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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
US unveils record-breaking $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal for 2027
NATO Chief Rutte holds key talks in Turkiye ahead of NATO’s Ankara Summit 2026
Japan lifts restrictions on lethal weapons exports in major policy shift from postwar pacifism
US approves $11.9 billion Aegis combat system sale for German F127 frigates
China’s Xi holds phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Salman to discuss Middle East crisis
US, Philippines launch largest-ever Balikatan drills as China warns against ‘division and confrontation’
US seizes Iranian cargo ship, Iran rejects talks as ceasefire faces collapse
North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea

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Six American soldiers killed in Afghanistan suicide bombing
News, US December 21, 2015 , by IRIA
The Taliban claims responsibility for the bombing near Bagram Air Field KABUL, (Afghanistan) – Six U.S. troops were […]
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Hezbollah leader Samir Kuntar killed in Israeli air strike
Middle East, News December 20, 2015 , by IRIA
Samir Kuntar, a prominent Hezbollah member, longest serving prisoner in Israel, killed A high-profile senior Hezbollah leader and […]
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China’s new ‘Carrier-Killer’ missile is alarming for West
Asia-Pacific, News December 19, 2015 , by IRIA
China’s new ‘carrier-killer’ DF-26 missile is capable of going nuclear and more mobile, with the intent of […]
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India to buy 5 Russian S-400 air defense missile systems
Asia-Pacific, News December 18, 2015 , by IRIA
India is set to approve procurement of five Russian S-400 air defense systems NEW DELHI (India) – […]
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U.S. authorizes $1.83 billion arms sale to Taiwan despite China’s criticism
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 18, 2015 , by IRIA
Washington’s $1.83 billion arms deal with Taiwan this week drew ire from Beijing as China summoned the […]
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Israel, Turkey reach an ‘understanding’ to restore ties: Israeli official
Middle East, News December 17, 2015 , by IRIA
JERUSALEM — Israeli and Turkish officials have reached a preliminary understanding to normalize relations, including the return of […]
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SCO members propose free trade zone, stress regional connectivity
Asia-Pacific, News December 15, 2015 , by IRIA
China’s PM called for pooling efforts to attain free movement of commodities, capitals, services, and technologies among […]
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Saudi Arabia forms 34-state Islamic coalition to combat Terrorism
Africa, Middle East, News December 15, 2015 , by IRIA
List of coalition countries include Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, Malaysia, and Pakistan, among others; Iran absent from alliance […]
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Western firms lead global arms sales: Report
Europe, News, US December 14, 2015 , by IRIA
A Swedish report on global arms sales ranks defense firms from the United States and Western Europe […]
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69 German police officers injured in clash with protesters
Europe, News December 13, 2015 , by IRIA
Police in Germany have fired water cannon, smoke grenades, and tear gas to disperse a large group […]

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