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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
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Trump slams German Chancellor Merz as US-Europe tensions grow over Iran war
Europe, News, US May 1, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, highlighting
Comments Off on Iran war has cost the US $25 billion, Pentagon says, as conflict nears 60 days 0

Iran war has cost the US $25 billion, Pentagon says, as conflict nears 60 days
Middle East, News, US April 30, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has spent approximately $25 billion on its ongoing military campaign against Iran,
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)
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German Army awards Rheinmetall $1.2 billion contract for advanced Infantry Soldier kits
Europe, News April 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany has awarded a major €1.04 billion ($1.2 billion) contract to Rheinmetall to expand and upgrade
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
Comments Off on Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi meets Putin in Russia as US-Iran negotiations stall 0

Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi meets Putin in Russia as US-Iran negotiations stall
Europe, Middle East, News April 28, 2026 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on April 27, 2026, in St.
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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 Taiwan finalizes $6.6 billion arms deals with US, expands joint ammunition production 0

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
Comments Off on US and Iran seize cargo ships, intensifying Strait of Hormuz crisis and undermining fragile ceasefire 0

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