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  Comments Off on At least 57 dead as thousands of migrants cross into Spain from Morocco, sparking European border crisis 0

  At least 57 dead as thousands of migrants cross into Spain from Morocco, sparking European border crisis

  Europe, News August 1, 2026 , by IRIA

  Thousands of migrants crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in a sudden surge between 30 and 31 July 2026, overwhelming border controls, leaving at least 57 people dead and triggering a major security and political response from Spain and other European countries.
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  Comments Off on US awards $1.3 billion contract to RTX’s subsidiary Pratt & Whitney to sustain global F-35 engine fleet 0

  US awards $1.3 billion contract to RTX’s subsidiary Pratt & Whitney to sustain global F-35 engine fleet

  News, US August 1, 2026 , by IRIA

  RTX's Pratt & Whitney secured a $1.3 billion U.S. contract to provide spare parts and sustainment support for the F135 engine that powers the F-35 Lightning II, strengthening maintenance and readiness for U.S. and allied fighter fleets during fiscal year 2026.
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  Comments Off on US awards $58.6 billion contract to Lockheed Martin to expand PAC-3 missile interceptor production 0

  US awards $58.6 billion contract to Lockheed Martin to expand PAC-3 missile interceptor production

  News, US July 31, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. Department of War has awarded Lockheed Martin a seven-year contract worth up to $58.62 billion to significantly increase production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors, as the U.S. seeks to strengthen its missile defense capabilities and replenish stockpiles.
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  Comments Off on BAE Systems receives $7.8 billion contract to advance UK’s Dreadnought nuclear submarine program 0

  BAE Systems receives $7.8 billion contract to advance UK’s Dreadnought nuclear submarine program

  Europe, News July 31, 2026 , by IRIA

  The British government awarded a $7.8 billion contract to BAE Systems on July 29, 2026, to continue construction of the Royal Navy's next-generation Dreadnought-class nuclear-armed submarines.
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  Comments Off on Iran renews missile attacks after US and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq 0

  Iran renews missile attacks after US and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq

  Middle East, News, US July 30, 2026 , by IRIA

  Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks against U.S. forces in the Middle East on July 29, 2026, after the United States and Saudi Arabia carried out joint airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq.
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  Comments Off on UK and Taiwan sign first drone industry cooperation agreement at Farnborough Airshow 0

  UK and Taiwan sign first drone industry cooperation agreement at Farnborough Airshow

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 30, 2026 , by IRIA

  Taiwan and the United Kingdom signed their first formal agreement on drone industry cooperation at Farnborough International Airshow, marking a major milestone in bilateral defense partnership.
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  Comments Off on Trump meets Israel’s Netanyahu and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for separate talks on Iran and Ukraine 0

  Trump meets Israel’s Netanyahu and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for separate talks on Iran and Ukraine

  Europe, Middle East, News, US July 29, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Trump held separate meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House, using the rare back-to-back diplomatic engagements to discuss two of Washington's most pressing foreign policy challenges, Iran and the war in Ukraine.
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  Comments Off on Oman proposes Gulf-backed plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz; Iran rejects shared control 0

  Oman proposes Gulf-backed plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz; Iran rejects shared control

  Middle East, News, US July 29, 2026 , by IRIA

  Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal which states that any agreement must grant it control over key shipping lanes, highlighting continuing disagreements over one of the world's most strategically important waterways.
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  Comments Off on Saab secures $1 billion GlobalEye Surveillance Aircraft order from undisclosed Middle Eastern customer 0

  Saab secures $1 billion GlobalEye Surveillance Aircraft order from undisclosed Middle Eastern customer

  Europe, Middle East, News July 28, 2026 , by IRIA

  Saab has secured a contract worth approximately $1 billion to supply two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to an undisclosed customer in the Middle East, marking another major international success for the Swedish defense company as demand for advanced airborne surveillance capabilities continues to grow.
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  Comments Off on UK reaffirms support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets British Prime Minister Andy Burnham 0

  UK reaffirms support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets British Prime Minister Andy Burnham

  Europe, News July 28, 2026 , by IRIA

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United Kingdom on July 27, 2026, for talks with newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham, becoming the first foreign leader to be hosted by the British premier since he took office.

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