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  US, EU and Japan plan minerals cooperation during Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting in Washington

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US February 6, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States unveiled a critical minerals partnership with the European Union and Japan during the Critical Minerals Ministerial gathering in Washington on February 4, 2026, to increase their economic and national security by jointly enhancing resilience in critical minerals supply chains.
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  Comments Off on Russia and Ukraine swap 314 prisoners after trilateral talks with US in UAE 0

  Russia and Ukraine swap 314 prisoners after trilateral talks with US in UAE

  Europe, News February 6, 2026 , by IRIA

  Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 314 prisoners of war, 157 from each side, on February 5, 2026. The first such swap in five months come afte trilateral talks between American, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators concluded in Abu Dhabi amid continued uncertainty over broader peace negotiations.
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  Comments Off on EU approves $106 billion loan to sustain Ukraine’s war effort through 2027 0

  EU approves $106 billion loan to sustain Ukraine’s war effort through 2027

  Europe, News February 5, 2026 , by IRIA

  The European Union approved the legal framework on February 4, 2026, for a $106 billion (€90 billion) loan package for Ukraine, aimed at covering most of Kyiv’s financial and military needs in 2026 and 2027 as the war with Russia continues.
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  Comments Off on KNDS France secures order for 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg 0

  KNDS France secures order for 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg

  Europe, News February 5, 2026 , by IRIA

  KNDS France has received orders to manufacture 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg under the expanding Capacite Motorisee (CaMo) program, marking a significant new phase in European ground-force integration and industrial cooperation.
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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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  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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