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Italy considers 60% expansion in military to meet NATO requirements under new $7 billion defense plan
Europe, News February 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Italy is reviewing plans to increase its military personnel by more than 60% over the next 18 years.
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Trump directs release of UFO and extraterrestrial files amid renewed political debate
News, US February 21, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump said on February 19, 2026, that he is directing the Pentagon and other government
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V2X secures position on $25 billion Pentagon engineering, microelectronics and AI modernization program
News, US February 21, 2026 , by IRIA
American defense-tech firm V2X has secured a position on the Advanced Technology Support Program 5 (ATSP5),
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Germany’s Rheinmetall unveils FV-014 loitering munition with 100 km strike range in NATO demonstration
Europe, News February 20, 2026 , by IRIA
German defense firm Rheinmetall released live-fire footage on February 19, 2026, showcasing its new FV-014
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NATO Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise tests rapid response capabilities across Germany and Baltic Sea
Europe, News February 19, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise, one of the alliance’s most significant drills, has brought together
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Sweden becomes first NATO country to order Rheinmetall’s SeaSnake 30 naval weapon system
Europe, News February 18, 2026 , by IRIA
Sweden has ordered eight SeaSnake 30 remote-controlled naval gun systems from Rheinmetall to equip the
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Saudi Arabia to acquire four C-27J maritime patrol aircraft from Italy
Europe, Middle East, News February 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Saudi Arabia has signed a contract with the Italian defense and aerospace company Leonardo to acquire
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Estonia signs contract to acquire 12 additional Caesar self-propelled howitzers from France
Europe, News February 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Estonia has signed a new contract with France and defense manufacturer KNDS to acquire 12 additional
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Australia commits $2.76 billion for nuclear submarine shipyard facility
Asia-Pacific, News February 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia has announced that it will spend $2.76 billion (AUD $3.9 billion) to begin building a major
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World leaders attend Munich Security Conference to discuss conflicts, alliances and emerging threats
Europe, News February 15, 2026 , by IRIA
World leaders, defense ministers, diplomats, and military officials gathered in Munich for the annual