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AUKUS partners sign major agreement on underwater drone technology project
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US May 31, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia signed a new agreement on May 30, 2026, under their
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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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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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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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US approves $3.16 billion sale of 450 next-generation AIM-260 missiles to Australia
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 3, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a $3.16 billion sale of up to 450 AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles
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Australia commits $2.76 billion for nuclear submarine shipyard facility
Asia-Pacific, News February 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia has announced that it will spend $2.76 billion (AUD $3.9 billion) to begin building a major
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US, EU and Japan plan minerals cooperation during Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting in Washington
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US February 6, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States unveiled a critical minerals partnership with the European Union and Japan during the
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AUKUS defense chiefs meet in US as partners reaffirm commitment to submarine program
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US December 12, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard
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Australia to acquire six MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft following successful air-to-air missile engagement
Asia-Pacific, News December 11, 2025 , by IRIA
Australia announced a $930 million contract with Boeing Defense Australia to acquire six MQ-28 Ghost
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US and Australia deepen military integration, launch major upgrades to air, naval and missile programs
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 9, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. and Australia have unveiled one of the most expansive sets of alliance initiatives, following