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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party claims landslide victory in snap election
Asia-Pacific, News February 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party has won a landslide victory in Japan’s general election,
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Denmark deploys F-35 jets alongside US and Canada for NORAD air defense missions in North Atlantic
Europe, News, US February 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Danish F-35 fighter jets were deployed alongside U.S. and Canadian forces across the Arctic and the North
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Spanish Navy deploys all five of its F-100 frigates in key NATO and allied operations
Europe, News February 8, 2026 , by IRIA
The Spanish Navy has deployed all five of its F-100 Alvaro de Bazan-class frigates at the same time for
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Sweden deploys fighter jets in Iceland to lead NATO’s air policing mission for first time
Europe, News February 7, 2026 , by IRIA
Sweden has deployed six JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets and more than 110 personnel to Keflavik Air Base in
Comments Off on KNDS France secures order for 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg 0

KNDS France secures order for 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg
Europe, News February 5, 2026 , by IRIA
KNDS France has received orders to manufacture 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg under
Comments Off on Poland signs $4.3 billion deal with Kongsberg-led consortium for counter-drone air defense system 0

Poland signs $4.3 billion deal with Kongsberg-led consortium for counter-drone air defense system
Europe, News February 3, 2026 , by IRIA
Poland’s Ministry of National Defense has concluded a contract with a consortium comprising Norway’s
Comments Off on US awards Lockheed Martin $328.5 million contract to supply IRST21 systems for Taiwan’s F-16 fleet 0

US awards Lockheed Martin $328.5 million contract to supply IRST21 systems for Taiwan’s F-16 fleet
Asia-Pacific, News, US February 3, 2026 , by IRIA
Lockheed Martin received a $328.5 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract by the U.S. government
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US approves $6.7 billion arms sales for Israel, $9 billion weapons package for Saudi Arabia
Middle East, News, US February 2, 2026 , by IRIA
The Trump administration has approved new arms sales collectively worth $15.7 billion. A $6.7 billion
Comments Off on Turkiye begins construction of first naval support ship for Portugal in landmark defense export to NATO ally 0

Turkiye begins construction of first naval support ship for Portugal in landmark defense export to NATO ally
Europe, Middle East, News February 2, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkiye’s STM laid keel for Portugal’s naval support ship at Ada Shipyard in Istanbul, marking a
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Norway to buy South Korea’s Chunmoo multiple-launch rocket system in $2 billion deal
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News February 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Norway has selected South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to supply the army with long-range precision artillery