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ts include experts’ opinion, special features, cost & benefit analysis, examine risk & opportunities, as well as evaluate threats and suggest countermeasures. The key findings of reports and analysis highlight pragmatic policy options and revise strategies. IRIA also offers client-based specialized reports, backgrounders and analysis on foreign affairs, political issues, global agendas to officials, policy-makers and academics. To get IRIA exclusive reports, featuring critical analysis, experts’ opinion and policy recommendations, contact at [email protected]

New Zealand to buy five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from US in $1.5 billion dealThe United States has approved a potentia...
06/06/2026

New Zealand to buy five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from US in $1.5 billion deal

The United States has approved a potential $1.5 billion foreign military sale of five MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters and related equipment to New Zealand, marking a major step in Wellington’s efforts to modernize its armed forces and strengthen national defense capabilities....

The United States has approved a potential $1.5 billion foreign military sale of five MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters and related equipment to New Zealand, marking a major step in Wellingt…

US and allied forces conduct Red Flag-Alaska exercise to enhance multinational air combat capabilitiesThe United States ...
05/06/2026

US and allied forces conduct Red Flag-Alaska exercise to enhance multinational air combat capabilities

The United States and allied forces are conducting Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-2, a major multinational air combat training designed to strengthen joint readiness and improve coalition warfare capabilities....

The United States and allied forces are conducting Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-2, a major multinational air combat training designed to strengthen joint readiness and improve coalition warfare capa…

Romania orders two more next-generation C-27J Spartan aircraft from Leonardo
05/06/2026

Romania orders two more next-generation C-27J Spartan aircraft from Leonardo

Romania has signed a contract with Italian aerospace company Leonardo to acquire two C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft, strengthening its air mobility and emergency response capabilities. T…

Brazil plans to buy 20 additional Gripen fighter jets from Sweden to expand its fleet to 56 fighters
05/06/2026

Brazil plans to buy 20 additional Gripen fighter jets from Sweden to expand its fleet to 56 fighters

Brazil has expressed interest in purchasing 20 additional Gripen E and F fighter jets from Swedish defense company Saab. This move would significantly expand the Brazilian Air Force’s fleet and fur…

Kuwait says 1 killed, 60 injured in Iranian attack on its airport as US and Iran exchange more strikes
04/06/2026

Kuwait says 1 killed, 60 injured in Iranian attack on its airport as US and Iran exchange more strikes

One person was killed, and more than 60 others were injured after Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait International Airport and targets in Bahrain on May 3, 2026. The escalation comes as the U.S. and I…

Trump lashes out at Netanyahu over escalation in Lebanon, warns actions could jeopardize Iran talks
03/06/2026

Trump lashes out at Netanyahu over escalation in Lebanon, warns actions could jeopardize Iran talks

U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a tense phone call on June 1, 2026, according to multiple U.S. officials and media outlets. The call came …

NATO to launch scaled-down BALTOPS drills in Baltic Sea to demonstrate alliance unity.The annual exercise brings togethe...
03/06/2026

NATO to launch scaled-down BALTOPS drills in Baltic Sea to demonstrate alliance unity.

The annual exercise brings together around 20 vessels from 15 nations with approximately 6,000 personnel - roughly half the size of last yearʼs exercise.

NATO allies, including the United States, are set to begin the annual BALTOPS naval exercise in the Baltic Sea this week. This year’s exercise would be smaller in operation than in previous years, …

Norway becomes ninth European country to join French nuclear deterrence initiative to bolster security. France is the EU...
02/06/2026

Norway becomes ninth European country to join French nuclear deterrence initiative to bolster security.

France is the EUʼs only nuclear-armed country.

Other countries that have joined the program include Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden and UK.

https://www.ir-ia.com/news/norway-joins-frances-nuclear-deterrence-initiative-as-europe-seeks-greater-security-independence

Norway became the ninth European country to sign a new defense pact with France to participate in expanding the nuclear deterrence framework amid growing concerns over Russia and Europe’s long-term…

Armenia rejects Russia’s demand for EU referendum as rift with Moscow deepens
02/06/2026

Armenia rejects Russia’s demand for EU referendum as rift with Moscow deepens

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected Russia’s demand that Armenia should hold a referendum on joining the European Union, highlighting growing tensions between the two traditional a…

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