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  US Army conducts Precision Strike Missile flight test from HIMARS launcher

  News, US February 18, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Army and American leading defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin successfully completed a Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) production qualification flight test at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
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  Munich Security Conference 2025: US Vice President’s controversial speech overshadows Russia-Ukraine talks

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

  The Munich Security Conference 2025 was expected to focus on strategies to end the ongoing war in Ukraine and discuss increasing Europe's defense spending. However, U.S. Vice President JD Vance's controversial speech, which criticized European allies, dominated the event.
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  US Army and Poland award $1.4 billion contracts to modernize air and missile defense capabilities

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

  U.S. defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman received two major contracts totaling $1.4 billion to modernize air and missile defense capabilities for the U.S. Army and Poland.
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  China’s top diplomat Wang Yi travels to Europe to strengthen ties and address global challenges

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 16, 2025 , by IRIA

  Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has embarked on a significant diplomatic tour across Europe, aiming to strengthen China's ties with key European nations and articulate its stance on pressing global issues. Wang Yi's itinerary included visits to the United Kingdom, Germany, and Ireland.
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  India’s Modi meets Trump in Washington to discuss trade, immigration, and military ties

  Asia-Pacific, News, US February 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House on February 13, 2025. While emphasizing friendship and cooperation with New Delhi, Trump made it clear that India would not be exempt from his aggressive trade policies and higher tariffs.
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  Japan orders 17 units of CH-47 Chinook Block II helicopters from Boeing

  Asia-Pacific, News February 15, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) ordered 17 CH-47 Block II Chinook helicopters from Boeing on February 13, 2025. The helicopters will be co-produced by Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) in Japan.
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  Erdogan strengthens Turkiye’s defense and trade partnerships during visits to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Pakistan

  Asia-Pacific, News February 14, 2025 , by IRIA

  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has wrapped up a three-nation tour across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan from February 10-13, 2025. The visit focused on reinforcing Turkey’s defense and trade relations with key Asian partners, aiming to strengthen strategic cooperation in both sectors.
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  Comments Off on US defense chief declares Ukraine membership “unrealistic” during first visit to NATO headquarters 0

  US defense chief declares Ukraine membership “unrealistic” during first visit to NATO headquarters

  Europe, News, US February 14, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made his first visit to the NATO headquarters on February 12, 2025, to address the general assembly of NATO defense chiefs. The visit comes at a time when allies are desperately waiting for clarity from the new Trump administration on the military and financial support for Ukraine.
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  Trump says he and Putin agree to begin negotiations on ending war in Ukraine

  Europe, News, US February 13, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump said that he had a “lengthy and highly productive” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in which they agreed to “start negotiations” toward ending Russia’s war with Ukraine. The two leaders also agreed to meet in person, Trump said
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  US, UK, Australian and Canadian air forces conduct combat readiness missions

  Europe, News, US February 13, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center launched Bamboo Eagle, a joint exercise bringing together the U.S. Air Force and allied forces from the Royal UK Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and for the first time, the Royal Canadian Air Force.

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