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Canadian defense chief unveils defense policy updates in meeting with US counterpart
Americas, News, US May 16, 2024 , by IRIA
Canadian Defense Minister William Blair announced that his country would increase military investments
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UK shortlists 90 companies for billion-dollar hypersonic missile program
Europe, News May 15, 2024 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom has unveiled plans to equip its armed forces with a homegrown hypersonic cruise missile
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US conducts live-fire exercises with allies at new military sites in Philippines
Asia-Pacific, News, US May 14, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S., Filipino, Australian, and French forces conducted joint Balikatan 24 exercises in the Philippines.
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Russian President Putin reshuffles his cabinet, replaces long-time defense minister Shoigu
Europe, News May 14, 2024 , by IRIA
In a major shakeup, President Vladimir Putin has put forward former First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei
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US announces new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine
Europe, News, US May 13, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States revealed a fresh $400 million military aid package for Ukraine on May 10, 2024, adding
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US Army awards $451 million contract to upgrade M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems
News, US May 12, 2024 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army awarded defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin a $451 million contract to upgrade M270 Multiple
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Gaza ceasefire attempts fail as Israel ramps up invasion of Rafah
Middle East, News May 11, 2024 , by IRIA
The Israeli military intensified its assaults in Rafah, located in southern Gaza, and targeted Gaza City,
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US and German defense chiefs meet to discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific threats
Europe, News, US May 11, 2024 , by IRIA
The United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin hosted German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at
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Poland to buy $1.2 billion balloon-based early warning radar system from US
Europe, News May 10, 2024 , by IRIA
The Polish government is set to finalize a $1.2 billion procurement contract to finalize the purchase
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Italy to send air defense system, Germany to provide long-range artillery rounds to Ukraine
Europe, News May 9, 2024 , by IRIA
Ukraine’s European allies have ramped up support for Kyiv amid Russia’s increasing aerial attacks.