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  Comments Off on Iran holds week-long funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Khamenei as world leaders gather in Tehran 0

  Iran holds week-long funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Khamenei as world leaders gather in Tehran

  Middle East, News July 4, 2026 , by IRIA

  Iran began a week of state funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on July 3, 2026, drawing senior officials, foreign delegations and large crowds of mourners. Authorities describe it as one of the largest public commemorations in the country's modern history.
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  Comments Off on UK announces major defense investment plan with $6.6 billion allocated for military drones 0

  UK announces major defense investment plan with $6.6 billion allocated for military drones

  Europe, News July 4, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United Kingdom has unveiled a new long-term defense investment plan that includes $6.6 billion for drones and autonomous systems over the next four years, as the government seeks to modernize its armed forces and strengthen military capabilities in response to evolving global security challenges.
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  Comments Off on India and Japan sign first defense codevelopment pact and boost AI and energy ties 0

  India and Japan sign first defense codevelopment pact and boost AI and energy ties

  Asia-Pacific, News July 3, 2026 , by IRIA

  India and Japan have agreed to significantly expand cooperation in AI, defense, energy, critical minerals and economic security following talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi.
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  Comments Off on NATO conducts air and missile defense operations across Baltics and Black Sea 0

  NATO conducts air and missile defense operations across Baltics and Black Sea

  Europe, News July 3, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO has strengthened its integrated air and missile defense capabilities through two major Flexible Deterrence Option (FDO) missions conducted on June 25 and June 30, 2026, across the Black Sea and Baltic regions.
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  Comments Off on US and Iran hold indirect technical talks in Qatar focused on Strait of Hormuz 0

  US and Iran hold indirect technical talks in Qatar focused on Strait of Hormuz

  Middle East, News, US July 2, 2026 , by IRIA

  Diplomatic efforts to implement the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran continued on July 1, 2026, as Iranian officials concluded meetings with Qatari and Pakistani mediators in Doha, while Washington described its separate discussions with regional partners as productive.
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  Comments Off on US and its allies conclude Valiant Shield 2026 exercise with multi-domain military operations across Indo-Pacific 0

  US and its allies conclude Valiant Shield 2026 exercise with multi-domain military operations across Indo-Pacific

  News, US July 2, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and its allies concluded Valiant Shield 2026 on July 1 after 10 days of intensive multinational military training across the Indo-Pacific, showcasing advanced joint operations spanning land, sea, air, space and cyberspace.
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  Comments Off on Norway’s Kongsberg wins $400 million air defense contract to supply NASAMS to Kuwait 0

  Norway’s Kongsberg wins $400 million air defense contract to supply NASAMS to Kuwait

  Europe, Middle East, News July 1, 2026 , by IRIA

  Norwegian defense company Kongsberg Gruppen has secured a contract worth approximately $400 million to supply the Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) to Kuwait under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
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  Comments Off on Romania signs $2.3 billion deal for Israeli SPYDER air defense system 0

  Romania signs $2.3 billion deal for Israeli SPYDER air defense system

  Europe, News July 1, 2026 , by IRIA

  Romania has signed a landmark $2.3 billion agreement with Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to acquire SPYDER short- and very-short-range air defense systems, marking the largest contract in the Israeli company's history and one of the biggest defense deals ever secured by Israel's defense industry.
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  Comments Off on Iran and Oman hold first Joint Hormuz Committee meeting as US-Iran talks face uncertainty 0

  Iran and Oman hold first Joint Hormuz Committee meeting as US-Iran talks face uncertainty

  Middle East, News June 30, 2026 , by IRIA

  Iran and Oman held the first meeting of the Joint Hormuz Committee in Muscat on June 29, 2026, marking a new step in discussions over the future management of the Strait of Hormuz as uncertainty continues over possible renewed negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
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  Comments Off on Poland signs $4.8 billion deal with Saab for three A26 submarines to strengthen Baltic security 0

  Poland signs $4.8 billion deal with Saab for three A26 submarines to strengthen Baltic security

  Europe, News June 30, 2026 , by IRIA

  Poland has signed a $4.8 billion agreement with Swedish defense company Saab to acquire three advanced A26 submarines, marking one of the country's largest naval modernization projects as it strengthens security in the Baltic Sea.

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