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Comments Off on US, Philippines launch largest-ever Balikatan drills as China warns against ‘division and confrontation’ 0

US, Philippines launch largest-ever Balikatan drills as China warns against ‘division and confrontation’
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and the Philippines began their largest-ever joint military exercises on April 20,
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US seizes Iranian cargo ship, Iran rejects talks as ceasefire faces collapse
Middle East, News, US April 20, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran has refused to take part in a second round of negotiations with the United States, while a new confrontation
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North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea
Asia-Pacific, News April 20, 2026 , by IRIA
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on April 19, 2026, according
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Australia and Japan sign $7 billion deal to jointly develop warships
Asia-Pacific, News April 19, 2026 , by IRIA
Japan and Australia have finalized a major defense agreement to jointly develop and supply a new fleet
Comments Off on US Army awards $904 million contract to Raytheon for next-generation missile defense radar 0

US Army awards $904 million contract to Raytheon for next-generation missile defense radar
News, US April 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded a $904.6 million contract modification to Raytheon Technologies to support
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EU invests $1.26 billion in 57 defense projects focusing on drones, AI, and Ukraine cooperation
Europe, News April 17, 2026 , by IRIA
The European Commission has announced a €1.07 billion ($1.26 billion) investment in 57 defense projects
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Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in 30 years in US as fighting continues
Middle East, News, US April 15, 2026 , by IRIA
Lebanon and Israel began their first direct diplomatic negotiations in more than three decades on April
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NATO allies reject Trump’s Iran blockade plan, push for post-war shipping mission
Europe, Middle East, News, US April 14, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO allies said they would not take part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade Iranian
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US orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after high-level talks collapse
Middle East, News, US April 13, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 12, 2026, that the U.S. Navy will immediately begin blockading
Comments Off on Pentagon signs $4.7 billion deal with Lockheed Martin to boost Patriot missile production 0

Pentagon signs $4.7 billion deal with Lockheed Martin to boost Patriot missile production
News, US April 12, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War has signed a $4.7 billion agreement with Lockheed Martin to accelerate production