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US unveils record-breaking $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal for 2027
News, US April 23, 2026 , by IRIA
The Trump Administration has unveiled a $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, marking
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Japan lifts restrictions on lethal weapons exports in major policy shift from postwar pacifism
Asia-Pacific, News April 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Japan has lifted a long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons, marking a significant turning point
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US approves $11.9 billion Aegis combat system sale for German F127 frigates
Europe, News April 22, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a possible $11.9 billion sale of the Aegis system to Germany, bolstering
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US, Philippines launch largest-ever Balikatan drills as China warns against ‘division and confrontation’
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and the Philippines began their largest-ever joint military exercises on April 20,
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US seizes Iranian cargo ship, Iran rejects talks as ceasefire faces collapse
Middle East, News, US April 20, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran has refused to take part in a second round of negotiations with the United States, while a new confrontation
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire; oil prices fall but uncertainty persists
Middle East, News, US April 18, 2026 , by IRIA
Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for commercial vessels during the
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US Army awards $904 million contract to Raytheon for next-generation missile defense radar
News, US April 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army has awarded a $904.6 million contract modification to Raytheon Technologies to support
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Pakistan pushes for diplomacy as Prime Minister Sharif visits Gulf states and military chief Munir travels to Iran
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran,
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US President Trump claims China will not arm Iran, vows to ‘permanently’ open Strait of Hormuz
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News, US April 16, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz and claimed that
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Ukraine signs $3.7 billion Patriot missiles contract with US defense firm RTX
Europe, News, US April 16, 2026 , by IRIA
RTX subsidiary Raytheon has signed a $3.7 billion contract to supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense