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Comments Off on Pentagon awards $500 million counter-drone contract to Perennial Autonomy 0

Pentagon awards $500 million counter-drone contract to Perennial Autonomy
News, US May 20, 2026 , by IRIA
The Pentagon has awarded California-based defense startup Perennial Autonomy a contract worth up to $500
Comments Off on Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, JF-17 jets and HQ-9 air defense systems to Saudi Arabia 0

Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, JF-17 jets and HQ-9 air defense systems to Saudi Arabia
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News May 19, 2026 , by IRIA
Pakistan has deployed 8,000 of its troops, fighter jets, drones, and an advanced air defense system to
Comments Off on UAE reports drone strike near nuclear plant as Iran War crisis intensifies 0

UAE reports drone strike near nuclear plant as Iran War crisis intensifies
Middle East, News May 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Arab Emirates said on May 17, 2026, that a drone strike caused a fire near the Barakah Nuclear
Comments Off on Netherlands awards counter-drone air protection systems contract to US defense firm Anduril 0

Netherlands awards counter-drone air protection systems contract to US defense firm Anduril
Europe, News, US May 11, 2026 , by IRIA
The Netherlands signed counter-drone systems agreements with American defense technology company Anduril
Comments Off on Romania signs agreement with US to access American counter-drone marketplace 0

Romania signs agreement with US to access American counter-drone marketplace
Europe, News, US May 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Romania and the U.S. signed an agreement that would allow Romania access to a U.S.-managed counter-drone
Comments Off on Romania tests AI-powered interceptor drones amid rising threats near Ukrainian border 0

Romania tests AI-powered interceptor drones amid rising threats near Ukrainian border
Europe, News April 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Romania tested its new AI-powered interceptor drones in an effort to accelerate its air defenses as the
Comments Off on Germany signs multi-billion-euro deal with Rheinmetall for FV-014 loitering munitions, enabling large-scale drone deployment 0

Germany signs multi-billion-euro deal with Rheinmetall for FV-014 loitering munitions, enabling large-scale drone deployment
Europe, News April 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany’s defense giant Rheinmetall has signed a major framework agreement, expected to be worth billions
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US unveils record-breaking $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal for 2027
News, US April 23, 2026 , by IRIA
The Trump Administration has unveiled a $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, marking
Comments Off on EU invests $1.26 billion in 57 defense projects focusing on drones, AI, and Ukraine cooperation 0

EU invests $1.26 billion in 57 defense projects focusing on drones, AI, and Ukraine cooperation
Europe, News April 17, 2026 , by IRIA
The European Commission has announced a €1.07 billion ($1.26 billion) investment in 57 defense projects
Comments Off on UK deploys Rapid Sentry counter-drone system to Kuwait after Iranian attacks on oil fields 0

UK deploys Rapid Sentry counter-drone system to Kuwait after Iranian attacks on oil fields
Europe, Middle East, News April 5, 2026 , by IRIA
The Royal Air Force has deployed a counter-drone defense system to Kuwait following a drone attack targeting