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US Army awards up to $2.2 billion in contracts to build nuclear microreactors at military bases
News, US August 28, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has selected five companies to develop and deploy nuclear microreactors at military installations across the United States in a program aimed at giving bases a more reliable power source during conflicts and reducing dependence on vulnerable civilian electricity grids and fuel supplies.
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Japan approves mass production of 3D-printed interceptor drones
Asia-Pacific, News August 28, 2026 , by IRIA
Japan has approved the mass production of a domestically developed 3D-printed interceptor drone as Tokyo moves to rapidly strengthen its ability to defend against growing unmanned threats.
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Iran and Oman reach agreement on temporary Strait of Hormuz route as Tehran demands US concessions
Middle East, News, US August 27, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran and Oman have agreed on a framework for a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Tehran says the strategic waterway will not fully reopen unless the United States accepts Iranian conditions under a stalled interim peace agreement.
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European NATO allies award $2.2 billion contract for Polish Piorun air defense systems
Europe, News August 27, 2026 , by IRIA
Poland, Norway, Lithuania and Latvia have agreed to jointly procure Polish-made Piorun man-portable air defense systems from Poland’s state-owned defense group PGZ under a framework agreement worth more than $2.2 billion.
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Canada awards $8 billion contract for six icebreaker ships to strengthen Arctic security
Americas, News August 26, 2026 , by IRIA
Canada has awarded a contract worth more than US$8 billion (C$11.3 billion) to build six new Polar Class 3 icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard, marking the largest shipbuilding contract in Québec’s history and a major investment in the country’s Arctic security, maritime access and domestic shipbuilding capacity.
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Armenia announces plans to apply for EU membership despite Russia’s warnings of consequences
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News August 26, 2026 , by IRIA
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on August 25, 2026, that his government is preparing to formally apply for European Union membership, marking a significant step in Yerevan’s increasingly distant relationship with Moscow.
Comments Off on EU approves $7.1 billion for Ukraine’s air defenses as Russian strikes intensify 0

EU approves $7.1 billion for Ukraine’s air defenses as Russian strikes intensify
Europe, News August 25, 2026 , by IRIA
The European Union has approved $7.1 billion (€6.1 billion) in new defense procurement for Ukraine, directing funds toward air and missile defense systems, missiles, ammunition, and radars as Kyiv faces increasingly intensive Russian missile and drone attacks.
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian automobiles as US-Canada trade talks collapse
Americas, News, US August 25, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel to 50% from January 1, 2027, escalating a trade dispute with Ottawa after negotiations between the two countries failed to produce a new agreement.
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US Navy unveils AIM-424 Malice long-range missile to extend carrier air wing’s reach
News, US August 24, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has revealed the AIM-424 Malice, a next-generation long-range air-to-air missile designed to extend the defensive reach of American carrier strike groups.
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European leaders gather in Kyiv to reaffirm support as Ukraine faces renewed Russian attacks
Europe, News August 24, 2026 , by IRIA
European leaders gathered in Kyiv on August 23, 2026, to reaffirm support for Ukraine as Russian attacks continued across the country and Ukrainian forces expanded their long-range strikes against Russian logistics and industrial infrastructure.