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Turkiye secures record $8 billion deals at SAHA Expo 2026
Europe, Middle East, News May 10, 2026 , by IRIA
SAHA Expo 2026 concluded in Istanbul on May 9, 2026, after delivering a record-breaking business volume of nearly $8 billion, underscoring Turkiye’s growing influence in the global defense market and highlighting the rapid evolution of its indigenous military-industrial ecosystem.
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Pentagon releases first batch of declassified UFO files spanning decades of sightings
News, US May 9, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War released a new batch of “never-before-seen files” related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), marking the beginning of what officials described as a long-term federal transparency initiative ordered by President Donald Trump.
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ASEAN leaders meet at annual summit in Philippines amid energy, economic fallout from Iran war
Asia-Pacific, News May 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathered in Cebu City, Philippines, on May 8, 2026, for the bloc’s annual summit, with the ongoing Iran war and its impact on regional energy security dominating discussions.
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France deploys aircraft carrier to Red Sea amid Hormuz security crisis
Europe, Middle East, News May 8, 2026 , by IRIA
France has deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten global energy markets and regional stability.
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ASEAN’s foreign and economic ministers meet in Philippines to discuss global energy and security crises
Asia-Pacific, News May 8, 2026 , by IRIA
Senior diplomats and economic officials from the ASEAN met in Cebu, Philippines, on May 7, 2026, to discuss the growing impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on Southeast Asia, with energy security, economic resilience, and regional coordination emerging as major priorities.
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US approves $373.6 million JDAM-ER precision-guided bomb kits sale to Ukraine
Europe, News, US May 7, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a potential $373.6 million arms sale to Ukraine involving advanced precision-guided bomb kits, in a move aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s defense capabilities as the conflict continues.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi visits China ahead of Trump-Xi talks in Beijing
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 7, 2026 , by IRIA
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on May 6, 2026, for an official visit and held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, focusing on the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States and efforts to sustain a ceasefire.
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US says ceasefire with Iran holds as Strait of Hormuz firing continues, deepening shipping crisis
Middle East, News, US May 6, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on May 5, 2026, that the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. “is not over,” even after multiple incidents involving missiles, drones, and naval confrontations in recent days.
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Turkiye unveils Yildirimhan ICBM with 6000 kilometers range at SAHA 2026
Europe, Middle East, News May 6, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkiye has publicly unveiled its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), Yildirimhan, at the SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, marking a significant step in the country’s long-range strike capabilities.
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Romania approves $9.74 billion defense package to modernize its armed forces
Europe, News May 5, 2026 , by IRIA
Romania’s parliament has approved a wide-ranging military procurement program to modernize its armed forces, including the purchase of new helicopters, armored vehicles, and air defense systems.