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Russia and Ukraine exchange deadly strikes as both sides intensify aerial attacks
Europe, News August 10, 2026 , by IRIA
Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight strikes on August 9, 2026, with attacks killing civilians and injuring dozens of people on both sides as the aerial campaign between the two countries continues to intensify.
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US Department of War urges defense companies to accelerate weapons production as Iran war strains missile stockpiles
Middle East, News, US August 10, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War is pressing defense companies to accelerate weapons production as the war with Iran continues to put pressure on American stocks of advanced missiles and air defense interceptors.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy makes first trip to Serbia as Belgrade seeks closer ties with Ukraine and EU
Europe, News August 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first official visit to Serbia on August 7-8, 2026, meeting Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic as Belgrade seeks to strengthen ties with Ukraine and advance its European integration while maintaining its longstanding relationship with Russia.
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US-led PANAMAX 2026 brings 19 nations together to strengthen Panama Canal security
Americas, News, US August 8, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and 18 partner nations are taking part in PANAMAX 2026, a multinational military exercise focused on improving regional readiness, strengthening interoperability, and preparing participating forces to respond to simulated threats to the Panama Canal and wider security of the Western Hemisphere.
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UK Air Force completes air policing deployment in Romania, Spain assumes charges
Europe, News August 8, 2026 , by IRIA
The UK Royal Air Force has completed a four-month NATO air policing deployment in Romania, handing responsibility to the Spanish Air and Space Force after its Eurofighter Typhoon fighters conducted 49 Quick Reaction Alert scrambles and maintained high readiness for more than 1,500 hours.
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign trilateral Mecca Joint Defense Agreement
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News August 7, 2026 , by IRIA
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a landmark trilateral defense agreement establishing a collective security framework under which an armed attack against one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack against all, marking one of the most significant defense initiatives among the three nations in recent years.
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US approves $270 million sale of M795 artillery projectiles to Norway
Europe, News, US August 7, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a possible $270 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Norway for an additional 155mm High Explosive (HE) M795 artillery projectiles, expanding Oslo’s artillery capabilities and reinforcing interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces.
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Northrop Grumman and Boeing demonstrate automated MQ-4C Triton and P-8A Poseidon mission teaming
News, US August 6, 2026 , by IRIA
Northrop Grumman and Boeing have demonstrated the first automated mission-control collaboration between the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft and P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, advancing AI-enabled operations and manned-unmanned teaming for maritime missions.
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Pakistan Army reportedly bans Meta-owned WhatsApp for official communications, shifts to China’s WeChat
Asia-Pacific, News August 6, 2026 , by IRIA
Pakistan Army has reportedly directed its officers, soldiers and administrative personnel to gradually stop using Meta-owned WhatsApp for official communications and transition to the Chinese messaging platform WeChat, amid cybersecurity risks.
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Poland to host first-ever Coalition of the Willing military drills to strengthen Europe’s security against Russia
Europe, News August 5, 2026 , by IRIA
Poland has announced that it is preparing to host the first military exercises of the Coalition of the Willing nations this year, bringing together British, French and Polish forces as European allies step up planning for future security guarantees for Ukraine.