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November 2, 2025
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Tehran Promises Stronger Reconstruction of Nuclear Facilities

Iran declared on Sunday that it will rebuild nuclear facilities damaged by recent Israeli and US airstrikes “stronger than before,” as Oman called on Tehran and Washington to restart...

November 2, 2025
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Canada, Philippines Formalize Visiting Forces Agreement

The Philippines and Canada signed a visiting forces agreement on Sunday, broadening Manila’s defense ties as tensions with China continue to rise in the South China Sea. The new...

November 1, 2025
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US Envoy Calls for Lebanon-Israel Direct Talks

A senior U.S. official has urged Lebanon to initiate direct negotiations with Israel as regional tensions continue to rise following intensified Israeli strikes on Hezbollah strongholds. The appeal comes...

November 1, 2025
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US Diplomat Pushes for Direct Lebanon-Israel Negotiations

A senior US diplomat on Saturday urged Lebanon to begin direct peace talks with Israel, as tensions rise following renewed Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets nearly a year after...

October 31, 2025
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France Unveils Laser for UAV Target Marking

French defense company MERIO is advancing the next stage of precision targeting technology with the development of a drone-based laser designator system that allows unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to...

October 31, 2025
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Inuit Firm Boosts Canada’s Arctic Defense Plans

A newly established Inuit-owned defense company, Sapujjijiit Inc., is set to redefine Canada’s Arctic security and defense landscape by merging indigenous expertise with advanced military technology. Based in Nunavut,...

US, Norway Develop GPS Shield Against Spoofing

Virginia-based NAL Research has partnered with Norway’s Tschudi Shipping and SGM Technology to develop an advanced maritime navigation solution designed to keep vessels operational and secure in GPS-denied or...

October 31, 2025
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Lockheed Builds Finland’s First F-35 Fighter Jet

Lockheed Martin has completed the final assembly of Finland’s first F-35A Lightning II, marking a major milestone in the Nordic country’s transition to fifth-generation airpower. The aircraft, designated JF-501,...

October 31, 2025
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Armenia to Seal $3B Deal for Indian Su-30MKIs

Armenia is reportedly close to finalizing a multibillion-dollar defense deal with India to acquire Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). According to reports from Indian...

October 31, 2025
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Germany Backs Turkey Eurofighter Deal for NATO

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised Turkey’s purchase of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, calling it a major step toward strengthening NATO’s defense posture amid growing tensions with Russia. The deal...