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German-British startup tests hypersonic missile prototype as Europe pushes for sovereign strike capability
Europe, News February 12, 2026 , by IRIA
A German startup, Hypersonica, said it has taken a major step toward building Europe’s first privately
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NATO launches “Arctic Sentry” mission to boost coordination and deterrence in Arctic region
Europe, News February 12, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO launched a new military initiative on February 11, 2026, in the Arctic and the High North aimed
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South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and Estonia’s Frankenburg to jointly develop counter-drone systems
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 11, 2026 , by IRIA
Hanwha Aerospace has announced a new partnership with Frankenburg, an Estonian defense company, to develop
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Germany signs IRIS-T missile contract with Diehl to replenish stocks and bolster air defense
Europe, News February 10, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany has signed new contracts with Diehl Defense to procure guided missiles from the IRIS-T family
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party claims landslide victory in snap election
Asia-Pacific, News February 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party has won a landslide victory in Japan’s general election,
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Denmark deploys F-35 jets alongside US and Canada for NORAD air defense missions in North Atlantic
Europe, News, US February 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Danish F-35 fighter jets were deployed alongside U.S. and Canadian forces across the Arctic and the North
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Spanish Navy deploys all five of its F-100 frigates in key NATO and allied operations
Europe, News February 8, 2026 , by IRIA
The Spanish Navy has deployed all five of its F-100 Alvaro de Bazan-class frigates at the same time for
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Sweden deploys fighter jets in Iceland to lead NATO’s air policing mission for first time
Europe, News February 7, 2026 , by IRIA
Sweden has deployed six JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets and more than 110 personnel to Keflavik Air Base in
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KNDS France secures order for 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg
Europe, News February 5, 2026 , by IRIA
KNDS France has received orders to manufacture 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg under
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Poland signs $4.3 billion deal with Kongsberg-led consortium for counter-drone air defense system
Europe, News February 3, 2026 , by IRIA
Poland’s Ministry of National Defense has concluded a contract with a consortium comprising Norway’s