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Leaders of Coalition of the Willing meet in France to discuss expanding military support for Ukraine
Europe, News July 15, 2026 , by IRIA
Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing agreed to expand military support for Ukraine during a summit in Paris on July 13, 2026, announcing new initiatives to strengthen Ukraine's air and missile defenses, deepen defense-industrial cooperation, and advance long-term security planning.
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Trump meets Iraqi prime minister at White House, pledges stronger economic partnership
Middle East, News, US July 15, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi met in the White House on July 14, 2026, to deepen economic cooperation. The two leaders announced plans to expand investment, energy collaboration, and trade while reaffirming a timeline for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq.
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EU unveils $1 billion Gaza recovery fund as reconstruction estimates exceed $71 billion
Europe, Middle East, News July 14, 2026 , by IRIA
The European Union has unveiled a $1 billion recovery and reconstruction fund for Gaza, bringing together dozens of governments and international organizations to support early rebuilding efforts after more than two years of conflict that has devastated the Palestinian enclave.
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Kuwait awards contract to Germany’s Rheinmetall to equip Al Dorra missile boats with MASS decoy systems
Europe, Middle East, News July 14, 2026 , by IRIA
Kuwait has awarded Germany's Rheinmetall a multi-million-dollar contract to equip its future Al Dorra-class guided-missile boats with the Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS), strengthening the Kuwaiti Navy's ability to defend against anti-ship missiles and other precision-guided threats.
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Iran attacks Gulf states after US launches largest strikes against Iran in months
Middle East, News, US July 13, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States carried out its largest wave of airstrikes against Iran since fighting resumed, targeting about 140 military sites, while Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks against several Gulf countries hosting U.S. forces.
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle, proposes new prime minister
Europe, News July 13, 2026 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a major government reshuffle, including the replacement of Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and the renewal of the Cabinet of Ministers, on July 12, 2026.
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India and New Zealand elevate relations to strategic partnership, strengthen defense and maritime cooperation
Asia-Pacific, News July 12, 2026 , by IRIA
India and New Zealand have elevated their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, strengthening cooperation in defense, security, trade, maritime affairs, and regional security during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to New Zealand.
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Pentagon awards $86 million Joint Laser Weapon System contracts to Lockheed Martin, nLIGHT
News, US July 11, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War has awarded $86 million in initial contracts to Lockheed Martin’s Aculight and nLIGHT Defense to develop high-energy laser weapon systems designed to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and cruise missiles under the Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) program.
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Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems
Europe, News, US July 11, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has pledged to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air defense systems, marking a significant step in military cooperation between Washington and Kyiv.
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Philippines finalizes deal with Japan to acquire 5 retired Abukuma-class destroyers
Asia-Pacific, News July 10, 2026 , by IRIA
The Philippines has confirmed an agreement with Japan to acquire five retired Abukuma-class destroyer escorts from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) to strengthen the defense partnership and elevate Manila's maritime capabilities amid security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.