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  Comments Off on Europe’s top defense spenders announce new support for Ukraine and counter-drone deployments 0

  Europe’s top defense spenders announce new support for Ukraine and counter-drone deployments

  Europe, News November 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  Top officials from Europe’s five largest military spenders gathered in Berlin on November 13, 2025, to reaffirm their shared commitment to Ukraine and unveil a broader package of military and financial measures designed to reinforce Europe’s eastern flank.
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  Comments Off on US Army awards $876 million contract to Boeing for 60 CH-47F Chinook helicopters 0

  US Army awards $876 million contract to Boeing for 60 CH-47F Chinook helicopters

  News, US November 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Army has awarded Boeing a $876.4 million contract to supply up to 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, along with performance-based logistics, training support, and non-recurring engineering services.
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  Comments Off on Nordic and Baltic nations announce $500 million military package for Ukraine under PURL initiative 0

  Nordic and Baltic nations announce $500 million military package for Ukraine under PURL initiative

  Europe, News November 14, 2025 , by IRIA

  Defense ministers from the Nordic and Baltic countries, along with Iceland’s foreign minister, announced a $500 million joint contribution to support Ukraine’s military under NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative.
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  Comments Off on NATO aircraft, warships and submarine take part in Playbook Merlin 25 maritime exercise in Baltic Sea 0

  NATO aircraft, warships and submarine take part in Playbook Merlin 25 maritime exercise in Baltic Sea

  Europe, News November 14, 2025 , by IRIA

  NATO Allies are conducting anti-submarine warfare exercise Playbook Merlin 25 in the Baltic Sea from November 10 to 14, 2025. The exercise brings together submarines, ships, and aircraft from nine allied nations.
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  Comments Off on Longest US government shutdown ends after 43 days as Trump signs funding bill 0

  Longest US government shutdown ends after 43 days as Trump signs funding bill

  News, US November 13, 2025 , by IRIA

  The longest shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 11, 2025, after 43 days, after President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to reopen the government. The House of Representatives approved the bill earlier in a vote negotiated between Republicans and a handful of moderate Democrats.
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  Comments Off on Denmark orders Carl-Gustaf M4 anti-tank weapons system from Saab for $54 million 0

  Denmark orders Carl-Gustaf M4 anti-tank weapons system from Saab for $54 million

  Europe, News November 13, 2025 , by IRIA

  Denmark’s Ministry of Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization signed a contract with Swedish defense firm Saab for the delivery of Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons, associated ammunition, and training equipment.
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  Comments Off on Turkish military C-130 cargo plane crashes near Georgia-Azerbaijan border, killing all 20 on board 0

  Turkish military C-130 cargo plane crashes near Georgia-Azerbaijan border, killing all 20 on board

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News November 12, 2025 , by IRIA

  A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane with 20 personnel on board crashed in eastern Georgia on November 11, 2025. All crew members were killed during the crash, according to the Turkish Ministry of National Defense.
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  Comments Off on Syrian President Sharaa holds talks with Trump at White House, joins US-led alliance against ISIS 0

  Syrian President Sharaa holds talks with Trump at White House, joins US-led alliance against ISIS

  Middle East, News, US November 12, 2025 , by IRIA

  Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on November 10, marking the first official visit by a Syrian leader to the White House since the country gained independence in 1946.
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  Comments Off on Thailand suspends peace deal with Cambodia after border landmine explosion 0

  Thailand suspends peace deal with Cambodia after border landmine explosion

  Asia-Pacific, News November 11, 2025 , by IRIA

  Thailand has suspended the U.S.-brokered peace agreement with neighboring Cambodia following a landmine explosion that injured two Thai soldiers near the border, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on November 10, 2025.
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  Comments Off on Germany orders 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters in $1.2 billion deal 0

  Germany orders 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters in $1.2 billion deal

  Europe, News November 11, 2025 , by IRIA

  Germany is expanding its military modernization drive with the purchase of 20 additional Airbus H145M light utility helicopters worth nearly $1.2 billion (€1 billion), as Berlin continues to rebuild its armed forces. The new helicopters will be delivered between 2027 and 2029.

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