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  Comments Off on NATO multinational battle group conducts first live-fire training with Puma IFVs in Lithuania 0

  NATO multinational battle group conducts first live-fire training with Puma IFVs in Lithuania

  Europe, News March 14, 2025 , by IRIA

  The NATO Multinational Battle Group in Lithuania conducted its first live-fire training exercise using Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs). The drills, held at the General Silvestras Zukauskas Training Area in eastern Lithuania, focused on enhancing Allied forces’ combat readiness and interoperability.
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  Comments Off on Armenia and Azerbaijan finalize peace deal to resolve conflict 0

  Armenia and Azerbaijan finalize peace deal to resolve conflict

  Europe, News March 14, 2025 , by IRIA

  Armenian and Azerbaijani officials announced a breakthrough in their decades-long conflict, confirming that they have agreed on the text of a peace agreement. The development came after years of intermittent negotiations and hostilities between the two nations.
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  Comments Off on US Marines awards Anduril $642 million contract to install counter drone systems at bases 0

  US Marines awards Anduril $642 million contract to install counter drone systems at bases

  News, US March 13, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S.-based defense technology firm Anduril Industries has been awarded a potential 10-year contract worth $642.2 million to install and deliver advanced counter-drone systems at Marine Corps bases.
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  Comments Off on Poland plans large-scale military expansion, declares interest in nuclear capabilities 0

  Poland plans large-scale military expansion, declares interest in nuclear capabilities

  Europe, News March 13, 2025 , by IRIA

  Polish President Andrzej Duda has voiced his support for extending France’s nuclear deterrence to cover Poland. At the same time, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced his government’s plans to expand military training for all adult males, aiming for a 500,000-strong force.
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  1 Comment on Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire with Russia, US resumes military aid to Kyiv following high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia 0

  Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire with Russia, US resumes military aid to Kyiv following high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia

  Europe, Middle East, News, US March 12, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. lifted its pause on military and intelligence support for Ukraine as Kyiv agrees to an immediate 30-day ceasefire if Russia did the same. U.S. and Ukrainian officials reached the agreement on March 11, 2025, in key talks in Saudi Arabia
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  Comments Off on Singapore expands military capabilities with 2 new submarines and advanced combat systems 0

  Singapore expands military capabilities with 2 new submarines and advanced combat systems

  Asia-Pacific, News March 12, 2025 , by IRIA

  Singapore is set to enhance its military capabilities with the acquisition of two additional submarines, bringing its fleet to six. Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen announced these developments in a parliamentary session, adding that Singapore is also eyeing on expanding its land, aerial, and naval capabilities.
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  Comments Off on China, Russia, and Iran conducting joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman 0

  China, Russia, and Iran conducting joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News March 11, 2025 , by IRIA

  The navies of China, Russia, and Iran are conducting joint military exercises off the coast of Iran in the Gulf of Oman this week, marking another display of their deepening defense cooperation.
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  Comments Off on Mark Carney elected Canada’s new prime minister, vows Canada will never be part of US 0

  Mark Carney elected Canada’s new prime minister, vows Canada will never be part of US

  Americas, News March 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, is set to become Canada’s next prime minister after securing a decisive victory in the Liberal Party leadership race.
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  Comments Off on Italy’s Leonardo and Turkish defense firm Baykar partner to develop advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems 0

  Italy’s Leonardo and Turkish defense firm Baykar partner to develop advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems

  Europe, News March 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  Leading defense manufacturers Leonardo and Baykar signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly produce next-generation Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The collaboration marks a key step in European defense, with demand expected to hit $100 billion in a decade.
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  Comments Off on NATO Allies deployed mobile command and control DARS system for Ramstein Dust exercise 0

  NATO Allies deployed mobile command and control DARS system for Ramstein Dust exercise

  Europe, News March 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  NATO's Deployable Air Command and Control Center (DACCC) in Poggio Renatico, Italy, has deployed the mobile DARS (Deployable Air Control Centre, Recognized Air Picture Production Centre, Sensor Fusion Post) system to Germany and Netherlands for the Ramstein Dust exercise.

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