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Israel intercepts Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla in international waters near Greece, detains activists
Pentagon signs deals with seven AI companies for classified military systems
Romania signs agreement with US to access American counter-drone marketplace
Trump slams German Chancellor Merz as US-Europe tensions grow over Iran war
Iran war has cost the US $25 billion, Pentagon says, as conflict nears 60 days
Australia expands long-range strike capability with $1.64 billion HIMARS and Bushmaster deal
Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss impact of US-Iran war, push for unified position
German Army awards Rheinmetall $1.2 billion contract for advanced Infantry Soldier kits
Global military spending hits record high at $2.9 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive growth
Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi meets Putin in Russia as US-Iran negotiations stall

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60 aircraft from 14 NATO states to take part in nuclear exercise
Europe, News, US October 17, 2022 , by IRIA
14 NATO countries' Air forces are taking part in exercise Steadfast Noon to enhance nuclear deterrence capabilities. The exercise will be held from October 17 to 30, 2022 and involve dozens of aircraft over north-western Europe.
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20th Chinese Communist Party National Congress opens in Beijing
Asia-Pacific, News October 17, 2022 , by IRIA
Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) 2,296 delegates arrived in Beijing to participate in the 20th Communist Party Congress that opened on October 16, 2022. The congress would continue until October 22, 2022.
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India’s nuclear-powered INS Arihant conducts submarine-launched ballistic missile test
Asia-Pacific, News October 16, 2022 , by IRIA
Indian navy fired a ballistic missile from its nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant. India has become the world’s sixth country to have the capability to fire ballistic missiles from a nuclear-powered submarine.
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Poland to acquire hundreds of K239 multiple-rocket launchers from South Korea
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News October 16, 2022 , by IRIA
Poland will buy as many as 300 K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers from South Korea, the Polish defense minister has confirmed.
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Thousands of Tunisian protesters demand removal of president over economic crisis
Africa, News October 15, 2022 , by IRIA
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Tunisia’s capital to denounce a power grab by President Kais Saied amid a worsening economic situation in the country.
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17 African nations participate in France-led multinational maritime exercise Grand African NEMO 2022
Africa, Europe, News October 14, 2022 , by IRIA
17 African countries and 8 partner nations are taking part in the France-led multinational maritime exercise Grand African Navy Exercise for Maritime Operations (NEMO) 2022 from October 11 to 16, 2022.
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Iraqi parliament elects new president after months-long political deadlock
Middle East, News October 14, 2022 , by IRIA
The Iraqi parliament has elected Abdul Latif Rashid as the country’s new president. Mohammad al-Sudani becomes the new prime minister after the parliamentary elections on October 13, 2022.
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Putin says Russia is ready to supply gas to Europe via Nord Stream 2 pipeline
Europe, News October 13, 2022 , by IRIA
Russia is ready to supply gas to Europe via the only remaining Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during the Russian Energy Week Forum 2022 on October 12.
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Japan aborts its space mission few minutes after launch through self-destruction command
Asia-Pacific, News October 13, 2022 , by IRIA
Japan’s space agency reported on October 12, 2022, that its Epsilon-6 rocket failed to attain the right position in the orbit. The mission was aborted seven minutes after the launch and the rocket was destroyed through self-destruction command.
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NATO defense ministers meet in Brussels for Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting
Europe, News, US October 13, 2022 , by IRIA
NATO defense minister met in Brussels to discuss measures to increase support for Ukraine and strengthen Allied defenses as Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hosted the defense ministerial meeting at the Alliance's headquarters.

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