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Press releases published on July 23, 2025
Korean Air, Baykar Forge UAV Partnership
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s primary airline, Korean Air, and Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer Baykar reached a strategic agreement by signing a memorandum of understanding during the 2025 International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF), held in …
India Plans Conducting Military Drill
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to carry out an extensive military exercise from July 23 to 25 along the border between India and Pakistan, as reported by local media citing official sources. The maneuvers will showcase prominent fighter …
UK, Turkey ink deal to advance Eurofighter Typhoon collaboration
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye and the United Kingdom have taken a major step forward in defense cooperation with the signing of a comprehensive memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on Türkiye’s integration as a Eurofighter Typhoon operator. According to reports …
White House Seeks Alternatives to SpaceX
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The White House has broadened its efforts to find contractors for the Golden Dome missile defense system, aiming to replace Elon Musk’s SpaceX, according to a report by a news outlet on Tuesday, which cited three unnamed sources. Once close allies …
Turkish BMC reveals three new army land vehicles in IDEF
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish defense manufacturer BMC has revealed three newly developed military land vehicles at the 2025 International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF), held in Istanbul. “In the defense industry for land vehicles, we have introduced many firsts up to …
Finnlines CEO commends China’s shipbuilding industry
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Thomas Doepel, CEO of Finnish shipping firm Finnlines, has commended China’s shipbuilding industry for its advanced technology, cost-effectiveness, and commitment to energy efficiency, calling for deeper maritime cooperation between China and …
Syria calls on Turkey to assist in making defense stronger
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Syrian government has formally reached out to Türkiye for assistance in enhancing its defense capabilities and tackling terrorist groups, particularly ISIS, according to sources from Türkiye’s National Defense Ministry. “In line with this …
EU commissioner warns of devastating unlivable condition in Gaza
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union’s Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, issued a stark warning about the deteriorating conditions in Gaza, describing the situation as "catastrophic" and far beyond anything previously …
China Builds World's Biggest Hydropower Plant
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, China firmly stated that the development of what is set to become the globe’s largest hydropower facility, located in the southern part of Tibet, falls “fully” under its “sovereignty.” This declaration came in response to …
Lavrov Says EU Lives in Anti-Russian “Frenzy”
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized the European Union for being caught up in an anti-Russian “frenzy,” prioritizing military build-up instead of addressing internal problems affecting the bloc. He made these remarks during a …
France Denounces Israeli Attacks in Central Gaza
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) France on Wednesday issued a strong denunciation of Israel’s broadening military campaign into central Gaza, cautioning that the intensified operation is deepening an already catastrophic humanitarian emergency. This crisis is characterized by …
Japan, EU Seek Closer Alliance in Many Sectors
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant diplomatic engagement held in Tokyo, Japan and the European Union have pledged to intensify their strategic alliance through expanded defense coordination, greater supply chain security, and a renewed dedication to a rules-based …
German officials are concerned with Poland’s plan as it imposes ecological impacts
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) German officials and environmental groups have strongly criticized Poland’s plans to exploit a newly discovered oil and gas field in the Baltic Sea, citing serious concerns over ecological and tourism impacts, according to local media reports. The …
Romanian President Expresses Concern Over Survey
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Romania's head of state has voiced significant unease over the growing fondness for the communist era, as a recent investigation shows that a majority of the population believes the former regime had a beneficial impact on the country. Referring …
Murderer of four Idaho university students unexpectedly plead guilty
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Just weeks before his trial was set to begin, Bryan Kohberger unexpectedly pleaded guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students, despite maintaining his innocence for nearly two years. The 30-year-old had faced the death penalty for …
Zelensky Limits Independence of Anti-Corruption Agencies
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ukrainian Parliament has decided to terminate the autonomy of the nation’s anti-corruption bodies, sparking international criticism and widespread demonstrations throughout the country. On Tuesday, the Verkhovna Rada passed a law that subjects …
India, UK to finally ink free trade agreement
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) India and the United Kingdom are expected to sign a long-delayed free trade agreement (FTA) during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Britain, according to reports from Indian media outlets. Citing government sources, the FTA …
Ukraine’s air force confirms loss of French Mirage fighter jet due to equipment failure
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s air force has confirmed the first loss of a Mirage 2000 fighter jet supplied by France, attributing the incident to a technical malfunction that occurred on Tuesday evening. As part of its military assistance to Ukraine, France pledged …
Slovakia natural gas company to completely source gas from Russia
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovakia’s leading natural gas company is preparing to source 100% of its gas from Russia next year, citing cost advantages amid the European Union’s efforts to restrict Russian energy imports, according to reports. The EU’s RePowerEU strategy …
Eastern Europe Struggles with Intense Heat
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe heat and wildfires persisted across much of Eastern Europe on Wednesday, following several weeks of unprecedented high temperatures sweeping the continent. The intense weather conditions continue to challenge multiple countries in the …