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  Comments Off on Quad foreign ministers meet to discuss regional issues and reaffirm security commitments 0

  Quad foreign ministers meet to discuss regional issues and reaffirm security commitments

  Asia-Pacific, News, US July 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  The foreign ministers of the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia convened under the Quad framework in a meeting hosted by Secretary Rubio, reaffirming their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and underscoring growing alignment on security challenges.
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  Comments Off on Israel’s Rafael secures $2.2 billion contract for Romanian Air Defense 0

  Israel’s Rafael secures $2.2 billion contract for Romanian Air Defense

  Europe, News July 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  Romania’s Ministry of National Defense has selected Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for the Very Short- and Short-Range Air Defense (V/SHORAD) acquisition program. The deal, valued at approximately $2.2 billion, is now poised to become the second-largest defense export in Israel’s history.
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  Comments Off on Trump administration lifts sanctions on Syria, paving way for bilateral communication and investment 0

  Trump administration lifts sanctions on Syria, paving way for bilateral communication and investment

  Middle East, News, US July 1, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 30, 2025, to lift sanctions on Syria. The decision involves the delisting of 518 Syrian individuals and entities from the U.S. sanctions regime and is expected to stimulate economic reconstruction and foreign investment in the war-torn country.
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  Comments Off on South Korea expands KF-21 aircraft production with $1.76 billion contract for 20 new jets 0

  South Korea expands KF-21 aircraft production with $1.76 billion contract for 20 new jets

  Asia-Pacific, News July 1, 2025 , by IRIA

  South Korea has awarded a second production contract for KF-21 Boramae fighter jets. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) secured a $1.76 billion deal with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration to produce 20 additional aircraft.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty amid escalating Russian threat 0

  Ukraine to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty amid escalating Russian threat

  Europe, News June 30, 2025 , by IRIA

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on June 29, 2025, that Ukraine will initiate withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, a landmark international treaty banning the use, stockpiling, and production of anti-personnel landmines.
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  Comments Off on US Navy awards $1.85 billion contract for next-generation Virginia-class attack submarines 0

  US Navy awards $1.85 billion contract for next-generation Virginia-class attack submarines

  News, US June 30, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a contract worth up to $1.85 billion to support early construction and materials procurement for its next-generation Block VI Virginia-class attack submarines.
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  Comments Off on Tensions flare between Pakistan and India after deadly suicide bombing kills 13 soldiers in northern Pakistan 0

  Tensions flare between Pakistan and India after deadly suicide bombing kills 13 soldiers in northern Pakistan

  Asia-Pacific, News June 29, 2025 , by IRIA

  At least 13 Pakistani soldiers were killed and dozens injured in a deadly suicide bombing that targeted a military convoy in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali town on June 28, 2025. The explosion has sparked a new diplomatic flare-up between nuclear-armed neighbors Pakistan and India.
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  Comments Off on Pentagon unveils $961.6 billion defense budget for 2026 with focus on military modernization 0

  Pentagon unveils $961.6 billion defense budget for 2026 with focus on military modernization

  News, US June 28, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Pentagon formally released its fiscal year 2026 defense budget request, seeking a record-breaking $961.6 billion as the Trump administration pushes toward a $1 trillion national security investment.
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  Comments Off on UK to acquire nuclear-carrying F-35A fighter jets for NATO nuclear missions 0

  UK to acquire nuclear-carrying F-35A fighter jets for NATO nuclear missions

  Europe, News June 28, 2025 , by IRIA

  UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced at the NATO summit that Britain will buy at least 12 U.S.-made F-35A jets capable of carrying B61 nuclear bombs, marking its return to NATO’s airborne nuclear mission after decades.
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  Comments Off on India rejects Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s statement over perceived bias favoring Pakistan 0

  India rejects Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s statement over perceived bias favoring Pakistan

  Asia-Pacific, News June 27, 2025 , by IRIA

  Tensions within the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) erupted on June 26, 2025, when India refused to sign a joint statement during a key summit of defense ministers, alleging that the document exhibited a pro-Pakistan bias.

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