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Comments Off on US, Philippines launch largest-ever Balikatan drills as China warns against ‘division and confrontation’ 0

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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North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea
Asia-Pacific, News April 20, 2026 , by IRIA
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on April 19, 2026, according
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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
Comments Off on US Army awards $904 million contract to Raytheon for next-generation missile defense radar 0

US Army awards $904 million contract to Raytheon for next-generation missile defense radar
News, US April 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded a $904.6 million contract modification to Raytheon Technologies to support
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EU invests $1.26 billion in 57 defense projects focusing on drones, AI, and Ukraine cooperation
Europe, News April 17, 2026 , by IRIA
The European Commission has announced a €1.07 billion ($1.26 billion) investment in 57 defense projects
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Ukraine signs $3.7 billion Patriot missiles contract with US defense firm RTX
Europe, News, US April 16, 2026 , by IRIA
RTX subsidiary Raytheon has signed a $3.7 billion contract to supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense
Comments Off on Pentagon signs $4.7 billion deal with Lockheed Martin to boost Patriot missile production 0

Pentagon signs $4.7 billion deal with Lockheed Martin to boost Patriot missile production
News, US April 12, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War has signed a $4.7 billion agreement with Lockheed Martin to accelerate production
Comments Off on Israel to supply PULS Rocket Systems to Greece in $750 million defense deal 0

Israel to supply PULS Rocket Systems to Greece in $750 million defense deal
Europe, Middle East, News April 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Israel will supply advanced PULS rocket artillery systems to Greece under a deal valued at approximately
Comments Off on US forces rescue second crew member from F-15 fighter jet shot down over Iran, Trump confirms 0

US forces rescue second crew member from F-15 fighter jet shot down over Iran, Trump confirms
Middle East, News, US April 5, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. forces have rescued a second airman from a mountainous region in Iran after his F-15 fighter jet
Comments Off on UK deploys Rapid Sentry counter-drone system to Kuwait after Iranian attacks on oil fields 0

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