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Comments Off on UK awards major contract to BAE Systems to advance sixth-generation fighter jet and future combat air technologies 0

UK awards major contract to BAE Systems to advance sixth-generation fighter jet and future combat air technologies
Europe, News July 25, 2026 , by IRIA
The UK has awarded a contract extension worth £708 million to BAE Systems to accelerate the development
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Indonesia orders 12 M-346 Block 20 light combat aircraft from Italy’s Leonardo
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Indonesia has ordered 12 Leonardo M-346 Block 20 light combat aircraft, marking another major step in
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China unveils upgraded Y-9 anti-submarine aircraft with enhanced underwater warfare capabilities
Asia-Pacific, News July 21, 2026 , by IRIA
China has revealed an upgraded version of its Y-9 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) patrol aircraft, showcasing
Comments Off on NATO allies to buy up to five MQ-4C Triton drones for maritime surveillance 0

NATO allies to buy up to five MQ-4C Triton drones for maritime surveillance
Europe, News July 8, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO announced a series of major air capability projects on July 7, 2026, aimed at strengthening the
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UK, Italy, and Japan advance sixth-generation fighter program with $6.1 billion GCAP contract
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 6, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan have awarded a $6.1 billion contract to Edgewing to advance the
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NATO conducts air and missile defense operations across Baltics and Black Sea
Europe, News July 3, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO has strengthened its integrated air and missile defense capabilities through two major Flexible
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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
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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
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8 killed as US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California
News, US June 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Eight people, including 2 Boeing employees, were killed on June 15, 2026, after a U.S. Air Force B-52
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UK and Japan launch $24 billion investment and technology partnership
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 15, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom and Japan have unveiled a major package of investment and technology initiatives worth