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European military contingents arrive in Greenland as Denmark pushes back against US pressure
Europe, News January 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Troops from several European countries arrived in Greenland on January 15, 2026, in a coordinated show of support for Denmark and in response to the U.S.’s military and diplomatic pressure on Denmark to take control of its island territory.
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Canada’s Prime Minister Carney visits China to pursue trade diversification and renew ties
Americas, Asia-Pacific, News January 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in China to mark first visit to Beijing by a Canadian leader since 2017. Carney’s trip aimed at resetting the relations with China, driven by trade pressures, geopolitical shifts, and shared economic interests.
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US orders partial evacuation from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid rising tensions with Iran
Middle East, News, US January 15, 2026 , by IRIA
Some personnel at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest U.S. military installation in the Middle East, were advised to evacuate by the evening of January 14, 2026, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate.
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Latvia approves procurement of 18 Archer Howitzers from Sweden
Europe, News January 15, 2026 , by IRIA
The Latvian government has approved the procurement of 18 Archer wheeled self-propelled artillery systems from Sweden, marking a major step in modernizing national defense capabilities amid heightened regional security concerns in the Baltic region.
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US Secretary of War Hegseth visits Elon Musk’s SpaceX, announces to integrate Grok AI in military networks
News, US January 14, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War will integrate Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok into its classified and unclassified networks, War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on January 12, 2026, during a speech at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas.
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Germany to finance delivery of Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine
Europe, News January 14, 2026 , by IRIA
German defense giant Rheinmetall has announced that it would be delivering five Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine under a contract signed in December 2025, with the first systems expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
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US Navy awards $233 million contract to Northrop Grumman for advanced lightweight Torpedo
News, US January 13, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States Navy has awarded defense company Northrop Grumman a $233 million contract to manufacture and deliver a new advanced lightweight torpedo for the U.S. Navy, marking a significant step in modernizing undersea warfare capabilities.
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France’s Dassault Aviation invests $200 million in defense tech startup Harmattan AI
Europe, News January 13, 2026 , by IRIA
France’s Dassault Aviation has led a $200 million funding round in autonomous drone startup Harmattan AI, valuing the Paris-based company at $1.4 billion. The investment marks a major milestone for France’s defense technology sector and strengthens the partnership between industry and innovative AI developers
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Sweden expands ground-based air defense with $1.6 billion investment
Europe, News January 12, 2026 , by IRIA
Sweden has approved a major expansion of its air defense capabilities, committing approximately $1.6 billion (15 billion Swedish Krona) to develop a new ground-based air defense system. The decision comes amid heightened security concerns and is intended to protect military units, civilian populations, and critical infrastructure.
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Iran warns it will target US and Israel if Washington attacks over ongoing protests
Middle East, News January 12, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran has warned it will retaliate against Israel and the U.S. if attacked. The warning came as mass protests continued across the country despite the government’s crackdown and a sweeping internet shutdown.