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Israel’s Rafael secures $2.2 billion contract for Romanian Air Defense
Europe, News July 2, 2025 , by IRIA
Romania’s Ministry of National Defense has selected Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for
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South Korea expands KF-21 aircraft production with $1.76 billion contract for 20 new jets
Asia-Pacific, News July 1, 2025 , by IRIA
South Korea has awarded a second production contract for KF-21 Boramae fighter jets. Korea Aerospace
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Ukraine to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty amid escalating Russian threat
Europe, News June 30, 2025 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on June 29, 2025, that Ukraine will initiate withdrawal
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US Navy awards $1.85 billion contract for next-generation Virginia-class attack submarines
News, US June 30, 2025 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a contract worth up to $1.85 billion to support
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Pentagon unveils $961.6 billion defense budget for 2026 with focus on military modernization
News, US June 28, 2025 , by IRIA
The Pentagon formally released its fiscal year 2026 defense budget request, seeking a record-breaking
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India rejects Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s statement over perceived bias favoring Pakistan
Asia-Pacific, News June 27, 2025 , by IRIA
Tensions within the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) erupted on June 26, 2025, when
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NATO and Indo-Pacific partners reaffirm strategic ties during The Hague Summit
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 26, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and representatives from NATO’s Indo-Pacific partners (Australia,
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Japan conducts first domestic surface-to-ship missile test amid rising regional tensions
Asia-Pacific, News June 26, 2025 , by IRIA
Japan test-fired a surface-to-ship missile from its territory for the first time on June 24, 2025, marking
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NATO summit 2025 sets ambitious 5% defense spending target amid Trump’s pressure
Europe, News, US June 25, 2025 , by IRIA
The 2025 NATO Summit, held in The Hague, focused on far-reaching implications for the future of the transatlantic
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Norway joins GhostEye radar development program to enhance air defense capabilities
Europe, News June 25, 2025 , by IRIA
Norway has joined Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and American defense firm Raytheon, an RTX company, to