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  1 Comment on Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire with Russia, US resumes military aid to Kyiv following high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia 0

  Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire with Russia, US resumes military aid to Kyiv following high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia

  Europe, Middle East, News, US March 12, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. lifted its pause on military and intelligence support for Ukraine as Kyiv agrees to an immediate 30-day ceasefire if Russia did the same. U.S. and Ukrainian officials reached the agreement on March 11, 2025, in key talks in Saudi Arabia
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  Singapore expands military capabilities with 2 new submarines and advanced combat systems

  Asia-Pacific, News March 12, 2025 , by IRIA

  Singapore is set to enhance its military capabilities with the acquisition of two additional submarines, bringing its fleet to six. Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen announced these developments in a parliamentary session, adding that Singapore is also eyeing on expanding its land, aerial, and naval capabilities.
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  Comments Off on China, Russia, and Iran conducting joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman 0

  China, Russia, and Iran conducting joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News March 11, 2025 , by IRIA

  The navies of China, Russia, and Iran are conducting joint military exercises off the coast of Iran in the Gulf of Oman this week, marking another display of their deepening defense cooperation.
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  Mark Carney elected Canada’s new prime minister, vows Canada will never be part of US

  Americas, News March 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, is set to become Canada’s next prime minister after securing a decisive victory in the Liberal Party leadership race.
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  Comments Off on Italy’s Leonardo and Turkish defense firm Baykar partner to develop advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems 0

  Italy’s Leonardo and Turkish defense firm Baykar partner to develop advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems

  Europe, News March 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  Leading defense manufacturers Leonardo and Baykar signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly produce next-generation Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The collaboration marks a key step in European defense, with demand expected to hit $100 billion in a decade.
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  Comments Off on NATO Allies deployed mobile command and control DARS system for Ramstein Dust exercise 0

  NATO Allies deployed mobile command and control DARS system for Ramstein Dust exercise

  Europe, News March 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  NATO's Deployable Air Command and Control Center (DACCC) in Poggio Renatico, Italy, has deployed the mobile DARS (Deployable Air Control Centre, Recognized Air Picture Production Centre, Sensor Fusion Post) system to Germany and Netherlands for the Ramstein Dust exercise.
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  Comments Off on European leaders back Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction, urge Israel for ceasefire and humanitarian aid 0

  European leaders back Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction, urge Israel for ceasefire and humanitarian aid

  Europe, Middle East, News March 9, 2025 , by IRIA

  Foreign ministers of UK, Germany, France, and Italy issued a joint statement urging Israel to fulfill its international obligations regarding the provision of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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  Comments Off on More than 1000 people killed in Syria as security forces clash with pro-Assad fighters 0

  More than 1000 people killed in Syria as security forces clash with pro-Assad fighters

  Middle East, News March 9, 2025 , by IRIA

  Syria’s coastal regions have been gripped by a surge of violence, with reports indicating that gunmen and security forces linked to the country’s new Islamist rulers have killed more than 1000 people, including women and children from the Alawite minority.
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  Comments Off on US Defense Secretary Hegseth praises UK for leading Europe on Ukraine issue as US shifts its policy 0

  US Defense Secretary Hegseth praises UK for leading Europe on Ukraine issue as US shifts its policy

  Europe, News, US March 8, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commended the United Kingdom for its leadership in supporting Ukraine and taking a more active role in European security, as he met with UK Defense Secretary John Healey for a high-level meeting at the Pentagon on March 6, 2025.
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  Comments Off on South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop bombs on civilian homes, injuring 29 0

  South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop bombs on civilian homes, injuring 29

  Asia-Pacific, News March 8, 2025 , by IRIA

  A military exercise meant to showcase South Korea’s combat readiness took a disastrous turn on March 6, 2025, when two fighter jets accidentally bombed civilian areas, injuring at least 29 people and destroying multiple buildings.

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