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US Secretary of State Rubio faces Senate scrutiny on Venezuela policy, declines to rule out future military action
News, US January 29, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that the Trump administration is prepared to use additional
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USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrives in Middle East from Indo-Pacific amid rising Iran tensions
Middle East, News, US January 28, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group have entered the Middle East after
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NATO chief faces backlash after warning Europe against breaking security dependence on US
Europe, News January 28, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has triggered a sharp political backlash across Europe after bluntly
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Taiwan conducts dive testing of first domestically built Hai Kun submarine
Asia-Pacific, News January 27, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, the Hai Kun, also known as the Narwhal, entered a new
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South Korea launches $1.29 billion electronic warfare aircraft program
Asia-Pacific, News January 26, 2026 , by IRIA
South Korea has approved a 1.9 trillion won ($1.29 billion) program to develop a dedicated electronic
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NATO Military Committee defense chiefs meet to discuss global security challenges
Europe, News January 24, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO’s top military leaders gathered at Alliance headquarters in Brussels for the 194th NATO Military
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US Army awards BAE Systems $473 million contract for 40 additional M109A7 Paladin howitzers
News, US January 23, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $473 million contract to produce 40 additional M109A7 Paladin
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Turkiye and Qatar sign $1 billion contract to jointly build Istanbul-class frigates for Indonesia
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News January 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkish defense consortium TAIS Shipyards has signed a $1 billion memorandum of understanding with Qatar’s
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US approves $2.3 billion arms sale to Singapore, including P-8A reconnaissance aircraft
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a major $2.3 billion arms sale to Singapore, covering maritime patrol
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Belgium finalizes contract with KNDS for Leguan bridge laying systems
Europe, News January 21, 2026 , by IRIA
Belgium has finalized a contract with KNDS Deutschland to acquire Leguan bridge-laying systems for its