defense spending
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Aug- 2026 -3 AugustEurope
UK Funds 22 Firms to Boost Homegrown Munitions Manufacturing
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts worth up to 300,000 pounds each to 22 companies as part of efforts to boost the country's domestic munitions manufacturing capability.
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Jul- 2026 -30 JulyAmericas
US Navy Awards $76.7B for Virginia- and Columbia-Class Submarine Programs
The US Navy has awarded incentive contract modifications totaling $76.6 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII for the Virginia- and Columbia-class submarine programs.
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27 JulyEurope
Romania Orders 12 Ground Master 200 AESA Radars From Thales
Romania is acquiring 12 combat-proven GM200 Multi-Mission All-in-One radars from French firm Thales to strengthen airspace protection amid reports of drone incursions.
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10 JulyAmericas
US Army Won’t Field Nearly 10,000 IVAS Goggles After $1.8B Investment: GAO
The US Army has decided not to field thousands of Integrated Visual Augmentation System goggles after investing about $1.8 billion in the program, according to a Government Accountability Office report.
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May- 2026 -27 MayAsia Pacific
India Unveils Two-Decade Plan to Modernize Armed Forces
India has released a long-term military reform roadmap to restructure and strengthen its armed forces over the next two decades.
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21 MayEurope
UK Awards Fast-Track Defense Contracts to 13 Domestic Tech Firms
The UK awarded contracts to 13 British companies through a fast-track procurement mechanism designed for smaller suppliers.
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13 MayAmericas
Pentagon Says US Cost of Iran War Nearing $29 Billion
The Pentagon said the cost of the war with Iran had climbed to $29 billion, as President Trump faced mounting scrutiny over the conflict.
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8 MayEurope
European Commission Clears Poland as First SAFE Defense Loan Recipient
The European Commission has approved Poland’s Security Action for Europe loan request, making it the first EU state to clear the process.
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Apr- 2026 -27 AprilAsia Pacific
Australia Invests $855M in Nearly 300 Bushmaster Vehicles, Upgraded Trucks
Australia has committed to investing $855 million to enhance the Australian Defence Forces’ ground vehicle fleet.
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14 AprilEurope
Estonia Halts $589M IFV Replacement, Shifts Funds to Drones and Air Defense
Estonia is halting a 500-million Euro program to replace infantry fighting vehicles, prioritizing drones, air defense, and uncrewed systems.
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