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  Comments Off on US envoy Witkoff meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to “get moving” on Ukraine ceasefire 0

  US envoy Witkoff meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to “get moving” on Ukraine ceasefire

  Europe, News, US April 13, 2025 , by IRIA

  In a rare high-level diplomatic encounter, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President
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  Comments Off on Spanish Prime Minister visits Vietnam to bolster trade and defense ties amid US tarrif tensions 0

  Spanish Prime Minister visits Vietnam to bolster trade and defense ties amid US tarrif tensions

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 10, 2025 , by IRIA

  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez embarked on his inaugural official visit to Vietnam on April 8,
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  Comments Off on Netherlands military signs $1.1 billion deal with US defense contractor for Falcon IV radio system 0

  Netherlands military signs $1.1 billion deal with US defense contractor for Falcon IV radio system

  Europe, News April 5, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Netherlands Ministry of Defense has signed a $1.1 billion contract with U.S. defense contractor L3Harris
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  Comments Off on Trump’s ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ take effect, sending shockwaves through global trade system 0

  Trump’s ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ take effect, sending shockwaves through global trade system

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US April 4, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United States’ sweeping reciprocal tariffs have marked a significant shift in trade policy and
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  Comments Off on Poland to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2026 as EU defense ministers meet in Warsaw 0

  Poland to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2026 as EU defense ministers meet in Warsaw

  Europe, News April 4, 2025 , by IRIA

  Poland has announced plans to raise its defense spending to 5% of its gross domestic product (GDP) by
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  Comments Off on NATO warships taking part in major exercise to improve operational readiness and secure vital sea lanes 0

  NATO warships taking part in major exercise to improve operational readiness and secure vital sea lanes

  Europe, News April 3, 2025 , by IRIA

  NATO Allies are taking part in a major multinational maritime exercise, Dynamic Mariner/Flotex 25, to
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  Comments Off on Russia launches first Yasen-class nuclear-powered submarine armed with Zircon hypersonic missile 0

  Russia launches first Yasen-class nuclear-powered submarine armed with Zircon hypersonic missile

  Europe, News April 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  Russia launched the first nuclear-powered submarine equipped with Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles.
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  Comments Off on Sweden announces plans for $30 billion defense hike to reach 3.5% of GDP by 2030 0

  Sweden announces plans for $30 billion defense hike to reach 3.5% of GDP by 2030

  Europe, News April 1, 2025 , by IRIA

  Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced plans to raise the nation’s defense spending to 3.5%
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  Comments Off on Poland signs $1.7 billion deal for locally developed infantry fighting vehicles to boost defense and economy 0

  Poland signs $1.7 billion deal for locally developed infantry fighting vehicles to boost defense and economy

  Europe, News March 30, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Polish Ministry of National Defense signed a contract on March 27, 2025, valued at $1.7 billion for
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  Comments Off on France commits $2.16 billion in military aid to Ukraine as European leaders meet in Paris 0

  France commits $2.16 billion in military aid to Ukraine as European leaders meet in Paris

  Europe, News March 28, 2025 , by IRIA

  French President Emmanuel Macron pledged $2.6 billion (€2 billion) in additional military aid to Kyiv

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