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  Comments Off on Philippines finalizes deal with Japan to acquire 5 retired Abukuma-class destroyers 0

  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
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  China and Russia launch joint naval drills in Yellow Sea, expand strategic maritime cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 7, 2026 , by IRIA

  China and Russia have launched their annual Joint Sea-2026 naval exercise off China's eastern coast,
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  Comments Off on Australia and Fiji sign mutual defense alliance to strengthen Pacific security 0

  Australia and Fiji sign mutual defense alliance to strengthen Pacific security

  Asia-Pacific, News July 7, 2026 , by IRIA

  Australia and Fiji have signed a new mutual defense alliance aimed at strengthening security cooperation
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  Comments Off on North Korea tests cruise missiles and advanced weapons aboard destroyer Kang Kon as Kim oversees combat trials 0

  North Korea tests cruise missiles and advanced weapons aboard destroyer Kang Kon as Kim oversees combat trials

  Asia-Pacific, News July 6, 2026 , by IRIA

  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a comprehensive series of combat system evaluations aboard
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  Comments Off on UK, Italy, and Japan advance sixth-generation fighter program with $6.1 billion GCAP contract 0

  UK, Italy, and Japan advance sixth-generation fighter program with $6.1 billion GCAP contract

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 6, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan have awarded a $6.1 billion contract to Edgewing to advance the
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  Comments Off on India and Japan sign first defense codevelopment pact and boost AI and energy ties 0

  India and Japan sign first defense codevelopment pact and boost AI and energy ties

  Asia-Pacific, News July 3, 2026 , by IRIA

  India and Japan have agreed to significantly expand cooperation in AI, defense, energy, critical minerals
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  Comments Off on Pakistan launches airstrikes and ground operations in Afghanistan after deadly Karachi attack 0

  Pakistan launches airstrikes and ground operations in Afghanistan after deadly Karachi attack

  Asia-Pacific, News June 29, 2026 , by IRIA

  Pakistan launched coordinated airstrikes and ground operations along its border with Afghanistan on June
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  Comments Off on South Korea, Japan defense ministers agree to expand security cooperation, reaffirm denuclearization goal 0

  South Korea, Japan defense ministers agree to expand security cooperation, reaffirm denuclearization goal

  Asia-Pacific, News June 29, 2026 , by IRIA

  South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met in Seoul
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  Comments Off on Canada and Australia sign record $2.5 billion Arctic radar deal to strengthen northern surveillance 0

  Canada and Australia sign record $2.5 billion Arctic radar deal to strengthen northern surveillance

  Americas, Asia-Pacific, News June 24, 2026 , by IRIA

  Australia and Canada have signed a government-to-government agreement worth approximately $2.5 billion
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  Comments Off on National Security Advisors of BRICS countries meet in India to discuss Iran peace process and regional security challenges 0

  National Security Advisors of BRICS countries meet in India to discuss Iran peace process and regional security challenges

  Asia-Pacific, News June 24, 2026 , by IRIA

  Senior security officials from BRICS countries gathered in New Delhi, as the bloc held its first major

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