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Comments Off on NATO to reduce Kosovo peacekeeping force as security conditions improve 0

NATO to reduce Kosovo peacekeeping force as security conditions improve
Europe, News June 13, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO announced on June 12, 2026, that it plans to gradually reduce the size of its peacekeeping mission
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UK Defense Secretary John Healey resigns in protest over military spending dispute
Europe, News June 12, 2026 , by IRIA
UK Defense Secretary John Healey resigned on June 11, 2026, after criticizing the government's defense
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India signs $47 million deal to acquire 20 satellite navigation jammers for Navy
Asia-Pacific, News June 12, 2026 , by IRIA
India’s Ministry of Defense has signed a $47 million contract with Bengaluru-based Accord Software
Comments Off on US launches strikes on Iran after Apache helicopter downed near Strait of Hormuz 0

US launches strikes on Iran after Apache helicopter downed near Strait of Hormuz
Middle East, News, US June 10, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States launched a series of strikes against Iran on June 9, 2026, after an American AH-64
Comments Off on Germany and France scrap $116 billion next-generation fighter jet project after months of deadlock 0

Germany and France scrap $116 billion next-generation fighter jet project after months of deadlock
Europe, News June 10, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany and France have agreed to pull the plug on the plans to jointly develop a next-generation fighter
Comments Off on NATO Allies launch Ramstein Flag 2026 exercise with more than 200 aircraft from 18 countries 0

NATO Allies launch Ramstein Flag 2026 exercise with more than 200 aircraft from 18 countries
Europe, News, US June 9, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO has launched its large-scale Ramstein Flag 2026 air exercise across Europe, bringing together more
Comments Off on New Zealand to buy five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from US in $1.5 billion deal 0

New Zealand to buy five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from US in $1.5 billion deal
Asia-Pacific, News, US June 7, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a potential $1.5 billion foreign military sale of five MH-60R Seahawk
Comments Off on US Defense Secretary Hegseth visits France for D-Day ceremony, criticizes European migration policy 0

US Defense Secretary Hegseth visits France for D-Day ceremony, criticizes European migration policy
Europe, News, US June 6, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived in Caines, France, on June 6, 2026, to mark the 82nd anniversary
Comments Off on US and allied forces conduct Red Flag-Alaska exercise to enhance multinational air combat capabilities 0

US and allied forces conduct Red Flag-Alaska exercise to enhance multinational air combat capabilities
Americas, News, US June 6, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and allied forces are conducting Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-2, a major multinational
Comments Off on Brazil seeks to buy 20 additional Gripen fighter jets from Sweden to expand its fleet 0

Brazil seeks to buy 20 additional Gripen fighter jets from Sweden to expand its fleet
Americas, Europe, News June 5, 2026 , by IRIA
Brazil has expressed interest in purchasing 20 additional Gripen E and F fighter jets from Swedish defense