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Lithuania announced plans to spend 5-6% of its GDP on defense in 2026-2030
Europe, News January 21, 2025 , by IRIA
Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda announced that his country plans to allocate between 5 to 6 percent
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US announces $117 million in military aid for Lebanon
Middle East, News, US January 20, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States announced its plan to provide over $117 million in security assistance to the Lebanese
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Norwegian Air Force tests first F-35 fighter jet powered by synthetic aviation fuel
Europe, News January 19, 2025 , by IRIA
The Norwegian Air Force has successfully used synthetic aviation fuel to operate its F-35 fighter jets.
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NATO Chiefs of Defense discuss military strategy, vow to continue support for Ukraine
Europe, News January 18, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO Military Committee Chiefs of Defense and military counterparts met at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels
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US Navy awards $85 million contract for next-generation Network Tactical Common Data Link systems
News, US January 17, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States Navy awarded BAE Systems an $85 million production contract to deliver additional Network
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Abu Dhabi shipbuilder launches Falaj 3 class vessel to strengthen UAE naval force
Middle East, News January 16, 2025 , by IRIA
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a leading entity under the UAE’s EDGE Group, launched the first of
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Russia and Vietnam sign nuclear energy pact to strengthen cooperation
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 15, 2025 , by IRIA
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and high-level Vietnamese officials signed a nuclear energy
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300 North Korean soldiers killed, 2700 injured in Kursk region, South Korean intelligence reports
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 14, 2025 , by IRIA
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) has reported that approximately 300 North Korean
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Indonesia to buy BrahMos missiles from India in $450 million deal
Asia-Pacific, News January 14, 2025 , by IRIA
Indonesia has formally initiated the purchase of Brahmos cruise missiles from India, according to Indian
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Pentagon official outlines US strategy to prevail in strategic competition with China
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 13, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks shared critical insights into how the U.S. can prevail in