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  Comments Off on UK and US defense firms to support development of next-generation air defense system for British Army 0

  UK and US defense firms to support development of next-generation air defense system for British Army

  Europe, News, US June 9, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. leading defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United Kingdom's Marshall Land Systems to advance command and control hardware solutions and boost UK's air defense capabilities.
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  Comments Off on Pentagon awards $5 billion contract to accelerate Virginia-class submarine production and boost ship readiness 0

  Pentagon awards $5 billion contract to accelerate Virginia-class submarine production and boost ship readiness

  News, US June 9, 2025 , by IRIA

  Pentagon’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded a $5 billion contract to six small businesses to speed up delivery of weapons systems and parts for U.S Navy Virginia-class submarines and active surface ships and enhancing maritime readiness.
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  Comments Off on Romania to buy Enok AB armored patrol vehicles from Germany 0

  Romania to buy Enok AB armored patrol vehicles from Germany

  Europe, News June 8, 2025 , by IRIA

  Romania signed a new defense agreement with German defense manufacturer Armored Car Systems (ACS) for the procurement of Enok AB light armored patrol vehicles, marking a significant step in the modernization of its armed forces and their capacity to respond to contemporary threats.
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  Comments Off on Russia launches large-scale retaliatory strikes on Ukraine after drone attack on its air bases 0

  Russia launches large-scale retaliatory strikes on Ukraine after drone attack on its air bases

  Europe, News June 7, 2025 , by IRIA

  Russia launched a massive aerial assault across multiple Ukrainian regions on June 6, 2024, just days after Ukrainian drones struck deep into Russian territory, reportedly destroying key warplanes at several airbases.
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  Comments Off on German Chancellor Merz meets US President Trump in Washington to bolster trade and defense ties 0

  German Chancellor Merz meets US President Trump in Washington to bolster trade and defense ties

  Europe, News, US June 7, 2025 , by IRIA

  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House for a bilateral meeting on June 5, 2025. The meeting marked Chancellor Merz's first official visit to the United States since assuming office in May 2025.
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  Comments Off on Sweden to buy Lockheed Martin’s TPY-4 radar system to boost air defense and NATO interoperability 0

  Sweden to buy Lockheed Martin’s TPY-4 radar system to boost air defense and NATO interoperability

  Europe, News June 6, 2025 , by IRIA

  Sweden has signed a $104 million deal with Lockheed Martin to acquire TPY-4 ground-based radar system, with deliveries slated for 2027. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for Sweden’s growing defense posture and deepening cooperation with NATO allies.
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  Comments Off on Trump announces sweeping travel ban on 12 countries, restrictions on 7 more 0

  Trump announces sweeping travel ban on 12 countries, restrictions on 7 more

  News, US June 6, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a full travel ban on citizens from 12 countries, while also enacting heightened restrictions on travelers from seven additional nations.
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  1 Comment on NATO Allies mobilize 40 ships and 25 aircraft for Exercise BALTOPS, Russia warns drills are part of preparations for clash 0

  NATO Allies mobilize 40 ships and 25 aircraft for Exercise BALTOPS, Russia warns drills are part of preparations for clash

  Europe, News June 5, 2025 , by IRIA

  NATO Allies started the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS 25) maritime-focused military exercise. About 9,000 personnel, more than 40 warships, and 25 aircraft from 16 NATO allies and partner nations are taking part in the drills from June 5 to 17, 2025.
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  Comments Off on US Space Force awards $1.2 billion contract to BAE Systems for development of 10 missile tracking satellites 0

  US Space Force awards $1.2 billion contract to BAE Systems for development of 10 missile tracking satellites

  News, US June 5, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Space Force has awarded BAE Systems a $1.2 billion contract to build 10 cutting-edge satellites for its Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Missile Warning and Tracking program.
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  Comments Off on Ukraine claims it struck bridge linking Crimea to Russia with underwater explosives 0

  Ukraine claims it struck bridge linking Crimea to Russia with underwater explosives

  Europe, News June 4, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claimed on June 3, 2025, that it conducted a new attack on the Crimea Bridge across the Kerch Strait, which connects the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula to Russia. Ukraine used underwater explosives to carry out the attack which “severely damaged” the base of the bridge supports.

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