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French President Macron visits India to advance Rafale jets deal and strategic ties
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 19, 2026 , by IRIA
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in India on February 17, 2026, for a three-day state visit aimed
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party claims landslide victory in snap election
Asia-Pacific, News February 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party has won a landslide victory in Japan’s general election,
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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
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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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UK Prime Minister Starmer meets President Xi Jinping in China to discuss trade and reset ties
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 30, 2026 , by IRIA
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in China on January 28, 2026, for high-level talks with Chinese
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Taiwan conducts dive testing of first domestically built Hai Kun submarine
Asia-Pacific, News January 27, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, the Hai Kun, also known as the Narwhal, entered a new
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India and Europe make landmark trade and security deals as EU leaders visit New Delhi
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 27, 2026 , by IRIA
India and the European Union unveiled a series of major agreements at the 16th EU-India Summit in New
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Turkiye and Qatar sign $1 billion contract to jointly build Istanbul-class frigates for Indonesia
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News January 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkish defense consortium TAIS Shipyards has signed a $1 billion memorandum of understanding with Qatar’s
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US approves $2.3 billion arms sale to Singapore, including P-8A reconnaissance aircraft
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a major $2.3 billion arms sale to Singapore, covering maritime patrol
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At least seven killed and several injured in bomb blast at Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan
Asia-Pacific, News January 20, 2026 , by IRIA
An explosion tore through a hotel area in the Shahr-e-Naw district of central Kabul on January 19, 2026,