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Polish president vetoes $50 billion EU defense loan plan, deepening rift with government
Europe, News March 14, 2026 , by IRIA
Poland’s president has vetoed a major defense financing bill that would have allowed the country to
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Italy considers 60% expansion in military to meet NATO requirements under new $7 billion defense plan
Europe, News February 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Italy is reviewing plans to increase its military personnel by more than 60% over the next 18 years.
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US and Bangladesh expand defense cooperation as military leaders meet in Dhaka
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 31, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. and Bangladesh have moved to deepen military cooperation following the successful conclusion
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NATO Military Committee defense chiefs meet to discuss global security challenges
Europe, News January 24, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO’s top military leaders gathered at Alliance headquarters in Brussels for the 194th NATO Military
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US Army awards BAE Systems $473 million contract for 40 additional M109A7 Paladin howitzers
News, US January 23, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $473 million contract to produce 40 additional M109A7 Paladin
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Sweden expands ground-based air defense with $1.6 billion investment
Europe, News January 12, 2026 , by IRIA
Sweden has approved a major expansion of its air defense capabilities, committing approximately $1.6
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UK allocates $270 million to prepare forces for potential Ukraine deployment as Russia escalates attacks
Europe, News January 11, 2026 , by IRIA
The British government has allocated £200 million ($270 million) to prepare its armed forces for a
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China conducts large-scale live-fire drills around Taiwan with warships, fighter jets, and artillery
Asia-Pacific, News December 30, 2025 , by IRIA
China has launched its largest and most comprehensive round of military exercises around Taiwan to date,
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UK and Germany deepen defense ties with $70 million mobile artillery systems deal
Europe, News December 30, 2025 , by IRIA
Germany and the United Kingdom signed a deal on to jointly procure advanced mobile artillery systems
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Japan approves record $58 billion defense budget amid regional tension
Asia-Pacific, News December 29, 2025 , by IRIA
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget for the next fiscal year, marking a major step