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  US and Colombia strengthen regional security cooperation during Southern Vanguard 2027 exercise

  Americas, News, US November 9, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and Colombia have launched Exercise Southern Vanguard 2027, bringing together approximately
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  Brazil’s Lula wins historic fourth term in dramatic election comeback

  Americas, News October 27, 2026 , by IRIA

  Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a fourth non-consecutive term on October 25, 2026,
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  Mexico expands C-130J fleet with acquisition of second Super Hercules aircraft

  Americas, News September 25, 2026 , by IRIA

  The Mexican Air Force has acquired a second Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules, expanding its tactical
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  EU opens door for Canada to become first “Associate Member”

  Americas, Europe, News September 17, 2026 , by IRIA

  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening the door for Canada to become
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  Comments Off on EU, Canada expand Ukraine defense aid as Kyiv faces Patriot interceptor shortage 0

  EU, Canada expand Ukraine defense aid as Kyiv faces Patriot interceptor shortage

  Americas, Europe, News September 12, 2026 , by IRIA

  EU has approved $7.1 billion in defense assistance for Ukraine, allowing Kyiv to purchase U.S.-made Patriot
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  Canada awards $8 billion contract for six icebreaker ships to strengthen Arctic security

  Americas, News August 26, 2026 , by IRIA

  Canada has awarded a contract worth more than US$8 billion (C$11.3 billion) to build six new Polar Class
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  Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian automobiles as US-Canada trade talks collapse

  Americas, News, US August 25, 2026 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts,
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  Comments Off on US and Jamaica sign military agreement to deepen joint security cooperation 0

  US and Jamaica sign military agreement to deepen joint security cooperation

  Americas, News, US August 22, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and Jamaica signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to strengthen military cooperation
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  Comments Off on US-led PANAMAX 2026 brings 19 nations together to strengthen Panama Canal security 0

  US-led PANAMAX 2026 brings 19 nations together to strengthen Panama Canal security

  Americas, News, US August 8, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and 18 partner nations are taking part in PANAMAX 2026, a multinational military exercise
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  Comments Off on Canada awards $1.4 billion contract for 190 armored support vehicles 0

  Canada awards $1.4 billion contract for 190 armored support vehicles

  Americas, News July 19, 2026 , by IRIA

  Canada has awarded a $1.4 billion contract to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-Canada) to build

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