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UK Prime Minister Starmer pledges 2.3% increase in defense budget ahead of his US trip
Europe, News February 27, 2025 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to significantly increase the United Kingdom's
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Japan and Philippines defense ministers agree to enhance military ties and technology cooperation
Asia-Pacific, News February 25, 2025 , by IRIA
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. held Defense
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US airstrike in Syria kill senior leader of Al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din
Middle East, News, US February 25, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria on February
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Israel deploys tanks in West Bank and suspends release of 600 Palestinians after Hamas frees 6 Israeli hostages
Middle East, News February 23, 2025 , by IRIA
Israel is delaying the release of about 600 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, citing a "degrading"
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South Korea and US conduct joint air drills involving B-1B bombers and multiple fighter jets
Asia-Pacific, News, US February 22, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States and South Korea have conducted a joint aerial exercise featuring at least two U.S.
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NATO holds large-scale combat drills ‘Steadfast Dart 2025’ without US participation
Europe, News February 20, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2025 exercise is underway across Eastern Europe, testing the rapid deployment
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Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs from US after Trump lifts weapons embargo
Middle East, News, US February 18, 2025 , by IRIA
Israel received a shipment of MK-84 2,000-pound bombs from the United States following President Trump's
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US Army conducts Precision Strike Missile flight test from HIMARS launcher
News, US February 18, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Army and American leading defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin successfully completed a Precision
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US Army and Poland award $1.4 billion contracts to modernize air and missile defense capabilities
Europe, News, US February 17, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman received two major contracts totaling $1.4 billion to modernize
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Japan orders 17 units of CH-47 Chinook Block II helicopters from Boeing
Asia-Pacific, News February 15, 2025 , by IRIA
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) ordered 17 CH-47 Block II Chinook helicopters from Boeing on February