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US approves $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft to Qatar
Middle East, News, US August 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling
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South Korea and US scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, raising alliance concerns
Asia-Pacific, News August 20, 2026 , by IRIA
South Korea and the United States have shortened and scaled back this year’s Ulchi Freedom Shield military
Comments Off on US Army plans to acquire more than 133,000 GMLRS rockets by 2034 0

US Army plans to acquire more than 133,000 GMLRS rockets by 2034
News, US August 19, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army is seeking to significantly expand production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)
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Australia and Japan advance defense cooperation with joint missile testing and high-energy laser trials
Asia-Pacific, News August 19, 2026 , by IRIA
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles hosted Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in Canberra
Comments Off on US Navy awards RTX $22.9 billion contract to expand Tomahawk missile production 0

US Navy awards RTX $22.9 billion contract to expand Tomahawk missile production
News, US August 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has awarded RTX a $22.9 billion contract to increase production of Tomahawk cruise missiles
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Australia strengthens maritime surveillance capabilities with MQ-4C Triton aircraft
Asia-Pacific, News August 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia is strengthening its long-range maritime surveillance and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
Comments Off on Pentagon signs deals with Boeing and RTX to boost SM-3 missile interceptor production 0

Pentagon signs deals with Boeing and RTX to boost SM-3 missile interceptor production
News, US August 15, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of Defense has signed seven-year framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to increase
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Saudi Arabia announces Red Sea defense alliance as 15 countries sign joint statement
Middle East, News August 15, 2026 , by IRIA
Saudi Arabia is moving to activate a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at protecting freedom
Comments Off on US defense firm Lockheed Martin to build new THAAD missile launchers for UAE in $211 million deal 0

US defense firm Lockheed Martin to build new THAAD missile launchers for UAE in $211 million deal
Middle East, News, US August 14, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin has received a $211.4 million contract modification to manufacture
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NATO condemns Russian airspace violations in Poland and Romania, reinforces eastern flank
Europe, News August 13, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO allies have condemned recent airspace violations involving Poland and Romania and placed full responsibility