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South Korea announces biggest budget in four years, with focus on AI growth and defense production
Asia-Pacific, News August 30, 2025 , by IRIA
South Korea has unveiled a sharp budget increase for 2026, the biggest since 2022, with a strong focus
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US Army awards $1.7 billion contract to Raytheon for Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Systems
News, US August 30, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded Raytheon a $1.7 billion contract to build a new missile defense sensor designed
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More than 6,500 troops from 13 countries take part in Super Garuda Shield 2025 exercise in Indonesia
Asia-Pacific, News, US August 29, 2025 , by IRIA
Indonesia and the United States have launched the 2025 edition of Super Garuda Shield, one of the largest
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Europe boosts defense industries, ramps up artillery shell production sixfold
Europe, News August 29, 2025 , by IRIA
Europe is now capable of producing six times more artillery shells annually than two years ago, NATO
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US bombers and NATO aircraft demonstrate joint readiness in Latvia
Europe, News, US August 27, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers and NATO fighter jets flew in formation over Riga, the capital of
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China fields new FK-3000 air defense system to counter drone swarms
Asia-Pacific, News August 27, 2025 , by IRIA
China has started to deploy the FK-3000 air defense system, built to counter mass drone attacks and the
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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
Comments Off on US Army awards $720 million contract to Lockheed Martin for JAGM and Hellfire missiles production 0

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