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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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  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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