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France expands nuclear arsenal and extends deterrence across Europe in major strategic shift
Europe, News March 4, 2026 , by IRIA
France announced a historic expansion of its nuclear arsenal and a sweeping overhaul of its nuclear deterrence
Comments Off on UK, France and Greece rush to defend Cyprus after drone strike on British airbase amid Iran conflict 0

UK, France and Greece rush to defend Cyprus after drone strike on British airbase amid Iran conflict
Europe, Middle East, News March 4, 2026 , by IRIA
Greece, Cyprus’s closest ally, alongside the UK and France, is moving to bolster the island’s air
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UK awards $1.34 billion medium-lift military helicopter contract to Leonardo
Europe, News March 3, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom has awarded a $1.34 billion contract to aerospace company Leonardo to build 23 AW149
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EU foreign ministers hold emergency meeting to discuss fallout of US-Israeli attack on Iran
Europe, Middle East, News March 2, 2026 , by IRIA
European Union foreign ministers convened an emergency video conference on February 28, 2026, to coordinate
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Turkiye exports Hurjet trainer aircraft to Spain in landmark NATO defense deal
Europe, News February 28, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkiye’s defense industry has reached a major milestone with the export of the domestically developed
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German Chancellor Merz meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to strengthen economic ties
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 26, 2026 , by IRIA
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on February 25, 2026, during
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European leaders gather in Kyiv as Ukraine marks four years of Russia’s invasion
Europe, News February 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Leaders from over 30 countries gathered in Kyiv and virtually across Europe to mark four years since
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US military aircraft deployment in Bulgaria raises questions amid wider NATO activity and rising Iran tensions
Europe, News, US February 24, 2026 , by IRIA
A visible concentration of United States military aircraft at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport has triggered
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Hungary’s veto stalls EU sanctions on Russia and $106 billion Ukraine support plan
Europe, News February 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Hungary maintained its veto on new European Union sanctions against Russia and a $106.11 billion financial
Comments Off on Italy considers 60% expansion in military to meet NATO requirements under new $7 billion defense plan 0

Italy considers 60% expansion in military to meet NATO requirements under new $7 billion defense plan
Europe, News February 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Italy is reviewing plans to increase its military personnel by more than 60% over the next 18 years.