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Comments Off on Russia launches large-scale strike on Ukraine, confirms using Oreshnik hypersonic missile 0

Russia launches large-scale strike on Ukraine, confirms using Oreshnik hypersonic missile
Europe, News May 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Russia launched one of its heaviest attacks on Kyiv since the start of the war overnight on May 26, 2026,
Comments Off on US military lost at least 42 aircraft since start of Iran war 0

US military lost at least 42 aircraft since start of Iran war
News, US May 23, 2026 , by IRIA
At least 42 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged beyond repair since the start of Operation
Comments Off on Poland joins Pentagon counter-drone initiative despite US deployment shift 0

Poland joins Pentagon counter-drone initiative despite US deployment shift
Europe, News May 23, 2026 , by IRIA
Poland has joined the Pentagon’s growing counter-drone marketplace initiative, even as questions continue
Comments Off on US halts $14 billion arms sales to Taiwan amid Iran War 0

US halts $14 billion arms sales to Taiwan amid Iran War
Asia-Pacific, News, US May 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has temporarily paused a proposed $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan as Washington reviews
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Russia and Belarus hold joint nuclear drills amid rising tensions in Ukraine war
Europe, News May 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, on May 21, 2026, jointly
Comments Off on Italy signs $1.6 billion deal with Airbus to buy six A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft 0

Italy signs $1.6 billion deal with Airbus to buy six A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft
Europe, News May 21, 2026 , by IRIA
Italy has signed a $1.6 billion agreement with Airbus to acquire six A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport
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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