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US Navy awards RTX $22.9 billion contract to expand Tomahawk missile production
News, US August 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has awarded RTX a $22.9 billion contract to increase production of Tomahawk cruise missiles as the U.S. military moves to replenish weapons inventories and expand capacity to produce long-range precision-strike systems. The effort has gained greater urgency as the U.S. military has used weapons in recent operations.
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Ukraine launches one of its largest drone attacks on Russia, Moscow intensifies strikes on Kyiv
Europe, News August 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war against Russia on August 16, 2026, with Russian authorities reporting that more than 800 Ukrainian drones were intercepted or destroyed across the country, including hundreds over the Moscow region.
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Trump’s envoy Kushner meets Hamas chief in Egypt as US pushes Gaza peace plan
Middle East, News, US August 17, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas political leader Khalil Al Hayya in Egypt on August 16, 2026, as Washington stepped up diplomatic efforts to revive a U.S.-backed roadmap aimed at ending the war in Gaza and resolving a deadlock over Hamas’ disarmament and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
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Australia strengthens maritime surveillance capabilities with MQ-4C Triton aircraft
Asia-Pacific, News August 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia is strengthening its long-range maritime surveillance and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities as the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) expands operations with the MQ-4C Triton high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft.
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Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan defense pact, expanding regional security framework
Middle East, News August 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Egypt could join the defense agreement recently signed by Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, signaling that the emerging security framework could expand beyond its three founding members.
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Pentagon signs deals with Boeing and RTX to boost SM-3 missile interceptor production
News, US August 15, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of Defense has signed seven-year framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to increase production of critical components for the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3), as Washington seeks to strengthen its missile defense capacity and replenish interceptor stocks.
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Saudi Arabia announces Red Sea defense alliance as 15 countries sign joint statement
Middle East, News August 15, 2026 , by IRIA
Saudi Arabia is moving to activate a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at protecting freedom of navigation, international trade and strategic waterways in the Red Sea, Bab El-Mandeb Strait and Gulf of Aden.
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US defense firm Lockheed Martin to build new THAAD missile launchers for UAE in $211 million deal
Middle East, News, US August 14, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin has received a $211.4 million contract modification to manufacture new Configuration 3 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) launchers for the United Arab Emirates, expanding and modernizing the country's ballistic missile defense capability.
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Russian President Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands for first time, prompting strong protest from Japan
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News August 14, 2026 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first official visit to the disputed Kuril Islands on August 13, 2026, travelling to Iturup as territorial tensions between Moscow and Tokyo remain unresolved. Japan strongly protested the visit, saying the islands are historically and legally part of Japanese territory.
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NATO condemns Russian airspace violations in Poland and Romania, reinforces eastern flank
Europe, News August 13, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO allies have condemned recent airspace violations involving Poland and Romania and placed full responsibility on Russia, as a series of drone and missile incidents across Europe raise concerns about growing risks along the alliance’s eastern borders.