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NATO leaders gather in Ankara for 2026 annual summit focused on defense, Ukraine and alliance security
Europe, News, US July 9, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO leaders concluded the 2026 Summit in Ankara on July 8, 2026, with major commitments to increase
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NATO allies to buy up to five MQ-4C Triton drones for maritime surveillance
Europe, News July 8, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO announced a series of major air capability projects on July 7, 2026, aimed at strengthening the
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China and Russia launch joint naval drills in Yellow Sea, expand strategic maritime cooperation
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 7, 2026 , by IRIA
China and Russia have launched their annual Joint Sea-2026 naval exercise off China's eastern coast,
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Australia and Fiji sign mutual defense alliance to strengthen Pacific security
Asia-Pacific, News July 7, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia and Fiji have signed a new mutual defense alliance aimed at strengthening security cooperation
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UK, Italy, and Japan advance sixth-generation fighter program with $6.1 billion GCAP contract
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 6, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan have awarded a $6.1 billion contract to Edgewing to advance the
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UK announces major defense investment plan with $6.6 billion allocated for military drones
Europe, News July 4, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom has unveiled a new long-term defense investment plan that includes $6.6 billion for
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India and Japan sign first defense codevelopment pact and boost AI and energy ties
Asia-Pacific, News July 3, 2026 , by IRIA
India and Japan have agreed to significantly expand cooperation in AI, defense, energy, critical minerals
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NATO conducts air and missile defense operations across Baltics and Black Sea
Europe, News July 3, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO has strengthened its integrated air and missile defense capabilities through two major Flexible
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US and its allies conclude Valiant Shield 2026 exercise with multi-domain military operations across Indo-Pacific
News, US July 2, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and its allies concluded Valiant Shield 2026 on July 1 after 10 days of intensive multinational
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Norway’s Kongsberg wins $400 million air defense contract to supply NASAMS to Kuwait
Europe, Middle East, News July 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Norwegian defense company Kongsberg Gruppen has secured a contract worth approximately $400 million to