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  Comments Off on EU releases first $3.6 billion loan tranche to support Ukraine’s recovery and defense 0

  EU releases first $3.6 billion loan tranche to support Ukraine’s recovery and defense

  Europe, News June 26, 2026 , by IRIA

  The European Union has disbursed the first $3.6 billion tranche of a new $90 billion support loan for Ukraine, marking the beginning of a major two-year financial assistance package aimed at helping Kyiv sustain its economy, strengthen its defense capabilities, and support post-war recovery efforts.
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  Comments Off on US awards Lockheed Martin $35 billion contract to expand THAAD missile interceptor production 0

  US awards Lockheed Martin $35 billion contract to expand THAAD missile interceptor production

  News, US June 26, 2026 , by IRIA

  Lockheed Martin has received a U.S. government contract worth up to $35 billion over seven years to significantly increase production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors, marking one of the largest missile defense procurement awards in recent years.
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  Comments Off on Europe’s major military powers meet in Berlin; Trump meets NATO chief in Washington ahead of Ankara summit 0

  Europe’s major military powers meet in Berlin; Trump meets NATO chief in Washington ahead of Ankara summit

  Europe, News, US June 25, 2026 , by IRIA

  The leaders of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom met in Berlin on June 24, 2026, to coordinate their positions ahead of a critical NATO summit in Ankara next month, reaffirming support for Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on US Secretary of State Rubio meets Gulf allies to discuss regional security and Iran deal 0

  US Secretary of State Rubio meets Gulf allies to discuss regional security and Iran deal

  Middle East, News, US June 25, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sought to reassure Gulf allies that Washington will not pursue any agreement with Iran that undermines their security, as the United States and Iran begin negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent settlement following more than three months of conflict.
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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 for the export of an advanced Over-the-Horizon Radar (OTHR) system designed to strengthen Arctic surveillance and early warning capabilities.
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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 security meeting following the recent U.S.-Iran conflict and the launch of a new peace process between Washington and Tehran.
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  Comments Off on Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister as Andy Burnham emerges as leading successor 0

  Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister as Andy Burnham emerges as leading successor

  Europe, News June 23, 2026 , by IRIA

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, bringing an abrupt end to his leadership less than two years after leading the Labour Party to a landslide election victory in 2024.
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  Comments Off on Taiwan holds combat readiness drills to strengthen defense capabilities 0

  Taiwan holds combat readiness drills to strengthen defense capabilities

  Asia-Pacific, News June 23, 2026 , by IRIA

  Taiwan’s Defense Ministry announced that its military will begin a five-day combat readiness exercise on June 22, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities and prepare for potential conflict scenarios involving China.
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  Comments Off on US, Iran agree on 60-day roadmap toward final deal after ‘encouraging progress’ in Switzerland talks 0

  US, Iran agree on 60-day roadmap toward final deal after ‘encouraging progress’ in Switzerland talks

  Europe, Middle East, News, US June 22, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and Iran concluded a high-level round of negotiations in Switzerland on June 22, agreeing to a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching a comprehensive settlement and establishing new mechanisms to address tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon.
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  Comments Off on US Army awards BAE Systems $535 million contract for Paladin self-propelled howitzers and ammunition carriers 0

  US Army awards BAE Systems $535 million contract for Paladin self-propelled howitzers and ammunition carriers

  News, US June 22, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth $535 million for the production of additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers, strengthening a critical artillery capability within the Army's Armored Brigade Combat Teams.

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