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NATO intercepts ballistic missile headed toward Turkiye; US submarine sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka
Europe, Middle East, News March 5, 2026 , by IRIA
A ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading toward Turkish airspace was intercepted and destroyed
Comments Off on Europe braces for energy crisis, security shocks and political divisions as Iran war reshapes joint strategy 0

Europe braces for energy crisis, security shocks and political divisions as Iran war reshapes joint strategy
Europe, Middle East, News March 5, 2026 , by IRIA
Europe is rapidly adjusting to a widening geopolitical crisis as the United States-Israel war against
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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
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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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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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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.
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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
Comments Off on Sweden becomes first NATO country to order Rheinmetall’s SeaSnake 30 naval weapon system 0

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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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