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  Comments Off on NATO partners launch Baltic exercises as Russia and Belarus conduct Zapad 2025 military drills 0

  NATO partners launch Baltic exercises as Russia and Belarus conduct Zapad 2025 military drills

  Europe, News September 3, 2025 , by IRIA

  A Germany-led military training exercise, “Northern Coasts,” began this week as a run-up to the Quadriga 2025 exercises in the Baltic Sea region, with participation from more than a dozen NATO allies, including the United States and Canada.
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  US military strike on alleged Venezuelan drug smuggling boat kills 11 people

  Americas, News, US September 3, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United States military carried out a strike on a vessel departing from Venezuela and allegedly carrying illegal narcotics, killing 11 people on boat, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on September 2, 2025.
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  Highlights of 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Leaders’ Summit

  Asia-Pacific, News September 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) convened its annual summit in Tianjin, China, on August 31 and September 1, 2025, bringing together heads of state, senior officials, and representatives from across Eurasia.
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  Comments Off on US approves $329 million Patriot and Starlink package for Ukraine 0

  US approves $329 million Patriot and Starlink package for Ukraine

  Europe, News, US September 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United States Department of State has approved a military sales package worth $329.1 million for Ukraine, covering the sustainment of Patriot air defense systems and an extension of satellite communication services for Starlink terminals.
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  Comments Off on Norway selects British-made warships in $13.5 billion defense deal 0

  Norway selects British-made warships in $13.5 billion defense deal

  Europe, News September 1, 2025 , by IRIA

  Norway has selected the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the purchase of new frigates in its largest military investment to date, valued at $13.5 billion. The agreement will see the Royal Norwegian Navy acquire at least five British-made Type 26 frigates, significantly enhancing the country’s maritime defense capabilities.
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  Comments Off on US awards BAE Systems $1.7 billion contract for 55,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System 0

  US awards BAE Systems $1.7 billion contract for 55,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System

  News, US September 1, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Department of Defense awarded BAE Systems a $1.7 billion contract for the production and delivery of up to 55,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS) rockets.
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  EU Foreign Ministers meet in Denmark to discuss Ukraine war and Gaza crisis

  Europe, News August 31, 2025 , by IRIA

  European Union foreign ministers met in Copenhagen for an informal meeting to discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. While ministers reaffirmed strong backing for Kyiv, sharp divisions emerged over how to respond to Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip.
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  Comments Off on South Korea announces biggest budget in four years, with focus on AI growth and defense production 0

  South Korea announces biggest budget in four years, with focus on AI growth and defense production

  Asia-Pacific, News August 30, 2025 , by IRIA

  South Korea has unveiled a sharp budget increase for 2026, the biggest since 2022, with a strong focus on AI growth. The plan reflects President Lee Jae Myung’s push to boost economic growth through investment in artificial intelligence.
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  Comments Off on US Army awards $1.7 billion contract to Raytheon for Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Systems 0

  US Army awards $1.7 billion contract to Raytheon for Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Systems

  News, US August 30, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army has awarded Raytheon a $1.7 billion contract to build a new missile defense sensor designed to replace the aging radar of the Patriot system. The deal, announced on August 28, 2025, represents a major step in the Army’s long-term effort to modernize its air and missile defense capabilities.
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  More than 6,500 troops from 13 countries take part in Super Garuda Shield 2025 exercise in Indonesia 

  Asia-Pacific, News, US August 29, 2025 , by IRIA

  Indonesia and the United States have launched the 2025 edition of Super Garuda Shield, one of the largest multinational military exercises in the Indo-Pacific, bringing together more than 6,500 troops from 13 countries.

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