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US awards Lockheed Martin $328.5 million contract to supply IRST21 systems for Taiwan’s F-16 fleet
Asia-Pacific, News, US February 3, 2026 , by IRIA
Lockheed Martin received a $328.5 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract by the U.S. government to produce IRST21 Legion-ES sensor systems for the Taiwan Air Force. The contract arks the first time the Legion-ES configuration will be delivered to an international partner.
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US approves $6.7 billion arms sales for Israel, $9 billion weapons package for Saudi Arabia
Middle East, News, US February 2, 2026 , by IRIA
The Trump administration has approved new arms sales collectively worth $15.7 billion. A $6.7 billion arms sale to Israel and a separate $9 billion weapons package for Saudi Arabia were approved by the U.S. State Department on January 30.
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Turkiye begins construction of first naval support ship for Portugal in landmark defense export to NATO ally
Europe, Middle East, News February 2, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkiye’s STM laid keel for Portugal’s naval support ship at Ada Shipyard in Istanbul, marking a milestone in defense cooperation between Turkiye and Portugal. This would be Turkiye’s first naval export to an EU and NATO member state.
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Norway to buy South Korea’s Chunmoo multiple-launch rocket system in $2 billion deal
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Norway has selected South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to supply the army with long-range precision artillery in a deal valued at about $2 billion, choosing the Chunmoo multiple-launch rocket system over competing offers from European and U.S. suppliers.
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Turkish and Iranian foreign ministers meet as Turkiye pushes mediation amid US-Iran tensions
Middle East, News January 31, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on January 30, 2026, to intensify Turkiye’s diplomatic efforts to prevent a military escalation between the United States and Iran.
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US and Bangladesh expand defense cooperation as military leaders meet in Dhaka
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 31, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. and Bangladesh have moved to deepen military cooperation following the successful conclusion of the follow-up discussions of the Ninth Bangladesh-U.S. Land Forces Talks (LFT) 2026, held over two days at Dhaka Cantonment.
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UK Prime Minister Starmer meets President Xi Jinping in China to discuss trade and reset ties
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 30, 2026 , by IRIA
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in China on January 28, 2026, for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as both sides signaled a thaw in relations following years of diplomatic strain.
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EU designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as ‘terrorist organization’
Europe, Middle East, News January 30, 2026 , by IRIA
The European Union has agreed to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, ending years of internal division and escalating pressure on Tehran amid ongoing protests.
Comments Off on US Secretary of State Rubio faces Senate scrutiny on Venezuela policy, declines to rule out future military action 0

US Secretary of State Rubio faces Senate scrutiny on Venezuela policy, declines to rule out future military action
News, US January 29, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that the Trump administration is prepared to use additional military force against Venezuela if its interim leadership fails to meet U.S. expectations, as he testified for the first time before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee since the removal of Maduro.
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Syria’s Ahmed Al-Sharaa visits Russia to meet Putin and secure military cooperation
Europe, Middle East, News January 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Moscow on January 28, 2026, with talks focused on the future of Russia’s military presence in Syria and the broader direction of bilateral relations.