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NATO commanders discuss Strait of Hormuz support outside Alliance framework
Europe, Middle East, News August 22, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, U.S. General Alexus Grynkewich, convened a meeting of interested
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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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UK announces major defense investment plan with $6.6 billion allocated for military drones
Europe, News July 4, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom has unveiled a new long-term defense investment plan that includes $6.6 billion for
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Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister as Andy Burnham emerges as leading successor
Europe, News June 23, 2026 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, bringing an abrupt end to his leadership
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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
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UK Defense Secretary John Healey resigns in protest over military spending dispute
Europe, News June 12, 2026 , by IRIA
UK Defense Secretary John Healey resigned on June 11, 2026, after criticizing the government's defense
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UK awards $1.33 billion contract for RCH 155 howitzers to replace aging AS-90 fleet
Europe, News May 19, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom has awarded a nearly $1.33 billion contract for the procurement of 72 RCH 155 self-propelled
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NATO allies reject Trump’s Iran blockade plan, push for post-war shipping mission
Europe, Middle East, News, US April 14, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO allies said they would not take part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade Iranian
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UK Prime Minister Starmer visits Gulf states, coordinates with Trump on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Europe, Middle East, News April 11, 2026 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrapped up a three-day tour of Gulf states with a series of high-level
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UK deploys Rapid Sentry counter-drone system to Kuwait after Iranian attacks on oil fields
Europe, Middle East, News April 5, 2026 , by IRIA
The Royal Air Force has deployed a counter-drone defense system to Kuwait following a drone attack targeting