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  Comments Off on Russian President Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands for first time, prompting strong protest from Japan 0

  Russian President Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands for first time, prompting strong protest from Japan

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News August 14, 2026 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first official visit to the disputed Kuril Islands on August 13, 2026, travelling to Iturup as territorial tensions between Moscow and Tokyo remain unresolved. Japan strongly protested the visit, saying the islands are historically and legally part of Japanese territory.
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  Comments Off on NATO condemns Russian airspace violations in Poland and Romania, reinforces eastern flank 0

  NATO condemns Russian airspace violations in Poland and Romania, reinforces eastern flank

  Europe, News August 13, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO allies have condemned recent airspace violations involving Poland and Romania and placed full responsibility on Russia, as a series of drone and missile incidents across Europe raise concerns about growing risks along the alliance’s eastern borders.
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  Comments Off on Denmark orders Rheinmetall MASS systems for its five frigates 0

  Denmark orders Rheinmetall MASS systems for its five frigates

  Europe, News August 13, 2026 , by IRIA

  Denmark has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth about $116 million to equip five Royal Danish Navy frigates with Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) decoy launchers, strengthening their defenses against anti-ship missiles and other sensor-guided weapons.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine accuses Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in deadly Zaporizhzhia attack 0

  Ukraine accuses Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in deadly Zaporizhzhia attack

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News August 12, 2026 , by IRIA

  Ukraine has accused Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in a deadly overnight attack on the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, highlighting the growing role of Pyongyang's weapons in Moscow's war effort.
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  Comments Off on US-Iran talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz face obstacles as both sides demand concessions 0

  US-Iran talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz face obstacles as both sides demand concessions

  Middle East, News, US August 12, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and Iran have hardened their positions over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran demanding major changes in U.S. policy while President Donald Trump seeks compensation from Iran, raising new doubts about the prospects for a broader diplomatic settlement.
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  Comments Off on US Marine Corps awards V2X up to $500 million logistics integration support contract 0

  US Marine Corps awards V2X up to $500 million logistics integration support contract

  News, US August 11, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded V2X a logistics integration support contract with a base value of approximately $391 million and a potential value of up to $500 million, including all option periods under the contract ceiling.
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  Comments Off on Germany and Netherlands order 69 Boxer RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles 0

  Germany and Netherlands order 69 Boxer RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles

  Europe, News August 11, 2026 , by IRIA

  Germany and the Netherlands are expanding their fleets of Boxer RCT30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles with a new order for 69 vehicles, strengthening a joint European procurement program.
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  Comments Off on Russia and Ukraine exchange deadly strikes as both sides intensify aerial attacks 0

  Russia and Ukraine exchange deadly strikes as both sides intensify aerial attacks

  Europe, News August 10, 2026 , by IRIA

  Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight strikes on August 9, 2026, with attacks killing civilians and injuring dozens of people on both sides as the aerial campaign between the two countries continues to intensify.
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  Comments Off on US Department of War urges defense companies to accelerate weapons production as Iran war strains missile stockpiles 0

  US Department of War urges defense companies to accelerate weapons production as Iran war strains missile stockpiles

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

  The U.S. Department of War is pressing defense companies to accelerate weapons production as the war with Iran continues to put pressure on American stocks of advanced missiles and air defense interceptors.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine’s Zelenskyy makes first trip to Serbia as Belgrade seeks closer ties with Ukraine and EU 0

  Ukraine’s Zelenskyy makes first trip to Serbia as Belgrade seeks closer ties with Ukraine and EU

  Europe, News August 9, 2026 , by IRIA

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first official visit to Serbia on August 7-8, 2026, meeting Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic as Belgrade seeks to strengthen ties with Ukraine and advance its European integration while maintaining its longstanding relationship with Russia.

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