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Comments Off on US to ‘take back’ Panama Canal from Chinese influence, Defense Secretary vows during visit 0

US to ‘take back’ Panama Canal from Chinese influence, Defense Secretary vows during visit
Americas, News, US April 10, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declared on April 8, 2025, that the United States would "take
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Greece announces $27 billion military modernization plan focused on high-tech warfare
Europe, News April 8, 2025 , by IRIA
Greece has unveiled a comprehensive $27 billion military modernization plan set to unfold over the next
Comments Off on US approves sales of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines for $5.58 billion 0

US approves sales of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines for $5.58 billion
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 8, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, a transaction valued
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Japan signs $216 million missile development deal with Mitsubishi to bolster national defense
Asia-Pacific, News April 7, 2025 , by IRIA
Japan's Ministry of Defense awarded Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) a $216 million contract to develop
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Netherlands military signs $1.1 billion deal with US defense contractor for Falcon IV radio system
Europe, News April 5, 2025 , by IRIA
The Netherlands Ministry of Defense has signed a $1.1 billion contract with U.S. defense contractor L3Harris
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Poland to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2026 as EU defense ministers meet in Warsaw
Europe, News April 4, 2025 , by IRIA
Poland has announced plans to raise its defense spending to 5% of its gross domestic product (GDP) by
Comments Off on US Army awards Lockheed Martin up to $4.94 billion contract to produce Precision Strike Missiles 0

US Army awards Lockheed Martin up to $4.94 billion contract to produce Precision Strike Missiles
News, US April 3, 2025 , by IRIA
American defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin has secured an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity
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Russia launches first Yasen-class nuclear-powered submarine armed with Zircon hypersonic missile
Europe, News April 2, 2025 , by IRIA
Russia launched the first nuclear-powered submarine equipped with Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles.
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China launches military drills around Taiwan as “stern warning” to separatist forces
Asia-Pacific, News April 2, 2025 , by IRIA
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command launched a series of coordinated military
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US and South Korean Marines enhance interoperability during Exercise Freedom Shield
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 1, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States and South Korean forces enhanced command and control capabilities and interoperability