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US Army raises enlistment age to 42, eases drug possession rules to boost recruitment
News, US March 27, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States Army has raised its maximum enlistment age to 42 from 35, marking a significant shift
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US Army receives first crewless autonomous Black Hawk helicopter
News, US March 25, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army received the delivery of its first Black Hawk helicopter equipped with advanced autonomy
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Switzerland halts arms exports to US amid Iran war, citing neutrality
Europe, News, US March 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Switzerland has announced that it will not issue new licenses for companies to export weapons and military
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NATO deploys additional Patriot system to Turkiye to repel missile threats amid regional tension
Europe, Middle East, News March 19, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO is deploying an additional U.S.-made Patriot air and missile defense system to southern Turkiye,
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UK, Finland and Netherlands explore joint defence investment bank
Europe, News March 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom, Finland, and the Netherlands are exploring plans to jointly establish a bank to finance
Comments Off on UK and Ukraine sign new defense pact, Starmer urges allies to focus on Ukraine amid Iran war 0

UK and Ukraine sign new defense pact, Starmer urges allies to focus on Ukraine amid Iran war
Europe, News March 18, 2026 , by IRIA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in London on March
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North Korea earns up to $14.4 billion from military support to Russia, South Korea reports
Asia-Pacific, News March 18, 2026 , by IRIA
North Korea has generated up to $14.4 billion through its growing military cooperation with Russia during
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Turkiye’s Baykar unveils K2 long-range kamikaze drone with AI swarm capability
Middle East, News March 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkiye’s leading drone manufacturer, Baykar, has unveiled its newest unmanned aerial vehicle, the
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North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles as US and South Korea conduct military drills
Asia-Pacific, News March 15, 2026 , by IRIA
North Korea fired more than 10 ballistic missiles into the sea on March 14, 2026, according to South
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Polish president vetoes $50 billion EU defense loan plan, deepening rift with government
Europe, News March 14, 2026 , by IRIA
Poland’s president has vetoed a major defense financing bill that would have allowed the country to