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September 12, 2025
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Aselsan Wins $1.9B Turkish Air Defense Bid

Aselsan has secured a €1.6-billion contract to provide Turkey with indigenous air defense systems, part of the Steel Dome project. The program enhances self-reliance after challenges obtaining Western systems....

September 7, 2025
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JL-3 Missile Can Strike US From Chinese Subs

China has broken decades of secrecy by unveiling its JL-3 SLBM during the Victory Day parade in Beijing, confirming the missile’s operational status and elevating the PLAN’s nuclear strike...

September 4, 2025
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Javelin Club Expands With Brazil, Tunisia Entry

The US Army has awarded a new $900.5-million contract to procure additional Javelin missile systems, continuing its investment in one of the most battle-proven anti-tank weapons in modern warfare....

September 4, 2025
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$9.8B Lockheed Pact to Build 2,000 PAC-3 Units

In a major boost to the United States’ and its allies’ missile defense capabilities, Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $9.8-billion modification to an existing contract for the production...

August 31, 2025
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Denmark Bolsters Air Defense With PAC-3 MSE

Denmark has been cleared to purchase Patriot PAC-3 MSE air and missile defense systems worth $8.5 billion. The deal provides missiles, fire control systems, radar sets, and training infrastructure,...

August 30, 2025
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Ukraine to Get $825M Missiles From US

Washington has authorized the potential transfer of 3,350 ERAM air-launched missiles valued at $825 million to Ukraine. The package, supported by European partners and guaranteed by U.S. financial backing,...

August 30, 2025
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$1.7B Order Placed for APKWS II Guided Rockets

BAE Systems has secured a major $1.743 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the production of as many as 55,000 APKWS II guided rockets. Deliveries will run through 2031, supporting U.S....

August 27, 2025
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Iron Beam Laser Weapon Adapted for Aerial Platforms

Reports suggest Taiwan will produce over 1,300 Kuai Chi unmanned surface craft to strengthen maritime defenses. These USVs are envisioned for swarm operations, intelligence gathering, and sea denial missions,...

August 27, 2025
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India Rolls Out Indigenous Air Defense With Lasers

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out the first flight test of the IADWS, India’s latest integrated air defense shield. The system incorporates surface-to-air missiles, short-range...

August 25, 2025
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Britain Expands Air Defense with Land Ceptor Buy

The UK has confirmed a $160 million procurement deal with MBDA for six Land Ceptor missile launchers, alongside a package of supporting vehicles and battlefield systems. Delivered under a...