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Romania tests AI-powered interceptor drones amid rising threats near Ukrainian border
Europe, News April 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Romania tested its new AI-powered interceptor drones in an effort to accelerate its air defenses as the war in Ukraine continues to bring security risks closer to its borders.
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Taiwan finalizes $6.6 billion arms deals with US, expands joint ammunition production
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan has signed six major arms procurement agreements with the United States, worth a combined $6.6 billion, marking a significant step toward strengthening its military capabilities and advancing joint defense production with Washington.
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US and Iran seize cargo ships, intensifying Strait of Hormuz crisis and undermining fragile ceasefire
Middle East, News, US April 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified on April 23, 2026, after the U.S. military seized another tanker transporting Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean. At the same time, Iran moved to tighten its control over the Strait of Hormuz by seizing two commercial vessels.
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Germany signs multi-billion-euro deal with Rheinmetall for FV-014 loitering munitions, enabling large-scale drone deployment
Europe, News April 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany’s defense giant Rheinmetall has signed a major framework agreement, expected to be worth billions of dollars, to supply the Bundeswehr with advanced FV-014 loitering munition systems.
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US unveils record-breaking $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal for 2027
News, US April 23, 2026 , by IRIA
The Trump Administration has unveiled a $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, marking the largest military spending proposal in U.S. history. The plan represents a 42% increase compared to the previous year.
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NATO Chief Rutte holds key talks in Turkiye ahead of NATO’s Ankara Summit 2026
Europe, Middle East, News April 23, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Ankara on April 21, 2024, for high-level meetings with Turkish leadership and engagements focused on defense cooperation, as the alliance prepares for its upcoming summit in the Turkish capital.
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Japan lifts restrictions on lethal weapons exports in major policy shift from postwar pacifism
Asia-Pacific, News April 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Japan has lifted a long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a significant turning point in its post-war defense policy and signaling a broader shift away from decades of pacifism.
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US approves $11.9 billion Aegis combat system sale for German F127 frigates
Europe, News, US April 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a possible $11.9 billion sale of the Aegis system to Germany, bolstering its naval defenses against evolving missile threats.
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China’s Xi holds phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Salman to discuss Middle East crisis
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 21, 2026 , by IRIA
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on April 20, 2026, to discuss rising tensions in the Middle East, with a focus on security, stability, and the growing risks to global trade.
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US, Philippines launch largest-ever Balikatan drills as China warns against ‘division and confrontation’
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and the Philippines began their largest-ever joint military exercises on April 20, 2026, bringing together around 17,000 troops in a major show of alliance strength in the Indo-Pacific region.