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  Estonia announces historic defense spending increase to 5% of GDP from 2026

  Europe, News March 20, 2025 , by IRIA

  Estonia has announced a significant increase in defense spending, raising it to at least 5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) starting next year. The decision, confirmed by Prime Minister Kristen Michal, is a direct response to the growing threat posed by neighboring Russia.
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  Comments Off on Israel resumes deadly assault on Gaza, shattering ceasefire and killing more than 400 Palestinians 0

  Israel resumes deadly assault on Gaza, shattering ceasefire and killing more than 400 Palestinians

  Middle East, News March 19, 2025 , by IRIA

  Gaza was plunged into chaos once again as Israel launched a massive assault across the enclave on March 18, 2025, ending a two-month ceasefire with Hamas. At least 404 people were killed and 562 others wounded in the latest wave of Israeli strikes, with many of the casualties being children.
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  Pakistan Navy launches second Hangor-class submarine in China

  Asia-Pacific, News March 19, 2025 , by IRIA

  Pakistan Navy has achieved a significant step towards enhancing its naval capabilities with the launch of its second Hangor-class submarine, named PNS Shushuk, at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base, Wuhan, China.
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  Canadian Prime Minister Carney visits Europe on first foreign trip, signals shift away from US

  Americas, News March 18, 2025 , by IRIA

  Canada's newly sworn-in Prime Minister Mark Carney made a bold statement by choosing Europe as the destination for his first official foreign visit. His trip emphasizes the need for Canada to work with "reliable allies”.
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  Turkish Navy test-fires submarine-launched Atmaca anti-ship cruise missile

  Middle East, News March 18, 2025 , by IRIA

  Turkiye has successfully conducted the first-ever underwater test launch of its domestically produced Atmaca anti-ship cruise missile. The milestone event marks a significant leap forward in the country’s naval warfare capabilities and defense industry ambitions.
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  US Air Force B-52 bombers conduct first-ever live bombing drills in Sweden

  Europe, News, US March 17, 2025 , by IRIA

  Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses bomber planes conducted live guided bomb drops in Sweden. It was the first such exercise between Sweden and the U.S. since the Nordic nation joined NATO last year.
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  Comments Off on US launches major strikes on Yemen’s Houthi forces amid Red Sea attacks, Trump vows escalation 0

  US launches major strikes on Yemen’s Houthi forces amid Red Sea attacks, Trump vows escalation

  Middle East, News, US March 17, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army CENTCOM launched a series of powerful precision strikes against Houthi forces in Yemen, following months of attacks on commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea. According to Houthi sources, the strikes killed at least 32 people, including children.
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  Comments Off on Sikorsky conducts test of rotor blown wing uncrewed aerial system in helicopter and airplane modes 0

  Sikorsky conducts test of rotor blown wing uncrewed aerial system in helicopter and airplane modes

  News, US March 16, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. leading defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin’s subsidiary company Sikorsky conducted a successful test of ‘rotor blown wing’ uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in both helicopter and airplane modes, validating the advanced control laws.
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  Comments Off on Trump meets NATO chief Rutte to discuss Ukraine war, defense spending and security issues 0

  Trump meets NATO chief Rutte to discuss Ukraine war, defense spending and security issues

  Europe, News, US March 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with U.S. President Trump at the White House, to secure American commitment to NATO and support for Ukraine. The discussions between the two leaders aimed to ensure that the transatlantic alliance remains strong amid evolving global threats and shifting defense priorities.
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  Russia-Ukraine war: Putin sets tough conditions for Ukraine ceasefire

  Europe, News March 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled during a news conference on March 13, 2025, that Moscow is prepared to back a ceasefire in Ukraine. While outlining a series of preconditions that must be met before any truce could be agreed upon.

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