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Australia and Japan advance defense cooperation with joint missile testing and high-energy laser trials
Asia-Pacific, News August 19, 2026 , by IRIA
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles hosted Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in Canberra
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US Navy awards RTX $22.9 billion contract to expand Tomahawk missile production
News, US August 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has awarded RTX a $22.9 billion contract to increase production of Tomahawk cruise missiles
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Australia strengthens maritime surveillance capabilities with MQ-4C Triton aircraft
Asia-Pacific, News August 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia is strengthening its long-range maritime surveillance and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
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Pentagon signs deals with Boeing and RTX to boost SM-3 missile interceptor production
News, US August 15, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of Defense has signed seven-year framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to increase
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Saudi Arabia announces Red Sea defense alliance as 15 countries sign joint statement
Middle East, News August 15, 2026 , by IRIA
Saudi Arabia is moving to activate a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at protecting freedom
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US defense firm Lockheed Martin to build new THAAD missile launchers for UAE in $211 million deal
Middle East, News, US August 14, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin has received a $211.4 million contract modification to manufacture
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NATO condemns Russian airspace violations in Poland and Romania, reinforces eastern flank
Europe, News August 13, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO allies have condemned recent airspace violations involving Poland and Romania and placed full responsibility
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Denmark orders Rheinmetall MASS systems for its five frigates
Europe, News August 13, 2026 , by IRIA
Denmark has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth about $116 million to equip five Royal Danish Navy frigates
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US Marine Corps awards V2X up to $500 million logistics integration support contract
News, US August 11, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded V2X a logistics integration support contract with a base value of approximately
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Germany and Netherlands order 69 Boxer RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles
Europe, News August 11, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany and the Netherlands are expanding their fleets of Boxer RCT30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles