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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....

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 Wellingt…

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....

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 capa…

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

Romania to buy two 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…

US House of Representatives passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran https://www.ir-ia.com/news/us-house-of-representatives-passes-bipartisan-resolution-directing-trump-to-end-hostilities-with-iran

US House of Representatives passes bipartisan resolution limiting Trump to end hostilities with Iran A bipartisan majority in the U.S. House of Representatives voted to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military operations against Iran without congressional approval on June 3, 202…

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

Brazil seeks to buy 20 additional Gripen fighter jets from Sweden to expand its fleet 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

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

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

NATO announces scaled-down BALTOPS drills in Baltic Sea to demonstrate alliance unity 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 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 joins France’s 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

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…