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  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
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  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
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  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,
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  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
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  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
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  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,
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  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,
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  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
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  Comments Off on US announces largest-ever $11 billion arms sales package for Taiwan 0

  US announces largest-ever $11 billion arms sales package for Taiwan

  Asia-Pacific, News, US December 19, 2025 , by IRIA

  The Trump administration announced a sweeping package of arms sales to Taiwan on December 18, 2025, valued
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  Comments Off on Trump holds calls with China’s Xi and Japan’s Takaichi amid rising regional tensions 0

  Trump holds calls with China’s Xi and Japan’s Takaichi amid rising regional tensions

  Asia-Pacific, News, US November 26, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, with both sides emphasizing

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