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  Comments Off on Netherlands military signs $1.1 billion deal with US defense contractor for Falcon IV radio system 0

  Netherlands military signs $1.1 billion deal with US defense contractor for Falcon IV radio system

  Europe, News April 5, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Netherlands Ministry of Defense has signed a $1.1 billion contract with U.S. defense contractor L3Harris Technologies for cutting-edge Falcon IV radios. The agreement represents a critical step in modernizing the Netherlands' tactical communication infrastructure and enhancing operational alignment with NATO allies.
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  Comments Off on Trump’s ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ take effect, sending shockwaves through global trade system 0

  Trump’s ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ take effect, sending shockwaves through global trade system

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US April 4, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United States’ sweeping reciprocal tariffs have marked a significant shift in trade policy and igniting a firestorm of reactions from allies and rivals alike. Branded by the U.S. President Trump as “Liberation Day,” the move implements his long-promised “Fair and Reciprocal Trade Plan”.
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  Comments Off on Poland to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2026 as EU defense ministers meet in Warsaw 0

  Poland to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2026 as EU defense ministers meet in Warsaw

  Europe, News April 4, 2025 , by IRIA

  Poland has announced plans to raise its defense spending to 5% of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2026, marking the highest defense-to-GDP ratio within NATO, surpassing even that of the United States.
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  Comments Off on US Army awards Lockheed Martin up to $4.94 billion contract to produce Precision Strike Missiles 0

  US Army awards Lockheed Martin up to $4.94 billion contract to produce Precision Strike Missiles

  News, US April 3, 2025 , by IRIA

  American defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin has secured an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Army, valued at up to $4.94 billion, for the continued production of Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM).
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  Comments Off on NATO warships taking part in major exercise to improve operational readiness and secure vital sea lanes 0

  NATO warships taking part in major exercise to improve operational readiness and secure vital sea lanes

  Europe, News April 3, 2025 , by IRIA

  NATO Allies are taking part in a major multinational maritime exercise, Dynamic Mariner/Flotex 25, to improve operational readiness, enhance naval cooperation, and demonstrate the Alliance’s ability to secure vital sea lanes in an evolving security environment.
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  Comments Off on Russia launches first Yasen-class nuclear-powered submarine armed with Zircon hypersonic missile 0

  Russia launches first Yasen-class nuclear-powered submarine armed with Zircon hypersonic missile

  Europe, News April 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  Russia launched the first nuclear-powered submarine equipped with Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles. The Perm is the sixth vessel in the Yasen-class Project 885/885M family and is expected to be commissioned into the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet next year.
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  Comments Off on China launches military drills around Taiwan as “stern warning” to separatist forces 0

  China launches military drills around Taiwan as “stern warning” to separatist forces

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

  The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command launched a series of coordinated military drills off the north, south, and east coasts of Taiwan. The exercises, which have not been given a formal name by Beijing, are being portrayed as a “stern warning” against separatism by Taiwan’s government.
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  Comments Off on US and South Korean Marines enhance interoperability during Exercise Freedom Shield 0

  US and South Korean Marines enhance interoperability during Exercise Freedom Shield

  Asia-Pacific, News, US April 1, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United States and South Korean forces enhanced command and control capabilities and interoperability during Exercise Freedom Shield (FS) 25. The exercise took place from March 10 to March 20, 2025, and involved amphibious missions and air assault operations.
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  Comments Off on Sweden announces plans for $30 billion defense hike to reach 3.5% of GDP by 2030 0

  Sweden announces plans for $30 billion defense hike to reach 3.5% of GDP by 2030

  Europe, News April 1, 2025 , by IRIA

  Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced plans to raise the nation’s defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2030, a significant increase from its current 2.4%. If approved by parliament, the plan would amount to an additional $30 billion, positioning Sweden at the forefront of NATO's evolving defense landscape.
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  Comments Off on US and Japan bolster joint defense command to counter Chinese military in Indo-Pacific region 0

  US and Japan bolster joint defense command to counter Chinese military in Indo-Pacific region

  Asia-Pacific, News, US March 31, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani met in Tokyo on March 30, 2025. Both leaders emphasized the critical role of Japan in maintaining regional stability and deterring what they describe as “Chinese military aggression.”

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