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US Department of Defense awards $2.9 billion contract for F-35 Lightning II fighter jet engines
News, US August 26, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States Department of Defense has awarded a $2.9 billion contract to Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary
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Ukrainian drones hit Russian nuclear plant and fuel terminal, raising concerns over peace talks
Europe, News August 25, 2025 , by IRIA
Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia on August 24, 2025, targeting key infrastructure, including
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US Army awards $720 million contract to Lockheed Martin for JAGM and Hellfire missiles production
News, US August 25, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States Army has awarded American defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin a $720 million contract
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NATO Secretary General Rutte meets Zelenskyy to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
Europe, News August 24, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced trip on August 22, 2025. Rutte met
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Philippines and Australia plan to sign new defense pact, enhance military cooperation
Asia-Pacific, News August 23, 2025 , by IRIA
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles met in Manila
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New Zealand to acquire Seahawk helicopters and Airbus aircraft in $1.6 billion defense deal
Asia-Pacific, News August 22, 2025 , by IRIA
New Zealand has unveiled a major defense procurement, choosing the Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk as
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United States approves $500 million HIMARS sale to Bahrain
Middle East, News, US August 21, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale of four M142 High Mobility Artillery
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Japan’s defense minister visits Turkiye to strengthen defense ties and explore drone cooperation
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News August 20, 2025 , by IRIA
Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani arrived in Turkiye on August 19, 2025, for an official visit
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Germany’s Diehl and US Raytheon to jointly produce Stinger Missile in Europe
Europe, News, US August 20, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. defense manufacturer Raytheon, an RTX business, and Germany’s Diehl Defence have signed a Memorandum
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Trump hosts Ukrainian and European leaders at White House to discuss plans for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting
Europe, News, US August 19, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and a group of European leaders