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Comments Off on US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as rift with Europe deepens over Iran war 0

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as rift with Europe deepens over Iran war
Europe, News, US May 4, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon announced on May 2, 2026, in
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Romania signs agreement with US to access American counter-drone marketplace
Europe, News, US May 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Romania and the U.S. signed an agreement that would allow Romania access to a U.S.-managed counter-drone
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Trump slams German Chancellor Merz as US-Europe tensions grow over Iran war
Europe, News, US May 1, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, highlighting
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German Army awards Rheinmetall $1.2 billion contract for advanced Infantry Soldier kits
Europe, News April 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany has awarded a major €1.04 billion ($1.2 billion) contract to Rheinmetall to expand and upgrade
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Global military spending hits record high at $2.9 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive growth
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US April 28, 2026 , by IRIA
5 minute read Global military expenditure reached approximately $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th
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Romania tests AI-powered interceptor drones amid rising threats near Ukrainian border
Europe, News April 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Romania tested its new AI-powered interceptor drones in an effort to accelerate its air defenses as the
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NATO Chief Rutte holds key talks in Turkiye ahead of NATO’s Ankara Summit 2026
Europe, Middle East, News April 23, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Ankara on April 21, 2024, for high-level meetings with Turkish
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US approves $11.9 billion Aegis combat system sale for German F127 frigates
Europe, News, US April 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a possible $11.9 billion sale of the Aegis system to Germany, bolstering
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Ukraine signs $3.7 billion Patriot missiles contract with US defense firm RTX
Europe, News, US April 16, 2026 , by IRIA
RTX subsidiary Raytheon has signed a $3.7 billion contract to supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense
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NATO allies reject Trump’s Iran blockade plan, push for post-war shipping mission
Europe, Middle East, News, US April 14, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO allies said they would not take part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade Iranian