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US Navy commissions USS Idaho (SSN 799), expanding Virginia-class attack submarine fleet
News, US April 27, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has formally commissioned the USS Idaho (SSN 799), a Virginia-class submarine, on April
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Romania tests AI-powered interceptor drones amid rising threats near Ukrainian border
Europe, News April 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Romania tested its new AI-powered interceptor drones in an effort to accelerate its air defenses as the
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Taiwan finalizes $6.6 billion arms deals with US, expands joint ammunition production
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan has signed six major arms procurement agreements with the United States, worth a combined $6.6
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Germany signs multi-billion-euro deal with Rheinmetall for FV-014 loitering munitions, enabling large-scale drone deployment
Europe, News April 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany’s defense giant Rheinmetall has signed a major framework agreement, expected to be worth billions
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US unveils record-breaking $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal for 2027
News, US April 23, 2026 , by IRIA
The Trump Administration has unveiled a $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, marking
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NATO Chief Rutte holds key talks in Turkiye ahead of NATO’s Ankara Summit 2026
Europe, Middle East, News April 23, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Ankara on April 21, 2024, for high-level meetings with Turkish
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Japan lifts restrictions on lethal weapons exports in major policy shift from postwar pacifism
Asia-Pacific, News April 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Japan has lifted a long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a significant turning point
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US approves $11.9 billion Aegis combat system sale for German F127 frigates
Europe, News, US April 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a possible $11.9 billion sale of the Aegis system to Germany, bolstering
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US, Philippines launch largest-ever Balikatan drills as China warns against ‘division and confrontation’
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and the Philippines began their largest-ever joint military exercises on April 20,
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North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea
Asia-Pacific, News April 20, 2026 , by IRIA
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on April 19, 2026, according