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  South Korea and US conduct joint air drills involving B-1B bombers and multiple fighter jets

  Asia-Pacific, News, US February 22, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United States and South Korea have conducted a joint aerial exercise featuring at least two U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers and multiple fighter jets on February 20, 2025. The bilateral training exercise also involved U.S. Marine Corps fighter aircraft.
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  Turkish Navy conducts first test firing of Göksur missile system

  Europe, Middle East, News February 22, 2025 , by IRIA

  Turkish naval forces conducted the first successful test launch of the Göksur Vertical Launch System (VLS) from Turkish Naval Forces' Burak-class corvette, TCG Beykoz, off the coast of Sinop in northern Turkiye. This live-fire test marks a pivotal advancement in the country’s layered air defense system.
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  Comments Off on Zelenskyy meets Trump’s Ukraine envoy in Kyiv as US-Ukraine tensions escalate 0

  Zelenskyy meets Trump’s Ukraine envoy in Kyiv as US-Ukraine tensions escalate

  Europe, News, US February 21, 2025 , by IRIA

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy in Kyiv, amid the war of words between the two leaders and escalating tensions between the two allies, triggered by Trump’s recent remarks accusing Ukraine of starting the war and referring to Zelenskyy as a "dictator."
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  Comments Off on US Air Force awards $1.5 billion contract to Pratt & Whitney for F-22 engine sustainment 0

  US Air Force awards $1.5 billion contract to Pratt & Whitney for F-22 engine sustainment

  News, US February 21, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Air Force has awarded a three-year contract worth up to $1.5 billion to Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, to continue sustaining the F119 engine, which powers the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter.
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  Comments Off on NATO holds large-scale combat drills ‘Steadfast Dart 2025’ without US participation 0

  NATO holds large-scale combat drills ‘Steadfast Dart 2025’ without US participation

  Europe, News February 20, 2025 , by IRIA

  NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2025 exercise is underway across Eastern Europe, testing the rapid deployment of forces. The exercise, involving 10,000 troops from nine countries, focuses on NATO’s Allied Reaction Force (ARF), a multi-domain deployment across Europe, integrating air, land, maritime, and special operations forces.
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  Comments Off on Hamas says it is ready to release all Israeli hostages at once in second phase ceasefire deal 0

  Hamas says it is ready to release all Israeli hostages at once in second phase ceasefire deal

  Middle East, News February 20, 2025 , by IRIA

  Hamas signaled on February 19, 2025, that it plans to free all remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza in a single swap during the next phase of the ongoing ceasefire agreement.
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  US and Russia take major step toward ending Ukraine War by restoring diplomatic ties

  Europe, News, US February 19, 2025 , by IRIA

  Top diplomats from the United States and Russia met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 18, 2025, for a pivotal four-hour discussion focused on the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Both sides described the talks as "positive" and a "first step" toward resolution, marking a significant diplomatic shift.
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  Comments Off on European leaders hold emergency summit in Paris after being excluded from US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine 0

  European leaders hold emergency summit in Paris after being excluded from US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine

  Europe, News, US February 19, 2025 , by IRIA

  European leaders gathered in Paris on February 16 for an emergency summit to address escalating security concerns amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine. The emergency summit followed the Trump administration’s launch of U.S.-Russia peace talks in Saudi Arabia, which excluded both Europe and Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on Denmark to acquire Naval Strike Missile from Norway’s Kongsberg to replace Harpoon missiles 0

  Denmark to acquire Naval Strike Missile from Norway’s Kongsberg to replace Harpoon missiles

  Europe, News February 19, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Danish Ministry of Defense has unveiled its intention to enter a government-to-government contract with Norway for the acquisition of new Naval Strike Missiles (NSMs) from Kongsberg, a leading defense technology company.
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  Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs from US after Trump lifts weapons embargo

  Middle East, News, US February 18, 2025 , by IRIA

  Israel received a shipment of MK-84 2,000-pound bombs from the United States following President Trump's decision to lift restrictions imposed by the previous administration under Joe Biden. The shipment of heavy bombs coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio’s first official trip to the region.

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