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Comments Off on Australia expands long-range strike capability with $1.64 billion HIMARS and Bushmaster deal 0

Australia expands long-range strike capability with $1.64 billion HIMARS and Bushmaster deal
Asia-Pacific, News April 30, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia has announced a major expansion of its Army capabilities through a AUD 2.3 billion ($1.64 billion)
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German Army awards Rheinmetall $1.2 billion contract for advanced Infantry Soldier kits
Europe, News April 29, 2026 , by IRIA
Germany has awarded a major €1.04 billion ($1.2 billion) contract to Rheinmetall to expand and upgrade
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
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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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
Comments Off on Switzerland halts arms exports to US amid Iran war, citing neutrality 0

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