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Romania approves $9.74 billion defense package to modernize its armed forces
Europe, News May 5, 2026 , by IRIA
Romania’s parliament has approved a wide-ranging military procurement program to modernize its armed
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Israel to buy more F-35 and F-15 jets from US firms Lockheed, Boeing
Middle East, News, US May 5, 2026 , by IRIA
Israel has approved a multibillion-dollar agreement to acquire two new squadrons of F-35 and F-15 advanced
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as rift with Europe deepens over Iran war
Europe, News, US May 4, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon announced on May 2, 2026, in
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US approves $8.6 billion in military sales to Middle East allies, including Qatar, Kuwait, UAE and Israel
News, US May 3, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved more than $8.6 billion in military sales to key Middle Eastern allies,
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Pentagon signs deals with seven AI companies for classified military systems
News, US May 2, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Department of War has signed agreements with several leading AI companies to deploy advanced technologies
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Romania signs agreement with US to access American counter-drone marketplace
Europe, News, US May 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Romania and the U.S. signed an agreement that would allow Romania access to a U.S.-managed counter-drone
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Iran war has cost the US $25 billion, Pentagon says, as conflict nears 60 days
Middle East, News, US April 30, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has spent approximately $25 billion on its ongoing military campaign against Iran,
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Australia expands long-range strike capability with $1.64 billion HIMARS and Bushmaster deal
Asia-Pacific, News April 30, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia has announced a major expansion of its Army capabilities through a AUD 2.3 billion ($1.64 billion)
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German Army awards Rheinmetall $1.2 billion contract for advanced Infantry Soldier kits
Europe, News April 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany has awarded a major €1.04 billion ($1.2 billion) contract to Rheinmetall to expand and upgrade
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Global military spending hits record high at $2.9 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive growth
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US April 28, 2026 , by IRIA
5 minute read Global military expenditure reached approximately $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th