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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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  Comments Off on Turkish Foreign Minister visits US to revive defense ties and push for F-35 program return 0

  Turkish Foreign Minister visits US to revive defense ties and push for F-35 program return

  Europe, News, US March 27, 2025 , by IRIA

  Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan began a two-day official visit to Washington, D.C., on March 25,
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  Comments Off on EU foreign policy chief urges ceasefire during visit to Israel amid escalating violence in Gaza 0

  EU foreign policy chief urges ceasefire during visit to Israel amid escalating violence in Gaza

  Europe, Middle East, News March 26, 2025 , by IRIA

  European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas made a high-stakes visit to Israel amid a backdrop of
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  Comments Off on Switzerland joins NATO Patriot support partnership to bolster national defense and industrial base 0

  Switzerland joins NATO Patriot support partnership to bolster national defense and industrial base

  Europe, News March 25, 2025 , by IRIA

  Federal Council of Switzerland approved the country’s participation in the NATO Support and Procurement

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