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  Comments Off on Tajikistan and Turkmenistan to acquire India’s Akash air defense system 0

  Tajikistan and Turkmenistan to acquire India’s Akash air defense system

  Asia-Pacific, News October 15, 2026 , by IRIA

  India has confirmed the export of its indigenous Akash surface-to-air missile system to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, extending the system's international reach into Central Asia. The agreements add two new customers to India's air defense export program as New Delhi seeks to expand its domestic defense industry and increase overseas sales of military equipment.
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  Comments Off on NATO launches annual nuclear exercise in Italy with 17 allied nations 0

  NATO launches annual nuclear exercise in Italy with 17 allied nations

  Europe, News, US October 14, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO began its annual Steadfast Noon nuclear exercise on October 13, 2026, bringing together aircraft and military personnel from 17 allied nations for training designed to test the alliance’s nuclear deterrence and readiness.
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  Sikorsky unveils containerized Nomad 100 drone system for rapid deployment

  News, US October 14, 2026 , by IRIA

  Sikorsky has introduced a containerized system that carries four Nomad 100 uncrewed aircraft and the equipment needed to operate them, allowing military forces to deploy and relocate vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drones without relying on runways or permanent facilities.
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  Comments Off on US Navy’s USS Oregon arrives in Norway for Arctic operations 0

  US Navy’s USS Oregon arrives in Norway for Arctic operations

  Europe, News, US October 13, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Oregon arrived at the port of Grotsund near Tromso, Norway, for a scheduled port visit. The visit highlights ongoing U.S.-Norwegian defense cooperation and NATO’s focus on maritime security in the High North.
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  Comments Off on NATO tests collective defense plans in Steadfast Duel 2026 0

  NATO tests collective defense plans in Steadfast Duel 2026

  Europe, News, US October 13, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO has launched Steadfast Duel 2026, a major computer-assisted command-post exercise involving about 8,000 military and civilian personnel across Europe and the United States.
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  Comments Off on Japan launches seventh Taigei-class submarine to strengthen undersea warfare capabilities 0

  Japan launches seventh Taigei-class submarine to strengthen undersea warfare capabilities

  Asia-Pacific, News October 12, 2026 , by IRIA

  Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) launched the seventh Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine, Shogei (SS-519), at its shipyard in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.
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  Comments Off on Houthi attacks on Riyadh Airport kill 14, injure more than 300 as Saudi Arabia vows response 0

  Houthi attacks on Riyadh Airport kill 14, injure more than 300 as Saudi Arabia vows response

  Middle East, News October 12, 2026 , by IRIA

  Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport have killed 14 people and injured more than 300 in two consecutive strikes, prompting Saudi Arabia to vow a response as the attacks raise concerns over the security of civilian infrastructure and the risk of further escalation.
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  Comments Off on US defense firm Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor to counter hypersonic threats 0

  US defense firm Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor to counter hypersonic threats

  News, US October 11, 2026 , by IRIA

  Lockheed Martin unveiled its PAC-3 Edge interceptor on October 9, 2026, presenting a next-generation missile designed to give the U.S. Army greater range, altitude, and maneuverability against advanced ballistic and hypersonic threats.
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  Comments Off on Putin meets Pezeshkian, reaffirms Russia-Iran partnership and offers to help end US-Iran war 0

  Putin meets Pezeshkian, reaffirms Russia-Iran partnership and offers to help end US-Iran war

  Asia-Pacific, News, US October 10, 2026 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met in Turkmenistan on October 8, 2026, to discuss bilateral cooperation and the ongoing war between Iran and the United States.
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  Comments Off on US awards Raytheon $6.3 billion contract for SM-3 Block IB missile defense interceptors 0

  US awards Raytheon $6.3 billion contract for SM-3 Block IB missile defense interceptors

  News, US October 10, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Department of War and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have awarded RTX's Raytheon a multi-year contract worth up to $6.3 billion for the production and sustainment of Standard Missile-3 Block IB (SM-3 Block IB) interceptors.

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