Year: 2026

Israel Signs $183M Deal With Elbit for Air Munitions

Israel has signed a $183-million, multi-year deal with Elbit Systems to supply air munitions and expand the country’s domestic defense production.

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The US and Iran Are Sliding Toward a Dangerous Crossroads

Escalation is becoming the default outcome of US–Iran relations unless the underlying pressures shaping both sides’ behavior are addressed.

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US Air Force to Roll Out Revised Air Expeditionary Wing Deployment Model

The US Air Force will begin transitioning to a new deployment construct known as Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0. 

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Venezuela Military, Police Pledge Loyalty to Interim President

Venezuela's military and police pledged loyalty to interim president Delcy Rodriguez, whom the US kept in power after ousting Nicolas Maduro.

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Iran Vows to Resist Any US Attack, Insists Ready for Nuclear Deal

Iran's foreign minister warned its forces would respond immediately and forcefully to any US military operation after President Trump declared time was running out to avoid one.

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Ukraine Urges EU to Take Action Against Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’

Ukraine on Wednesday urged the EU not to be afraid of taking "physical" action against Russia's "shadow fleet."

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Iraq PM Candidate Maliki Denounces Trump’s ‘Blatant’ Interference

Iraq's main candidate for the premiership al-Maliki denounced Washington's "blatant interference," after President Trump threatened to end all support to the country if Maliki took the post.

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Syrian Leader Meets Putin, Russia Eyes Deal on Military Bases

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for talks in Moscow on Wednesday, as the Kremlin seeks to secure the future of military bases vital for its operations in the Middle East.

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Hamas Tells AFP Ready to Transfer Gaza Governance to Palestinian Committee

Hamas said Wednesday it was ready to transfer the governance of Gaza to a Palestinian technocratic committee, while insisting the key Rafah border crossing be fully reopened within days.

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Europe Urged to ‘Step Up’ on Defense as Trump Upends Ties

Europe must step up efforts on defense and play a bigger role in NATO as US President Trump has 'shaken the transatlantic relationship to its foundation,' EU top diplomat Kallas said.

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