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US Navy commissions USS Idaho (SSN 799), expanding Virginia-class attack submarine fleet
News, US April 27, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has formally commissioned the USS Idaho (SSN 799), a Virginia-class submarine, on April
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US and Iran seize cargo ships, intensifying Strait of Hormuz crisis and undermining fragile ceasefire
Middle East, News, US April 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified on April 23, 2026, after the U.S. military seized
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US approves $11.9 billion Aegis combat system sale for German F127 frigates
Europe, News, US April 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a possible $11.9 billion sale of the Aegis system to Germany, bolstering
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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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NATO Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise tests rapid response capabilities across Germany and Baltic Sea
Europe, News February 19, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise, one of the alliance’s most significant drills, has brought together
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Saudi Arabia to acquire four C-27J maritime patrol aircraft from Italy
Europe, Middle East, News February 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Saudi Arabia has signed a contract with the Italian defense and aerospace company Leonardo to acquire
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Australia commits $2.76 billion for nuclear submarine shipyard facility
Asia-Pacific, News February 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia has announced that it will spend $2.76 billion (AUD $3.9 billion) to begin building a major
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Two US Navy ships collide in Caribbean during resupply operation, injuring two sailors
News, US February 13, 2026 , by IRIA
Two U.S. Navy vessels operating as part of a major U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean Sea collided
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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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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