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  Comments Off on US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia 0

  US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

  Middle East, News, US September 18, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, clearing a major hurdle in Riyadh’s long-running effort to acquire the advanced stealth aircraft.
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  Comments Off on Houthis claim Saudi F-15 fighter jet shot down amid Yemen escalation 0

  Houthis claim Saudi F-15 fighter jet shot down amid Yemen escalation

  Middle East, News September 18, 2026 , by IRIA

  Yemen's Houthi group released footage of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet shot down over Yemen on September 16, 2026, as the group expands its military operations against Saudi-backed forces and increases attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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  Comments Off on South Korea approves $2.4 billion plan to acquire 20 US-made Seahawk helicopters 0

  South Korea approves $2.4 billion plan to acquire 20 US-made Seahawk helicopters

  Asia-Pacific, News September 18, 2026 , by IRIA

  South Korea has approved a plan to buy about 20 additional U.S.-made MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters for $2.4 billion, as the Navy replaces its aging Lynx fleet and strengthens its anti-submarine and anti-ship capabilities.
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  Comments Off on EU opens door for Canada to become first “Associate Member” 0

  EU opens door for Canada to become first “Associate Member”

  Americas, Europe, News September 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening the door for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member,” as the EU and Canada seek closer cooperation in defense, technology, energy and critical minerals.
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  Comments Off on Indian and Pakistani naval vessels collide in Arabian Sea during naval operations 0

  Indian and Pakistani naval vessels collide in Arabian Sea during naval operations

  Asia-Pacific, News September 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  Indian and Pakistani naval vessels collided with each other in international waters in the North Arabian Sea on September 15, 2026, prompting both governments to lodge diplomatic protests over competing accounts of the incident.
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  Comments Off on NATO fighter jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania 0

  NATO fighter jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania

  Europe, News September 16, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus on September 15, 2026. The drone was shot down after it was suspected of carrying explosives, Lithuanian and NATO officials said.
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  Comments Off on UK Army deploys first passive counter-drone detection system at Warminster Base 0

  UK Army deploys first passive counter-drone detection system at Warminster Base

  Europe, News September 16, 2026 , by IRIA

  The British Army has deployed a new passive counter-drone detection system at its Warminster garrison under Project Halo Shield, giving commanders a clearer picture of nearby airspace without relying on systems that actively transmit signals.
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  Comments Off on Russian drone hits Ukrainian train after European officials depart, former CIA chief still at station 0

  Russian drone hits Ukrainian train after European officials depart, former CIA chief still at station

  Europe, News September 15, 2026 , by IRIA

  A Russian drone struck a passenger train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after a diplomatic train carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European security officials had crossed into Poland. Former U.S. CIA Director David Petraeus was at the Yahodyn railway station when the attack took place.
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  Comments Off on US defense firm L3Harris secures $4.7 billion deal to help Lockheed Martin boost Patriot interceptor production 0

  US defense firm L3Harris secures $4.7 billion deal to help Lockheed Martin boost Patriot interceptor production

  News, US September 15, 2026 , by IRIA

  L3Harris Technologies received a $4.7 billion contract from Lockheed Martin to produce propulsion systems for the U.S. military’s PAC-3 MSE air defense interceptor.
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  Comments Off on Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland leaders seek greater autonomy amid UK tensions 0

  Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland leaders seek greater autonomy amid UK tensions

  Europe, News September 14, 2026 , by IRIA

  The first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland met in Cardiff on September 14, 2026, alongside Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald, to strengthen cooperation and discuss their nations’ constitutional futures.

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