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US approves $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft to Qatar
Middle East, News, US August 21, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $4.5 billion sale of four KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling
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South Korea and US scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, raising alliance concerns
Asia-Pacific, News August 20, 2026 , by IRIA
South Korea and the United States have shortened and scaled back this year’s Ulchi Freedom Shield military
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US Army plans to acquire more than 133,000 GMLRS rockets by 2034
News, US August 19, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Army is seeking to significantly expand production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)
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Trump orders reduction in US-South Korea military exercises after Seoul declines to join Iran war
Asia-Pacific, News, US August 18, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises
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US Navy awards RTX $22.9 billion contract to expand Tomahawk missile production
News, US August 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has awarded RTX a $22.9 billion, seven-year contract to sharply increase production of
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Trump’s envoy Kushner meets Hamas chief in Egypt as US pushes Gaza peace plan
Middle East, News, US August 17, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas political leader Khalil Al Hayya in Egypt
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Australia strengthens maritime surveillance capabilities with MQ-4C Triton aircraft
Asia-Pacific, News August 16, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia is strengthening its long-range maritime surveillance and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
Comments Off on Pentagon signs deals with Boeing and RTX to boost SM-3 missile interceptor production 0

Pentagon signs deals with Boeing and RTX to boost SM-3 missile interceptor production
News, US August 15, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Department of Defense has signed seven-year framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to increase
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US defense firm Lockheed Martin to build new THAAD missile launchers for UAE in $211 million deal
Middle East, News, US August 14, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin has received a $211.4 million contract modification to manufacture
Comments Off on US-Iran talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz face obstacles as both sides demand concessions 0

US-Iran talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz face obstacles as both sides demand concessions
Middle East, News, US August 12, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States and Iran have hardened their positions over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,