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  Comments Off on Boeing receives $240 million contract from US Army for 5 MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft 0

  Boeing receives $240 million contract from US Army for 5 MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft

  News, US March 31, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded leading aerospace company Boeing a $240 million contract for five additional MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027.
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  Comments Off on Poland signs $1.7 billion deal for locally developed infantry fighting vehicles to boost defense and economy 0

  Poland signs $1.7 billion deal for locally developed infantry fighting vehicles to boost defense and economy

  Europe, News March 30, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Polish Ministry of National Defense signed a contract on March 27, 2025, valued at $1.7 billion for acquiring 111 state-of-the-art Borsuk (Badger) tracked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs).
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  Comments Off on US Defense Secretary Hegseth visits Philippines to strengthen defense agreements and bolster regional ties 0

  US Defense Secretary Hegseth visits Philippines to strengthen defense agreements and bolster regional ties

  News, US March 29, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth underscored the Trump administration’s firm stance on countering China in the Indo-Pacific during his high-profile visit to the Philippines on March 28, 2025.
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  Comments Off on Turkiye and Egypt sign deal to co-produce cutting-edge unmanned ground vehicles 0

  Turkiye and Egypt sign deal to co-produce cutting-edge unmanned ground vehicles

  Middle East, News, US March 29, 2025 , by IRIA

  Turkey and Egypt signed a landmark agreement on March 27, 2025, to jointly produce advanced unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) at the Kader Advanced Industrial Factory in Cairo.
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  Comments Off on France commits $2.16 billion in military aid to Ukraine as European leaders meet in Paris 0

  France commits $2.16 billion in military aid to Ukraine as European leaders meet in Paris

  Europe, News March 28, 2025 , by IRIA

  French President Emmanuel Macron pledged $2.6 billion (€2 billion) in additional military aid to Kyiv during a high-level summit in Paris on March 27, 2025.
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  Comments Off on US approves $1.96 billion sale of MQ-9B drones to Qatar 0

  US approves $1.96 billion sale of MQ-9B drones to Qatar

  Middle East, News, US March 28, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United States has given initial approval for the sale of eight MQ-9B drones to the State of Qatar, marking a significant shift in its regional policy and accelerating defense cooperation between the two nations.
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  Comments Off on US Navy awards $1 billion contract to General Dynamics for modification of Virginia-class submarines 0

  US Navy awards $1 billion contract to General Dynamics for modification of Virginia-class submarines

  News, US March 27, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Department of Defense has awarded more than $1.06 billion in contracts to General Dynamics Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, for the modification of long lead time materials for Virginia-class Block VI submarines.
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  Comments Off on Turkish Foreign Minister visits US to revive defense ties and push for F-35 program return 0

  Turkish Foreign Minister visits US to revive defense ties and push for F-35 program return

  Europe, News, US March 27, 2025 , by IRIA

  Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan began a two-day official visit to Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2025, with the primary goal of urging U.S. officials to lift sanctions on Turkey and reinstate Ankara’s participation in the F-35 fighter jet program.
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  Comments Off on US brokers Black Sea ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine following separate talks in Riyadh 0

  US brokers Black Sea ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine following separate talks in Riyadh

  Europe, News, US March 26, 2025 , by IRIA

  After three days of separate meetings involving American, Russian, and Ukrainian delegations in Saudi Arabia, the U.S. announced that it had brokered an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to halt military activity over the Black Sea, raising cautious hopes for a pause in the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on EU foreign policy chief urges ceasefire during visit to Israel amid escalating violence in Gaza 0

  EU foreign policy chief urges ceasefire during visit to Israel amid escalating violence in Gaza

  Europe, Middle East, News March 26, 2025 , by IRIA

  European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas made a high-stakes visit to Israel amid a backdrop of intensifying conflict and deepening humanitarian crisis. She stressed the urgent need for talks to end the conflict, saying, resuming negotiations is the only way forward

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