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ASEAN leaders meet at annual summit in Philippines amid energy, economic fallout from Iran war
Asia-Pacific, News May 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathered in Cebu City, Philippines, on
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ASEAN’s foreign and economic ministers meet in Philippines to discuss global energy and security crises
Asia-Pacific, News May 8, 2026 , by IRIA
Senior diplomats and economic officials from the ASEAN met in Cebu, Philippines, on May 7, 2026, to discuss
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Australia expands long-range strike capability with $1.64 billion HIMARS and Bushmaster deal
Asia-Pacific, News April 30, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia has announced a major expansion of its Army capabilities through a AUD 2.3 billion ($1.64 billion)
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Global military spending hits record high at $2.9 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive growth
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US April 28, 2026 , by IRIA
5 minute read Global military expenditure reached approximately $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th
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Taiwan finalizes $6.6 billion arms deals with US, expands joint ammunition production
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan has signed six major arms procurement agreements with the United States, worth a combined $6.6
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Japan lifts restrictions on lethal weapons exports in major policy shift from postwar pacifism
Asia-Pacific, News April 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Japan has lifted a long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a significant turning point
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US, Philippines launch largest-ever Balikatan drills as China warns against ‘division and confrontation’
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and the Philippines began their largest-ever joint military exercises on April 20,
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Australia and Japan sign $7 billion deal to jointly develop warships
Asia-Pacific, News April 19, 2026 , by IRIA
Japan and Australia have finalized a major defense agreement to jointly develop and supply a new fleet
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US approves $3.16 billion sale of 450 next-generation AIM-260 missiles to Australia
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 3, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a $3.16 billion sale of up to 450 AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles
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Japan equips naval destroyer with Tomahawk cruise missile capability
Asia-Pacific, News April 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Japan has integrated Tomahawk cruise missile firing capability into its destroyer JS Chokai, marking