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NATO Defense Ministers meet to discuss defense spending, Ukraine war, and alliance reforms
Europe, News, US June 20, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO defense ministers concluded a high-stakes meeting in Brussels on June 17-18, 2026, amid the U.S.
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Denmark orders Saab Giraffe 1X Radar Systems to expand ground-based air defense capability
Europe, News June 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The Danish Ministry of Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) placed a permanent order
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8 killed as US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California
News, US June 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Eight people, including 2 Boeing employees, were killed on June 15, 2026, after a U.S. Air Force B-52
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UK and Japan launch $24 billion investment and technology partnership
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 15, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom and Japan have unveiled a major package of investment and technology initiatives worth
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US plans for major reduction in NATO air and naval assets in Europe
Europe, News, US June 14, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States is preparing to significantly reduce the number of aircraft and naval assets it makes
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NATO to reduce Kosovo peacekeeping force as security conditions improve
Europe, News June 13, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO announced on June 12, 2026, that it plans to gradually reduce the size of its peacekeeping mission
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UK Defense Secretary John Healey resigns in protest over military spending dispute
Europe, News June 12, 2026 , by IRIA
UK Defense Secretary John Healey resigned on June 11, 2026, after criticizing the government's defense
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India signs $47 million deal to acquire 20 satellite navigation jammers for Navy
Asia-Pacific, News June 12, 2026 , by IRIA
India’s Ministry of Defense has signed a $47 million contract with Bengaluru-based Accord Software
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US launches strikes on Iran after Apache helicopter downed near Strait of Hormuz
Middle East, News, US June 10, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States launched a series of strikes against Iran on June 9, 2026, after an American AH-64
Comments Off on Germany and France scrap $116 billion next-generation fighter jet project after months of deadlock 0

Germany and France scrap $116 billion next-generation fighter jet project after months of deadlock
Europe, News June 10, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany and France have agreed to pull the plug on the plans to jointly develop a next-generation fighter