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href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/us-approves-sales-of-20-f-16-fighter-jets-to-the-philippines-for-5-58-billion/#respond">No Comments<span class="screen-reader-text"> on US approves sales of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines for $5.58 billion</span></a></span> <span class="entry-view"><span class="fa fa-eye"></span>0</span> </div> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <header> <h4 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/us-approves-sales-of-20-f-16-fighter-jets-to-the-philippines-for-5-58-billion/">US approves sales of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines for $5.58 billion</a></h4> <span class="entry-categories"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/asia-pacific/" rel="category tag">Asia-Pacific</a>, <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/united-states/" rel="category tag">US</a></span> <span class="entry-date"><span class="kopa-minus"></span><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/us-approves-sales-of-20-f-16-fighter-jets-to-the-philippines-for-5-58-billion/">April 8, 2025</a></span> <span class="entry-author">, by <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/author/admin/" title="Posts by IRIA" rel="author">IRIA</a></span> </header> The United States has approved a sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, a transaction valued at approximately $5.58 billion. The deal also includes a broad range of support systems and munitions, making it one of the largest defense packages the Philippines has ever pursued. </div> </article> </li> <li id="li-post-28549"> <article id="post-28549" class="entry-item clearfix post-28549 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-europe category-news tag-air-defense tag-army tag-defense tag-drone tag-f-35 tag-greece tag-military tag-missile tag-nato tag-submarine tag-technology tag-uav tag-weapons"> <div class="entry-thumb"> <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/greece-announces-27-5-billion-military-modernization-plan-focused-on-high-tech-warfare/"> <img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ir-ia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Greek-special-forces.jpg?resize=207%2C191&ssl=1" alt="Greece announces $27.5 billion military modernization plan focused on high-tech warfare"> </a> <div class="meta-box"> <span class="entry-comments"><span class="fa fa-comment"></span><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/greece-announces-27-5-billion-military-modernization-plan-focused-on-high-tech-warfare/#respond">No Comments<span class="screen-reader-text"> on Greece announces $27.5 billion military modernization plan focused on high-tech warfare</span></a></span> <span class="entry-view"><span class="fa fa-eye"></span>0</span> </div> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <header> <h4 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/greece-announces-27-5-billion-military-modernization-plan-focused-on-high-tech-warfare/">Greece announces $27.5 billion military modernization plan focused on high-tech warfare</a></h4> <span class="entry-categories"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/europe/" rel="category tag">Europe</a>, <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a></span> <span class="entry-date"><span class="kopa-minus"></span><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/greece-announces-27-5-billion-military-modernization-plan-focused-on-high-tech-warfare/">April 8, 2025</a></span> <span class="entry-author">, by <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/author/admin/" title="Posts by IRIA" rel="author">IRIA</a></span> </header> Greece has unveiled a comprehensive $27.5 billion military modernization plan set to unfold over the next decade. This ambitious initiative aims to transition the Hellenic Armed Forces into a technologically advanced and network-centric force, aligning with contemporary warfare demands. </div> </article> </li> <li id="li-post-28547"> <article id="post-28547" class="entry-item clearfix post-28547 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-asia-pacific category-news tag-amraam tag-asia tag-asia-pacific tag-china tag-defense tag-fighter-jet tag-japan tag-military tag-missile tag-mitsubishi tag-north-korea tag-type-12"> <div class="entry-thumb"> <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/japan-signs-216-million-missile-development-deal-with-mitsubishi-to-bolster-national-defense/"> <img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ir-ia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/JGSDF-conducted-the-first-live-fire-demonstration-of-its-Type-12-anti-ship-missile.jpg?resize=207%2C191&ssl=1" alt="Japan signs $216 million missile development deal with Mitsubishi to bolster national defense"> </a> <div class="meta-box"> <span class="entry-comments"><span class="fa fa-comment"></span><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/japan-signs-216-million-missile-development-deal-with-mitsubishi-to-bolster-national-defense/#respond">No Comments<span class="screen-reader-text"> on Japan signs $216 million missile development deal with Mitsubishi to bolster national defense</span></a></span> <span class="entry-view"><span class="fa fa-eye"></span>0</span> </div> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <header> <h4 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/japan-signs-216-million-missile-development-deal-with-mitsubishi-to-bolster-national-defense/">Japan signs $216 million missile development deal with Mitsubishi to bolster national defense</a></h4> <span class="entry-categories"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/asia-pacific/" rel="category tag">Asia-Pacific</a>, <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a></span> <span class="entry-date"><span class="kopa-minus"></span><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/japan-signs-216-million-missile-development-deal-with-mitsubishi-to-bolster-national-defense/">April 7, 2025</a></span> <span class="entry-author">, by <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/author/admin/" title="Posts by IRIA" rel="author">IRIA</a></span> </header> Japan's Ministry of Defense awarded Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) a $216 million contract to develop advanced long-range, precision-guided missiles. The latest contract is a part of the country’s broader military modernization agenda in response to mounting regional threats. </div> </article> </li> <li id="li-post-28539"> <article id="post-28539" class="entry-item clearfix post-28539 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-asia-pacific category-news tag-asia tag-china tag-defense tag-diplomacy tag-energy tag-india tag-south-asia tag-sri-lanka tag-uae"> <div class="entry-thumb"> <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/india-and-sri-lanka-strengthen-defense-and-energy-ties-during-modis-visit-to-colombo/"> <img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ir-ia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/india-pm-srilanka-president.jpg?resize=207%2C191&ssl=1" alt="India and Sri Lanka strengthen defense and energy ties during Modi’s visit to Colombo"> </a> <div class="meta-box"> <span class="entry-comments"><span class="fa fa-comment"></span><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/india-and-sri-lanka-strengthen-defense-and-energy-ties-during-modis-visit-to-colombo/#respond">No Comments<span class="screen-reader-text"> on India and Sri Lanka strengthen defense and energy ties during Modi’s visit to Colombo</span></a></span> <span class="entry-view"><span class="fa fa-eye"></span>0</span> </div> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <header> <h4 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/india-and-sri-lanka-strengthen-defense-and-energy-ties-during-modis-visit-to-colombo/">India and Sri Lanka strengthen defense and energy ties during Modi’s visit to Colombo</a></h4> <span class="entry-categories"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/asia-pacific/" rel="category tag">Asia-Pacific</a>, <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a></span> <span class="entry-date"><span class="kopa-minus"></span><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/india-and-sri-lanka-strengthen-defense-and-energy-ties-during-modis-visit-to-colombo/">April 7, 2025</a></span> <span class="entry-author">, by <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/author/admin/" title="Posts by IRIA" rel="author">IRIA</a></span> </header> In a significant diplomatic and strategic move, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, during which he secured key defense and energy deals aimed at bolstering ties between the two nations. </div> </article> </li> <li id="li-post-28529"> <article id="post-28529" class="entry-item clearfix post-28529 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news category-united-states tag-blue-origin tag-defense tag-nasa tag-rocket tag-space tag-space-tech tag-spacex tag-technology tag-u-s tag-ula tag-us-space-force"> <div class="entry-thumb"> <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/us-space-force-awards-13-6-billion-launch-contracts-to-spacex-ula-and-blue-origin/"> <img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ir-ia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/US-Space-Rockets.jpg?resize=207%2C191&ssl=1" alt="US Space Force awards $13.6 billion launch contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin"> </a> <div class="meta-box"> <span class="entry-comments"><span class="fa fa-comment"></span><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/us-space-force-awards-13-6-billion-launch-contracts-to-spacex-ula-and-blue-origin/#respond">No Comments<span class="screen-reader-text"> on US Space Force awards $13.6 billion launch contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin</span></a></span> <span class="entry-view"><span class="fa fa-eye"></span>0</span> </div> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <header> <h4 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/us-space-force-awards-13-6-billion-launch-contracts-to-spacex-ula-and-blue-origin/">US Space Force awards $13.6 billion launch contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin</a></h4> <span class="entry-categories"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/united-states/" rel="category tag">US</a></span> <span class="entry-date"><span class="kopa-minus"></span><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/us-space-force-awards-13-6-billion-launch-contracts-to-spacex-ula-and-blue-origin/">April 6, 2025</a></span> <span class="entry-author">, by <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/author/admin/" title="Posts by IRIA" rel="author">IRIA</a></span> </header> The U.S. Space Force has awarded over $13.67 billion in launch contracts to SpaceX, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and Blue Origin. These contracts, part of the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 2 procurement strategy, cover 54 missions slated to take place between fiscal years 2027 and 2032. </div> </article> </li> <li id="li-post-28524"> <article id="post-28524" class="entry-item clearfix post-28524 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-middle-east category-news category-united-states tag-conflict tag-diplomacy tag-economy tag-iran tag-middle-east tag-nuclear tag-politics tag-sanctions tag-trump tag-u-s tag-weapons"> <div class="entry-thumb"> <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/us-president-trump-pushes-for-direct-nuclear-talks-with-iran-amid-mounting-tensions/"> <img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ir-ia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/US-Iran-flags.jpg?resize=207%2C191&ssl=1" alt="US President Trump pushes for direct nuclear talks with Iran amid mounting tensions"> </a> <div class="meta-box"> <span class="entry-comments"><span class="fa fa-comment"></span><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/us-president-trump-pushes-for-direct-nuclear-talks-with-iran-amid-mounting-tensions/#respond">No Comments<span class="screen-reader-text"> on US President Trump pushes for direct nuclear talks with Iran amid mounting tensions</span></a></span> <span class="entry-view"><span class="fa fa-eye"></span>0</span> </div> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <header> <h4 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/us-president-trump-pushes-for-direct-nuclear-talks-with-iran-amid-mounting-tensions/">US President Trump pushes for direct nuclear talks with Iran amid mounting tensions</a></h4> <span class="entry-categories"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/middle-east/" rel="category tag">Middle East</a>, <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/united-states/" rel="category tag">US</a></span> <span class="entry-date"><span class="kopa-minus"></span><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/us-president-trump-pushes-for-direct-nuclear-talks-with-iran-amid-mounting-tensions/">April 5, 2025</a></span> <span class="entry-author">, by <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/author/admin/" title="Posts by IRIA" rel="author">IRIA</a></span> </header> U.S. President Donald Trump has called for direct negotiations with Iran over its controversial nuclear program. This move comes on the heels of heightened rhetoric, military posturing, and a two-month deadline issued by Trump for Tehran to return to the negotiating table or face potential military action. </div> </article> </li> <li id="li-post-28518"> <article id="post-28518" class="entry-item clearfix post-28518 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-europe category-news tag-army tag-defense tag-europe tag-l3harris tag-military tag-nato tag-navy tag-netherlands tag-security tag-technology tag-u-s tag-warfare"> <div class="entry-thumb"> <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/netherlands-military-signs-1-1-billion-deal-with-us-defense-contractor-for-falcon-iv-radio-system/"> <img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ir-ia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Falcon-IV-radio-system.jpg?resize=207%2C191&ssl=1" alt="Netherlands military signs $1.1 billion deal with US defense contractor for Falcon IV radio system"> </a> <div class="meta-box"> <span class="entry-comments"><span class="fa fa-comment"></span><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/netherlands-military-signs-1-1-billion-deal-with-us-defense-contractor-for-falcon-iv-radio-system/#respond">No Comments<span class="screen-reader-text"> on Netherlands military signs $1.1 billion deal with US defense contractor for Falcon IV radio system</span></a></span> <span class="entry-view"><span class="fa fa-eye"></span>0</span> </div> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <header> <h4 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/netherlands-military-signs-1-1-billion-deal-with-us-defense-contractor-for-falcon-iv-radio-system/">Netherlands military signs $1.1 billion deal with US defense contractor for Falcon IV radio system</a></h4> <span class="entry-categories"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/europe/" rel="category tag">Europe</a>, <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a></span> <span class="entry-date"><span class="kopa-minus"></span><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/netherlands-military-signs-1-1-billion-deal-with-us-defense-contractor-for-falcon-iv-radio-system/">April 5, 2025</a></span> <span class="entry-author">, by <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/author/admin/" title="Posts by IRIA" rel="author">IRIA</a></span> </header> The Netherlands Ministry of Defense has signed a $1.1 billion contract with U.S. defense contractor L3Harris Technologies for cutting-edge Falcon IV radios. The agreement represents a critical step in modernizing the Netherlands' tactical communication infrastructure and enhancing operational alignment with NATO allies. </div> </article> </li> <li id="li-post-28510"> <article id="post-28510" class="entry-item clearfix post-28510 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-asia-pacific category-europe category-news category-united-states tag-canada tag-china tag-crisis tag-economy tag-europe tag-france tag-germany tag-india tag-japan tag-mexico tag-south-korea tag-taiwan tag-tariff tag-trade tag-u-s"> <div class="entry-thumb"> <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-take-effect-sending-shockwaves-through-global-trade-system/"> <img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ir-ia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/US-Trump-signed-executive-order-on-tariffs.jpg?resize=207%2C191&ssl=1" alt="Trump’s ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ take effect, sending shockwaves through global trade system"> </a> <div class="meta-box"> <span class="entry-comments"><span class="fa fa-comment"></span><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-take-effect-sending-shockwaves-through-global-trade-system/#respond">No Comments<span class="screen-reader-text"> on Trump’s ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ take effect, sending shockwaves through global trade system</span></a></span> <span class="entry-view"><span class="fa fa-eye"></span>0</span> </div> </div> <div class="entry-content"> <header> <h4 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-take-effect-sending-shockwaves-through-global-trade-system/">Trump’s ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ take effect, sending shockwaves through global trade system</a></h4> <span class="entry-categories"><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/asia-pacific/" rel="category tag">Asia-Pacific</a>, <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/europe/" rel="category tag">Europe</a>, <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/category/united-states/" rel="category tag">US</a></span> <span class="entry-date"><span class="kopa-minus"></span><a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-take-effect-sending-shockwaves-through-global-trade-system/">April 4, 2025</a></span> <span class="entry-author">, by <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/author/admin/" title="Posts by IRIA" rel="author">IRIA</a></span> </header> The United States’ sweeping reciprocal tariffs have marked a significant shift in trade policy and igniting a firestorm of reactions from allies and rivals alike. Branded by the U.S. President Trump as “Liberation Day,” the move implements his long-promised “Fair and Reciprocal Trade Plan”. </div> </article> </li> <li id="li-post-28511"> <article id="post-28511" class="entry-item clearfix post-28511 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-europe category-news tag-army tag-defense tag-eu tag-europe tag-military tag-nato tag-poland tag-russia tag-security"> <div class="entry-thumb"> <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/poland-to-increase-defense-spending-to-5-of-gdp-by-2026-as-eu-defense-ministers-meet-in-warsaw/"> <img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ir-ia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Polish-armed-forces.jpg?resize=207%2C191&ssl=1" alt="Poland to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2026 as EU defense ministers meet in Warsaw"> </a> <div class="meta-box"> <span class="entry-comments"><span class="fa fa-comment"></span><a 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href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/poland-to-increase-defense-spending-to-5-of-gdp-by-2026-as-eu-defense-ministers-meet-in-warsaw/">April 4, 2025</a></span> <span class="entry-author">, by <a href="https://www.ir-ia.com/news/author/admin/" title="Posts by IRIA" rel="author">IRIA</a></span> </header> Poland has announced plans to raise its defense spending to 5% of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2026, marking the highest defense-to-GDP ratio within NATO, surpassing even that of the United States. </div> </article> </li> <li id="li-post-28501"> <article id="post-28501" class="entry-item clearfix post-28501 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news category-united-states tag-army tag-defense tag-himars tag-lockheed-martin tag-military tag-missile tag-prsm tag-technology tag-u-s tag-u-s-army"> <div class="entry-thumb"> <a 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