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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
Ukraine and Azerbaijan deepen security and economic ties as Zelenskyy meets Aliyev
US Navy commissions USS Idaho (SSN 799), expanding Virginia-class attack submarine fleet
Iran’s Foreign Minister arrives in Oman after Pakistan visit amid regional diplomatic push
Trump rushed to safety after shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner, suspect in custody
Romania tests AI-powered interceptor drones amid rising threats near Ukrainian border
Taiwan finalizes $6.6 billion arms deals with US, expands joint ammunition production
US and Iran seize cargo ships, intensifying Strait of Hormuz crisis and undermining fragile ceasefire
Germany signs multi-billion-euro deal with Rheinmetall for FV-014 loitering munitions, enabling large-scale drone deployment

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South Korea begins deployment of its new Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun System
Asia-Pacific, News December 18, 2021 , by IRIA
The Republic of Korea (RoK) Armed Forces began deploying its new indigenous 30 mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun […]
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Russia unveils first flight prototype of Okhotnik heavy attack drone
Asia-Pacific, News December 17, 2021 , by IRIA
Russia unveiled its first flight prototype of the most advanced S-70 ‘Okhotnik’ (‘Hunter’) heavy attack drone rolled […]
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U.S. Navy tests Laser Weapon System to disable and destroy drone boats
Middle East, News, US December 17, 2021 , by IRIA
Drone boats deployed by the Houthi rebels are becoming an increasing threat for the coalition forces, especially […]
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Russian and Chinese leaders support each other during the virtual summit
Asia-Pacific, News December 16, 2021 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video conference for the second time […]
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UAE suspends discussions on acquiring US F-35 fighter jets
Middle East, News December 16, 2021 , by IRIA
The United Arab Emirates suspended discussion on a deal to purchase U.S.-made F-35 aircraft, drones, and other […]
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Norway and Denmark join multinational European Patrol Corvette program
Europe, News December 15, 2021 , by IRIA
Norway and Denmark became the latest European nations to join European Patrol Corvette (EPC) program on December […]
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China and Nicaragua recognize each other, resume diplomatic ties to enhance trade
Americas, Asia-Pacific, News December 14, 2021 , by IRIA
China and Nicaragua recognize each other after almost two decades, resume diplomatic ties to enhance trade after […]
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General Atomics unveils its new Mojave Drone, capable of carrying 16 Hellfire missiles
News, US December 13, 2021 , by IRIA
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems unveiled its latest Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), the Mojave Drone. The UAS is […]
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US, Japan agree to strengthen alliance amid security concerns in the Indo-Pacific
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 12, 2021 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi agreed to strengthen the deterrence […]
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US Navy commissions its newest guided-missile DDG 118 at the Pearl Harbor
Asia-Pacific, News December 11, 2021 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy commissioned USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 8. DDG […]

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