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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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Trump and Xi hold high-level talks in Beijing as historic US-China summit focuses on trade and global security
Asia-Pacific, News, US May 15, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held extensive high-level talks in Beijing
Comments Off on Global military spending hits record high at $2.9 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive growth 0

Global military spending hits record high at $2.9 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive growth
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US April 28, 2026 , by IRIA
5 minute read Global military expenditure reached approximately $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th
Comments Off on Taiwan finalizes $6.6 billion arms deals with US, expands joint ammunition production 0

Taiwan finalizes $6.6 billion arms deals with US, expands joint ammunition production
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan has signed six major arms procurement agreements with the United States, worth a combined $6.6
Comments Off on Trump presses Japan on Strait of Hormuz security in high-stakes talks with Prime Minister Takaichi 0

Trump presses Japan on Strait of Hormuz security in high-stakes talks with Prime Minister Takaichi
Asia-Pacific, News, US March 21, 2026 , by IRIA
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on March 19,
Comments Off on US awards Lockheed Martin $328.5 million contract to supply IRST21 systems for Taiwan’s F-16 fleet 0

US awards Lockheed Martin $328.5 million contract to supply IRST21 systems for Taiwan’s F-16 fleet
Asia-Pacific, News, US February 3, 2026 , by IRIA
Lockheed Martin received a $328.5 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract by the U.S. government
Comments Off on Taiwan conducts dive testing of first domestically built Hai Kun submarine 0

Taiwan conducts dive testing of first domestically built Hai Kun submarine
Asia-Pacific, News January 27, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, the Hai Kun, also known as the Narwhal, entered a new
Comments Off on US approves $328.5 million Lockheed Martin contract for advanced sensor pods to enhance Taiwan Air Force capabilities 0

US approves $328.5 million Lockheed Martin contract for advanced sensor pods to enhance Taiwan Air Force capabilities
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 3, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. awarded Lockheed Martin a $328.5 million contract to supply advanced targeting, navigation,
Comments Off on China conducts large-scale live-fire drills around Taiwan with warships, fighter jets, and artillery 0

China conducts large-scale live-fire drills around Taiwan with warships, fighter jets, and artillery
Asia-Pacific, News December 30, 2025 , by IRIA
China has launched its largest and most comprehensive round of military exercises around Taiwan to date,
Comments Off on China sanctions 20 US defense firms and 10 individuals over weapons sales to Taiwan 0

China sanctions 20 US defense firms and 10 individuals over weapons sales to Taiwan
Asia-Pacific, News, US December 27, 2025 , by IRIA
China has imposed sanctions on U.S. defense companies and senior executives in response to Washington’s