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September 9, 2025
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Advanced Defense Suite for Israeli Apaches

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has selected BIRD Aerosystems to upgrade Apache attack helicopters with its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), featuring the compact µDIRCM (Micro Directed Infrared Countermeasure)....

May 27, 2025
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To get around the Ukrainian Patriot system, Russia changes the Iskander missile.

The event represented the conclusion of the vessel’s outfitting process before it was delivered and commissioned into service; it was moved from its assembly center to a dock basin.

May 27, 2025
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Sweden Announces $501M in Military Assistance for Ukraine

Sweden has pledged 4.8 billion Swedish krona ($501 million) for its 19th military aid package for Ukraine, which is at war. The measure aims to meet pressing defense needs...

May 16, 2025
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S. Korea Considers Enhancements to Missiles, Rocket Launchers, and K9 Howitzers

South Korea is working to enhance the capabilities of some of its key weapon systems amid rising demands for greater firepower. The country’s Defense Agency for Technology and Quality...

May 16, 2025
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To improve its air defenses, Turkey purchases over a hundred American-made missiles.

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of two types of RTX-manufactured missiles to its NATO ally, Turkey. Ankara requested 53 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles...

May 15, 2025
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Taiwan Conducts First Live Test-Firing of New Land Sword II Missile

Taiwan’s military has conducted the first live-fire test of its domestically developed Land Sword II surface-to-air missile, marking a significant step in the island’s efforts to strengthen its air...

May 13, 2025
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Poland will sell Belgium man-portable air defense systems.

Belgium is enhancing the country’s defense with a planned acquisition of 200 to 300 Piorun man-portable air defense systems from Poland. The deal includes training systems and support services,...

May 7, 2025
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Israel Negotiates with US on Purchasing JASSM Missiles

According to reports, the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) is in “advanced talks” with the US to purchase Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). The Israeli newspaper Globes...

May 6, 2025
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The United States has given Norway the go-ahead to buy AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles.

The possible $370.9 million sale of AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles to Norway has been approved by the US State Department. The transaction consists of 300 AIM-9X Block II...

May 6, 2025
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Using a “cold launch,” the US Navy tests a sea-based hypersonic missile.

The Conventional Prompt Strike, the first sea-based hypersonic missile in the nation, was subjected to an end-to-end flight test by the US Navy. The test, which was carried out...