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  Comments Off on US diverts Swiss-bound Patriot systems to Ukraine amid urgent air defense needs 0

  US diverts Swiss-bound Patriot systems to Ukraine amid urgent air defense needs

  Europe, News, US July 18, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. officials have informed the Swiss government that Patriot air defense systems originally destined for Switzerland will be redirected to support Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russia.
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  Comments Off on Germany and UK sign bilateral treaty on defense, migration, and economic cooperation 0

  Germany and UK sign bilateral treaty on defense, migration, and economic cooperation

  Europe, News July 18, 2025 , by IRIA

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met in the United Kingdom to sign a new bilateral agreement, the Kensington Treaty, on July 17, 2025. The treaty has been named after the location where it was signed.
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  1 Comment on Israeli airstrikes rock Damascus as Syrian forces clash with Druze fighters in southern Syria 0

  Israeli airstrikes rock Damascus as Syrian forces clash with Druze fighters in southern Syria

  Middle East, News July 17, 2025 , by IRIA

  Israel launched a series of airstrikes in the heart of Damascus on July 16, including direct hits on the Ministry of Defense in Damascus, in a major escalation in its confrontation with Syria’s new government. At least three people were killed and 34 wounded in the attacks.
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  Comments Off on Airbus partners with Kratos to deliver uncrewed combat aircraft Valkyrie to German Luftwaffe 0

  Airbus partners with Kratos to deliver uncrewed combat aircraft Valkyrie to German Luftwaffe

  Europe, News, US July 17, 2025 , by IRIA

  European aerospace giant Airbus has joined forces with American defense manufacturer Kratos to deliver a tailored variant of the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial system (UAS) to the German Air Force or Luftwaffe, with full combat readiness expected by 2029.
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  Comments Off on SCO foreign ministers meet in China to lay groundwork for upcoming leaders’ summit 0

  SCO foreign ministers meet in China to lay groundwork for upcoming leaders’ summit

  Asia-Pacific, News July 16, 2025 , by IRIA

  Foreign ministers from across Eurasia have gathered in Tianjin, China, for a two-day summit of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for high-stakes diplomatic discussions over several pressing global and regional challenges.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine’s Prime Minister Shmyhal resigns, Zelenskyy nominates Yulia Svyrydenko as successor 0

  Ukraine’s Prime Minister Shmyhal resigns, Zelenskyy nominates Yulia Svyrydenko as successor

  Europe, News July 16, 2025 , by IRIA

  Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has initiated the most significant government reshuffle since the start of the war. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has officially submitted his resignation, and First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has been nominated to replace him as the country’s new head of government.
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  Comments Off on Australia hosts largest-ever Talisman Sabre Exercise with over 35,000 troops from 19 countries 0

  Australia hosts largest-ever Talisman Sabre Exercise with over 35,000 troops from 19 countries

  Asia-Pacific, News July 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  Australia is hosting the largest iteration of its premier military exercise, Talisman Sabre, with over 35,000 troops from 19 nations participating in the three-week-long drills. The exercise comes at a time of rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
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  Comments Off on Trump issues ultimatum to Russia during meeting with NATO chief, sets 50-day deadline for ceasefire or sanctions 0

  Trump issues ultimatum to Russia during meeting with NATO chief, sets 50-day deadline for ceasefire or sanctions

  Europe, News, US July 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  President Donald Trump has significantly toughened the U.S. stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine, announcing a major weapons transfer to Ukraine and issuing a stern ultimatum to the Kremlin: reach a ceasefire within 50 days or face sweeping economic sanctions.
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  Comments Off on Israeli strikes in Gaza kill dozens, including children collecting water 0

  Israeli strikes in Gaza kill dozens, including children collecting water

  Middle East, News July 14, 2025 , by IRIA

  At least 90 Palestinian civilians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Sunday, while 100 were killed on Saturday as Israeli forces targeted homes, camps, and aid sites. Six children were killed by Israeli soldiers while collecting water in the Nuseirat refugee camp.
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  Comments Off on US approves $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W helicopters to Norway to boost NATO defense cooperation 0

  US approves $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W helicopters to Norway to boost NATO defense cooperation

  Europe, News, US July 14, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United States has approved the sale of up to nine HH-60W "Jolly Green II" combat search and rescue helicopters, along with their related equipment, to Norway. Valued at $2.6 billion, the deal marks a significant step in strengthening NATO's collective defense capabilities

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