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Armenia rejects Russia’s demand for EU referendum as rift with Moscow deepens
Norway joins France’s nuclear deterrence initiative as Europe seeks greater security independence
US downgrades AUKUS deal with Australia to sell only used nuclear submarines
Israel expands Lebanon offensive, seizes historic Beaufort Castle in deepest incursion in 26 years
World military leaders and defense chiefs meet in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue 2026
AUKUS partners sign major agreement on underwater drone technology project
Russian drone hits Romanian apartment block, injures two near Ukraine border
US awards $4.16 billion contract to SpaceX for space-based aircraft-tracking network
Ukraine to buy 20 Gripen fighter jets and receive 16 older C/D variant aircraft from Sweden
At least 16 killed in Southern Lebanon as Israel intensifies attacks during Muslim festival

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US approves $8.6 billion in military sales to Middle East allies, including Qatar, Kuwait, UAE and Israel
News, US May 3, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved more than $8.6 billion in military sales to key Middle Eastern allies, including Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, as tensions linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran continue to shape regional security dynamics.
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Israel intercepts Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla in international waters near Greece, detains activists
Middle East, News May 2, 2026 , by IRIA
Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters on April 30, 2026, near Greece, and detained 175 activists, triggering a wave of diplomatic reactions and condemnations.
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Pentagon signs deals with seven AI companies for classified military systems
News, US May 2, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Department of War has signed agreements with several leading AI companies to deploy advanced technologies across its most sensitive military systems, marking a significant step in its long-term push toward AI-driven warfare.
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Romania signs agreement with US to access American counter-drone marketplace
Europe, News, US May 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Romania and the U.S. signed an agreement that would allow Romania access to a U.S.-managed counter-drone marketplace. The move marks a step forward in defense cooperation and NATO efforts to counter evolving aerial threats.
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Trump slams German Chancellor Merz as US-Europe tensions grow over Iran war
Europe, News, US May 1, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, highlighting growing tensions between Washington and Berlin over the ongoing war in Iran.
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Iran war has cost the US $25 billion, Pentagon says, as conflict nears 60 days
Middle East, News, US April 30, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has spent approximately $25 billion on its ongoing military campaign against Iran, marking the first official cost estimate released by the Pentagon since the conflict began nearly two months ago.
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Australia expands long-range strike capability with $1.64 billion HIMARS and Bushmaster deal
Asia-Pacific, News April 30, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia has announced a major expansion of its Army capabilities through a AUD 2.3 billion ($1.64 billion) investment in long-range strike systems and armored vehicles over the next decade, reinforcing its military posture amid evolving regional security challenges.
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Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss impact of US-Iran war, push for unified position
Middle East, News April 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) gathered in Jeddah on April 28, 2026, for their first in-person summit since the outbreak of the United States-Israel war on Iran two months ago.
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German Army awards Rheinmetall $1.2 billion contract for advanced Infantry Soldier kits
Europe, News April 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany has awarded a major €1.04 billion ($1.2 billion) contract to Rheinmetall to expand and upgrade the Bundeswehr’s “Infantry Soldier of the Future-Enhanced System” (IdZ-ES), a central pillar of Germany’s battlefield digitization strategy.
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Global military spending hits record high at $2.9 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive growth
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US April 28, 2026 , by IRIA
5 minute read Global military expenditure reached approximately $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year […]

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