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  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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  Comments Off on US Navy awards $536 million contract to Raytheon for advanced SPY-6 radars 0

  US Navy awards $536 million contract to Raytheon for advanced SPY-6 radars

  News, US June 4, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Navy has awarded defense manufacturer, Raytheon, an RTX business, a $536 million contract to support the continued development and deployment of the SPY-6 radar family. Raytheon is expected to complete the work under this contract by May 2026.
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  Comments Off on Leaders of NATO’s Eastern Flank meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy ahead of crucial Hague summit 0

  Leaders of NATO’s Eastern Flank meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy ahead of crucial Hague summit

  Europe, News June 3, 2025 , by IRIA

  The leaders of NATO’s eastern flank countries, the Baltic states, and the five Nordic nations gathered in Vilnius on June 2, 2025, for a high-level summit aimed at forging a common position ahead of NATO’s crucial June 24–25 meeting in The Hague.
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  Turkiye launches third indigenously developed Reis-class advanced submarine

  Europe, Middle East, News June 3, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Turkish Ministry of Defense has officially launched its third Reis-class submarine, the TCG Murat Reis (S-332), during a high-profile ceremony at the Golcuk Naval Shipyard in Kocaeli.
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  Ukraine claims to have hit more than 40 Russian bombers in major drone attack

  Europe, News June 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  Ukraine launched a high-impact operation on June 1, 2025, that targeted key Russian air bases deep inside Russian territory, reportedly damaging or destroying more than 40 military aircraft, including strategic bombers used to launch long-range missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.
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  Comments Off on Defense Chiefs from US, Australia, Japan, and Philippines announce new defense initiatives in Singapore meeting 0

  Defense Chiefs from US, Australia, Japan, and Philippines announce new defense initiatives in Singapore meeting

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

  Defense leaders from the United States, Australia, Japan, and the Philippines met in Singapore at the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 to reaffirm their shared commitment to a “free and open Indo-Pacific” amid escalating concerns over China's activities in the region.
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  Comments Off on US warns of China’s military ambitions as France calls for coalition at high-stakes Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 0

  US warns of China’s military ambitions as France calls for coalition at high-stakes Shangri-La Dialogue 2025

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

  The Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore witnessed a convergence of escalating geopolitical rivalries, shifting alliances, and diplomatic maneuvers as world leaders gathered for Asia’s premier defense summit.
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  Comments Off on UK to invest $1.35 billion on digital battlefield system and new cyber command by 2027 0

  UK to invest $1.35 billion on digital battlefield system and new cyber command by 2027

  Europe, News May 31, 2025 , by IRIA

  The UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) has announced a massive investment of more than $1.27 billion in a state-of-the-art battlefield system dubbed the “Digital Targeting Web”.
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  Comments Off on EU unveils Black Sea security strategy to counter Russian threat 0

  EU unveils Black Sea security strategy to counter Russian threat

  Europe, News May 31, 2025 , by IRIA

  The European Union has unveiled a comprehensive security strategy for the Black Sea region. The new strategy is designed to counter rising threats from Russia, enhance infrastructure resilience, and deepen partnerships with key regional players.
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  Comments Off on South Korean Navy surveillance plane crashes during training, killing all four crew members 0

  South Korean Navy surveillance plane crashes during training, killing all four crew members

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

  A South Korean Navy P-3C Orion turboprop surveillance plane crashed on May 29, 2025, in the southeastern coastal city of Pohang, killing all four personnel on board. The crash occurred on a mountain near a residential area, according to authorities and eyewitnesses.

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