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China launches military drills around Taiwan as “stern warning” to separatist forces
Asia-Pacific, News April 2, 2025 , by IRIA
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command launched a series of coordinated military
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US and South Korean Marines enhance interoperability during Exercise Freedom Shield
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 1, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States and South Korean forces enhanced command and control capabilities and interoperability
Comments Off on Sweden announces plans for $30 billion defense hike to reach 3.5% of GDP by 2030 0

Sweden announces plans for $30 billion defense hike to reach 3.5% of GDP by 2030
Europe, News April 1, 2025 , by IRIA
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced plans to raise the nation’s defense spending to 3.5%
Comments Off on US and Japan bolster joint defense command to counter Chinese military in Indo-Pacific region 0

US and Japan bolster joint defense command to counter Chinese military in Indo-Pacific region
Asia-Pacific, News, US March 31, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani met in Tokyo on March
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Boeing receives $240 million contract from US Army for 5 MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft
News, US March 31, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded leading aerospace company Boeing a $240
Comments Off on US Defense Secretary Hegseth visits Philippines to strengthen defense agreements and bolster regional ties 0

US Defense Secretary Hegseth visits Philippines to strengthen defense agreements and bolster regional ties
News, US March 29, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth underscored the Trump administration’s firm stance on countering
Comments Off on US approves $1.96 billion sale of MQ-9B drones to Qatar 0

US approves $1.96 billion sale of MQ-9B drones to Qatar
Middle East, News, US March 28, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States has given initial approval for the sale of eight MQ-9B drones to the State of Qatar,
Comments Off on US Navy awards $1 billion contract to General Dynamics for modification of Virginia-class submarines 0

US Navy awards $1 billion contract to General Dynamics for modification of Virginia-class submarines
News, US March 27, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Department of Defense has awarded more than $1.06 billion in contracts to General Dynamics Electric
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Turkish Foreign Minister visits US to revive defense ties and push for F-35 program return
Europe, News, US March 27, 2025 , by IRIA
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan began a two-day official visit to Washington, D.C., on March 25,
Comments Off on US brokers Black Sea ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine following separate talks in Riyadh 0

US brokers Black Sea ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine following separate talks in Riyadh
Europe, News, US March 26, 2025 , by IRIA
After three days of separate meetings involving American, Russian, and Ukrainian delegations in Saudi