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Turkiye exports Hurjet trainer aircraft to Spain in landmark NATO defense deal
Europe, News February 28, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkiye’s defense industry has reached a major milestone with the export of the domestically developed
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US accelerates hypersonic arsenal with HAVOC and Blackbeard programs
News, US February 27, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. is moving decisively to expand its hypersonic strike capabilities, unveiling new systems designed
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US Air Force and Northrop Grumman to accelerate production of B-21 stealth bomber
News, US February 25, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that the official target for the B-21 Raider stealth bomber fleet remains
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US military aircraft deployment in Bulgaria raises questions amid wider NATO activity and rising Iran tensions
Europe, News, US February 24, 2026 , by IRIA
A visible concentration of United States military aircraft at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport has triggered
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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