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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
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Australia and Japan sign $7 billion deal to jointly develop warships
Asia-Pacific, News April 19, 2026 , by IRIA
Japan and Australia have finalized a major defense agreement to jointly develop and supply a new fleet
Comments Off on US Army awards $904 million contract to Raytheon for next-generation missile defense radar 0

US Army awards $904 million contract to Raytheon for next-generation missile defense radar
News, US April 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded a $904.6 million contract modification to Raytheon Technologies to support
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EU invests $1.26 billion in 57 defense projects focusing on drones, AI, and Ukraine cooperation
Europe, News April 17, 2026 , by IRIA
The European Commission has announced a €1.07 billion ($1.26 billion) investment in 57 defense projects
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Ukraine signs $3.7 billion Patriot missiles contract with US defense firm RTX
Europe, News, US April 16, 2026 , by IRIA
RTX subsidiary Raytheon has signed a $3.7 billion contract to supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense
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Pentagon signs $4.7 billion deal with Lockheed Martin to boost Patriot missile production
News, US April 12, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War has signed a $4.7 billion agreement with Lockheed Martin to accelerate production
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Israel to supply PULS Rocket Systems to Greece in $750 million defense deal
Europe, Middle East, News April 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Israel will supply advanced PULS rocket artillery systems to Greece under a deal valued at approximately