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  Comments Off on Japan signs $216 million missile development deal with Mitsubishi to bolster national defense 0

  Japan signs $216 million missile development deal with Mitsubishi to bolster national defense

  Asia-Pacific, News April 7, 2025 , by IRIA

  Japan's Ministry of Defense awarded Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) a $216 million contract to develop
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  Comments Off on India and Sri Lanka strengthen defense and energy ties during Modi’s visit to Colombo 0

  India and Sri Lanka strengthen defense and energy ties during Modi’s visit to Colombo

  Asia-Pacific, News April 7, 2025 , by IRIA

  In a significant diplomatic and strategic move, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a three-day
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  Comments Off on US Space Force awards $13.6 billion launch contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin 0

  US Space Force awards $13.6 billion launch contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin

  News, US April 6, 2025 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Space Force has awarded over $13.67 billion in launch contracts to SpaceX, United Launch Alliance
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  Comments Off on Netherlands military signs $1.1 billion deal with US defense contractor for Falcon IV radio system 0

  Netherlands military signs $1.1 billion deal with US defense contractor for Falcon IV radio system

  Europe, News April 5, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Netherlands Ministry of Defense has signed a $1.1 billion contract with U.S. defense contractor L3Harris
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  Comments Off on Poland to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2026 as EU defense ministers meet in Warsaw 0

  Poland to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2026 as EU defense ministers meet in Warsaw

  Europe, News April 4, 2025 , by IRIA

  Poland has announced plans to raise its defense spending to 5% of its gross domestic product (GDP) by
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  Comments Off on US Army awards Lockheed Martin up to $4.94 billion contract to produce Precision Strike Missiles 0

  US Army awards Lockheed Martin up to $4.94 billion contract to produce Precision Strike Missiles

  News, US April 3, 2025 , by IRIA

  American defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin has secured an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity
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  Comments Off on Russia launches first Yasen-class nuclear-powered submarine armed with Zircon hypersonic missile 0

  Russia launches first Yasen-class nuclear-powered submarine armed with Zircon hypersonic missile

  Europe, News April 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  Russia launched the first nuclear-powered submarine equipped with Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles.
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  Comments Off on China launches military drills around Taiwan as “stern warning” to separatist forces 0

  China launches military drills around Taiwan as “stern warning” to separatist forces

  Asia-Pacific, News April 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command launched a series of coordinated military
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  Comments Off on US and South Korean Marines enhance interoperability during Exercise Freedom Shield 0

  US and South Korean Marines enhance interoperability during Exercise Freedom Shield

  Asia-Pacific, News, US April 1, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United States and South Korean forces enhanced command and control capabilities and interoperability
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  Comments Off on Sweden announces plans for $30 billion defense hike to reach 3.5% of GDP by 2030 0

  Sweden announces plans for $30 billion defense hike to reach 3.5% of GDP by 2030

  Europe, News April 1, 2025 , by IRIA

  Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced plans to raise the nation’s defense spending to 3.5%

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