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Germany’s Rheinmetall unveils FV-014 loitering munition with 100 km strike range in NATO demonstration
Europe, News February 20, 2026 , by IRIA
German defense firm Rheinmetall released live-fire footage on February 19, 2026, showcasing its new FV-014
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NATO Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise tests rapid response capabilities across Germany and Baltic Sea
Europe, News February 19, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise, one of the alliance’s most significant drills, has brought together
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French President Macron visits India to advance Rafale jets deal and strategic ties
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 19, 2026 , by IRIA
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in India on February 17, 2026, for a three-day state visit aimed
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Sweden becomes first NATO country to order Rheinmetall’s SeaSnake 30 naval weapon system
Europe, News February 18, 2026 , by IRIA
Sweden has ordered eight SeaSnake 30 remote-controlled naval gun systems from Rheinmetall to equip the
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Saudi Arabia to acquire four C-27J maritime patrol aircraft from Italy
Europe, Middle East, News February 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Saudi Arabia has signed a contract with the Italian defense and aerospace company Leonardo to acquire
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Estonia signs contract to acquire 12 additional Caesar self-propelled howitzers from France
Europe, News February 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Estonia has signed a new contract with France and defense manufacturer KNDS to acquire 12 additional
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World leaders attend Munich Security Conference to discuss conflicts, alliances and emerging threats
Europe, News February 15, 2026 , by IRIA
World leaders, defense ministers, diplomats, and military officials gathered in Munich for the annual
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European leaders agree to back ‘Buy European’ policy to protect strategic industries at EU Summit
Europe, News February 14, 2026 , by IRIA
European Union leaders agree to move forward with a targeted “Buy European” policy aimed at protecting
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NATO defense ministers discuss alliance priorities and vision for European-led “NATO 3.0”
Europe, News February 13, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO defense ministers met in Brussels on February 12, 2026, to project unity after weeks of tension
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German-British startup tests hypersonic missile prototype as Europe pushes for sovereign strike capability
Europe, News February 12, 2026 , by IRIA
A German startup, Hypersonica, said it has taken a major step toward building Europe’s first privately