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NATO jet shoots down stray Ukrainian drone over Estonia
Europe, News May 20, 2026 , by IRIA
A NATO fighter jet shot down what officials believe was a stray Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia
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Pentagon awards $500 million counter-drone contract to Perennial Autonomy
News, US May 20, 2026 , by IRIA
The Pentagon has awarded California-based defense startup Perennial Autonomy a contract worth up to $500
Comments Off on Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, JF-17 jets and HQ-9 air defense systems to Saudi Arabia 0

Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, JF-17 jets and HQ-9 air defense systems to Saudi Arabia
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 19, 2026 , by IRIA
Pakistan has deployed 8,000 of its troops, fighter jets, drones, and an advanced air defense system to
Comments Off on UK awards $1.33 billion contract for RCH 155 howitzers to replace aging AS-90 fleet 0

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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India signs defense and energy deals with UAE amid growing regional tensions
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 16, 2026 , by IRIA
India and UAE signed a series of major agreements on defense, energy, shipping, and investment during
Comments Off on Norway cancels Kongsberg’s missile export deal to Malaysia, sparking diplomatic protest from Kuala Lumpur 0

Norway cancels Kongsberg’s missile export deal to Malaysia, sparking diplomatic protest from Kuala Lumpur
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News May 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Norway has canceled export licenses tied to a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) deal with Malaysia, blocking
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Pentagon seeks additional funding as cost of Iran War increases to $29 billion
Middle East, News, US May 13, 2026 , by IRIA
The Pentagon said May 12, 2026, that the United States has spent an estimated $29 billion on the ongoing
Comments Off on US Army awards $2.7 billion contract to Leidos to accelerate hypersonic weapons production 0

US Army awards $2.7 billion contract to Leidos to accelerate hypersonic weapons production
News, US May 13, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States Army awarded a $2.7 billion contract to Leidos Holdings to move key American hypersonic
Comments Off on Pakistan unveils Fatah-3 supersonic cruise missile, bolstering long-range strike capabilities 0

Pakistan unveils Fatah-3 supersonic cruise missile, bolstering long-range strike capabilities
Asia-Pacific, News May 12, 2026 , by IRIA
Pakistan has officially introduced the Fatah-3, a new supersonic cruise missile that marks a major step
Comments Off on Netherlands awards counter-drone air protection systems contract to US defense firm Anduril 0

Netherlands awards counter-drone air protection systems contract to US defense firm Anduril
Europe, News, US May 11, 2026 , by IRIA
The Netherlands signed counter-drone systems agreements with American defense technology company Anduril