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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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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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US approves $3.16 billion sale of 450 next-generation AIM-260 missiles to Australia
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 3, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a $3.16 billion sale of up to 450 AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles
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Switzerland halts arms exports to US amid Iran war, citing neutrality
Europe, News, US March 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Switzerland has announced that it will not issue new licenses for companies to export weapons and military
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US approves $16.5 billion arms sales to Gulf allies as Iran war escalates regional tensions
Middle East, News, US March 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved more than $16.5 billion in potential arms sales to the United Arab Emirates,
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France expands nuclear arsenal and extends deterrence across Europe in major strategic shift
Europe, News March 4, 2026 , by IRIA
France announced a historic expansion of its nuclear arsenal and a sweeping overhaul of its nuclear deterrence
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US accelerates hypersonic arsenal with HAVOC and Blackbeard programs
News, US February 27, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. is moving decisively to expand its hypersonic strike capabilities, unveiling new systems designed
Comments Off on Germany’s Rheinmetall unveils FV-014 loitering munition with 100 km strike range in NATO demonstration 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall unveils FV-014 loitering munition with 100 km strike range in NATO demonstration
Europe, News February 20, 2026 , by IRIA
German defense firm Rheinmetall released live-fire footage on February 19, 2026, showcasing its new FV-014
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Sweden becomes first NATO country to order Rheinmetall’s SeaSnake 30 naval weapon system
Europe, News February 18, 2026 , by IRIA
Sweden has ordered eight SeaSnake 30 remote-controlled naval gun systems from Rheinmetall to equip the
Comments Off on Germany signs IRIS-T missile contract with Diehl to replenish stocks and bolster air defense 0

Germany signs IRIS-T missile contract with Diehl to replenish stocks and bolster air defense
Europe, News February 10, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany has signed new contracts with Diehl Defense to procure guided missiles from the IRIS-T family