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Iran war has cost the US $25 billion, Pentagon says, as conflict nears 60 days
Middle East, News, US April 30, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has spent approximately $25 billion on its ongoing military campaign against Iran,
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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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German Army awards Rheinmetall $1.2 billion contract for advanced Infantry Soldier kits
Europe, News April 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany has awarded a major €1.04 billion ($1.2 billion) contract to Rheinmetall to expand and upgrade
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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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US Navy commissions USS Idaho (SSN 799), expanding Virginia-class attack submarine fleet
News, US April 27, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has formally commissioned the USS Idaho (SSN 799), a Virginia-class submarine, on April
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Romania tests AI-powered interceptor drones amid rising threats near Ukrainian border
Europe, News April 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Romania tested its new AI-powered interceptor drones in an effort to accelerate its air defenses as the
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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
Comments Off on Germany signs multi-billion-euro deal with Rheinmetall for FV-014 loitering munitions, enabling large-scale drone deployment 0

Germany signs multi-billion-euro deal with Rheinmetall for FV-014 loitering munitions, enabling large-scale drone deployment
Europe, News April 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany’s defense giant Rheinmetall has signed a major framework agreement, expected to be worth billions
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US unveils record-breaking $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal for 2027
News, US April 23, 2026 , by IRIA
The Trump Administration has unveiled a $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, marking
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NATO Chief Rutte holds key talks in Turkiye ahead of NATO’s Ankara Summit 2026
Europe, Middle East, News April 23, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Ankara on April 21, 2024, for high-level meetings with Turkish