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US approves $3.16 billion sale of 450 next-generation AIM-260 missiles to Australia
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 3, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a $3.16 billion sale of up to 450 AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles
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US defense chief says coming days will be decisive in Iran war
Middle East, News, US April 1, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said that the U.S. military campaign against Iran
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Japan equips naval destroyer with Tomahawk cruise missile capability
Asia-Pacific, News April 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Japan has integrated Tomahawk cruise missile firing capability into its destroyer JS Chokai, marking
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Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s energy infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz is not opened
Middle East, News, US March 31, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran’s energy infrastructure could be destroyed if Tehran does
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US redirects Swiss F-35 funds to Patriot air defense system despite payment freeze
Europe, News, US March 28, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has redirected Swiss payments originally allocated for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning
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US Army raises enlistment age to 42, eases drug possession rules to boost recruitment
News, US March 27, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States Army has raised its maximum enlistment age to 42 from 35, marking a significant shift
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US Army receives first crewless autonomous Black Hawk helicopter
News, US March 25, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army received the delivery of its first Black Hawk helicopter equipped with advanced autonomy
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Switzerland halts arms exports to US amid Iran war, citing neutrality
Europe, News, US March 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Switzerland has announced that it will not issue new licenses for companies to export weapons and military
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NATO deploys additional Patriot system to Turkiye to repel missile threats amid regional tension
Europe, Middle East, News March 19, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO is deploying an additional U.S.-made Patriot air and missile defense system to southern Turkiye,
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UK, Finland and Netherlands explore joint defence investment bank
Europe, News March 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom, Finland, and the Netherlands are exploring plans to jointly establish a bank to finance