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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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Ukraine and Russia exchange nearly 300 prisoners in major swap
Europe, News September 23, 2022 , by IRIA
Ukraine and Russia have conducted a major prisoner swap in which nearly 215 fighters and civilians were returned to Ukraine in exchange for the freeing of 55 Russians and Putin’s key ally Viktor Medvedchuk.
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Japan and South Korea resume bilateral talks for the first time since 2019
Asia-Pacific, News September 22, 2022 , by IRIA
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kashida met South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 21, 2022
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Australian Navy to receive 12 additional MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from US
Asia-Pacific, News, US September 22, 2022 , by IRIA
American defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin received a contract from U.S. Navy to produce additional 12 Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for the Royal Australian Navy
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Putin declares partial military mobilization, calls up 300,000 reservists
Europe, News September 21, 2022 , by IRIA
In a rare address to his nation on September 21, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced to accelerate his war efforts against Ukraine. He stated that the Russian defense ministry would call up at least 300,000 reserve troops to join the active military
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Switzerland signs $6.25 billion deal to buy three dozen F-35 fighter jets
Europe, News September 21, 2022 , by IRIA
Swiss officials signed a $6.25 billion deal to procure F-35A jets from the United States as part […]
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NATO allies conduct exercises to test new maritime unmanned systems
Europe, News September 20, 2022 , by IRIA
About 1,500 military and civilian personnel from NATO and partner countries are conducting REPMUS 22 exercise in Portugal to support the NATO Maritime Unmanned Systems Initiative
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US releases Taliban drug lord in exchange for US Navy veteran
Asia-Pacific, News, US September 19, 2022 , by IRIA
Afghanistan’s Taliban have freed American engineer and Navy veteran Mark Frerichs in exchange for Taliban-linked Afghan tribal leader Bashir Noorzai, the White House confirmed.
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US Army receives most powerful laser for its weapon system
News, US September 19, 2022 , by IRIA
U.S. defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin has delivered the Department of Defense a most powerful and tactically-relevant electric 300 kW-class laser that can be integrated with the U.S. Army's Indirect Fires Protection Capability-High Energy Laser Demonstrator laser weapon system
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Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border clashes: death toll rises to 81
Asia-Pacific, News September 18, 2022 , by IRIA
Armed clashes broke out between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan on September 14, 2022, after Bishkek accused Tajik security forces of crossing the Bulak-Bashy border into Kyrgyzstan’s Batken region
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Poland signs deal to buy 48 FA-50 combat aircraft from South Korea
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News September 18, 2022 , by IRIA
Poland has finalized a defense deal worth $3 billion with South Korea to purchase FA-50 light combat aircraft. oland’s Ministry of National Defence has signed two contracts to buy 48 FA-50 light attack aircraft from South Korea.

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