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Comments Off on US halts $14 billion arms sales to Taiwan amid Iran War 0

US halts $14 billion arms sales to Taiwan amid Iran War
Asia-Pacific, News, US May 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has temporarily paused a proposed $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan as Washington reviews
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Italy signs $1.6 billion deal with Airbus to buy six A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft
Europe, News May 21, 2026 , by IRIA
Italy has signed a $1.6 billion agreement with Airbus to acquire six A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport
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Pentagon awards $500 million counter-drone contract to Perennial Autonomy
News, US May 20, 2026 , by IRIA
The Pentagon has awarded California-based defense startup Perennial Autonomy a contract worth up to $500
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UK awards $1.33 billion contract for RCH 155 howitzers to replace aging AS-90 fleet
Europe, News May 19, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom has awarded a nearly $1.33 billion contract for the procurement of 72 RCH 155 self-propelled
Comments Off on USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier returns home after 326-day deployment supporting Iran War and Venezuela operations 0

USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier returns home after 326-day deployment supporting Iran War and Venezuela operations
News, US May 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, returned to Naval Station
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US conducts joint operation with Nigeria to kill senior ISIS leader
Africa, News, US May 17, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and Nigeria said their forces killed Abu-Bilal Al Minuki on May 16, 2026, during a
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Iran’s IRGC conducts anti-invasion military drills in Tehran
Middle East, News May 14, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted extensive military exercises in and around
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Pentagon seeks additional funding as cost of Iran War increases to $29 billion
Middle East, News, US May 13, 2026 , by IRIA
The Pentagon said May 12, 2026, that the United States has spent an estimated $29 billion on the ongoing
Comments Off on US Army awards $2.7 billion contract to Leidos to accelerate hypersonic weapons production 0

US Army awards $2.7 billion contract to Leidos to accelerate hypersonic weapons production
News, US May 13, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States Army awarded a $2.7 billion contract to Leidos Holdings to move key American hypersonic
Comments Off on Pakistan unveils Fatah-3 supersonic cruise missile, bolstering long-range strike capabilities 0

Pakistan unveils Fatah-3 supersonic cruise missile, bolstering long-range strike capabilities
Asia-Pacific, News May 12, 2026 , by IRIA
Pakistan has officially introduced the Fatah-3, a new supersonic cruise missile that marks a major step