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US approves $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Europe, News, US November 1, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a potential $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles
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Italy’s Leonardo and Germany’s Rheinmetall secure $4.16 billion Italian Army contract for tanks and combat vehicles
Europe, News October 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Italy’s Leonardo and Germany’s Rheinmetall have reportedly secured contracts worth €3.7 billion
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North Korea tests new AI-guided high-speed torpedo
Asia-Pacific, News October 18, 2026 , by IRIA
North Korea says it has successfully tested a new high-speed, precision-guided torpedo system that uses
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US and UK discuss closer defense cooperation as Streeting meets Hegseth in Washington
Europe, News, US October 17, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting met at the Pentagon on
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Leonardo DRS introduces multi-purpose missile launcher for Bradley and Stryker vehicles
News, US October 16, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. defense company Leonardo DRS has introduced a Multi-Purpose Missile Launcher (MPML) designed to
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NATO launches annual nuclear exercise in Italy with 17 allied nations
Europe, News, US October 14, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO began its annual Steadfast Noon nuclear exercise on October 13, 2026, bringing together aircraft
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Japan launches seventh Taigei-class submarine to strengthen undersea warfare capabilities
Asia-Pacific, News October 12, 2026 , by IRIA
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) launched the seventh Taigei-class diesel-electric attack
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US awards Raytheon $6.3 billion contract for SM-3 Block IB missile defense interceptors
News, US October 10, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have awarded RTX's Raytheon a multi-year
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German Chancellor Merz makes surprise visit to Kyiv, pledges further support for Ukraine
Europe, News October 5, 2026 , by IRIA
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on October 4, 2026, accompanied by
Comments Off on Pentagon awards $20.7 billion contract to Raytheon to boost AMRAAM production 0

Pentagon awards $20.7 billion contract to Raytheon to boost AMRAAM production
News September 30, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of War has awarded RTX's Raytheon a multiyear contract worth up to $20.7 billion