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US Defense Secretary Hegseth visits Guantanamo Bay amid expanded immigration crackdown
News, US February 28, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB), Cuba, on February
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UK Prime Minister Starmer pledges 2.3% increase in defense budget ahead of his US trip
Europe, News February 27, 2025 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to significantly increase the United Kingdom's
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Belgian frigate joins NATO’s maritime security mission in Baltic Sea
Europe, News February 26, 2025 , by IRIA
The Belgian frigate Louise-Marie joined the NATO mission in the Baltic Sea aimed at enhancing deterrence
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Japan and Philippines defense ministers agree to enhance military ties and technology cooperation
Asia-Pacific, News February 25, 2025 , by IRIA
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. held Defense
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UAE awards $6.8 billion in defense contracts during IDEX and NAVEX 2025
Middle East, News February 24, 2025 , by IRIA
The International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) and Naval Defense Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025, held in Abu Dhabi,
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South Korea and US conduct joint air drills involving B-1B bombers and multiple fighter jets
Asia-Pacific, News, US February 22, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States and South Korea have conducted a joint aerial exercise featuring at least two U.S.
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Turkish Navy conducts first test firing of Göksur missile system
Europe, Middle East, News February 22, 2025 , by IRIA
Turkish naval forces conducted the first successful test launch of the Göksur Vertical Launch System
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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
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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
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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