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  Comments Off on North Korea tests new missile system with possible hypersonic capability 0

  North Korea tests new missile system with possible hypersonic capability

  Asia-Pacific, News September 23, 2026 , by IRIA

  North Korea said it successfully tested a new combat weapon system under the supervision of leader Kim Jong Un, describing the test as a demonstration of what it called “ultra-modern defense technology.”
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  Comments Off on US Army awards Lockheed Martin $1.2 billion contract for Precision Strike Missile 0

  US Army awards Lockheed Martin $1.2 billion contract for Precision Strike Missile

  News, US September 23, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to $1.2 billion for the production and continued development of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2.
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  Comments Off on US approves potential $2.68 billion air defense package for Ukraine 0

  US approves potential $2.68 billion air defense package for Ukraine

  Europe, News, US September 22, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine worth an estimated $2.68 billion, covering air defense upgrades, missiles, radars, launch systems, and related technical support.
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  Comments Off on Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan after deadly militant attacks 0

  Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan after deadly militant attacks

  Asia-Pacific, News September 22, 2026 , by IRIA

  Pakistan conducted airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan on September 21, 2026. Islamabad claimed that its strikes targeted militant hideouts linked to recent attacks inside Pakistan.
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  Comments Off on Germany strengthens air capabilities with first F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft 0

  Germany strengthens air capabilities with first F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft

  Europe, News, US September 21, 2026 , by IRIA

  Germany has received its first F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft from the U.S. defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin, marking the start of deliveries under its order for 35 aircraft to replace the country’s aging Tornado fleet.
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  Comments Off on US to expand presence in Greenland after reaching security agreement with Denmark 0

  US to expand presence in Greenland after reaching security agreement with Denmark

  Europe, News, US September 21, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S., Denmark and Greenland have reached a deal that will allow Washington to expand its military presence on Greenland while keeping the Arctic island under Danish sovereignty. Trump said the agreement gives the United States “permanent control” over security and other security-related needs in Greenland.
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  Comments Off on Nuclear expansion, safeguards and cooperation dominate IAEA’s 70th General Conference 0

  Nuclear expansion, safeguards and cooperation dominate IAEA’s 70th General Conference

  Europe, News September 20, 2026 , by IRIA

  IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi used the opening of the agency’s 70th General Conference in Vienna to highlight the expanding role of nuclear energy while warning of continuing challenges to nuclear non-proliferation, safeguards and nuclear safety, particularly in Iran and Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on Yemen’s Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Riyadh and Saudi port of Yanbu 0

  Yemen’s Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Riyadh and Saudi port of Yanbu

  Middle East, News September 20, 2026 , by IRIA

  Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed it carried out missile and drone attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia, including what it described as “sensitive targets” in the capital Riyadh and facilities belonging to the oil company Saudi Aramco in the Red Sea city of Yanbu.
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  Comments Off on Latvia selects Czech-made Morana after dropping Archer procurement plan 0

  Latvia selects Czech-made Morana after dropping Archer procurement plan

  Europe, News September 19, 2026 , by IRIA

  Latvia has chosen the Czech-made Morana 155mm self-propelled wheeled howitzer over Sweden’s Archer system, shifting a procurement plan that had moved toward buying 18 Swedish artillery systems.
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  Comments Off on French President Macron to convene G7 on energy crisis as fuel prices rise 0

  French President Macron to convene G7 on energy crisis as fuel prices rise

  Europe, News September 19, 2026 , by IRIA

  French President Emmanuel Macron said France will convene a G7 meeting in the coming weeks to discuss rising global energy prices, strengthen cooperation on energy supplies and consider the possible release of strategic reserves.

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