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  Comments Off on India and New Zealand elevate relations to strategic partnership, strengthen defense and maritime cooperation 0

  India and New Zealand elevate relations to strategic partnership, strengthen defense and maritime cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, News July 12, 2026 , by IRIA

  India and New Zealand have elevated their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, strengthening cooperation in defense, security, trade, maritime affairs, and regional security during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to New Zealand.
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  Pentagon awards $86 million Joint Laser Weapon System contracts to Lockheed Martin, nLIGHT

  News, US July 11, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Department of War has awarded $86 million in initial contracts to Lockheed Martin’s Aculight and nLIGHT Defense to develop high-energy laser weapon systems designed to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and cruise missiles under the Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) program.
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  Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems

  Europe, News, US July 11, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States has pledged to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air defense systems, marking a significant step in military cooperation between Washington and Kyiv.
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  Philippines finalizes deal with Japan to acquire 5 retired Abukuma-class destroyers

  Asia-Pacific, News July 10, 2026 , by IRIA

  The Philippines has confirmed an agreement with Japan to acquire five retired Abukuma-class destroyer escorts from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) to strengthen the defense partnership and elevate Manila's maritime capabilities amid security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.
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  Germany to buy US Tomahawks to strengthen its long-range strike capability

  Europe, News, US July 10, 2026 , by IRIA

  Germany has announced plans to purchase U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon ground-based launchers, marking a major step to strengthen its long-range strike capabilities and reduce reliance on the deployment of U.S. missile systems in Europe.
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  NATO leaders gather in Ankara for 2026 annual summit focused on defense, Ukraine and alliance security

  Europe, News, US July 9, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO leaders concluded the 2026 Summit in Ankara on July 8, 2026, with major commitments to increase defense spending, strengthen military capabilities, expand defense industrial cooperation, and maintain long-term support for Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on US-Iran tensions escalate as both sides exchange strikes, ceasefire faces collapse 0

  US-Iran tensions escalate as both sides exchange strikes, ceasefire faces collapse

  Middle East, News, US July 9, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes on July 8, 2026, sharply escalating tensions in the Gulf and placing their recently signed ceasefire agreement on the verge of collapse.
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  Comments Off on NATO allies to buy up to five MQ-4C Triton drones for maritime surveillance 0

  NATO allies to buy up to five MQ-4C Triton drones for maritime surveillance

  Europe, News July 8, 2026 , by IRIA

  NATO announced a series of major air capability projects on July 7, 2026, aimed at strengthening the alliance's intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, air transport, and refueling capabilities as leaders gathered in Ankara for the 2026 NATO Summit.
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  Explosions rock Damascus during French President Macron’s visit

  Europe, Middle East, News July 8, 2026 , by IRIA

  French President Emmanuel Macron continued his landmark visit to Syria that he started on June 6, 2026, after twin explosions in central Damascus injured 18 people, including four police officers, underscoring the country's fragile security situation even as it seeks closer ties with Europe.
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  Comments Off on China and Russia launch joint naval drills in Yellow Sea, expand strategic maritime cooperation 0

  China and Russia launch joint naval drills in Yellow Sea, expand strategic maritime cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 7, 2026 , by IRIA

  China and Russia have launched their annual Joint Sea-2026 naval exercise off China's eastern coast, bringing together warships, submarines and support vessels for a week of combined operations aimed at strengthening military cooperation and enhancing maritime security.

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