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Comments Off on US Army awards up to $2.2 billion in contracts to build nuclear microreactors at military bases 0

US Army awards up to $2.2 billion in contracts to build nuclear microreactors at military bases
News, US August 28, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has selected five companies to develop and deploy nuclear microreactors at military installations
Comments Off on Iran and Oman reach agreement on temporary Strait of Hormuz route as Tehran demands US concessions 0

Iran and Oman reach agreement on temporary Strait of Hormuz route as Tehran demands US concessions
Middle East, News, US August 27, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran and Oman have agreed on a framework for a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.
Comments Off on Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian automobiles as US-Canada trade talks collapse 0

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian automobiles as US-Canada trade talks collapse
Americas, News, US August 25, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts,
Comments Off on US Navy unveils AIM-424 Malice long-range missile to extend carrier air wing’s reach 0

US Navy unveils AIM-424 Malice long-range missile to extend carrier air wing’s reach
News, US August 24, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has revealed the AIM-424 Malice, a next-generation long-range air-to-air missile designed
Comments Off on Taiwan proposes record $35 billion defense budget for 2027, marking 18% increase 0

Taiwan proposes record $35 billion defense budget for 2027, marking 18% increase
Asia-Pacific, News August 23, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan has proposed an 18% increase in defense spending for 2027, taking the budget above $35 billion,
Comments Off on NATO commanders discuss Strait of Hormuz support outside Alliance framework 0

NATO commanders discuss Strait of Hormuz support outside Alliance framework
Europe, Middle East, News August 22, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, U.S. General Alexus Grynkewich, convened a meeting of interested
Comments Off on US and Jamaica sign military agreement to deepen joint security cooperation 0

US and Jamaica sign military agreement to deepen joint security cooperation
Americas, News, US August 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and Jamaica signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to strengthen military cooperation
Comments Off on US approves $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft to Qatar 0

US approves $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft to Qatar
Middle East, News, US August 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling
Comments Off on South Korea and US scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, raising alliance concerns 0

South Korea and US scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, raising alliance concerns
Asia-Pacific, News August 20, 2026 , by IRIA
South Korea and the United States have shortened and scaled back this year’s Ulchi Freedom Shield military
Comments Off on US Army plans to acquire more than 133,000 GMLRS rockets by 2034 0

US Army plans to acquire more than 133,000 GMLRS rockets by 2034
News, US August 19, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army is seeking to significantly expand production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)