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Japan approves mass production of 3D-printed interceptor drones
Asia-Pacific, News August 28, 2026 , by IRIA
Japan has approved the mass production of a domestically developed 3D-printed interceptor drone as Tokyo
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European NATO allies award $2.2 billion contract for Polish Piorun air defense systems
Europe, News August 27, 2026 , by IRIA
Poland, Norway, Lithuania and Latvia have agreed to jointly procure Polish-made Piorun man-portable air
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EU approves $7.1 billion for Ukraine’s air defenses as Russian strikes intensify
Europe, News August 25, 2026 , by IRIA
The European Union has approved $7.1 billion (€6.1 billion) in new defense procurement for Ukraine,
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US Navy unveils AIM-424 Malice long-range missile to extend carrier air wing’s reach
News, US August 24, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has revealed the AIM-424 Malice, a next-generation long-range air-to-air missile designed
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Taiwan proposes record $35 billion defense budget for 2027, marking 18% increase
Asia-Pacific, News August 23, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan has proposed an 18% increase in defense spending for 2027, taking the budget above $35 billion,
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US approves $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft to Qatar
Middle East, News, US August 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling
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South Korea and US scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, raising alliance concerns
Asia-Pacific, News August 20, 2026 , by IRIA
South Korea and the United States have shortened and scaled back this year’s Ulchi Freedom Shield military
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US Army plans to acquire more than 133,000 GMLRS rockets by 2034
News, US August 19, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army is seeking to significantly expand production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)
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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