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EU opens door for Canada to become first “Associate Member”
Americas, Europe, News September 17, 2026 , by IRIA
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening the door for Canada to become
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NATO fighter jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania
Europe, News September 16, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus on September 15, 2026.
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UK Army deploys first passive counter-drone detection system at Warminster Base
Europe, News September 16, 2026 , by IRIA
The British Army has deployed a new passive counter-drone detection system at its Warminster garrison
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Russian drone hits Ukrainian train after European officials depart, former CIA chief still at station
Europe, News September 15, 2026 , by IRIA
A Russian drone struck a passenger train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after a diplomatic train
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Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland leaders seek greater autonomy amid UK tensions
Europe, News September 14, 2026 , by IRIA
The first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland met in Cardiff on September 14, 2026, alongside
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EU, Canada expand Ukraine defense aid as Kyiv faces Patriot interceptor shortage
Americas, Europe, News September 12, 2026 , by IRIA
EU has approved $7.1 billion in defense assistance for Ukraine, allowing Kyiv to purchase U.S.-made Patriot
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US and Poland sign $4 billion military financing agreement to strengthen defense cooperation
Europe, News, US September 11, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has signed a $4 billion Foreign Military Financing (FMF) loan guarantee agreement with
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Poland orders 24 ARSUS surveillance systems from Turkiye’s Aselsan
Europe, News September 10, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkiye’s defense company ASELSAN has signed a contract with Polish armored vehicle manufacturer AMZ
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Sweden approves $733 million deal to acquire US-made HIMARS and expand long-range firepower
Europe, News, US September 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Sweden has approved the purchase of the U.S.-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for
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EU pledges $232 million investment package for Greenland amid Arctic tensions
Europe, News September 8, 2026 , by IRIA
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new $232 million investment package for