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Norway has canceled export licenses tied to a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) deal with Malaysia, blocking -
France has deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as tensions surrounding the Strait of HormuzFrance deploys aircraft carrier to Red Sea amid Hormuz security crisis
Europe, Middle East, News May 8, 2026 -
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on May 5, 2026, that the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S.US says ceasefire with Iran holds as Strait of Hormuz firing continues, deepening shipping crisis
Middle East, News, US May 6, 2026 -
Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters on April 30, 2026, near Greece,Israel intercepts Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla in international waters near Greece, detains activists
Middle East, News May 2, 2026 -
The U.S. Navy has formally commissioned the USS Idaho (SSN 799), a Virginia-class submarine, on AprilUS Navy commissions USS Idaho (SSN 799), expanding Virginia-class attack submarine fleet
News, US April 27, 2026 -
Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified on April 23, 2026, after the U.S. military seizedUS and Iran seize cargo ships, intensifying Strait of Hormuz crisis and undermining fragile ceasefire
Middle East, News, US April 24, 2026 -
Japan has lifted a long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a significant turning pointJapan lifts restrictions on lethal weapons exports in major policy shift from postwar pacifism
Asia-Pacific, News April 22, 2026 -
The United States has approved a possible $11.9 billion sale of the Aegis system to Germany, bolsteringUS approves $11.9 billion Aegis combat system sale for German F127 frigates
Europe, News, US April 22, 2026 -
Japan and Australia have finalized a major defense agreement to jointly develop and supply a new fleetAustralia and Japan sign $7 billion deal to jointly develop warships
Asia-Pacific, News April 19, 2026 -
Japan has integrated Tomahawk cruise missile firing capability into its destroyer JS Chokai, markingJapan equips naval destroyer with Tomahawk cruise missile capability
Asia-Pacific, News April 1, 2026














