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US approves $110 million of military satellite communication equipment sales for Iraq
Middle East, News, US January 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a $110 million sale to expand and sustain Iraq’s military satellite communications network. The sales are aimed at enhancing the command-and-control resilience of the Iraqi military.
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US and Japanese defense chiefs meet to strengthen alliance and discuss regional security issues
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 17, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met in Washington on January 15, 2026, to discuss expanded military cooperation and ongoing command structure in response to growing security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.
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Russian President Putin speaks to leaders of Israel and Iran, offers mediation amid ongoing tensions
Europe, Middle East, News January 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate phone calls on January 16, 2026, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, positioning Moscow as a mediator amid escalating regional tensions.
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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.