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Italy signs $4.2 billion contract for next-generation DDX destroyers
Europe, News September 26, 2026 , by IRIA
Italy has signed a €3.7 billion ($4.2 billion) contract for two next-generation DDX destroyers, launching
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US approves potential $2.68 billion air defense package for Ukraine
Europe, News, US September 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine worth an estimated
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Yemen’s Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Riyadh and Saudi port of Yanbu
Middle East, News September 20, 2026 , by IRIA
Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed it carried out missile and drone attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia,
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Houthis claim Saudi F-15 fighter jet shot down amid Yemen escalation
Middle East, News September 18, 2026 , by IRIA
Yemen's Houthi group released footage of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet shot down over Yemen on September 16,
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NATO fighter jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania
Europe, News September 16, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus on September 15, 2026.
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US defense firm L3Harris secures $4.7 billion deal to help Lockheed Martin boost Patriot interceptor production
News, US September 15, 2026 , by IRIA
L3Harris Technologies received a $4.7 billion contract from Lockheed Martin to produce propulsion systems
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US Army selects Lockheed Martin and Boeing-Anduril team for next phase of IFPC Interceptor program
News, US September 13, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has selected Lockheed Martin and a Boeing-Anduril team to move into the next phase of a
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EU, Canada expand Ukraine defense aid as Kyiv faces Patriot interceptor shortage
Americas, Europe, News September 12, 2026 , by IRIA
EU has approved $7.1 billion in defense assistance for Ukraine, allowing Kyiv to purchase U.S.-made Patriot
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Sweden approves $733 million deal to acquire US-made HIMARS and expand long-range firepower
Europe, News, US September 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Sweden has approved the purchase of the U.S.-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for
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EU reviews Ukraine’s request to use $105 billion loan funds for US-made Patriot interceptors
Europe, News, US September 7, 2026 , by IRIA
The European Union is reviewing Ukraine’s request to use billions of euros from a $105 billion support