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US seizes Venezuela-linked Russian oil tanker for violating sanctions
Europe, News, US January 8, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuelan oil exports following
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US Department of War to triple PAC-3 MSE production in partnership with Lockheed Martin
News, US January 7, 2026 , by IRIA
The Department of War (DoW), working in partnership with Lockheed Martin, has announced a landmark framework
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Trump says US will run Venezuela, control its oil reserves after military operation and capture of Maduro
Americas, News, US January 4, 2026 , by IRIA
Trump said the US would run Venezuela until a “judicious transition” can happen and tap the country’s
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Pakistan Air Force conducts successful test of indigenously produced Taimoor cruise missile
Asia-Pacific, News January 4, 2026 , by IRIA
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully conducted the test launch of the indigenously developed Taimoor
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North Korean leader Kim hails ‘invincible alliance’ with Russia in New Year message
Asia-Pacific, News January 2, 2026 , by IRIA
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has praised his troops fighting abroad for forging what he described
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Saudi Arabia and Oman’s foreign ministers meet to discuss regional escalation after Yemen strikes
Middle East, News January 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Oman’s foreign minister held talks with his Saudi counterpart in Riyadh on December 31, 2025, focused
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Turkiye conducts live-fire tests of Aselsan’s Tolun bunker buster bomb from Akinci drone
Middle East, News January 1, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkish defense firm ASELSAN conducted a live-fire test of its bunker-buster Tolun precision-guided munition,
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China conducts large-scale live-fire drills around Taiwan with warships, fighter jets, and artillery
Asia-Pacific, News December 30, 2025 , by IRIA
China has launched its largest and most comprehensive round of military exercises around Taiwan to date,
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UK and Germany deepen defense ties with $70 million mobile artillery systems deal
Europe, News December 30, 2025 , by IRIA
Germany and the United Kingdom signed a deal on to jointly procure advanced mobile artillery systems
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Japan approves record $58 billion defense budget amid regional tension
Asia-Pacific, News December 29, 2025 , by IRIA
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget for the next fiscal year, marking a major step