea vow deeper cooperation on trade and defense during bilateral summit

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 11, 2026 , by IRIA

  The European Union and South Korea agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership during the 11th EU–South Korea Summit held in Brussels on June 10, 2026. The leaders from both sides announced deeper cooperation on security, trade, technology, energy, and regional stability.
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  Comments Off on US launches strikes on Iran after Apache helicopter downed near Strait of Hormuz 0

  US launches strikes on Iran after Apache helicopter downed near Strait of Hormuz

  Middle East, News, US June 10, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States launched a series of strikes against Iran on June 9, 2026, after an American AH-64 Apache attack helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fresh escalation between the two countries and threatening a fragile ceasefire that had been in place since April.
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  Comments Off on Germany and France scrap $116 billion next-generation fighter jet project after months of deadlock 0

  Germany and France scrap $116 billion next-generation fighter jet project after months of deadlock

  Europe, News June 10, 2026 , by IRIA

  Germany and France have agreed to pull the plug on the plans to jointly develop a next-generation fighter jet, bringing an end to one of Europe’s most ambitious defense cooperation projects after years of disagreements over its design, management, and industrial leadership.
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  Comments Off on China’s Xi Jinping visits North Korea, vows stronger strategic ties with Pyongyang 0

  China’s Xi Jinping visits North Korea, vows stronger strategic ties with Pyongyang

  Asia-Pacific, News June 9, 2026 , by IRIA

  Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged unwavering support for Kim Jong Un and vowed to strengthen strategic ties between China and North Korea during a rare summit in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026.
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  Comments Off on NATO Allies launch Ramstein Flag 2026 exercise with more than 200 aircraft from 18 countries 0

  NATO Allies launch Ramstein Flag 2026 exercise with more than 200 aircraft from 18 countries

  Europe, News, US June 9, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO has launched its large-scale Ramstein Flag 2026 air exercise across Europe, bringing together more than 200 aircraft and military personnel from 18 participating nations in a two-week operation stretching from Norway in the north to Spain in the south.
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  Comments Off on Israel launches airstrikes against Iran in response to Iranian ballistic missile attack 0

  Israel launches airstrikes against Iran in response to Iranian ballistic missile attack

  Middle East, News June 8, 2026 , by IRIA

  Israel launched airstrikes in central and western Iran on June 8, 2026, marking a significant escalation in Middle East tensions after Iran fired missiles at Israel for the first time since the April ceasefire.

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