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  Comments Off on US shoots down Iranian drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier 0

  US shoots down Iranian drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier

  Middle East, News, US February 4, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States military said it shot down an Iranian drone that approached a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea on February 3, 2026. This incident occurred as diplomatic efforts continue to ease tensions between Washington and Tehran.
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  Comments Off on US President Trump hosts Colombian President Petro amid sharp rhetoric and regional tensions 0

  US President Trump hosts Colombian President Petro amid sharp rhetoric and regional tensions

  Americas, News, US February 4, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House this week, a meeting that underscored both the volatility and resilience of one of Washington’s most important relationships in Latin America.
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  Comments Off on Poland signs $4.3 billion deal with Kongsberg-led consortium for counter-drone air defense system 0

  Poland signs $4.3 billion deal with Kongsberg-led consortium for counter-drone air defense system

  Europe, News February 3, 2026 , by IRIA

  Poland’s Ministry of National Defense has concluded a contract with a consortium comprising Norway’s Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace and Polish state-run defense group PGZ to procure counter-unmanned aerial systems (CUAS).
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  Comments Off on US awards Lockheed Martin $328.5 million contract to supply IRST21 systems for Taiwan’s F-16 fleet 0

  US awards Lockheed Martin $328.5 million contract to supply IRST21 systems for Taiwan’s F-16 fleet

  Asia-Pacific, News, US February 3, 2026 , by IRIA

  Lockheed Martin received a $328.5 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract by the U.S. government to produce IRST21 Legion-ES sensor systems for the Taiwan Air Force. The contract arks the first time the Legion-ES configuration will be delivered to an international partner.
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  Comments Off on US approves $6.7 billion arms sales for Israel, $9 billion weapons package for Saudi Arabia 0

  US approves $6.7 billion arms sales for Israel, $9 billion weapons package for Saudi Arabia

  Middle East, News, US February 2, 2026 , by IRIA

  The Trump administration has approved new arms sales collectively worth $15.7 billion. A $6.7 billion arms sale to Israel and a separate $9 billion weapons package for Saudi Arabia were approved by the U.S. State Department on January 30.
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  Comments Off on Turkiye begins construction of first naval support ship for Portugal in landmark defense export to NATO ally 0

  Turkiye begins construction of first naval support ship for Portugal in landmark defense export to NATO ally

  Europe, Middle East, News February 2, 2026 , by IRIA

  Turkiye’s STM laid keel for Portugal’s naval support ship at Ada Shipyard in Istanbul, marking a milestone in defense cooperation between Turkiye and Portugal. This would be Turkiye’s first naval export to an EU and NATO member state.
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  Comments Off on Norway to buy South Korea’s Chunmoo multiple-launch rocket system in $2 billion deal 0

  Norway to buy South Korea’s Chunmoo multiple-launch rocket system in $2 billion deal

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 1, 2026 , by IRIA

  Norway has selected South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to supply the army with long-range precision artillery in a deal valued at about $2 billion, choosing the Chunmoo multiple-launch rocket system over competing offers from European and U.S. suppliers.
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  Comments Off on Turkish and Iranian foreign ministers meet as Turkiye pushes mediation amid US-Iran tensions 0

  Turkish and Iranian foreign ministers meet as Turkiye pushes mediation amid US-Iran tensions

  Middle East, News January 31, 2026 , by IRIA

  Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on January 30, 2026, to intensify Turkiye’s diplomatic efforts to prevent a military escalation between the United States and Iran.
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  Comments Off on US and Bangladesh expand defense cooperation as military leaders meet in Dhaka 0

  US and Bangladesh expand defense cooperation as military leaders meet in Dhaka

  Asia-Pacific, News, US January 31, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. and Bangladesh have moved to deepen military cooperation following the successful conclusion of the follow-up discussions of the Ninth Bangladesh-U.S. Land Forces Talks (LFT) 2026, held over two days at Dhaka Cantonment.
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  Comments Off on UK Prime Minister Starmer meets President Xi Jinping in China to discuss trade and reset ties 0

  UK Prime Minister Starmer meets President Xi Jinping in China to discuss trade and reset ties

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 30, 2026 , by IRIA

  UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in China on January 28, 2026, for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as both sides signaled a thaw in relations following years of diplomatic strain.

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