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US and Jamaica sign military agreement to deepen joint security cooperation
Americas, News, US August 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and Jamaica signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to strengthen military cooperation
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US approves $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft to Qatar
Middle East, News, US August 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling
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South Korea and US scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, raising alliance concerns
Asia-Pacific, News August 20, 2026 , by IRIA
South Korea and the United States have shortened and scaled back this year’s Ulchi Freedom Shield military
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Syria rejects Israeli claims of Turkish military buildup after airstrikes
Middle East, News August 20, 2026 , by IRIA
Syria has rejected Israel’s justification for striking the Abu Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria,
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US Army plans to acquire more than 133,000 GMLRS rockets by 2034
News, US August 19, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army is seeking to significantly expand production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)
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Australia and Japan advance defense cooperation with joint missile testing and high-energy laser trials
Asia-Pacific, News August 19, 2026 , by IRIA
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles hosted Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in Canberra
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Trump orders reduction in US-South Korea military exercises after Seoul declines to join Iran war
Asia-Pacific, News, US August 18, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises
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Trump’s envoy Kushner meets Hamas chief in Egypt as US pushes Gaza peace plan
Middle East, News, US August 17, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas political leader Khalil Al Hayya in Egypt
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Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan defense pact, expanding regional security framework
Middle East, News August 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Egypt could join the defense agreement recently signed
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Pentagon signs deals with Boeing and RTX to boost SM-3 missile interceptor production
News, US August 15, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of Defense has signed seven-year framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to increase