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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
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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
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Italy signs $4.2 billion contract for next-generation DDX destroyers
Europe, News September 26, 2026 , by IRIA
Italy has signed a €3.7 billion ($4.2 billion) contract for two next-generation DDX destroyers, launching
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US Army awards Lockheed Martin $1.2 billion contract for Precision Strike Missile
News, US September 23, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract
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US approves potential $2.68 billion air defense package for Ukraine
Europe, News, US September 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine worth an estimated
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Germany strengthens air capabilities with first F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft
Europe, News, US September 21, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany has received its first F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft from the U.S. defense manufacturer
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US and Poland sign $4 billion military financing agreement to strengthen defense cooperation
Europe, News, US September 11, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has signed a $4 billion Foreign Military Financing (FMF) loan guarantee agreement with