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NATO allies reject Trump’s Iran blockade plan, push for post-war shipping mission
Europe, Middle East, News, US April 14, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO allies said they would not take part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade Iranian
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UK Prime Minister Starmer visits Gulf states, coordinates with Trump on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Europe, Middle East, News April 11, 2026 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrapped up a three-day tour of Gulf states with a series of high-level
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UK deploys Rapid Sentry counter-drone system to Kuwait after Iranian attacks on oil fields
Europe, Middle East, News April 5, 2026 , by IRIA
The Royal Air Force has deployed a counter-drone defense system to Kuwait following a drone attack targeting
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UK awards $1.34 billion medium-lift military helicopter contract to Leonardo
Europe, News March 3, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom has awarded a $1.34 billion contract to aerospace company Leonardo to build 23 AW149
Comments Off on German-British startup tests hypersonic missile prototype as Europe pushes for sovereign strike capability 0

German-British startup tests hypersonic missile prototype as Europe pushes for sovereign strike capability
Europe, News February 12, 2026 , by IRIA
A German startup, Hypersonica, said it has taken a major step toward building Europe’s first privately
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UK Prime Minister Starmer meets President Xi Jinping in China to discuss trade and reset ties
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 30, 2026 , by IRIA
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in China on January 28, 2026, for high-level talks with Chinese
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UK conducts flight test of first full-size unmanned Proteus helicopter
Europe, News January 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom has completed the maiden autonomous flight of its first full-size unmanned helicopter.
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UK allocates $270 million to prepare forces for potential Ukraine deployment as Russia escalates attacks
Europe, News January 11, 2026 , by IRIA
The British government has allocated £200 million ($270 million) to prepare its armed forces for a
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Europe backs Denmark on Greenland as leaders meet in Paris for Ukraine talks
Europe, News January 8, 2026 , by IRIA
European leaders rallied behind Denmark and Greenland, asserting the Arctic island’s sovereignty as
Comments Off on Turkiye finalizes deal to acquire 12 C-130J transport aircraft from UK Royal Air Force 0

Turkiye finalizes deal to acquire 12 C-130J transport aircraft from UK Royal Air Force
Europe, Middle East, News October 19, 2025 , by IRIA
Turkiye has officially agreed with the United Kingdom to acquire twelve ex-Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed