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  Comments Off on Pakistan confirms troops in Saudi Arabia as Mecca defense pact moves toward implementation 0

  Pakistan confirms troops in Saudi Arabia as Mecca defense pact moves toward implementation

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News October 9, 2026 , by IRIA

  Pakistan has confirmed that its military personnel are already present in Saudi Arabia, as the recently signed Mecca Joint Defense Agreement moves toward implementation amid intensifying Houthi missile and drone attacks against the Kingdom.
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  Comments Off on Romania signs $848 million deal to buy 12 H225M helicopters 0

  Romania signs $848 million deal to buy 12 H225M helicopters

  Europe, News October 9, 2026 , by IRIA

  Romania has signed a €757 million (about $848 million) contract with France’s Armament General Directorate (DGA) to acquire 12 Airbus H225M Caracal multi-mission military helicopters, marking the first step in replacing its aging IAR-330 Puma fleet.
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  Comments Off on US and Greece strengthen security cooperation with new counterterrorism agreement 0

  US and Greece strengthen security cooperation with new counterterrorism agreement

  Europe, News, US October 8, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and Greece agreed to strengthen security cooperation through a new program to share counterterrorism information between their law enforcement agencies, as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Athens on October 7, 2026, for the sixth U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue.
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  Comments Off on US selects four directed-energy systems for counter-drone pilot program 0

  US selects four directed-energy systems for counter-drone pilot program

  News, US October 8, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Department of War has selected four directed-energy systems for a year-long counter-drone pilot program at five military installations across the country, testing lasers and high-powered microwaves in real-world operations.
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  Comments Off on France test-fires upgraded M51.3 strategic ballistic missile from submarine 0

  France test-fires upgraded M51.3 strategic ballistic missile from submarine

  Europe, News October 7, 2026 , by IRIA

  France conducted the first submarine launch of its upgraded M51.3 strategic ballistic missile on October 6, 2026. The test was conducted from the nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarine Le Vigilant after a major overhaul.
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  Comments Off on US defense firm Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue completes first fully autonomous flight 0

  US defense firm Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue completes first fully autonomous flight

  News, US October 7, 2026 , by IRIA

  Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue Collaborative Combat Aircraft has completed its first fully autonomous flight in California, marking a major test milestone for the company as it develops uncrewed aircraft for future U.S. Air Force requirements.
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  Comments Off on Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye activate Mecca defense pact, agree to ‘immediately’ implement force deployment 0

  Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye activate Mecca defense pact, agree to ‘immediately’ implement force deployment

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News October 6, 2026 , by IRIA

  Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye agreed to immediately implement collective-defense commitments under the Mecca Alliance for Defense, including measures to provide military forces and capabilities and ensure rapid deployment to Saudi Arabia.
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  Comments Off on US withdraws bombers from UK base amid security threats and suspected Iran-linked plot 0

  US withdraws bombers from UK base amid security threats and suspected Iran-linked plot

  Europe, News, US October 6, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States has withdrawn all B-1 bombers deployed at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom and returned them to their home stations in the U.S. amid heightened security concerns surrounding the base.
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  Comments Off on Two crew members killed as Turkish-owned grain ship sinks in Black Sea after reported drone attack 0

  Two crew members killed as Turkish-owned grain ship sinks in Black Sea after reported drone attack

  Europe, News October 6, 2026 , by IRIA

  A reported drone strike hit a Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying corn from Ukraine to Italy in the Black Sea on October 5, 2026, causing a fire that killed two crew members and eventually sank the vessel near Romania.
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  Comments Off on German Chancellor Merz makes surprise visit to Kyiv, pledges further support for Ukraine 0

  German Chancellor Merz makes surprise visit to Kyiv, pledges further support for Ukraine

  Europe, News October 5, 2026 , by IRIA

  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on October 4, 2026, accompanied by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and representatives of German defense and energy companies, as Germany announced a new package of military and energy support for Ukraine.

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