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Germany strengthens air capabilities with first F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft
Europe, News, US September 21, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany has received its first F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft from the U.S. defense manufacturer
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US to expand presence in Greenland after reaching security agreement with Denmark
Europe, News, US September 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland have reached a deal that will allow Washington to expand its military
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Latvia selects Czech-made Morana after dropping Archer procurement plan
Europe, News September 19, 2026 , by IRIA
Latvia has chosen the Czech-made Morana 155mm self-propelled wheeled howitzer over Sweden’s Archer
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South Korea approves $2.4 billion plan to acquire 20 US-made Seahawk helicopters
Asia-Pacific, News September 18, 2026 , by IRIA
South Korea has approved a plan to buy about 20 additional U.S.-made MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters
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EU opens door for Canada to become first “Associate Member”
Americas, Europe, News September 17, 2026 , by IRIA
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening the door for Canada to become
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NATO fighter jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania
Europe, News September 16, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus on September 15, 2026.
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UK Army deploys first passive counter-drone detection system at Warminster Base
Europe, News September 16, 2026 , by IRIA
The British Army has deployed a new passive counter-drone detection system at its Warminster garrison
Comments Off on US defense firm L3Harris secures $4.7 billion deal to help Lockheed Martin boost Patriot interceptor production 0

US defense firm L3Harris secures $4.7 billion deal to help Lockheed Martin boost Patriot interceptor production
News, US September 15, 2026 , by IRIA
L3Harris Technologies received a $4.7 billion contract from Lockheed Martin to produce propulsion systems
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US Army selects Lockheed Martin and Boeing-Anduril team for next phase of IFPC Interceptor program
News, US September 13, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has selected Lockheed Martin and a Boeing-Anduril team to move into the next phase of a
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EU, Canada expand Ukraine defense aid as Kyiv faces Patriot interceptor shortage
Americas, Europe, News September 12, 2026 , by IRIA
EU has approved $7.1 billion in defense assistance for Ukraine, allowing Kyiv to purchase U.S.-made Patriot