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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)
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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
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Taiwan finalizes $6.6 billion arms deals with US, expands joint ammunition production
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan has signed six major arms procurement agreements with the United States, worth a combined $6.6
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Japan lifts restrictions on lethal weapons exports in major policy shift from postwar pacifism
Asia-Pacific, News April 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Japan has lifted a long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a significant turning point
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China’s Xi holds phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Salman to discuss Middle East crisis
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 21, 2026 , by IRIA
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on April 20,
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US, Philippines launch largest-ever Balikatan drills as China warns against ‘division and confrontation’
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and the Philippines began their largest-ever joint military exercises on April 20,
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North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea
Asia-Pacific, News April 20, 2026 , by IRIA
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on April 19, 2026, according
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Australia and Japan sign $7 billion deal to jointly develop warships
Asia-Pacific, News April 19, 2026 , by IRIA
Japan and Australia have finalized a major defense agreement to jointly develop and supply a new fleet
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Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez urges China to play a greater role in global affairs during Beijing visit
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 14, 2026 , by IRIA
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on China to take on a greater role in global affairs, including
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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Pyongyang to bolster ties with North Korea
Asia-Pacific, News April 10, 2026 , by IRIA
China has moved to reinforce its strategic relationship with North Korea, as Chinese Foreign Minister