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  Comments Off on US Navy awards $383 million contract for development of next generation Trident II D5 missile 0

  US Navy awards $383 million contract for development of next generation Trident II D5 missile

  News, US February 7, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Navy has awarded a $383 million contract to Lockheed Martin to develop the next generation of the Trident II Strategic Weapons System (SWS) D5 missile to bolster the United States' sea-based strategic deterrence.
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  Comments Off on Syria’s interim president visits Turkey to discuss defense, economy and return of Syrian refugees 0

  Syria’s interim president visits Turkey to discuss defense, economy and return of Syrian refugees

  Middle East, News February 6, 2025 , by IRIA

  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Syria’s newly appointed interim President Ahmed Al Sharaa to Ankara on February 4, 2025. The landmark meeting underscored a potential thaw in relations between Turkey and Syria, two nations that had been at odds since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011.
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  Comments Off on NATO aircraft conduct multi-domain operations over Poland and Baltic region 0

  NATO aircraft conduct multi-domain operations over Poland and Baltic region

  Europe, News February 6, 2025 , by IRIA

  Fighter jets of NATO Allied nations conducted a complex Find, Fix, Track, and Target (F2T2) exercise over Poland and the Baltic region. The exercise, organized by NATO’s Allied Air Command, evaluated the Alliance’s capability to integrate multi-domain operations in a contested environment.
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  Comments Off on Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza for reconstruction during Netanyahu’s visit, sparking criticism 0

  Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza for reconstruction during Netanyahu’s visit, sparking criticism

  Middle East, News, US February 5, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a drastic shift in U.S. policy, suggesting that the United States could “take over” the Gaza Strip, lead reconstruction efforts, and permanently resettle displaced Palestinians out of the war-ravaged enclave.
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  Bulgaria to modernize its air force with delivery of first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet

  Europe, News, US February 5, 2025 , by IRIA

  Bulgaria received the first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet marking a major step forward in the European nation's efforts to modernize its air force. Lockheed Martin delivered the first Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 jet during a ceremony attended by American and Bulgarian leaders.
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  EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss joint European defense strategy

  Europe, News February 4, 2025 , by IRIA

  European Union leaders convened in Brussels on February 3, 2025, for a summit aimed at reinforcing the continent's defense strategy in response to growing security concerns and recent tariff actions by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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  Comments Off on Japan to buy 150 SM-6 missiles for its AEGIS-equipped Naval Vessels for $900 million 0

  Japan to buy 150 SM-6 missiles for its AEGIS-equipped Naval Vessels for $900 million

  Asia-Pacific, News February 4, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential foreign military sale of 150 Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block I missiles and related equipment. The $900 million deal aims to enhance Japan’s integrated air missile defense capabilities in response to growing regional threats in the Indo-Pacific region.
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  Syrian President meets Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh on first foreign trip

  Middle East, News February 3, 2025 , by IRIA

  Syria’s transitional president, Ahmed Al Sharaa, made his first official foreign visit to Saudi Arabia on February 2, 2205. This visit marks a crucial step in Syria’s efforts to establish legitimacy following the ousting of longtime leader Bashar Al Assad.
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  US military conducts airstrikes against ISIS operatives in Somalia

  Africa, News, US February 3, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. military conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS operatives in the Golis Mountains of Puntland in Somalia on February 1, 2025. This operation was the first such military action in Somalia by the U.S. during President Donald Trump's second term.
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  Comments Off on Israel frees 183 Palestinians after Hamas released 3 more Israeli hostages in fourth exchange under ceasefire deal 0

  Israel frees 183 Palestinians after Hamas released 3 more Israeli hostages in fourth exchange under ceasefire deal

  Middle East, News February 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  Hamas freed three hostages in the southern Gaza Strip and Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday in the fourth round of prisoner-for-hostage exchange in the six-week initial phase of Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending the 15-month war in Gaza.

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