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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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  Comments Off on Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs from US after Trump lifts weapons embargo 0

  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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  Comments Off on US Army conducts Precision Strike Missile flight test from HIMARS launcher 0

  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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  Comments Off on Munich Security Conference 2025: US Vice President’s controversial speech overshadows Russia-Ukraine talks 0

  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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  Comments Off on US Army and Poland award $1.4 billion contracts to modernize air and missile defense capabilities 0

  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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