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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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  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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  Australia receives first HIMARS system from US to strengthen long-range strike capabilities

  Asia-Pacific, News March 25, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Australian Defense Ministry confirmed the arrival of the first batch of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the United States, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to modernize and enhance its long-range strike capabilities.
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  Comments Off on Switzerland joins NATO Patriot support partnership to bolster national defense and industrial base 0

  Switzerland joins NATO Patriot support partnership to bolster national defense and industrial base

  Europe, News March 25, 2025 , by IRIA

  Federal Council of Switzerland approved the country’s participation in the NATO Support and Procurement Agency’s (NSPA) Patriot Support Partnership (PATRIOT SP).
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  Comments Off on Trump announces development of 6th generation fighter jet F-47 for US Air Force 0

  Trump announces development of 6th generation fighter jet F-47 for US Air Force

  News, US March 24, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald J. Trump, alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, announced that the U.S. Air Force will proceed with the production of the highly anticipated Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter jet platform. The aircraft portion of NGAD has been officially designated the F-47.
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  Comments Off on UK begins construction of its most powerful Dreadnought class ballistic missile submarine 0

  UK begins construction of its most powerful Dreadnought class ballistic missile submarine

  Europe, News March 24, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United Kingdom started the construction of its new Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarine. The keel laying ceremony of the UK Royal Navy's most powerful and technically advanced submarine was held at the BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard.

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