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  Comments Off on BRICS leaders gather in India, urge restraint in Middle East, back global trade and energy flows 0

  BRICS leaders gather in India, urge restraint in Middle East, back global trade and energy flows

  Asia-Pacific, News September 13, 2026 , by IRIA

  BRICS leaders called for “maximum restraint” over escalating tensions in the Middle East while urging the protection of civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities and stressing the need to keep global trade, supply chains and energy flows moving.
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  Comments Off on US Army selects Lockheed Martin and Boeing-Anduril team for next phase of IFPC Interceptor program 0

  US Army selects Lockheed Martin and Boeing-Anduril team for next phase of IFPC Interceptor program

  News, US September 13, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army has selected Lockheed Martin and a Boeing-Anduril team to move into the next phase of a competition to develop a second interceptor for its Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 program, advancing two industry teams as the service seeks stronger defenses against cruise missiles and other aerial threats.
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  Comments Off on EU, Canada expand Ukraine defense aid as Kyiv faces Patriot interceptor shortage 0

  EU, Canada expand Ukraine defense aid as Kyiv faces Patriot interceptor shortage

  Americas, Europe, News September 12, 2026 , by IRIA

  EU has approved $7.1 billion in defense assistance for Ukraine, allowing Kyiv to purchase U.S.-made Patriot missile interceptors as Russia intensifies its attacks. Canada has separately committed $250 million for air-defense interceptors and pledged to expand drone production with Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on Houthis seize crucial port city in Yemen as fighting intensifies 0

  Houthis seize crucial port city in Yemen as fighting intensifies

  Middle East, News September 11, 2026 , by IRIA

  Yemen’s Houthis have seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha and are advancing toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to Yemeni military sources and residents, raising concerns over a wider disruption to one of the world’s most important shipping routes.
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  Comments Off on US and Poland sign $4 billion military financing agreement to strengthen defense cooperation 0

  US and Poland sign $4 billion military financing agreement to strengthen defense cooperation

  Europe, News, US September 11, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States has signed a $4 billion Foreign Military Financing (FMF) loan guarantee agreement with Poland, providing Warsaw with additional financial support for military modernization and strengthening defense cooperation between the two NATO allies.
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  Comments Off on Poland orders 24 ARSUS surveillance systems from Turkiye’s Aselsan 0

  Poland orders 24 ARSUS surveillance systems from Turkiye’s Aselsan

  Europe, News September 10, 2026 , by IRIA

  Turkiye’s defense company ASELSAN has signed a contract with Polish armored vehicle manufacturer AMZ Kutno to supply 24 ARSUS reconnaissance and surveillance system sets to the Polish Armed Forces.
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  Comments Off on Russia’s military spending hits record $123 billion in first half of 2026 0

  Russia’s military spending hits record $123 billion in first half of 2026

  Europe, News September 10, 2026 , by IRIA

  Russia spent a record $123.4 billion on its military and weapons production during the first half of 2026. The figures, estimated by the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, show that Russia’s military spending increased by 30% compared with the same period last year.
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  Comments Off on Qatar and China deepen strategic ties as Iran war disrupts Strait of Hormuz 0

  Qatar and China deepen strategic ties as Iran war disrupts Strait of Hormuz

  Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News September 9, 2026 , by IRIA

  Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani completed a two-day visit to China, with both sides agreeing to deepen cooperation in energy, investment, advanced technology and diplomacy as the war between the United States and Iran continues to put pressure on the region.
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  Comments Off on Sweden approves $733 million deal to acquire US-made HIMARS and expand long-range firepower 0

  Sweden approves $733 million deal to acquire US-made HIMARS and expand long-range firepower

  Europe, News, US September 9, 2026 , by IRIA

  Sweden has approved the purchase of the U.S.-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for around $733 million as Stockholm moves to strengthen its long-range firepower and expand defense cooperation with NATO allies.
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  Comments Off on EU pledges $232 million investment package for Greenland amid Arctic tensions 0

  EU pledges $232 million investment package for Greenland amid Arctic tensions

  Europe, News September 8, 2026 , by IRIA

  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new $232 million investment package for Greenland. Her visit comes at a time when the European Union seeks to deepen its economic and strategic ties with the Arctic island amid growing geopolitical competition and continued U.S. pressure over its future.

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