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August 7, 2025
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U.S. Army Initiates Major Revamp to Enhance Unified Air, Missile, and Space Defense Capabilities

The Army’s modernization drive expands across air, missile, and space domains, creating a layered defense posture. New units, sensors, and AI tools will shape a 2040-ready force that’s agile,...

August 6, 2025
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US Army’s Autonomous Launcher Program Attracts Lockheed and Raytheon

Kongsberg won a contract valued at $118 million to supply remote turrets for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30 fleet, with the option to increase to $271.5...

August 5, 2025
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Slovenia Adds Two IRIS-T Systems Under European Air Defense Framework

Slovenia has expanded its air defense by ordering two more IRIS-T SLM units under Germany’s European Sky Shield Initiative. This follows its January 2024 order and includes radars, launchers,...

August 4, 2025
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Elbit Teams Up With Indian Partner to Provide Advanced Multiple Rocket Launchers

Elbit Systems will produce its PULS rocket launcher system in India via a new partnership with Nibe Limited. This will be the first time a foreign MRL system is...

August 1, 2025
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US Air Force, Northrop carry out initial firing of Sentinel missile’s stage two engine

A new milestone was reached in the Sentinel ICBM development as Northrop Grumman and the USAF tested the stage-two rocket motor in a simulated space environment. Utilizing digital models,...

August 1, 2025
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South Korea rolls out upgraded ballistic missile defense units

The Cheongung-II missile system’s second phase is now in deployment, reinforcing South Korea’s defense against aerial and missile threats. The system integrates advanced radar and control technologies, improving detection...

August 1, 2025
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MBDA hands over first shipment of Aster air-defense missiles to Italian forces

Italy has received its initial shipment of Aster 30 missiles from MBDA, enhancing its air defense capabilities. The advanced systems support rapid response to airborne threats and integrate into...

August 1, 2025
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US awards $8 billion in missile supply deals to Lockheed and Raytheon for allies

The US has awarded $8 billion in contracts to Lockheed and Raytheon for missile systems destined for foreign military sales. The move reinforces allied defense capabilities through sustained delivery...

July 31, 2025
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CA tech firm teams up with Lockheed on missile defense

Core Systems, based in California, has partnered with Lockheed Martin in its proposal for the Golden Dome missile defense program. Core will contribute ruggedized rack infrastructure to support the...

July 29, 2025
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Lockheed Martin is given a $2 billion US contract for THAAD interceptors.

Lockheed Martin has secured a $2-billion contract from the US Missile Defense Agency to manufacture Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors, with production to be carried out across...