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  Comments Off on Germany’s Rheinmetall unveils GMF140 guided-missile frigate with Aegis system and submarine defense 0

  Germany’s Rheinmetall unveils GMF140 guided-missile frigate with Aegis system and submarine defense

  Europe, News August 4, 2026 , by IRIA

  German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has unveiled the GMF140, a next-generation guided-missile frigate designed to provide advanced air and missile defense, anti-submarine warfare, and long-range strike capabilities for NATO and allied navies.
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  Comments Off on Iran and Oman near Strait of Hormuz deal as US President Trump announces new Iran talks 0

  Iran and Oman near Strait of Hormuz deal as US President Trump announces new Iran talks

  Middle East, News, US August 3, 2026 , by IRIA

  Iran said negotiations with Oman over a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages, while U.S. President Donald Trump announced that fresh negotiations with Tehran would begin on August 3, 2026, after he postponed planned military strikes.
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  Comments Off on North Korea accuses NATO of preparing for war after alliance approves $31 billion fuel infrastructure plan 0

  North Korea accuses NATO of preparing for war after alliance approves $31 billion fuel infrastructure plan

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News August 3, 2026 , by IRIA

  North Korea has accused NATO of preparing for future wars after the alliance approved a major expansion of its military fuel infrastructure across Europe, a project NATO says is designed to strengthen collective defense, improve military readiness, and support operations in an increasingly challenging security environment.
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  Comments Off on US Navy awards record $76.6 billion worth of contracts for 14 new nuclear-powered submarines 0

  US Navy awards record $76.6 billion worth of contracts for 14 new nuclear-powered submarines

  News, US August 2, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States has awarded $76.6 billion in contracts for the construction of 14 new nuclear-powered submarines, marking the largest shipbuilding order in U.S. Navy history and reinforcing the country's long-term focus on maintaining undersea military superiority and modernizing its nuclear deterrent.
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  Comments Off on At least 57 dead as thousands of migrants cross into Spain from Morocco, sparking European border crisis 0

  At least 57 dead as thousands of migrants cross into Spain from Morocco, sparking European border crisis

  Europe, News August 1, 2026 , by IRIA

  Thousands of migrants crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in a sudden surge between 30 and 31 July 2026, overwhelming border controls, leaving at least 57 people dead and triggering a major security and political response from Spain and other European countries.
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  Comments Off on US awards $1.3 billion contract to RTX’s subsidiary Pratt & Whitney to sustain global F-35 engine fleet 0

  US awards $1.3 billion contract to RTX’s subsidiary Pratt & Whitney to sustain global F-35 engine fleet

  News, US August 1, 2026 , by IRIA

  RTX's Pratt & Whitney secured a $1.3 billion U.S. contract to provide spare parts and sustainment support for the F135 engine that powers the F-35 Lightning II, strengthening maintenance and readiness for U.S. and allied fighter fleets during fiscal year 2026.
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  Comments Off on US awards $58.6 billion contract to Lockheed Martin to expand PAC-3 missile interceptor production 0

  US awards $58.6 billion contract to Lockheed Martin to expand PAC-3 missile interceptor production

  News, US July 31, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Department of War has awarded Lockheed Martin a seven-year contract worth up to $58.62 billion to significantly increase production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors, as the U.S. seeks to strengthen its missile defense capabilities and replenish stockpiles.
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  Comments Off on BAE Systems receives $7.8 billion contract to advance UK’s Dreadnought nuclear submarine program 0

  BAE Systems receives $7.8 billion contract to advance UK’s Dreadnought nuclear submarine program

  Europe, News July 31, 2026 , by IRIA

  The British government awarded a $7.8 billion contract to BAE Systems on July 29, 2026, to continue construction of the Royal Navy's next-generation Dreadnought-class nuclear-armed submarines.
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  Comments Off on Iran renews missile attacks after US and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq 0

  Iran renews missile attacks after US and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq

  Middle East, News, US July 30, 2026 , by IRIA

  Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks against U.S. forces in the Middle East on July 29, 2026, after the United States and Saudi Arabia carried out joint airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq.
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  Comments Off on UK and Taiwan sign first drone industry cooperation agreement at Farnborough Airshow 0

  UK and Taiwan sign first drone industry cooperation agreement at Farnborough Airshow

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 30, 2026 , by IRIA

  Taiwan and the United Kingdom signed their first formal agreement on drone industry cooperation at Farnborough International Airshow, marking a major milestone in bilateral defense partnership.

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