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New Zealand to buy five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from US in $1.5 billion deal
Asia-Pacific, News, US June 6, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a potential $1.5 billion foreign military sale of five MH-60R Seahawk
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US downgrades AUKUS deal with Australia to sell only used nuclear submarines
Asia-Pacific, News, US June 1, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has revised the AUKUS submarine agreement with Australia, removing plans to provide
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World military leaders and defense chiefs meet in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue 2026
Asia-Pacific, News, US May 31, 2026 , by IRIA
This year’s Shangri-La Dialogue opened in Singapore on May 29, 2026, with a focus on Indo-Pacific security,
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AUKUS partners sign major agreement on underwater drone technology project
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US May 31, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia signed a new agreement on May 30, 2026, under their
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India on first official trip to tackle increasing trust deficit
Asia-Pacific, News, US May 25, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held high-level bilateral talks with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam
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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
Comments Off on Australia expands long-range strike capability with $1.64 billion HIMARS and Bushmaster deal 0

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)
Comments Off on Global military spending hits record high at $2.9 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive growth 0

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