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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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US sides with Russia in opposing UN resolution condemning invasion of Ukraine
Europe, News, US February 26, 2025 , by IRIA
In a stunning shift from long-standing policy, the United States sided with Russia on February 25, 2025, in
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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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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi travels to Europe to strengthen ties and address global challenges
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 16, 2025 , by IRIA
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has embarked on a significant diplomatic tour across Europe, aiming
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US defense chief declares Ukraine membership “unrealistic” during first visit to NATO headquarters
Europe, News, US February 14, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made his first visit to the NATO headquarters on February 12, 2025,
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US, UK, Australian and Canadian air forces conduct combat readiness missions
Europe, News, US February 13, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center launched Bamboo Eagle, a joint exercise bringing together the U.S.
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US Navy awards $383 million contract for development of next generation Trident II D5 missile
News, US February 7, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $383 million contract to Lockheed Martin to develop the next generation of
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NATO aircraft conduct multi-domain operations over Poland and Baltic region
Europe, News February 6, 2025 , by IRIA
Fighter jets of NATO Allied nations conducted a complex Find, Fix, Track, and Target (F2T2) exercise
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EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss joint European defense strategy
Europe, News February 4, 2025 , by IRIA
European Union leaders convened in Brussels on February 3, 2025, for a summit aimed at reinforcing the
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UK Navy awards $354 million contract to modernize Combat Management Systems and warship networks
Europe, News January 31, 2025 , by IRIA
UK Ministry of Defense awarded a £285 million ($354.8 million) contract to BAE Systems to modernize